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Operations Manager jobs in Columbus, 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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Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent... ...diffusers and liquid hand soap. Job Title: Store Operations Specialist Location: Colum…
Global Supplier Services, where you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence across the Procure to Pay lifecycle. As part of our... ...in SAP, Concur, Ariba, and MS Office. You will be expected to manage comp…
care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been describ…
seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Marketing Operations Coordinator to support the execution of marketing initiatives... ...creation and communications initiatives. This role balances project management…
from start to finish with minimal supervision Support project management by tracking deadlines, deliverables, and team accountability... ...prospect and client scheduling Serve as a behind-the-scenes anchor to ensure eve…
Join a team where strong operational leadership, safety, and performance are at the core of everything we do. Position Summary: The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day field operations of the…
Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, Tampa, and Fort Myers. Job Summary Under the guidance of the Operation Manager and/or Branch Manager, possesses the overall accountability and responsibili…
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the Role RenoFi is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Support Associate to join our team in Columbus, OH. This entry-... ...written communication skills. * Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multi…
$18 - $20.5 per hour
Time Position Type: Regular Your Role at Sephora: As an Operations Associate , you’ll be the backbone of the store—ensuring... ...that support an exceptional client experience. From inventory management to visual merchan…
(K) Retirement Savings Program (must be employed for 60 days and must be 21 years of age to participate)* ~ As a Restaurant Operations Manager, you will be eligible for quarterly bonus payment based on restaurant's perfo…
$20 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Operations Coordinator Location: Columbus, OH - Hybrid (Onsite Tuesday–Thursday; Remote Monday & Friday) Rate: $20 – $25/hr Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Position Overview…
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What operations managers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$39 | $57k–$81k |
| Mid level | $39–$52 | $81k–$109k |
| Senior | $50–$71 | $104k–$147k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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