{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2cebb78cb1c704cd8bd22d17","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2cebb78cb1c704cd8bd22d17","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2cebb78cb1c704cd8bd22d17","title":"Operations Manager - Distribution","description":"Operations Manager (Distribution Dept.)\n\nThe Operations Manager, Distribution is a depot leadership role responsible for driving overall depot performance through ownership of distribution operations. As a key member of the depot leadership team, this role contributes to the success of the entire operation - not just distribution, by ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution of delivery services.\n\nThis role leads the Distribution team while partnering closely with Service and Support Functions to deliver strong customer outcomes, operational excellence, and financial performance. The Operations Manager, Distribution builds high-performing teams, reinforces operational discipline, and ensures consistent execution of company standards across safety, service, and quality.\n\nIn partnership with the General Manager, this role is accountable for achieving depot-level financial and operational goals by optimizing workforce performance, driving key performance indicators, and supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced, field-based environment.\n\nWe are located in Canton, MI.\n\nSalary: Exempt position with bonus potential\n\nBonus Potential: 15% annual target (With the ability to earn higher)\n\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, schedule may vary based on client needs.\n\nPrimary Job Accountabilities:\n\nPeople Leadership & Development\n\nLead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, recognition, documentation and ongoing development while maintaining strong engagement and retention\nBuild leadership capability within the team through coaching, and talent development\n\nSafety Ownership\n\nFoster a safety-first culture by implementing and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, and company standards)\nActively coach team members to reinforce safe driving behaviors and operational discipline\n\nWorkforce Planning & Talent Management\n\nDrive workforce planning including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling and time management, performance management, and retention to ensure operational readiness\n\nFleet & Asset Management\n\nOversee fleet performance and maintenance to support distribution execution\nEnsure completion of pre- and post-trip inspections, preventative maintenance, and monitoring of uptime/downtime metrics along with performing fleet walks\n\nCustomer Ownership\n\nCreate and sustain a customer-focused culture by ensuring service delivery meets customer expectations\nPartner cross-functionally to resolve issues and support customer retention\n\nDistribution Operations Execution\n\nOversee distribution execution including delivery of fresh cooking oil and collection of used cooking oil across assigned routes\nEnsure high service levels, route efficiency, and consistent operational performance\nPerform timely route reconciliation to ensure accurate delivery volumes are captured, billed, and invoiced to customers correctly\nManage labor utilization and scheduling to drive productivity, control overtime, and align staffing with customer demand\n\nInventory Management\n\nEnsure accurate inventory to support operations and customer demand, including routine cycle counts, and coordination of tanker delivery schedules to maintain proper supply levels and ensure the depot can receive and process deliveries efficiently\n\nFinancial Performance & Operational Discipline\n\nPartner with the General Manager to achieve depot financial performance and key KPIs\nDrive productivity, cost discipline, and continuous improvement across operations\n\nEducation, Requirements & Competencies:\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n2-4 years of experience in operations, distribution, logistics, or a route-based environment\nExperience leading people, teams, or daily operations (formal or informal leadership)\nAbility to coach, develop, and hold frontline employees accountable\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment\nBasic understanding of safety practices and regulated environments\nAbility to use data and metrics to manage performance and solve problems\nWillingness to lead from the front and be actively engaged in daily operations\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n1-2+ years of direct people management experience\nExperience in logistics, delivery, or route-based distribution environments\nFamiliarity with DOT compliance, regulations or driver-based operations\nExperience managing scheduling, labor, or workforce planning\nExperience using KPIs to drive performance (productivity, safety, service)\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience\n\n% of Time Traveling TBD\n\nInclusive Employer\nAt Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997.\n\nCulture & Benefits\n\nOur employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We’ve cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve earned recognition as a one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces,” by Newsweek and “Best Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota’s Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.\n\nWho We Are\n\nRestaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 45,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets\n\nRestaurant Technologies is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in any form. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination in employment.\n\nThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.\n\nA review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.\n\nAs a critical part of our culture of respect, we strictly prohibit any discrimination or harassment based on gender, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, and any other status protected by law.\n\nWe are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nIf you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at askHR@rti-inc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. You may also contact us at 1-888-796-4997 if you wish to speak with a resource regarding a reasonable accommodation request.\n\n#LI-RB1\n\nInclusive Employer\nAt Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997.