Operations Manager in Training — Tuition Support & More

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across a busy travel-stop environment in Pendleton, IN. You will lead a team, optimize processes, and implement strategies to grow sales and maintain safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on management of store, fuel, restaurant, fresh kitchen, and truck care operations, with a focus on budgeting, P&L, and customer satisfaction. A proven leader with excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail/travel stop or c-store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with annual sales of $2M+.
• 2+ years affecting budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising 5–10+ employees.
• Ability to pass 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 opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Customer service

Team leadership

Operations management

Budget & P&L

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across a busy travel-stop environment in Pendleton, IN. You will lead a team, optimize processes, and implement strategies to grow sales and maintain safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on management of store, fuel, restaurant, fresh kitchen, and truck care operations, with a focus on budgeting, P&L, and customer satisfaction. A proven leader with excellent communication is essential.