Operations Leader in Training

Love's Travel Stops; Williamsville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Quarterly Bonus Program

Profit-Sharing Opportunity

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise daily operations across retail, fuel, restaurant, and truck care. You will lead a team, drive efficiency, ensure quality, and boost customer satisfaction while controlling costs and schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvements, and collaboration with the General Manager to execute strategies that grow sales and optimize performance. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $2+ million.
• 2+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5-10+ employees.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on responsibility of multiple business operations up to and potentially including retail store, fuel, restaurant, fresh kitchen, and truck care.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility through restroom and shower cleanliness, facilities, equipment maintenance, and safety checks.
• Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and merchandising standards.
• Assist the General Manager with proper task execution and completion, schedule and cash integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Understand financial reporting to include analyzing profit and loss statements and affecting changes to capture and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Budget/P&L

Scheduling & staffing

Safety & compliance

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise daily operations across retail, fuel, restaurant, and truck care. You will lead a team, drive efficiency, ensure quality, and boost customer satisfaction while controlling costs and schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvements, and collaboration with the General Manager to execute strategies that grow sales and optimize performance. Equal opportunity employer.