District Warehouse Operations Manager- Minneapolis, MN
- Pay Range: 64,5000.00- 72,500.00
*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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About Canteen:
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.
Job Summary
Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to become a leader within a growing company! We are seeking a growth-minded District Operations Manager who will also oversee warehouse operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and exceptional service delivery. In this role, you will work closely with the District Manager to support business objectives, optimize performance, and lead a high-performing team across refreshment and warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team leads.
- Build a leadership pipeline through mentoring and development plans.
- Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable.
- Promote engagement, ownership, and a strong workplace culture.
Operational Efficiency
- Oversee daily warehouse operations (receiving, picking, shipping).
- Drive productivity, accuracy, and service-level performance.
- Implement standard work, SOPs, and best practices.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a safety-first culture.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and company policies.
- Conduct audits, training, and incident reviews.
- Hold leaders accountable for safe operations.
Planning & Improvement
- Develop short- and long-term operational plans.
- Forecast labor and capacity needs.
- Identify and remove process bottlenecks.
- Support technology and process enhancements.
Financial & Resource Management
- Ensure branch financial performance meets company and client objectives.
- Manage labor, overtime, and operating costs.
- Improve labor utilization and productivity.
- Support capital planning and equipment needs.
Metrics & Accountability
- Track and review key KPIs (safety, productivity, quality, service).
- Lead regular performance reviews with leaders.
- Use data to drive decisions and improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with colleagues, HR, Safety, and Supply Chain/Vendors.
- Communicate performance and risks to leadership.
- Support customer and inventory objectives.
Culture & Continuous Learning
- Promote continuous improvement and learning.
- Recognize performance and innovation.
- Lead change effectively during growth or peak periods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree and a minimum of three years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial data.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability with experience handling complex operational challenges.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.
Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
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