Vending Operations Manager

Sodexo•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo InReach is seeking a Vending Operations Manager to join their Santa Clara, CA branch. The role involves transforming the convenience industry by focusing on extraordinary food and drinks, fostering a fun and quirky work environment, and looking for innovative solutions. With InReach, employees are expected to provide phenomenal service and leverage technology to build trust with clients and guests. The company culture emphasizes doing the right thing, diversity, inclusion, wellness, sustainability, and supporting local partners. This includes commitments to reducing single-use plastics, feeding the hungry, responsible sourcing, community assistance, and using products and ingredients with a lower carbon footprint.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant route experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with passion for developing talent
Ability to demonstrate urgency and problem-solving skills, with a dedication to customer service
Ability to work with database inventory management software, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs and able to perform work in outside weather conditions
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities (e.g., maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, grounds, custodial/environmental, or transportation) or food (e.g., food services or operations, concessions, retail sales, store operations, or vending) services

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations to ensure employees have appropriate equipment and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines.
Supervise day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards.
Assist in the development of new business service(s) for the client and implements the service program(s).
Establish a safe work environment for employees by providing safety-related training and equipment maintenance and by ensuring compliance with Sodexo safety and loss prevention programs and with standards and procedures for the handling and storage of hazardous materials and/or waste and complies with all government regulations.
Manage the budget by controlling costs (e.g. labor, inventory, equipment, materials), complying with budget requirements and making adjustments when necessary.
Establish operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to employees.
Promote and support workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives.