Operations Supervisor (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 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.
$38,660/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.5–4.1 years
38
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 (6)
Performance Review
Operations Management
Warehousing
Billing
Process Improvement
Lifting Ability
Common Skills (24)
Operations
Management
Communication
Leadership
Supervision
Customer Service
Coaching
Planning
Scheduling
Training And Development
Interpersonal Communications
Detail Oriented
Organizational Skills
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Office
Teamwork
Verbal Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Energetic
Related Specializations
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