Operations Manager in Training — Lead & Grow

Loves Travel Stops & Country Store; Herculaneum (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) matching up to 5%

Health insurance after 30 days

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Profit sharing

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business areas and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and achieve organizational goals. The role emphasizes leading operations, coordinating with the General Manager, and ensuring safety, cleanliness, and financial performance.

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.

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 focus

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organizational multitasking

Shift flexibility

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business areas and drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and achieve organizational goals. The role emphasizes leading operations, coordinating with the General Manager, and ensuring safety, cleanliness, and financial performance.