Jobs in Marina, CA

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the overall financial performance, growth, and operational excellence of a dual-business transportation location consisting of charter services and scheduled airport shuttle operations.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 + Bonus 

This role is a hands-on leadership position with a primary focus on:

• Revenue growth and business development
• Cost control and margin improvement
• Operational execution and service reliability
• Leadership, accountability, and talent development

The General Manager will lead the turnaround of an underperforming location, drive new charter and shuttle revenue, strengthen local market relationships, and ensure operational standards, safety, and customer experience are consistently met.

The General Manager directly manages the Operations Manager and is expected to carry operational responsibilities in situations requiring additional leadership support, including staffing gaps, high-demand periods, or performance deficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Performance & P&L Ownership

• Own full P&L responsibility for both charter and airport shuttle operations
• Develop and execute short- and long-term plans to improve profitability and cash flow
• Analyze revenue, labor, fleet utilization, and operating costs; implement corrective actions
• Establish and track KPIs related to revenue growth, margin, on-time performance, customer satisfaction, and safety

Business Development & Revenue Growth (Primary Focus)

• Lead local business development efforts to grow charter revenue, including:
• Corporate accounts
• Universities and schools
• Athletic teams
• Tourism, hotels, event venues, and conventions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with:
• Airport authorities and vendors
• Hotels, travel coordinators, and tourism partners
• Corporate and institutional decision-makers
• Identify opportunities to increase shuttle ridership through:
• Schedule optimization
• Local partnerships
• Pricing and promotional strategies (in coordination with corporate)
• Act as the senior local representative of the company in the market

Operational Leadership & Execution

• Provide oversight and accountability for all daily operations across charter and shuttle services
• Directly manage the Operations Manager, ensuring:
• Effective staffing and scheduling
• Fleet readiness and maintenance compliance
• On-time performance and service quality
• Operation Management:
• Staffing and scheduling decisions
• Dispatch support
• on-call leadership presence
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies, procedures, and service standards
• Drive continuous improvement in operational processes, productivity, and reliability

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain full compliance with DOT, airport authority, and local/state regulations
• Champion a strong safety-first culture, including:
• Accident prevention and response
• Drug & alcohol testing compliance
• Safety meetings and training reinforcement
• Ensure fleet safety, cleanliness, and branding standards are met
• Partner with corporate Safety, HR, and Legal teams as required

People Leadership & Culture

• Set clear expectations, goals, and accountability for the Operations Manager and leadership team
• Address employee relations issues in partnership with HR
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement

Reporting & Communication

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of:
• Revenue and KPIs
• Payroll and labor controls
• Safety and compliance documentation
• Communicate regularly with regional and corporate leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities
• Translate corporate strategy into effective local execution

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, hospitality, or a service-driven, multi-site environment
• Proven experience with:
• P&L management
• Business development or sales leadership
• Turnaround or underperforming operations
• Strong understanding of:
• DOT and transportation safety regulations
• Labor management and scheduling
• Fleet-based operations
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Lead through change
• Balance strategic growth with hands-on execution
• Build external relationships that drive revenue
• High level of financial acumen and operational discipline
• Proficient with scheduling, reservation, and reporting systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Travel

Company Description

Vanguard Cleaning Systems® was established in 1984 and has grown into a leading organization comprising over 2,000 independently owned and operated franchised commercial cleaning businesses. Supported by a network of 50+ independent Area Franchise offices, Vanguard services over 15,000 businesses, healthcare companies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations across North America. Consistently ranked among the top 50 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 List, the Vanguard brand is recognized for its commitment to quality and professionalism.

Role Description

The Assistant Regional Director at Vanguard Cleaning Systems will play a pivotal role in providing operational and managerial support to Area Franchisees to ensure exceptional service delivery. Responsibilities include prospecting franchise candidates, prospecting cleaning accounts, managing and supporting network operations, developing franchise business owners, fostering client relationships to ensure satisfaction, identifying potential areas for business development, and addressing operational challenges to promote growth and excellence. This is a full-time, remote position based in the Monterey Area, requiring strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship management skills to foster successful franchise and client collaborations
• Experience with training, coaching, or mentoring business owners to achieve operational excellence
• Proficiency in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and navigating complex operational challenges
• Experience in customer relationship management and business development
• Time management, organizational, and multitasking skills to handle diverse operational and administrative duties efficiently
• Proven ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Familiarity with the cleaning industry or small franchise businesses is an added advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a proven track record of performing at high levels in this industry

Creative Product Developer for Innovative Classroom Educational Products

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Developer to join our team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of early childhood education through the creation of engaging and innovative classroom products. As a Product Developer, you will be responsible for driving the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge educational materials, from concept to completion, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Innovative Concept Development: Bring new and exciting early childhood product concepts to life, providing valuable input on design, functionality, and aesthetics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and enhance product ideas.
  
• Market Insight and Trends: Stay at the forefront of industry trends by analyzing market competition, sales data, and emerging educational needs. Identify new opportunities to enhance our product assortment and maintain a competitive edge.
  
• Effective Communication: Clearly communicate product concepts through well-articulated written and verbal communication, supported by recognizable sketches. Work closely with Buyers, Category Managers, and Management to ensure a shared vision for product development.
  
• Supplier Collaboration: Manage relationships with domestic and foreign vendors, ensuring clear communication of product construction details and expectations. Negotiate prices and minimum order quantities to meet company and department goals.
  
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with internal Quality Assurance teams to uphold safety and quality standards during the development process. Evaluate product samples and prototypes, providing constructive feedback to vendors while staying on budget and deadline.
  
• Project Management: Handle multiple projects at various stages of development, meeting web and catalog deadlines. Utilize organizational skills to track and manage product details through regular status reports.
  
• Team Collaboration: Work both independently and collaboratively, contributing expertise to the team, actively participating in discussions, and accepting guidance when necessary. Foster a positive and collaborative working environment.
  
• Representative Role: Represent the Product Development and Merchandising departments in product presentations, sales meetings, and trade shows. Contribute to marketing strategies and occasional trade show set-ups.
  
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on retail trends, including retail math concepts of cost, retail, and margin. Actively engage in professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.
  

Qualifications:

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• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the early childhood market (ages 0-8).
  
• Experience in product design and development, preferably with materials such as wood, wood laminates, fabric, molded plastics, metal tubing, paper, and chipboard.
  
• Degree in business administration, merchandising, marketing, early education, or related fields is highly desired.
  
• Knowledge of Head Start and Common Core State Standards is a plus.
  
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and MAC Photoshop, along with strong Excel skills.
  
• Familiarity with US safety standards for children's products.
  

Join us in creating a positive impact on early childhood education by bringing your creativity, expertise, and passion to our innovative product development team. If you are excited about shaping the future of learning, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws

At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.

At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

Joining H&R Block as a Tax Associate means you will have the support of an expert team dedicated to providing you with the tax training you need to be successful. You will also have the freedom, flexibility, and extra earnings you will need to embrace what makes your life uniquely yours.

• Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools video, phone, chat, email
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
• Provide clients with IRS support
• Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration
• Grow your tax expertise

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Previous experience in a customer service or retail environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced, supportive environment
• Ability to work a minimum of 25-35 hours weekly throughout tax season and up to 40 hours during peak weeks

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment or Income Tax Course1
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with virtual tools video, phone and chat
• Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
• Must meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
• High school diploma / equivalent or higher

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.

• Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate.
• Wellbeing program, BetterYou, to help you build healthy habits.
• Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family.
• Various discounts on everyday items and services.
• Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Community You Will Join:

At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

1 - Enrollment?in?or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

$11.00 - $27.00/Hr.

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The manager has responsibility for leading, controlling, planning, organizing and evaluating the timely, effective and efficient delivery of the department's operations on a 24-hour basis. Through the incorporation of the Hospital's goals and objectives and nurse professional practice, this position is responsible for ensuring that the department performs to the highest possible standard within the resources made available, thus ensuring the delivery of quality care and service to patients, staff and visitors. The manager is accountable to the director. The manager acts as a role model, has accountability for the departmental budget and Position Control, ensures the consistent application of the Hospital's policies and procedures and fosters teamwork within and between areas of responsibility. The manager is also responsible for promoting specialized knowledge and skills through the support of staff education and professional development.

• Provides leadership and direction regarding departmental performance.
• Sets the standard for departmental behavior, and provides and promotes a positive working environment for departmental staff to ensure strong employee morale, motivation and productivity.
• Holds accountability for the departmental budget and Position Control and takes necessary action to remain within balance and address variances.
• Reviews operational information and ensures systems are in place to monitor, review and revise procedures in order to maximize resource utilization within the department.
• Incorporates systems and procedures to ensure the department's role and function in the Hospital supports the delivery of the highest possible standard of patient care and customer service within available resources. Maintains and reviews all aspects of organizational compliance as it relates to the department.
• Anticipates issues affecting the department's function and activity that may affect service delivery to patients, staff and visitors, and ensures actions are taken to address issues in close cooperation with Administration, Directors and peers.
• Develops a strong, collaborative relationship with Administrators, Directors, peers, and other key individuals across the Hospital, and fosters a multi-disciplinary teamwork approach to decision-making and problem resolution.
• Develops strong relationships with appropriate external constituencies relevant to the department in order to promote community relations and marketing programs, thus ensuring the Hospital is responsive to the community's developing needs and maintains a favorable image in the eye of the community.
• Participates and promotes concepts of the Magnet Journey. Model Magnet principles to continuously elevate patient care at Salinas Valley Health in collaboration with the Nursing Service Departments. Applies principles established in the Leader Accountability Grid attached.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required.

Licensure: State of California Registered Nurse license required.

Certification: Maintains unit specific life safety certifications required of staff nurses in assigned department(s). New hires/transfers have up to six (6) months to meet requirements.

BLS & ACLS required through American Heart Association.

Obtains at least one of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program eligible certifications within one (1) year.

Experience/Knowledge: Minimum three (3) years of clinical nursing experience related to clinical area of specialization as required by department, including one (1) year of management, supervisory or leadership experience.

Substantial knowledge of:

• Current nursing principles, theories and practices.
• Laws, regulations and hospital guidelines pertaining to professional nursing care of patients.
• Principles of CQI and ability to apply these principles including PDSA to improve unit work.
• Ability to promote effective collaboration and teamwork among individuals of multiple disciplines and across organizational boundaries.
• Fiscal management skills to prepare monitor and control budgets and reduce expenses.

Specific Duties:

• Serves as a resource and role model to staff regarding current nursing theory and trends.
• Plans, organizes, evaluates and monitors all management activities of assigned departments.

Management Skills:

• Budgetary preparation, monitoring and control
• Human Resources management
• Management and supervisory theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods

Interpersonal Skills:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse groups and individuals
• Work effectively with administration, employees and medical staff
• Identify and analyze complex departmental (and patient care) issues
• Make independent decisions and provide counsel and advice to Administration, Director, employees and medical staff
• Exercise good judgment and tact in providing leadership, guidance and assistance

The hourly rate for this position is $90 - $110.07. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications: Union: Non-Affiliated Work Shift: Day Shift FTE: 1.0 Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong LOD (Leader on Duty) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily operations of the store as needed. You train, motivate and celebrate associates and you have a passion for driving killer sales results. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class, in-store guest experience. You support Store Leadership in doing what it takes to maximize business opportunities to drive KPI results.

You're a people leader: You're all about motivating and inspiring the team through AEO's core values. You're a role-model leader and you always hold associates accountable to rocking AEO's service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.

You've got an eye for talent and a love of training: You make it a top priority to recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. You take pride in training and developing associates to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.

You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear, attainable goals and consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance - #winning!

You're a visual & operational innovator: You're a natural at executing and innovating daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. Most importantly, you ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.

Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, you're committed to Asset Protection standards, you always adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and you do the right thing - always.

You love AE and Aerie products!

You've led teams in a retail management role previously - #practicemakesperfect!

You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.

Business acumen? You've got it!

You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!

They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.

They're given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great potential for career advancement.

They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)

They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

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