Regional Operations Manager

Requirements

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Facilities Management, Operations, Business, Information Technology, or similar), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, food service op

Additional Information

Be the one who makes a difference! At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference-with us. The Regional Operations Manager oversees facilities, food services, and IT service delivery across multiple K-12 school campuses. This mid-level leadership role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operations that directly support teaching and learning. The position provides training, guidance, and consultative support to campus leaders and managers while driving consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across operational domains. The Regional Operations Manager partners closely with principals, director of school operations, campus-based managers, and central office teams to maintain high operational standards, meet regulatory requirements, and execute short- and long-term improvement plans. Essential Functions: Facilities Management: Conduct regular campus audits to ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness, quality, and operational standards. Ensure preventive maintenance is completed on schedule for all major building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire, security, and grounds. Support campus facility managers with planning, scheduling, and execution of facility-related capital projects and operating repairs. Provide timely solutions for facility-related emergencies and urgent capital needs. Assist principals and campus leaders with CAPEX and operating budget development, monitoring, and forecasting. Partner with campus leadership on long-term facility planning, including major repairs, system replacements, and facility improvements. Food Service Operations: Oversee food service operations across campuses to ensure high-quality meal service and compliance with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and all state and federal regulations. Ensure proper execution of breakfast and lunch programs, including recipe adherence, menu compliance, and production standards. Conduct regular kitchen audits focused on food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and production record accuracy. Review required food service documentation to ensure accurate state claiming and meal pattern compliance. Serve as a point of contact for food service concerns, collaborating with school administrators and families as needed. IT Service & Operations Oversight: Provide regional oversight of campus IT service delivery to ensure reliable, consistent, and timely technology support. Partner with IT leadership and field technicians to ensure campus execution aligns with enterprise standards and service expectations. Monitor service performance metrics (e.g., response times, resolution times, recurring issues) and escalate risks as needed. Support incident and problem management efforts by identifying trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities impacting campuses. Ensure campuses follow established IT processes, documentation, and continuity plans. Staffing, Training & Development: Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and development of campus-based facilities, food service, and IT-related managers. Provide onboarding and ongoing training in safety, maintenance, cleanliness, regulatory compliance, food service standards, customer service, and operational best practices. Coach campus managers to build effective teams and promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Support principals in staffing decisions for custodial, grounds, kitchen, and related operational roles. Compliance, Auditing & Safety: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA, workplace safety, food service, and operational regulations. Conduct regular audits and inspections across facilities, food service, and IT operations. Maintain accurate documentation and follow-up on corrective actions. Facilitate regular manager meetings to share updates, training, and best practices. Process Improvement & Strategic Support: Collaborate with campus and Central leadership to identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical, cost-effective solutions. Promote standardized processes and consistent service delivery across campuses. Support data-informed decision-making related to staffing, budgeting, maintenance, food service, and technology operations. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

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