Operations Coordinator (Immediate Hire)

Are you a proven operations professional looking for an opportunity to lead a team, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure safe, dependable transportation services? Metro is the public transportation provider serving Kalamazoo County, with a history that stretches back to 1900. Over the past 50 years, we’ve evolved into a modern, accessible, and community‑focused transit system. Metro operates 21 fixed‑route bus lines across the Kalamazoo area, including the cities of Kalamazoo, Portage, and Parchment, as well as major institutions like Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Our fleet includes 46 fixed‑route buses. We also operate Metro Connect, a federally mandated, county‑wide ADA paratransit service that provides curb‑to‑curb transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Metro Link is a new microtransit service providing first mile, last mile and in-zone transportation. Metro Share provides transportation access to non-profit organizations who serve seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising, scheduling, training, and dispatching Coach Operators. In addition, this role coordinates administrative tasks and duties for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Operations Supervisor performs system maintenance duties, receives, records, investigates, and responds to comments and complaints, maintains bus routes, and facilitates driver training. Assigns labor and projects based upon the availability of staff and prioritization of project schedules. Dispatches drivers by answering telephones, monitoring the radio, and providing instructions to departmental personnel. Performs system maintenance duties such as placing and maintaining bus stop signs and updating and maintaining the talking bus system. Receives, records, investigates, and addresses comments and complaints. Conducts driver training, which includes determining and preparing agendas for the training of new drivers and determining class and driving times. Maintains bus routes, which include creating run/route books. Ensures safe work practices and resolves safety issues within the department while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory standards. Provides positive and constructive training, coaching, and feedback to employees.

High School Diploma and specialized training in business or a related field, and prior supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Michigan Driver’s License and Commercial Driver's License with Class B Passenger Endorsement. Previous knowledge and experience with ADA compliance preferred. Demonstrated experience participating in and leading continuous improvement efforts. ability to develop and nurture strong, productive relationships with union leadership. Previous experience with preparing reports, researching information, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Demonstrated experience planning, scheduling, and organizing personnel. Ability to effectively present information and materials to the public. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.