Director of Operations – Central Region

Aramark

Director of Operations driving execution and performance across the Central Region in food service. Responsible for operational accountability, growth, and client partnerships with significant travel.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key operational partner across the Central Region.
Translate regional priorities into actionable plans.
Champion operational initiatives.
Maintain formal operational responsibility for one assigned District.
Drive growth within the existing client base.
Leverage data, financial insights, and operational metrics to identify opportunities.
Educate and coach leaders on the operational levers that impact margin and productivity.
Model key leadership behaviors and reinforce a culture of safety, service excellence, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Maintain strong working relationships with key functional partners.
Provide fleet oversight, including operations, maintenance, safety expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, Business Management, Direct Store Delivery, Retail, Route Operations, Warehouse Operations, Service Operations, Equipment Maintenance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in operations leadership, route-based operations, warehouse management, service/equipment maintenance, or similar business environments.
Proven leadership experience with responsibility for financial performance, operational execution, client service, and/or P&L outcomes.
Strong understanding of operational metrics, financial drivers, productivity levers, margin improvement, and performance management routines.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build alignment, and drive accountability across multiple locations, functions, and leadership levels.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to diagnose operational issues, simplify complex problems, and support practical, sustainable solutions.
Experience leading change, implementing new processes, and improving business performance in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; Salesforce experience preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, service excellence, employee engagement, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 80% travel
Remote position

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Hard Skills & Tools

operations leadershiproute-based operationswarehouse managementservice maintenancefinancial performanceoperational executionP&L managementperformance managementmargin improvementdata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginfluenceaccountabilitychange managementcoachingrelationship buildingcontinuous learning

Certifications

Bachelor's degreevalid driver's license