Distribution Operations Leader - Safety, Service & Growth

Restaurant Technologies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential 15% annual target

Job summary

Restaurant Technologies in Canton, MI seeks an Operations Manager in the Distribution Dept. to lead the depot's distribution operations, driving safe, efficient, and reliable delivery services while partnering with Service and Support Functions.

You will build high-performing teams, enforce safety, manage workforce planning, fleet, inventory, and financial KPIs, with bonus potential; Monday–Friday schedule in a fast-paced environment.

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, documentation and ongoing development while maintaining engagement and retention.
• Build leadership capability within the team through coaching and talent development.
• Foster a safety-first culture by implementing safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, company standards).
• Coach team members to reinforce safe driving behaviors and operational discipline.
• Drive workforce planning including recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, time management and retention to ensure readiness.
• Oversee fleet performance and maintenance to support distribution execution and ensure inspections and uptime metrics.
• Create a customer-focused culture, ensure service meets expectations, and support retention.
• Oversee distribution execution including delivery of products and collection of used oil; manage route efficiency and staffing
• Ensure accurate inventory and coordination of tanker deliveries to maintain supply levels
• Partner with GM to achieve depot financial performance and KPIs; drive productivity and continuous improvement

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Safety compliance

Data-driven decisions

Operations management

Process improvement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Restaurant Technologies in Canton, MI seeks an Operations Manager in the Distribution Dept. to lead the depot's distribution operations, driving safe, efficient, and reliable delivery services while partnering with Service and Support Functions.

You will build high-performing teams, enforce safety, manage workforce planning, fleet, inventory, and financial KPIs, with bonus potential; Monday–Friday schedule in a fast-paced environment.