Operations Manager

Onsite Indianapolis, IN (In Corporate Office 70% + In Store 30%) Salary Range: $72k-100K + Up to $15,000 in Bonus Pontential Supporting a Leading Grocery Retail Organization Our client, a leading grocery retailer, is seeking a Division Labor, Expense & Sustainability Manager to lead labor optimization, workforce planning, expense management, sanitation programs, and sustainability initiatives across a multi-store division. This role partners closely with corporate, district, and store leadership teams to improve operational performance, drive cost efficiencies, support sustainability goals, and implement workforce management best practices. Responsibilities Lead division-wide labor, scheduling, expense, sanitation, and sustainability initiatives. Manage labor and variable expense performance, identify opportunities, and drive improvement plans. Partner with field and corporate leadership to achieve operational and financial objectives. Support labor forecasting and workforce planning efforts across the division. Oversee scheduling processes, labor system utilization, and operational compliance. Implement expense reduction and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive waste reduction, recycling, sanitation, and sustainability programs. Manage vendor partnerships and performance accountability. Coach district and store leadership teams on best practices and execution. Present operational and financial results to leadership stakeholders. Spend approximately 50% of time in stores supporting teams and driving results. Qualifications Required Retail operations, store leadership, or multi-unit management experience Strong knowledge of labor management, scheduling, forecasting, and expense control Experience training and coaching operational teams Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities Ability to influence leaders at all levels of the organization Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems Preferred District-level or field support experience Store management or retail operations leadership experience #J-18808-Ljbffr