Vending Manager

Sodexo; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Group seeks a seasoned operations manager to lead drivers and warehouse staff, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery in a vending operations environment. You will oversee scheduling, inventory, and vendor relations, driving cost controls and quality improvements.

The role emphasizes accountability, team development, and alignment with company values while managing budgets and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of management experience.
• 1 year related experience.
• Experience managing teams and operations in a fast-paced logistics, retail, or foodservice environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of drivers and warehouse staff with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and delivery schedules to ensure seamless operations and product availability.
• Maintain high standards for service quality, cleanliness, and safety across all vending operations.
• Manage budgets, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repairs and inspections to maximize uptime and service quality.
• Drive revenue growth while aligning with organizational values.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse logistics management

Inventory management

Route planning

Asset management systems

Safety and quality

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Asset management software

Purchasing systems

Job description

Lead and oversee a team of drivers and technicians, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Manage daily scheduling, staffing, training & performance. Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repairs & inspections to maximize uptime & service quality

Monitor budgets, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Build a culture of accountability, customer service, and operational excellence while supporting business objectives.

About the job

Take the lead in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment where operations, service, and strategy come together. In this role, you’ll oversee warehouse logistics, route efficiency, and team performance while driving revenue growth and ensuring high-quality service delivery that aligns with organizational values.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $67405 - $67405

What’s in it for you

• Lead a team of drivers and warehouse staff with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and accountability
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and delivery schedules to ensure seamless operations and product availability
• Maintain high standards for service quality, cleanliness, and safety across all vending operations
• Manage asset tracking and control systems to protect resources and streamline reporting
• Implement operational improvements that drive profitability and support long-term growth
• Create a positive and productive work culture rooted in communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing teams and operations in a fast-paced logistics, retail, or foodservice environment
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and route planning effectively
• Familiarity with asset management systems and a track record of maintaining accurate records and controls
• A commitment to safety, quality standards, and customer satisfaction across all touchpoints
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to motivate teams, resolve challenges, and drive results

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 2 years
• Related Experience: 1 year

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process,