Operations Associate Lead

Job Description

Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements - check them out here!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

Job Description

The US Operations team is looking for an Operations Associate lead In this role, the OAL will supervise, coach, and evaluate Operations Associates, ensuring their continuous skill development across Restaurant Department Management system. In addition, the Operations Associate Lead will include the following:

• Works with Operations Officer to determine priorities and allocate Operations Associate mentor time to specific franchisees & Franchise Business Partners
• Trains and ensures skills / knowledge of assigned Operations Associates
• Assigns areas of expertise to Operations Associates based on coaching needs and Operations Associate preferences and skill potentials
• Ensures all restaurants are consistently graded to McDonald’s standards and on schedule consistent with ROIP guidelines
• Optimizes Operations Associate schedules to address Operations Officer’s direction / priorities while accounting for Operations Associate capacities, areas of expertise, time off, restaurant schedules and events, etc.
• Oversees National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards evaluation process
• Protects the McDonald’s brand by working with the Operations Associates to identify and address issues that may pose risks to customer experience, and ensures brand perceptions are addressed appropriately
• Develops a pipeline of Operations Associates with potential for promotion
• Accountable to insure standard methodologies and key takeaways are being shared across the Field through the Operations Associate network
• Approves grading schedules and performance for Operations Associates
• Accountable for the OA's progressions through skill development and certification plans
• Accountable for consistency and quality of Operations Associate grading

This role will support the South Carolina , North Carolina, Georgia area

Qualifications

• Must be fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) for COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to keep several complex schedules aligned and organized
• Effective people leader that progresses Operations Associates through skill development paths
• Highly proficient in all technical aspects of the National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards
• Capable of building trusting relationships with McDonald’s stakeholders, including O/Os
• Deep understanding of McDonald’s restaurant operations (i.e., all Restaurant Department Management systems)
• Performs assessments with objectivity and accuracy
• Restaurant experience strongly preferred

Additional Information

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