Operations Manager (General)
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
At a Glance
Operations Manager (General) earns an average of $82,508/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.9–5.2 years. Top skills: Management, Operations, Operations Management.
$82,508/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.9–5.2 years
72
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
General and Operations Managers
Median Wage
$102,950/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.4%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (7)
Operations Management
Finance
Project Management
Marketing
Auditing
Process Improvement
Warehousing
Common Skills (22)
Management
Operations
Communication
Sales
Customer Service
Leadership
Problem Solving
Budgeting
Microsoft Office
Organizational Skills
Scheduling
Planning
Coaching
Detail Oriented
Supervision
Verbal Communication Skills
Interpersonal Communications
Presentations
Certifications (1)
Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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