Regional Director Of Operations

We are seeking a Regional Director of Operations to join our Morrison Healthcare team and provide strategic multi-unit leadership across food service operations in Charleston SC.

Working as a Regional Director of Operations (RDO) you will lead manage and inspire a team of Directors and other leaders in your region. You will be part of the regional leadership team and provide planning direction and guidance to the accounts in your territory while establishing and maintaining strong client relationships. Your goal is to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads manages and inspires a diverse team of Directors and their teams to provide top-notch service
Drives self and team towards building strong relationships with clients at all levels and achievement of KPIs (profitability safety engagement etc.)
Serves on regional leadership team; regularly communicates with peers to share best practices mitigate risks champion diversity and build community
Owns all accounts within assigned territory ensuring input from and thoughtful communication with key partners; makes decisions grounded in the balance of risk/reward and short/long-term implications
Supports RVP in setting cultural tone in region; meets regularly with extended team to ensure transparency understanding safety accountability and alignment
Works with regional team members to ensure the Sales and Retention process is smooth for all accounts (presentations negotiations etc.)
Collaborates with key partners to support regional initiatives
Ensures compliance with QA policy and USDA program requirements along with completing all reporting on time
Champions development in partnership with RVP within the region; conducts performance evaluations along with succession planning with focus on building multi-unit management skills; has full understanding of all roles in operation
Owns the financial results/P&L for the assigned territory and works with the leadership team to ensure accuracy for reporting forecasting and budgeting processes
Ensure consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures
Recognizes and anticipates marketplace trends; participates in regional strategic planning meetings

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university or eight (8) years progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice hospitality management plant operations management environmental services laundry distribution or other Support Services areas in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong background in senior leadership roles with exposure to contract/budget management customer service people development food services negotiations etc.
Has a proven track record of growing a business and leading teams along with strong financial acumen
Has the ability to think quickly analytically strategically and accurately
Shows expert client relationship influencing listening and communications (written and verbal) skills
Champions the inclusion mindset and is proactive positive professional flexible and resilient
Demonstrates initiative ownership multi-tasking prioritization and organization skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite