VP of Operations/GM

Candidate: #172482
Current Position: VP of Operations
Industry: Retail, QSR, Petroleum
Experience: 20+ Years
Relocation: Open to Relocation

Scope:

This individual is an experienced operations leader in small to mid-sized chains. They have directly had responsibility for convenience stores, truck stops, QSR and restaurant concepts. This individual has a track record of increasing efficiencies and profits across all their experiences. Several times, this candidates added value contributed directly to highly profitable divestures.

Accomplishments:

• Realized a 40% increase in fast food margins and a 13% rise in per-store sales through targeted operational improvements.

• Developed and implemented employee retention programs, reducing turnover rates by 12%.

• Realigned operations team in region leading to a 15% increase in external inspection scores and transforming underperforming sites into top performers company wide.

• Oversaw multi-million-dollar budgets, managing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to drive profitability and enhance shareholder value within all retail locations.

• Implemented new operational procedures and renegotiated contracts, significantly improving purchasing position with fuel suppliers.

• Overhauled key departments, including HR and Maintenance, to enhance processes and policies, and implemented advanced technology systems to significantly improve operational efficiencies.

• Conducted thorough personnel evaluations and made strategic decisions to align payroll with industry standards, resulting in a more efficient workforce.

Haskel Thompson & Associates:

Since our founding in 1979, we have been the go-to recruiting firm within the Retail, QSR, CPG, Private Equity, and Petroleum industries to bring your organization top-tier talent. With our proprietary and extensive vetting process, you can rest assured that you will be adding highly educated, knowledgeable, and qualified candidates to help grow your organization. Please refer to our website for Top Tier candidates and career opportunities at www.haskelthompson.com.

For more information about this candidate, please contact Nick McQuarry at nick@haskelthompson.com or (239) 302-3582.