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Sodexo

Food Production Manager 3

Eagleville, PA · On-site

... innovations; * ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or * have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems. What ...

DENTALEZ

Product Manager - DentalEZ

Malvern, PA · On-site

$90K - $145K/yr

Are you excited about a fresh opportunity to segment a target market, establish a deep ... and sustaining innovations • Experienced in customer needs ranking by employing research ...

DENTALEZ

Product Manager - DentalEZ

Malvern, PA · On-site

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DENTALEZ

Product Manager - DentalEZ

Malvern, PA · On-site

$90K - $145K/yr

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager fresh innovations in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Manager Fresh Innovations, you need expertise in product development, market analysis, and a background in food science, agriculture, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with supply chain management systems, quality assurance tools, and industry-specific software is typically required. Strong leadership, creativity, and effective communication skills help drive innovation and manage cross-functional teams. These competencies are critical for successfully bringing new fresh food products to market while ensuring quality, efficiency, and team alignment.

How does the Manager Fresh Innovations collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new product ideas?

As a Manager Fresh Innovations, you’ll work closely with departments such as product development, supply chain, marketing, and quality assurance to bring new fresh food concepts to market. This collaborative process involves regular meetings to align on goals, pilot testing new products, and integrating feedback from various teams to refine offerings. Effective communication and project management skills are essential, as you will coordinate timelines, resolve obstacles, and ensure all stakeholders are informed throughout the innovation cycle. Building strong relationships across departments is key to successfully launching and scaling innovative products.

What are Manager Fresh Innovations?

A Manager Fresh Innovations is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing new strategies and products within the fresh foods segment of a business, such as grocery or retail. They analyze market trends, collaborate with suppliers, and work with internal teams to launch innovative fresh food items or processes. Their aim is to enhance product offerings, improve customer satisfaction, and drive business growth by bringing new ideas to the fresh food category.
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE & SUCCESS

Compass Group

NC • Remote

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,053 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

291st of 425 rated business services

Job description

Position Title: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE & SUCCESS - REMOTE 

Salary: $130000 - $150000 / yr

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus - up to 30% 

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

Job Summary

The Director of Operational Performance and Success is responsible for driving the retention effort for priority Eurest accounts by fostering strong internal collaboration and ensuring high levels operational excellence; they are responsible for the on-site Fresh Eyes, including arranging, managing, and engaging in Fresh Eyes events. The Director of Operational Performance and Success will create and support field strategies to optimize contract renewals. Facilitating internal processes for analyzing client feedback and providing actionable insights to enhance service delivery and drive business growth are components of this role.  This role focuses on supporting contracts by proactively engaging with the operations, culinary, marketing, and the Elev8 Hospitality team to anticipate, address and deliver client needs. Success in this position requires excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to exceeding client retention objectives, ensuring a 95%+ annual client retention rate. Please note - this is a remote based role, demanding regular air travel (60-70%).

Operational Excellence Initiatives

  • Develop and manage ‘Fresh Eyes’ site visits from observation to action plan development and implementation in conjunction with operations, Division culinary and marketing leads and the Elev8 Hospitality team. 
  • ‘Fresh Eyes’ process requires a hands-on approach with a strategic sight to be successful.
  • Working with CMO and Senior Leadership team with clear site on what contracts are coming out to bid within 2 years and targeting accounts that are coming up for rebid.
  • Assess client needs through data, E15, surveys and feedback from the operational team.

Facility and Performance Reviews.

  • Support facility reviews with senior leadership to identify at-risk locations, including a review of financials, strategic business reviews (SBRs), voice of customer and E15 data and client correspondence.
  • Analyze data to recommend actions that enhance client value and satisfaction.
  • Communicate effectively with Eurest senior leaders through in-person meetings, telephone, and electronic correspondence.

Strategic Account Management

  • Develop contract extension and renewal strategies to preempt competitive bid situations through systematic account assessment, internal team communication, action planning and implementation.
  • Establish strong cross-functional relationships with operations, support, and resource teams (culinary, marketing, Elev8 Hospitality) to ensure regular communication and high execution levels of action plans.

Training and Coaching

  • Provide coaching and training for operations on client retention and engagement skills.  Lead the development, delivery, and training for DMs and above on various client-facing business resources, including:

Tools needed for professional success in this role:

  • Operational expertise - multi-site portfolio experience is a must
  • Project management skills
  • Excellent relationship-building skills, verbal and written skills
  • Creative problem-solving and negotiating effectively and influencing with all levels of associates and management
  • Impact and Influence; Emotional intelligence
  • Financial acumen
  • Contracted services operational acumen
  • Holding self and others accountable
  • Strategic business thinking
  • Ability to manage all aspects of working independently without constant direct supervision
  • Leadership and project management skills with a proven ability to interact with and motivate others

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

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/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf 

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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