Operations Manager
Oversee an organization’s daily processes, and make operational changes to boost work efficiency and productivity.
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- What's it like to be an Operations Manager?
- How to become an Operations Manager
- Latest Operations Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Operations Managers
- Operations Manager role reviews
What's it like to be an Operations Manager?
Operations Managers make sure that proper business procedures are carried out across an organization. They take charge of business operations and the processes implemented to keep a business thriving. Aspects of their work include overseeing daily systems such as software and workflows, helping human resources (HR) solve staff issues, and implementing operational changes.
Tasks and duties
- Ensuring and boosting operational efficiency.
- Enhancing operational processes and formulating best practices.
- Crafting long-term plans to help an organization achieve its business goals.
- Coordinating various teams to facilitate inter-department communication and collaboration.
- Pinpointing operational issues and formulating solutions to optimize productivity and profit.
- Writing reports and presenting findings to senior leaders.
- Recommending improvements in current processes.
How to become an Operations Manager
You usually need a degree and extensive leadership experience to become an Operations Manager.
- Complete a bachelor degree. A degree in business administration, business management or a related field can give you the basics of business operations such as managing supply chains, budget monitoring and strategy building.
- Gain extensive work experience. Consider starting off in an entry-level role, such as Operations Coordinator or Operations Assistant. Progress to leadership positions that focus on managing people and processes.
- Consider a masters degree in business administration to advance your position. This will strengthen your skills in people management, process supervision, and formulating advanced strategies.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Operations Manager employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Operations Management
Team Leadership
Leadership
Customer Service
Motivating Others
Performance Management
Process Improvement
Communication Skills
Relationship Management
Performance Reviews
Contact Centre Services
Forecasting
Key Performance Indicators
Problem Solving
Operational Efficiency
Budgeting
Workforce Management
Profit Oriented
Performance Appraisals
Operational Excellence
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Latest Operations Manager reviews
Jun 2023
Fulfilling
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business Administration
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCall Centre & Customer Service
The good thingsVery fast pacing environment and you have your own schedule.
The challengesExtended work hours sometimes.
You need to have alot of patience.
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Jun 2023
Challenging Role
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science (Hotel Management) (Honours)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationInsurance & Superannuation
The good thingsIt’s hybrid and rewarding as role contributes to the vision
The challengesLate hours of work, no weekeends off
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