Operations Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Akron (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Operations Manager (Full-time) to lead on-site operations and customer relations across our vending network. You will train staff, oversee projects, and ensure safe vehicle operations while meeting financial and service goals.

The role requires strong leadership, experience managing teams, and the ability to visit accounts, upgrade equipment, and coordinate installations. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership abilities and experience managing teams.
• Experience with vending operations or retail service is preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets, costs and financial targets.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and developing team members.
• Lead and support projects assigned by the Branch Manager.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles for travel to accounts.
• Maintain positive customer relations by visiting accounts.
• Identify equipment needs and schedule installations of vending machines.
• Support branch programs and goals.
• Monitor inventory, direct labor costs, waste, and consumption.
• Address customer inquiries or complaints within 24 hours.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Vending experience

Financial management

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately fill the role of Operations Manager, Full-time.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the training and development of team members
• Lead and assist on projects assigned by the Branch Manager
• Operate and maintain company-owned vehicle in a safe manner; to be used for the purpose of traveling to accounts
• Maintain positive customer relations by visiting accounts
• Recognize needs for equipment upgrades and schedule installations of new vending machines
• Support company programs and branch goals
• Monitor inventory percentages, direct labor costs, waste percentages, inventory levels and consumption
• Address customer inquiries/complaints within 24 hours
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle
• Previous vending experience is preferred
• Previous management experience required
• Ability to manage financials and achieve goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with fellow workers and customers
• Ability to effectively work independently and utilize time efficiently
• Problem solver
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving history

Benefits:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE