Test Pilot Manager jobs in Cleveland, OH

There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.

Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.

Job Summary

The District Manager is an inspirational leader who oversees multiple travel centers within a designated geographic area, where you will be responsible for coaching and providing leadership to aid the sites in operating a successful and profitable location. This individual will build and maintain a strong, dynamic leadership team by communicating a clear vision and give direction on marketing, personnel, financial/P&L, operational, accounting, and site appearance standards. The District Manager ensures we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

 In this role, you can expect to:

• Supervise the management teams of all locating in designated geographic area
• Constantly demonstrate a professional demeanor with a high level of character, honesty and integrity in conducting the business affairs of the sites; Inspire the General Managers, their management teams and all team members to do the same
• Establish and be responsible for goals to meet company objectives related to people, profit, safety, quality of service and appearance of the locations
• Coach, teach and demonstrate sound customer service principles to all team members, including direct customer contact to resolve issues when needed
• Coach General Managers to gain an ongoing commitment by all team members to company guidelines for proper non-fuel inventory levels, cash on hand, product pricing, and product mix in daily operations. At random, verify compliance (i.e. by performing inventory counts, cash draw inspections, safe control measures and reconciling all differences.)
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to identify the best available management level talent, whether internal or external; Review and advise team staffing levels; Develop management team and successors
• Monitor key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and clearly communicate opportunities to area director and truck service management team members
• Must complete lead certification requirements related to the majority of restaurant brands they manage (minimum of two).

 What we’d like to see:

• An inspirational leader who sets the example 
• High School Diploma (or GED) required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred 
• 5 years of experience in a multi-unit leadership role preferred with proven positive results 
• Proficient planning and analytical skills (i.e. understanding the calculations on the P&L, coverage ratio, budget & expense report, etc.) – able to achieve positive financial results
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and operational understanding of POS software
• Stay current with industry “best practices” by bench marking competitors, reading industry periodicals, proficient in the latest technical procedures/systems/software and government regulations
• Ability to travel (Including overnight on occasion)
• A valid driver's license

With us you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-in-our-corporate-office

Pay Range

$COMPENSATION.RANGE annually

 A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Typical Physical Demands

In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.  Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer

This job description may not list all duties for this position.   The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties.   TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.   This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.