MINNETONKA, MNPosted 20 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Holiday Stationstores

• Job overview

  The Project Manager – Commissary Operations at Holiday Stationstores leads projects to optimize food production and distribution at their Minnesota commissary, ensuring efficiency and quality.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves managing projects to improve commissary workflows, coordinating with operations and supply chain teams, overseeing product rollouts and facility upgrades, tracking project metrics, and managing budgets and resources.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a competitive salary with performance incentives, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation and holidays, and career development opportunities.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have 3+ years in project or operations management in food production or retail, knowledge of food safety protocols, proficiency in project management tools, strong leadership and communication skills, and bilingual abilities are a plus.

• Career development

  The company provides career development and advancement opportunities within the commissary operations and related fields.

• Work environment and culture

  The work environment is on-site at a commercial food production facility with occasional travel to retail locations, involving physical activity in a refrigerated setting.

• Company information

  Holiday Stationstores operates a commissary facility supporting multiple retail outlets, focusing on food preparation, packaging, and distribution with compliance to food safety standards.

• Job location and travel

  The job is located in Minnesota, primarily on-site at the commissary with some travel to convenience store locations.

• Unique job features

  This role uniquely combines project management with food production and supply chain logistics in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with a focus on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Company overview

Holiday Stationstores is a chain of convenience stores primarily located in the Midwestern United States. They offer a wide range of products including fuel, groceries, and prepared food items. The company generates revenue through retail sales of these products and services, as well as through their fuel stations. Founded in 1928, Holiday Stationstores has grown significantly and was acquired by Circle K in 2017, which has expanded its reach and operational capabilities.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize experience in project management within food production or commissary operations, highlighting skills in optimizing production workflows, logistics coordination, and regulatory compliance relevant to Holiday Stationstores' commissary facility.

• Highlight proficiency with project management tools like Asana, Monday.com, or Smartsheet and your ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation effectively.

• Apply through multiple platforms including Holiday Stationstores' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Project Manager role.

• Connect with current employees or managers in the Commissary Operations or Supply Chain divisions at Holiday Stationstores on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives in food production efficiency or asking about challenges in managing large-scale commissary projects.

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