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Senior Vehicle Operations Manager

The Hertz

Kansas City, MO · Posted October 26, 2026

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About the job

The Senior Vehicle Operations Manager focuses on the back-of-the-house processes, vehicle care and management, and maximizing efficiencies as a leader on the Vehicle Operations team. The Senior Vehicle Operations Manager oversees a brand or department of the location to ensure maximum performance through superior operational leadership, strong communication and maximum efficiency. The Senior Manager helps to provide overall leadership to customer operations employees with responsibility for overall operating performance, customer satisfaction, positive employee culture, service, budgets, safety, and vendor relations.

Wages: $

What You’ll Do:

Oversee Vehicle Operations Managers and other vehicle operations employees

Manage daily vehicle operations, fleet availability, and revenue generation for the assigned function

Lead and support processes to meet and exceed expectations

Resolve vehicle operations issues to ensure a positive rental experience

Constantly champion productivity improvements via employee involvement and accountability; ensures employees are following the Standards of Work (SOW)

Actively engage in effective communication plans focused on building employee engagement in order to achieve business results

Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive, where applicable

Participate in the recruiting process, as required

Provide management with various updates and indicators as requested

Remain current on all administrative duties according to company policy

What We’re Looking For:

1-3 years’ experience in Customer Service or Operations; Car Rental, Hospitality or Tourism experience preferred

High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations

Ability to influence

Flexible and adaptable; ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Results driven, ability to make decisions and help solve problems

Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly-engaged team.

Ability to drive process and organizational change.

Ability to motivate teams and keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work under minimal supervision with a goal-oriented mindset.

Ability to see the big picture and leverage critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and prioritization skills.

Courageous leadership and accountability.

What You’ll Get:

Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program for employees & family

Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness

Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

US EEO STATEMENT

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

EOE, including disability/veteran