Job Summary:
Reporting to the General Manager, this position is a 12-month program committed to setting up future Operational Leaders for success. Upon successful completion of the training program, the Senior Operational Leadership Trainee will be prepared to be promoted into an open General Manager or Director level role. Ability to relocate to anywhere in the USA is a requirement of this role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meaningfully takes part in the Senior Operational Leadership Trainee program, including travel to other units for intensive training in operations areas including Kitchen, Pick and Pack, Equipment, Storeroom, Transportation, Wash and Pack, and Human Resources.
- Engage in continuing development in management and Reston-based Regional learning activities.
- Successfully pass knowledge and competency assessments.
- Supports Unit operational initiatives as needed.
- May be directed to assist in meeting business objectives and goals related to food costs, labor costs, sanitation, quality assurance, market track goals, airline goals and objectives as well as other specific goals set.
- Ensures company and regional Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) and programs are efficiently executed.
- Liaises with support functions such as Human Resources, Legal, Customer Service, etc. to evaluate and reduce potential risks at the unit level.
- Maintains a fully engaged and high performing team that aligns with company values and goals.
- Supports customer audits and government audits to ensure compliance.
- Manages the operation staff on a day-to-day basis, driving to exceed set targets.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field required
Work Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Labor relations experience required.
- Strong track record of innovation and making changes to the operation to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
- Proven experience successfully managing a team of supervisors and managers.
- Must be willing to relocate regionally.
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
- Able to obtain an AOA badge and customs seal
- Completes all company required training including, but not limited to, ServSafe Sanitation Manager
- Certification.
Job Skills:
- Must have strong and effective leadership skills
- Strong Customer Service Focus
- Strong Team development and Management skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to relocate to any of our units within the USA upon completion of the 12-month program?
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA (Required)
