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Director of Operations

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

Director of Operations earns an average of $137,500/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 7.3–7.6 years. Top skills: Operations, Management, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

$137,500/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

7.3–7.6 years

Job Postings

24

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 (9)

Project Management

5.0

Marketing

4.9

Process Improvement

4.9

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

4.9

Lean Manufacturing

4.9

Six Sigma Methodology

4.9

Business Development

4.8

Inventory Management

4.8

Continuous Improvement Process

4.8

Common Skills (21)

Operations

5.0

Management

5.0

Communication

5.0

Leadership

5.0

Sales

5.0

Customer Service

4.9

Coordinating

4.9

Microsoft Office

4.9

Scheduling

4.9

Organizational Skills

4.9

Mentorship

4.9

Problem Solving

4.8

Strategic Planning

4.8

Teamwork

4.8

Influencing Skills

4.8

Budgeting

4.8

Accountability

4.8

Forecasting

4.8

Planning

4.8

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

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