Head Transport - School Bus Fleet

As the Head of Transport for the School Bus Fleet, you will be responsible for leading the transportation department with a focus on customer service and operational efficiency. Drawing upon your extensive experience in the transportation industry, you will drive projects forward with a proactive and agile approach, ensuring that deadlines are met and solutions are developed effectively. Your key responsibilities will include setting the direction for the department, providing guidance to employees, and overseeing overall performance. You will be tasked with driving projects from start to finish, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring that processes are managed efficiently. Your expertise in the field of School Buses will be crucial, as you stay updated on industry trends, supply chain processes, best practices, and compliance requirements. Strong communication skills are essential in this role, as you will be required to make presentations, facilitate meetings, negotiate contracts, and engage in one-on-one conversations. Additionally, your ability to analyze data will be key in identifying project strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to develop action steps for improvement. Your main deliverables will include managing the School Bus Fleet, controlling costs, optimizing route planning efficiency, and ensuring adequate staffing levels. A background in Engineering or a related field will be preferred, along with more than 10 years of experience in a management position, ideally within the transportation sector. Strong communication skills, presentation abilities, and vendor negotiation expertise will also be highly valued in this role.,