General and Operations Managers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 44,710 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring a General and Operations Manager to oversee the operations of our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Key skills required include active listening, coordination, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and SAP. The role offers competitive salary ranges based on experience and expertise in leading organizational functions.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in operations.
• Ability to plan and direct various organizational activities effectively.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operations of public and private sector organizations.
• Plan the use of materials and human resources.
• Formulate policies and manage daily operations.

Skills

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Monitoring

Coordination

Reading Comprehension

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Office

SQL

Microsoft Project

Job description

General and Operations Manager

Life As a General and Operations Manager

Occupation Description Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. 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.

What Do General and Operations Managers Do On a Daily Basis?

• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing.
• Plan or direct activities such as sales promotions that require coordination with other department managers.
• Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
• Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Set prices or credit terms for goods or services based on forecasts of customer demand.

Skills Needed to be a General & Operations Manager

General and Operations Managers state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Types of General & Operations Manager Jobs

• Shift Superintendent
• Industrial Organization Manager
• Corporate Manager
• Division Toll Wire Chief
• Office Manager

General & Operations Manager Employment Estimates

There were about 2,263,100 jobs for General and Operations Manager in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 205,200 new jobs for General and Operations Manager by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 210,700 job openings in this field each year.

General & Operations Manager Average Salary

General and Operations Managers make between $44,710 and $208,000 a year. General and Operations Managers who work in District of Columbia, New Jersey, or Rhode Island, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by General and Operations Managers

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• SAP
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
• Structured query language SQL
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Microsoft Dynamics
• SAS
• Facebook

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