Operations Manager in Training: Rise to Leadership

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; 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 & Country Stores Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across store, fuel, restaurant, and truck care, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, analyze profit and loss, and implement strategies to grow sales while ensuring safety and a clean, well-maintained facility. Strong leadership, budgeting, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail or travel stop management with $2M+ annual sales.
• 2+ years supervising 5-10+ employees.
• 2+ years managing budgets and P&L statements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks, possibly DOT.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across store, fuel, restaurant and truck care.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility and safety checks.
• Drive sales through inventory management and merchandising standards.
• Support General Manager with tasks, scheduling, cash integrity, and reporting.
• Analyze profit and loss statements and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with managers on talent acquisition.

Skills

Operations management

Budget & P&L

Team supervision

Customer service

Scheduling & staffing

Communication

Inventory & merchandising

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across store, fuel, restaurant, and truck care, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, analyze profit and loss, and implement strategies to grow sales while ensuring safety and a clean, well-maintained facility. Strong leadership, budgeting, and communication are essential.