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Operations Supervisor (General)

Business Management and Operations
Operations Managers
Operations Manager / Supervisor

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 Supervisor (General) earns an average of $38,660/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.5–4.1 years. Top skills: Operations, Management, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

$38,660/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3.5–4.1 years

Job Postings

38

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

General and Operations Managers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$102,950/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.4%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (6)

Performance Review

4.9

Operations Management

4.9

Warehousing

4.9

Billing

4.9

Process Improvement

4.8

Lifting Ability

4.8

Common Skills (24)

Operations

5.0

Management

5.0

Communication

5.0

Leadership

5.0

Supervision

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Coaching

5.0

Planning

4.9

Scheduling

4.9

Training And Development

4.9

Interpersonal Communications

4.9

Detail Oriented

4.9

Organizational Skills

4.9

Computer Literacy

4.9

Microsoft Office

4.8

Teamwork

4.8

Verbal Communication Skills

4.8

Problem Solving

4.8

Energetic

4.8

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