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Operations Manager, Service

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager, Service is a depot leadership role responsible for driving overall depot performance through ownership of service operations within Restaurant Technologies’ Total Oil Management (TOM) system. As a member of the depot leadership team, this role contributes to the success of the entire operation - not just service, by ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across customer locations.

This role leads the Service team while partnering closely with Distribution and Support Functions to deliver strong customer outcomes, operational excellence, and financial performance. The Operations Manager, Service develops high-performing teams, reinforces operational discipline, and ensures consistent execution of company standards across safety, service, and quality.

In partnership with the General Manager, this role is accountable for achieving depot-level financial and operational goals by optimizing workforce performance, improving customer experience, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, field-based environment.

Compensation: $75k - $95k.  Base salary is determined by location, market factors, and experience.

Bonus Potential: 15% annual target (With the ability to earn higher)

Primary Job Accountabilities:

People Leadership & Development

Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, recognition, documentation and ongoing development while maintaining strong engagement and retention

Build leadership capability within the team through coaching, and talent development

Safety Ownership

Foster a safety-first culture by implementing and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance (OSHA and company standards)

Actively coach team members to reinforce safe work practices and operational discipline

Workforce Planning & Talent Management

Drive workforce planning including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling and time management, performance management, and retention to ensure operational readiness

Fleet & Asset Management

Oversee fleet performance and maintenance to support service execution

Ensure completion of pre- and post-trip inspections, preventative maintenance, and monitoring of uptime/downtime metrics along with performing fleet walks

Customer Ownership

Create and sustain a customer-focused culture by ensuring service issues are resolved quickly and effectively

Partner cross-functionally to deliver strong customer outcomes and retention

Service Operations Execution

Oversee field service execution supporting the Total Oil Management (TOM) system, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities

Ensure high service completion rates, quality execution, and consistent delivery of safe customer experiences

Manage labor utilization and scheduling to drive productivity, control overtime, and align staffing with service and customer demand

Inventory Management

Ensure accurate inventory and equipment management to support service operations and customer demand, including inventory ordering and routine cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and availability

Financial Performance & Operational Discipline

Partner with the General Manager to achieve depot financial performance and key KPIs

Drive productivity, cost discipline, and continuous improvement across operations

Education, Requirements & Competencies:

Minimum Qualifications:

2-4 years of experience in operations, service, distribution, or a route-based environment

Experience leading people, teams, or daily operations (formal or informal leadership)

Ability to coach, develop, and hold frontline employees accountable

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Basic understanding of safety practices and regulated environments

Ability to use data and metrics to manage performance and solve problems

Willingness to lead from the front and be actively engaged in daily field operations

High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2+ years of direct people management experience highly preferred

Experience supporting field service, installation, or equipment-based operations

Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support operational execution and customer outcomes

Experience managing scheduling, labor, or workforce planning

Experience using KPIs to drive performance (productivity, safety, service)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

% of Time Traveling TBD

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Inclusive Employer At Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity , and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997 .

Restaurant Technologies is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Culture & Benefits

Our employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We’ve cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota’s Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

Who We Are

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets.