Operations Manager

Search My Admission; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Search My Admission in India seeks an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, plan targets, coordinate teams, and optimize processes for consistent output across functions.

The role suits practical leaders with experience in commerce or engineering who can tackle bottlenecks, monitor KPIs and drive improvements in a busy service/manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• MBA Operations or equivalent in operations management
• Background in manufacturing operations, business operations, or related field
• Leadership experience in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor daily operational targets and outputs
• Manage teams and resolve escalations
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements
• Track KPIs and prepare operational reports
• Coordinate between departments to ensure smooth workflow

Skills

Plan & target tracking

Team leadership

Process improvement

KPI tracking

ERP systems

Excel

Education

MBA Operations

B.Tech Industrial Engineering

BBA

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Entry level

0 – 3 years

Mid level

3 – 8 years

8+ years

What is Operations Manager?

An operations manager ensures that an organisation's day-to-day operations run efficiently — managing people, processes, resources and systems to deliver consistent output. Operations managers work across manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare and services. In India's growing service economy and manufacturing sector, operations management is a critical function. You are the person who makes things actually work — turning strategy into execution and solving the endless flow of daily problems that organisations face.

Is this right for you?

For PCM or Commerce students who are practical, enjoy leadership and get satisfaction from making things work efficiently. Operations is a broad function — you can enter it from engineering (manufacturing operations), commerce (business operations) or any background. If you enjoy solving practical, real-time problems and leading teams rather than deep analytical or creative work, operations management is a natural fit.

Responsibilities

• 1 Plan and monitor daily operational targets and outputs
• 2 Manage teams and resolve escalations
• 3 Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements
• 4 Track KPIs and prepare operational reports
• 5 Coordinate between departments to ensure smooth workflow

Salary

• 1 Operations Executive (0-2 yrs, ₹3-5L): Execute processes
• 2 Operations Manager (3-6 yrs, ₹8-16L): Lead department

3

Technical skills

• Process Management
• KPI Tracking
• ERP Systems
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Team Management
• Excel

Leadership skills

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Decisiveness
• Multitasking

How to get here

Entrance exams

• CAT
• CUET

Qualifications

• MBA Operations
• B.Tech Industrial Engineering
• BBA

3 years after Class 12

Approx cost

₹5 Lakhs total

Honest assessment

Pros

• Critical role in every industry
• Direct leadership experience early
• Leads to C-suite (COO) faster than many other functions

Cons

• High-pressure — daily targets and constant problem-solving
• Physical in manufacturing/logistics settings
• Broad role without deep specialisation

India market context

E-commerce, retail, manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality all need strong operations managers. Amazon India, Flipkart, Reliance Retail and Tata Group are major employers. Lean and Six Sigma certifications are highly valued. MBA from IIM significantly accelerates the trajectory. Chennai, Pune and Bengaluru have strong manufacturing operations roles.