Job Title: Operations Manager Overview Fast-growing transportation company based in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily logistics and dispatch activities within our trucking organization…
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Operations Manager jobs in Cincinnati, OH
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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$27–$69/hr
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Associate Degree - 2+ years of contracting experience- Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence others- Ability to successfully manage others- Strong familiarity with Third Party Payor industry/technical terms…
competitive pay and benefits.Job SummaryThis leadership role requires overall accountability for Supply Chain Operations for the areas assigned, including management of supply chain personnel, equipment, and contracts to…
Group is growing, and we are looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead our program forward. This is an exciting opportunity... ...and distribution, water supply, asset management, operations assistance, progr…
requirements About the role:TQL is seeking a highly capable IT Program Manager to support strategic and tactical planning, execution and... .... This role is intended for a seasoned program manager who can operate indepe…
$101.6k - $152.4k
Building Automation Systems/Project Manager for the Columbus, OH areaJob Summary & Qualifications:This position is typically held by... ...through delegating responsibility. Project managers report to the Operations Mana…
$100k - $150k
Project Manager, Asset Replacement ProgramsLead Critical Infrastructure Projects That Power CommunitiesAre you a strategic project manager... ...collaborating with talented professionals across engineering, operations, c…
$181k - $241k
Job Description Summary The Senior Director - Programs & Operations Leader, ITC is a senior leader within the International Trade Compliance... ...network, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management…
of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water... ...personnel, project managers, project staff, Geographic Operations Leadership,…
business strategies across all HDR geographies in coordination with Market Sector and Regional Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers and Business Class Directors. Reporting to the Director of…
Job Title: Development Operations Manager Reports to: Executive Director Location: Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Status: Full-Time, Exempt Salary: Salary + Benefits, commensurate with experience About The Angeli…
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What operations managers earn in Cincinnati
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$38 | $56k–$79k |
| Mid level | $38–$51 | $79k–$107k |
| Senior | $49–$69 | $102k–$144k |
Adjusted for the Cincinnati 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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