Operations Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Cuyahoga Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Operations Manager (Full-time) to lead a busy operations team across accounts in the United States. You will train staff, manage daily workflows, and drive service standards while optimizing costs and equipment usage.

Key responsibilities include overseeing installations, visiting client accounts, maintaining vehicle safety, and delivering strong customer relations. This role offers growth within a family-oriented company culture and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team and driving projects to completion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with financials, costs, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of vending operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and development of team members.
• Lead and assist on projects assigned by Branch Manager.
• Operate and maintain company vehicle safely while traveling to accounts.
• Maintain positive customer relations by visiting accounts.
• Identify equipment upgrade needs and coordinate installations.
• Support branch goals and company programs.
• Monitor inventory usage, direct labor, waste, and costs.
• Respond to customer inquiries within 24 hours.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer relations

Time management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Driving

Financial management

Vending industry experience

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
• Ability to manage financials and achieve goalsExcellent interpersonal skills for communicating with fellow workers and customers
• Ability to effectively work independently and utilize time efficiently
• Valid Driver�s License with good driving history
• 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