Director Of Operations- Charlotte, NC

Compass Group, North America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Critical Ill

Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group’s Canteen brand seeks a Director of Operations to lead System Deployment and Ops Integrations within the Field Implementation team. This leader will partner with operations, field leadership, and tech resources to deploy systems and integrate acquired businesses across our national footprint, guiding a team of experts and project managers through major transitions.

The role emphasizes strong cross-functional collaboration, change management, and training development, with a focus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading complex projects and cross-team changes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Executive presence with ability to influence multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional business integration and system deployment projects from initiation through execution and stabilization.
• Partner with leaders across operational divisions, corporate and technology to ensure seamless integration of acquired business.
• Establish and own project management standards, communication plans, and change management strategy.
• Build training plans and develop SOPs to enable ongoing guidance and sustainment for operations.
• Oversee team prioritization and resource planning to support project pipeline.
• Facilitate input from operational stakeholders and represent field perspectives in technology initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for project delivery.

Skills

Program management

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

Canteen

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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

We are seeking a Director of Operations to lead System Deployment & Ops Integrations as part of Canteen’s corporate Field Implementation team. This leader partners with operational subject matter experts, field leadership, and technology resources to manage deployment of system deployments and integration of acquired business across Canteen’s national footprint. The role will manage a team of centralized operations experts and project managers to support branch and division partners through significant business transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional business integration and system deployment projects from initiation through execution and stabilization.

• Partner with leaders across Canteen operational divisions as well as corporate and technology departments to identify and implement solutions to ensure seamless integration of acquired business.

• Establish and own project management standards, communication plans, and change management strategy.

• Build training plans and develop SOPs to enable ongoing guidance and sustainment for operations.

• Oversee team prioritization and resource planning to support ongoing project pipeline.

• Facilitate input from operational stakeholders and represent field perspectives in strategic technology initiatives.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience leading complex projects, including direct experience managing change across various operational teams.

• Proven ability to work effectively in an unstructured, fast-paced driven environment

• Proven ability to mentor and develop team members

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

• Strong executive presence with proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across various teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

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
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits:

• 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) 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.

Canteen