Operations Manager
Runs the day-to-day processes that keep a business functioning.
What this career is
Operations management is responsible for the systems and people that deliver an organisation's work consistently and efficiently.
- Typical education pathway
- BBA, B.Com or B.E./B.Tech; MBA in operations is common
What professionals typically do
- Design and improve operational processes
- Plan capacity, staffing and resources
- Track quality and turnaround
- Resolve day-to-day operational problems
Typical education pathways
- BBA, B.Com or B.E./B.Tech at undergraduate level
- MBA or PGDM in operations or supply chain
Important skills
Process design · Resource planning · Problem solving · Team management
Suitable student interests
Systems and efficiency · Leadership · Practical problem solving
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