Ancora Education

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Job Summary The Regional Operations Manager will be a key leader in overseeing and optimizing operations related to CDL training programs, managing profit and loss (P&L) for their specified business segment, and fostering staff development. This role requires expertise in CDL program administration, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and a strong commitment to developing a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities • CDL Program Oversight & Compliance: • Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of running a successful, high-quality, compliant, and safe CDL program. • Ensure adherence to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state regulatory agency regulations. • Develop and administer program director and instructor training programs, and assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new CDL staff. • Manage fleet activities, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles, and implement plans to maximize truck efficiency. • P&L Management & Efficiency: • Assist in meeting and/or exceeding CDL revenue and profitability goals. • Develop, recommend, and implement cost-saving measures through labor, equipment, and fuel programs. • Regularly review and make recommendations to improve efficiency across all aspects of the CDL business. • Balance CDL schedule demands with business cost drivers. • Staff Development & Leadership: • Lead and develop others, providing clearly defined roles and objectives for staff, monitoring performance, and providing feedback. • Coach and mentor staff to develop careers and improve individual and team performance. • Identify individual and team skill gaps and developmental opportunities (e.g., training, special assignments, conferences, projects). • Resolve individual and group performance issues in a timely manner to motivate and foster teamwork. • Recommend employees for lateral rotations and promotions to provide opportunities for new skills and increased responsibility. Experience and Education Required • Minimum 5 years of Management experience. • Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership, Business Administration, or other related field. • Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations. • Multi-site oversight experience. • Track record of growing leaders and independent thinkers. • Ability to drive results in a matrix organizational structure. • Ability to translate complex regulatory details into compliant and practical programs. • Demonstrated ability to establish and execute a detailed operating plan on schedule and within budget. • Ability to effectively communicate with customers, executives, peers, and subordinates. • Effective and impactful leadership skills. Experience and Education Preferred • 5+ years of Management experience. • Master’s Degree in Leadership, Business Administration, or other related field. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Note This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.