Distribution Depot Operations Leader

Restaurant Technologies; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential 15%

Location Canton, MI

Job summary

Restaurant Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager (Distribution Dept.) in Canton, MI to lead a depot-based distribution team, drive safety and efficiency, and partner with service and support functions to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on achieving strong financial and operational results.

The position offers an exempt status with 15% bonus potential; schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with potential variation based on

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in operations, distribution, logistics or a route-based environment
• Experience leading people, teams or daily operations (formal or informal leadership)
• Ability to coach, develop and hold frontline employees accountable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Basic understanding of safety practices and regulated environments
• Ability to use data and metrics to manage performance and solve problems
• Willingness to lead from the front and be actively engaged in daily operations
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, recognition and ongoing development
• Foster a safety-first culture by implementing safety policies and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, and company standards)
• Actively coach team members to reinforce safe driving behaviors and operational discipline
• Drive workforce planning including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling and time management, performance management, and retention
• Oversee fleet performance and maintenance to support distribution execution
• Ensure completion of pre-and post-trip inspections, preventative maintenance, and monitoring of uptime/downtime metrics
• Create and sustain a customer-focused culture by ensuring service delivery meets customer expectations
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues and support customer retention
• Oversee distribution execution including delivery of oil and collection of used oil across routes
• Ensure high service levels, route efficiency and consistent operational performance
• Perform timely route reconciliation to ensure accurate delivery volumes are billed and invoiced
• Manage labor utilization and scheduling to drive productivity
• Ensure accurate inventory and coordinate tanker delivery schedules to maintain proper supply levels

Job description

Restaurant Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager (Distribution Dept.) in Canton, MI to lead a depot-based distribution team, drive safety and efficiency, and partner with service and support functions to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on achieving strong financial and operational results.

The position offers an exempt status with 15% bonus potential; schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with potential variation based on