environment where efficiency and reliability are valued. As an Office Operations Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting our... ...all shipments Utilize PC-based systems to track, update, and manage logistic…
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Operations Manager jobs in Cleveland, 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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prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers’ safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS located in Cuyahoga Heights, OH is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Operations Manager to serve as the s…
together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to... ...Minimum of 3 years of expertise in building and scaling product management, ana…
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…
$22.5 - $31 per hour
, accountable for performing day-to-day non-clinical pharmacy operations, administrative activities; Ensures efficient pharmacy workflow... ...personnel. Leads training, coaching, and performance management of pharmacy t…
community, but around the world. In the role of Right of Way Project Manager, we'll count on you to: Primary ResponsibilitiesA Right of Way... ...and products to meet client needs; collaborate with area operations leader…
# Virtual Assistant Operations Manager **Position:** Full-Time – Remote We are looking for a **Virtual Assistant Operations Manager** to manage and supervise our VA team and help organize our daily tasks. ### Responsibil…
The Sr. Director of Global Time & Pay leads global Time & Pay operations supporting 60,000+ employees across 50+ countries, with responsibility for payroll, time & attendance, compliance, vendor management, process trans…
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,…
you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR is looking for a Data Center Project Manager to join our Building Engineering Services team in Ohio/Pennsylvania. Our team is…
No CDL Event Operations Lead Job GENERAL PUPOSE OF ROLE Borrow’s Event Operations Lead is responsible for leading a delivery crew and... ...working in the warehouse under the instructions of Operations Manager for projec…
(Unsheltered, Missing, and Transitional Youth Services), the Operations Specialist - UMTYS is an integral part of the Continuous Quality... ...of relationships with other organizations, property managers, community agenc…
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What operations managers earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$38 | $55k–$78k |
| Mid level | $38–$51 | $78k–$106k |
| Senior | $49–$69 | $101k–$143k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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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