Operations Manager Trainee – Lead Operations & Growth

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Hanson (KY); 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 multiple business units, including retail, fuel, restaurant, and truck care, to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals within a fast-paced travel stop environment. The role demands hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a focus on safety and operations excellence.

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.

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

Retail Management

P&L Experience

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Operations Oversight

Customer Service

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple business units, including retail, fuel, restaurant, and truck care, to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales and meet company goals within a fast-paced travel stop environment. The role demands hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a focus on safety and operations excellence.