Operations Manager – Leadership Development

Operations Manager – Leadership Development

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The Operations Manager II manages daily activities within the organization’s operations function and works closely with Operations Directors to support and strengthen branch operations. This role is intentionally designed as a developmental and rotational leadership opportunity, providing broad exposure to multiple operating environments and preparing high‑potential leaders for future placement across the enterprise.

The Operations Manager II will oversee and support continuous improvement initiatives, operational standardization, and best‑practice deployment across facilities. Based on business needs and individual readiness, this role is expected to relocate within 12–18 months to support operations at facilities across the West Coast, including California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Idaho. This position is ideal for leaders seeking accelerated growth, expanded responsibility, and long‑term career advancement within food service operations.

• Drive improved financial performance and competitive positioning through continuous improvement of operational and production processes.
• Analyze operations workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency, standardization, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Support consistent reporting of performance metrics across operations.
• Expert with Branch Operations teams to resolve tactical and strategic operational challenges.
• Interface with leadership to ensure customer complaints and operational issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Deploy and execute Enterprise Strategy throughout Operations.
• Provide direct leadership oversight for Inbound Warehouse, Inventory, Quality Control (QC), Divisional Safety and Compliance, and related teams.
• Develop and execute operational plans and production schedules that increase profitability while reducing overhead.
• Establish, monitor, and improve quality and safety standardsքան assigned operations.
• Adjust associate schedules and staffing plans to optimize labor costs while meeting productivity and service expectations.
• Participate in cross‑facility training, best‑practice sharing, and rotational assignments as part of leadership development.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited college required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive operations experience within food service, distribution, warehouse, or transportation environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of people‑management experience.
• Background in automated warehousing or engineering‑driven operations or transportation, delivery, and route‑based operations strongly dopo dalessi.
• Experience operating within high‑volume, performance‑driven environments.
• Willingness and ability to relocate within 6–12 months to support business needs across West Coast facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time to support projects as assigned.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Email, Business Intelligence tools.
• Flexibility to work operational demands, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately‑held, family‑owned and operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock has been an innovator in the food industry since its founding in Arizona in 1922.

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Distribution. Industries Rachel:
Food and Beverage Services.