Operations Lead

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Logistics
The Role
Leads the Menu Services operations support team, overseeing productivity, reporting and analytics, marketing initiatives, live chat support, training, stakeholder relationships, continuous improvement, and maintenance and rollout of the OnDemand tool. Manages 2–5 direct reports and supports operational planning, team performance, and communication across Sysco.
Summary Generated by Built In

Company:  

US1141 Buckhead Meat of Houston, Inc.

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

77038

Travel Percentage:  

0

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

The Menu Services Operations Lead provides leadership by managing a team of operational support personnel and duties associated with team leadership including but not limited to overseeing operations, budget considerations, marketing, and reporting and analytics. The position will oversee a team of 2-5 direct reports and may be responsible for additional dedicated resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for managing the work and productivity of the team of operation support personnel for the menu services organization
  • Responsible for the creation and presentation of reporting and analytics on all project activity for the menu services team
  • Lead development of marketing efforts including but not limited to organization micro-site, blog, newsletters, and other marketing efforts
  • Responsible for maintaining a productive relationship with Sysco menu services leadership team
  • Identify improvement opportunities to continuously improve team performance
  • Oversee and maintain menu services live chat/support function
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver training to the menu services team
  • Responsible for maintaining OnDemand tool, and rolling out new functionality to team and field
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Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Marketing and/or Management in a corporate environment along with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Understanding of how to gather market intelligence and insights
  • Methodical, hands-on, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good Listener
  • Able to develop clear PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences
  • Able to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and colleagues
  • Ability to be persuasive and build alignment with all levels and across functions within Sysco
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Self-starter
  • Motivated by the desire to have an impact
  • Highly committed to exceeding expectations and continuous improvement
  • High energy level
  • Strong personal work ethic
  • Willing and able to take on various types of work
  • Good fit with Sysco corporate culture
  • Ability to adapt to different management, communication, and delivery styles (as needed) for different situations
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3–5 years of experience in marketing and/or management in a corporate environment
  • At least 3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Currently authorized to work in the United States
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to develop executive-level PowerPoint presentations
  • Ability to gather market intelligence and insights
  • Stakeholder relationship-building, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and different management, communication, and delivery styles

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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