District Operations Manager

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

SPAR Österreichische Warenhandels - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The District Operations Manager at SPAR is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a district, ensuring operational efficiency, budget management, and customer service. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and experience in big box home improvement retail or construction. The position involves managing multiple teams, hiring and training staff, and maintaining client relationships while driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Multi-site project supervision managing 4-6 teams
• Staff, create schedule, and oversee all programs
• Hire, train, and coach individuals while developing cohesive teams to achieve client objectives
• Travel to meet with client, and teams, which may vary based on needs and directives
• Ensure execution of work to client expectations and within agreed upon budgets
• Monitor and control costs for District including pay rates, travel costs, and in-store time
• Actively participate in continuous improvements regarding projects such as group/team meetings, group calls, or special initiatives
• Responsible for continual development and protection of client account relationships
• May be responsible for developing, facilitation and evaluating time and motion studies
• Learn and productively utilize company systems as required (e.g., reporting)
• Ensuring operational efficiency in each store on each project
• Ensuring that the stores under their supervision adhere to company and industry regulations
• Managing a regional budget and ensuring that each store (project) operates within the approved budget

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years in retail management
• Experience in Big Box Retail or Construction preferred
• Project Scheduling and Phase Plan Capability experience
• Leadership and decision-making ability
• Excellent time management, organizational, and training skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Big Box home improvement reporting programs

Benefits

• Full Time Salary Position: $60,000 - $75,000 a year
• Hybrid position home/field
• Up to 60% Travel Required
• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Overnight shifts: Monday to Friday
• Mileage reimbursement
• Meal per diem, tolls, and approved expenses covered
• Hotel/flight accommodations provided by SPAR
• Career advancement opportunities