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As a District Operation Manager, you will regularly coordinate with departments such as sales, logistics, HR, and finance to ensure smooth district operations. This collaboration involves frequent meetings to align on targets, sharing updates on operational challenges, and jointly developing strategies for process improvement. Building strong working relationships with these teams is essential, as it helps drive efficiency, resolve issues quickly, and achieve business objectives effectively. You can expect to act as a bridge between upper management and frontline staff, ensuring communication flows seamlessly across all levels.

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To thrive as a District Operation Manager, you need strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills, often supported by a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, budgeting tools, and project management software is typically required. Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure efficient operations, effective team management, and the achievement of organizational goals across multiple locations.

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A District Operation Manager oversees the daily operations, performance, and staff within a group of locations or stores in a specific geographic area. Their responsibilities typically include managing budgets, implementing company policies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving sales or service goals across all assigned sites. They also hire, train, and supervise local managers, analyze performance metrics, and address operational issues to maintain efficiency and profitability. District Operation Managers play a key role in aligning regional activities with the overall strategic objectives of the organization.
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District Operations Manager- Carrollton, TX

Canteen

Carrollton, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 hours ago


Canteen rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 99 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 68 rated caterers


Job description

  • Pay Range:  75,000.00- 80,000.00
    *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. 
 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation.  Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. 

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

The District Operations Manager supports district leadership in driving operational excellence across Canteen's Refreshment Services business. This role serves as a key operational partner responsible for administrative operations, systems management, reporting, process improvement, and business support functions. The District Operations Manager collaborates with District Managers and cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, ensure data accuracy, support strategic initiatives, and drive execution of district objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership

  • Support and execute district operational strategies to drive service excellence, customer retention, and profitable growth.
  • Act as the primary operational resource for route drivers and field teams, resolving day-to-day issues and removing barriers to execution.
  • Ensure successful route completion through proactive monitoring, issue resolution, and operational follow-up.
  • Partner with District Managers to maintain service levels, productivity standards, and operational compliance.

Performance & Analytics

  • Review daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to monitor route performance, service completion, and productivity metrics.
  • Analyze operational data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
  • Collaborate with district leadership and business partners to develop action plans that improve performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Support district forecasting, inventory management, and labor optimization initiatives.

Team Development & Engagement

  • Provide coaching, training, and direction to route drivers and field associates.
  • Reinforce company standards related to safety, customer service, product quality, and operational execution.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, and development efforts to build a high-performing team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Customer & Service Excellence

  • Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service across all accounts.
  • Address customer concerns and operational escalations promptly and professionally.
  • Partner with sales and operations teams to support customer retention and growth initiatives.

Operational Support

  • Collaborate with Route Supervisors to ensure adequate coverage and resource allocation across the district.
  • Support special projects, operational initiatives, and business improvement efforts.
  • Assist with route coverage when necessary to ensure uninterrupted service to customers.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience in operations, logistics, route-based distribution, retail, foodservice, or refreshment services.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
  • Experience using performance metrics to drive business results.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1552275

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