District Warehouse Operations Manager- Minneapolis, MN

Compass Group • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop short- and long-term operational plans.
• Forecast labor and capacity needs.
• Identify and remove process bottlenecks.
• Support technology and process enhancements.
• 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.
• Track and review key KPIs (safety, productivity, quality, service).
• Lead regular performance reviews with leaders.
• Use data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Partner with colleagues, HR, Safety, and Supply Chain/Vendors.
• Communicate performance and risks to leadership.
• Support customer and inventory objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement and learning.
• Recognize performance and innovation.
• Lead change effectively during growth or peak periods.

Benefits

• 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
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees