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Operations Manager jobs in Chicago, IL
Operations managers keep the day-to-day machinery of a business running. They manage staffing, budgets, vendors, and processes, and look for ways to make the work faster, cheaper, and more reliable.
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Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games. Job Summary Detailed Responsibilities: The Operations Manager will oversee the execution of hospitality operations at River Roast while supporti…
commercial & industrial relocation, furniture installation, decommissioning, and logistics operations company based in Chicago. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day coordination of the b…
Job Description Job Description PWS is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager – Commercial Operations to lead our commercial field operations while overseeing fleet readiness, transportation compliance, and maintenance ad…
$70k - $85k
Description Job Description Position: Food Service Fulfillment Manager Location: Chicago, Illinois (Fully on site) Salary: $70K-... ...environment · Strong communicator with customer service & operations management exper…
reimbursement program Be Positively Excellent well-being program Term Life Insurance Plan Standard Disability Plan OPERATIONS MANAGER Job Description: Develops and directs the operations of the Distribution Center to ens…
$65k - $80k
The Advancement Operations Manager is a full-time position that plays a central role in supporting the fundraising and donor engagement efforts of the Advancement Office by implementing annual fundraising strategies and…
$125k - $155k
registered broker-dealers alongside a cryptocurrency brokerage — all operating under the reputable wing of Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq:... ...investing landscape through a digitized brokerage and wealth management plat…
Description: Lucky Lincoln is the 5th largest Route Gaming Terminal Operator in Illinois, with $100M+ in annual revenue and a mission to... ...largest. As we shift to a regional district model, Operations Managers are th…
educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase... ...This position is responsible for building and running the operating systems…
$75k - $95k
Job Description Job Description Government Affairs Operations Manager | Chicago, IL Work directly with executive leadership in a high-impact role bridging operations, compliance, and government affairs. A growing profess…
Properties (NCP) is a $400 million church extension fund, that operates as a financial ministry affiliate of The Evangelical... ...ministries. NCP is looking to fill the position of Loan Operations Manager to provide adm…
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What operations managers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$44 | $65k–$92k |
| Mid level | $44–$60 | $92k–$124k |
| Senior | $57–$80 | $119k–$167k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Process improvementTeam leadershipBudget managementVendor managementKPI reportingScheduling and staffingLean or Six Sigma methodsERP systemsProblem solving under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Tell me about a process you made measurably more efficient.
Give the baseline metric, the change you made, and the result in cost, time, or quality. Explain how you got the team to adopt the new way.
How do you manage a team through a busy period or staffing shortage?
Talk about forecasting demand, cross-training, and prioritizing what can slip. Show you protect service quality and the team's limits at the same time.
How do you decide which operational metrics to track?
Tie metrics to what customers and the budget feel: throughput, quality, cost per unit, and safety. Mention avoiding dashboards nobody acts on.
Describe a time you had to cut costs without hurting quality.
Show a data-first approach: find waste, renegotiate with vendors, or fix rework loops before cutting people or materials that quality depends on.
Tell me about a vendor or supplier problem you resolved.
Describe holding the vendor to the agreement while keeping the relationship workable, and the backup plan you had ready.
How do you roll out a process change to a team that resists it?
Emphasize involving the people who do the work in designing the change, piloting it small, and showing early wins before mandating anything.
Walk me through your approach to an operational emergency, like a system outage or a missed shipment.
Show a calm sequence: stabilize, communicate to those affected, fix the immediate problem, then run a root-cause review so it does not repeat.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For operations managers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Quantify the operation you ran: headcount, budget, locations, or units processed per period.
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Give cost and efficiency wins in dollars or percentages, with the baseline you improved from.
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Name the systems you worked in, such as NetSuite, SAP, or WMS platforms, since ops roles often screen on them.
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Include one people result, like retention or reduced overtime, to show you manage teams and not only spreadsheets.
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If you used Lean or Six Sigma methods, cite a specific project and its outcome rather than the belt alone.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Operations Coordinator
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Operations Supervisor
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Operations Manager
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Senior Operations Manager
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Director of Operations
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