Operations Manager United States

What does an Operations Manager do?

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What the job involves

  • Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth and efficient workflows.
  • Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and safety for the organization.
  • Manage personnel including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and analyze operational data.
  • Develop and implement policies to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with employees and partners.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and safety standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve operational challenges.

Summed up from 30 recent Operations Manager job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Process Improvement 3 in 10 postings
  • Operations Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • Operations 2 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 30 postings
  • MBA 1 in 30 postings
  • PMP 1 in 45 postings

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Experience asked for

  • 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 6 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 5 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 55 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 8 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 85 postings

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Is this role in demand?

3,298 open Operations Manager jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $113,800 a year (most between $79k and $147k). See the full salary breakdown

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