\n\nRestaurant Technologies is a Military & Veteran friendly company.\n\nCulture & Benefits\n\nOur employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We’ve cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota’s Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.\n\nWho We Are\n\nRestaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. 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The Operations Manager, Distribution builds high-performing teams, reinforces operational discipline, and ensures consistent execution of company standards across safety, service, and quality.\n\nIn partnership with the General Manager, this role is accountable for achieving depot-level financial and operational goals by optimizing workforce performance, driving key performance indicators, and supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced, field-based environment.\n\nWe are located in Canton, MI.\n\nSalary: Exempt position with bonus potential\n\nBonus Potential: 15% annual target (With the ability to earn higher)\n\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, schedule may vary based on client needs.\n\nPrimary Job Accountabilities:\n\nPeople Leadership & Development\n\nLead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, recognition, documentation and ongoing development while maintaining strong engagement and retention\nBuild leadership capability within the team through coaching, and talent development\n\nSafety Ownership\n\nFoster a safety-first culture by implementing and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, and company standards)\nActively coach team members to reinforce safe driving behaviors and operational discipline\n\nWorkforce Planning & Talent Management\n\nDrive workforce planning including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling and time management, performance management, and retention to ensure operational readiness\n\nFleet & Asset Management\n\nOversee fleet performance and maintenance to support distribution execution\nEnsure completion of pre- and post-trip inspections, preventative maintenance, and monitoring of uptime/downtime metrics along with performing fleet walks\n\nCustomer Ownership\n\nCreate and sustain a customer-focused culture by ensuring service delivery meets customer expectations\nPartner cross-functionally to resolve issues and support customer retention\n\nDistribution Operations Execution\n\nOversee distribution execution including delivery of fresh cooking oil and collection of used cooking oil across assigned routes\nEnsure high service levels, route efficiency, and consistent operational performance\nPerform timely route reconciliation to ensure accurate delivery volumes are captured, billed, and invoiced to customers correctly\nManage labor utilization and scheduling to drive productivity, control overtime, and align staffing with customer demand\n\nInventory Management\n\nEnsure accurate inventory to support operations and customer demand, including routine cycle counts, and coordination of tanker delivery schedules to maintain proper supply levels and ensure the depot can receive and process deliveries efficiently\n\nFinancial Performance & Operational Discipline\n\nPartner with the General Manager to achieve depot financial performance and key KPIs\nDrive productivity, cost discipline, and continuous improvement across operations\n\nEducation, Requirements & Competencies:\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n2-4 years of experience in operations, distribution, logistics, or a route-based environment\nExperience leading people, teams, or daily operations (formal or informal leadership)\nAbility to coach, develop, and hold frontline employees accountable\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment\nBasic understanding of safety practices and regulated environments\nAbility to use data and metrics to manage performance and solve problems\nWillingness to lead from the front and be actively engaged in daily operations\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n1-2+ years of direct people management experience\nExperience in logistics, delivery, or route-based distribution environments\nFamiliarity with DOT compliance, regulations or driver-based operations\nExperience managing scheduling, labor, or workforce planning\nExperience using KPIs to drive performance (productivity, safety, service)\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience\n\n% of Time Traveling TBD\n\nInclusive Employer\nAt Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997.\n\nCulture & Benefits\n\nOur employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We’ve cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve earned recognition as a one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces,” by Newsweek and “Best Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota’s Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.\n\nWho We Are\n\nRestaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 45,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets\n\nRestaurant Technologies is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in any form. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination in employment.\n\nThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.\n\nA review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.\n\nAs a critical part of our culture of respect, we strictly prohibit any discrimination or harassment based on gender, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, and any other status protected by law.\n\nWe are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nIf you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at askHR@rti-inc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. You may also contact us at 1-888-796-4997 if you wish to speak with a resource regarding a reasonable accommodation request.\n\n#LI-RB1\n\nInclusive Employer\nAt Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997.\n\nRestaurant Technologies is a Military & Veteran friendly company.\n\nCulture & Benefits\n\nOur employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We’ve cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota’s Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.\n\nWho We Are\n\nRestaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. 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