Explore Operations Manager Jobs

Operations managers help organizations run efficiently by coordinating people, processes, and resources. From improving day-to-day workflows to advancing long-term business goals, these leaders connect strategy with execution across a wide range of industries. Explore vetted Operations Manager opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Operations Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but often include overseeing operational teams, setting performance goals, managing budgets, improving processes, and tracking key metrics. Operations managers may also coordinate with departments such as finance, sales, customer service, manufacturing, and supply chain to resolve challenges and maintain consistent performance.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for leadership, communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Experience with project management, budgeting, process improvement, and performance reporting can be valuable. Depending on the role, familiarity with tools and methods such as ERP systems, Lean, or Six Sigma may also be preferred. Qualifications differ by company and industry.

Career Opportunities and Industries

Operations managers work in sectors including technology, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. Job titles and areas of focus may include business operations, supply chain operations, regional operations, and operations program management. Search listings to find opportunities aligned with your experience, preferred industry, and career goals.

Find Your Next Operations Manager Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job openings with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and salary details, then identify roles that match your leadership experience and expertise.

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$174K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a leader in critical operations, overseeing data center systems, ensuring uptime, and implementing safety and efficiency programs while managing budgets and staff development fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $193K *

Champion the operational excellence of a data center by leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards. Drive efficiency and foster a culture of safety...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of manufacturing operations, driving production efficiency, quality, and safety in a regulated environment. Lead a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with business goals and conti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing daily operations, optimizing processes, and leading a team to achieve performance goals while ensuring safety and quality standards are met in a dynamic logistics envir...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $118K *

Lead a dynamic team to manage day-to-day maintenance operations for a transit fleet, ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual obligations while optimizing budget and performance outco...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $124K *

Lead the maintenance operations for a transit bus fleet, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and effective budget management while overseeing a team of technicians and maintaining high se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by managing comprehensive warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Drive improvements and optimize processes while leading a motivated team focused o...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing branch productivity through effective leadership and operational excellence. Collaborate with management to ensure safety, compliance, and exceptional custom...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Engage in leading cross-functional projects that drive strategic growth. Own initiatives from inception to delivery, utilizing analytical skills and project management tools to ensure successful execu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by leading manufacturing teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in production processes. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while achieving business objec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to drive digital transformation in manufacturing. Oversee strategy, innovation, and customer engagement to enhance interoperability and deliver measurable...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $131K *

Empower a dynamic team as you oversee operations, drive performance, and implement process improvements to meet financial goals and enhance customer satisfaction in a fast-paced warehouse environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Drive workforce readiness and training initiatives for new data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective training programs, ensuring employee competency and operat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of strategic leadership and operational management, driving efficiency and safety across product lines while ensuring customer satisfaction and financial performance in a dynamic enviro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$188K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations at our manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and cost objectives while driving efficiency through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and str...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $213K *

Advance manufacturing excellence by leading production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing a diverse team to achieve key perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform workplace safety culture nationwide by partnering with leadership to implement effective safety practices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing engaging training programs for...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Champion the maintenance operations of a dynamic facility, leading a high-performance team to ensure equipment reliability and safety while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Optimize project execution by managing facility and construction initiatives, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and safety standards while leading teams and coordinating with stakeholders for...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale power generation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success from incep...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of material flow, inventory, and logistics to enhance production efficiency, ensuring timely delivery and accurate tracking of resources across the manufacturing process as the tea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $160K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and improving equipment reliability in a hands-on role. Oversee a small team to troubleshoot and enhance manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading project execution and coordinating diverse teams to achieve mission objectives. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, resolve issues, and suppor...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering mission-critical projects by leading diverse teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely execution while supporting customer KPIs and resolving operationa...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of operations and reporting while leading a technical team to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance in building engineering. Drive policy implementation and enhance service delivery...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Operations Manager do?question toggle

    An Operations Manager oversees processes, teams, and resources to help an organization meet its goals. Duties may include managing budgets, setting performance targets, coordinating across departments, and improving workflows.

  • What qualifications are common for Operations Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles seek relevant operations or management experience, leadership and communication skills, and strengths in analysis, budgeting, project management, or process improvement. Some employers prefer industry-specific expertise or certifications.

  • What industries hire Operations Managers?question toggle

    Operations Managers are employed across industries such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and financial services. Their responsibilities depend on the organization and the teams or processes they oversee.

  • How much do Operations Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities that pay $100,000 or more; review individual listings for specific salary information.

  • How can I find Operations Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Operations Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Use your experience and career preferences to identify roles that are a strong fit.