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Operations Manager jobs in Detroit, MI
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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$93k
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specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food... ...best outcomes to our clients. Job Summary Summary: As an Operations Manager, yo…
$4,600 - $5,400 per month
markets. We leverage AI-powered tools and structured workflows to scale our recruitment operations and meet high-volume staffing demands. Position Summary: The Recruitment Manager will lead our talent acquisition strateg…
$49.42k - $78.98k
Job Title PositionTitle: Program Associate II - Operations Coordinator Location: Athletics Department Salary: $49,420 - $78,... ...Athletics Department with the planning, coordination, fiscal management, and operational…
$54k - $55k
Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at . Job Summary Summary: As an Operations Manager, you are responsible…
within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First. What does a Senior Operations Manager really do? Think of yourself as someone who will manage day-to-day business ope…
$157.2k - $256.6k
Development IT organization, and is a key member of the Delivery & Operations function, responsible for coordinating and guiding their team... ...needs and for oversight of internal and vendor delivery, and manage servic…
Development IT is seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Product Manager to serve as Product Lead for Regeneron’s enterprise generative... ...will align platform strategy to scientific, regulatory, and operational needs, e…
$134.4k - $219.2k
Information Technology (GD IT) is seeking an outstanding Senior Product Manager to lead product delivery for innovative Business Process... ...lifecycle—roadmap, design, build, testing, launch, and operations, while ensu…
$205k - $341.6k
remote role is not possible for this position. The Program Operations Leader (POL) is responsible for leadership of and setting and... ...delivery of one or more complex programs in Clinical Trial Management (CTM). This…
$134.4k - $219.2k
Development IT (GDIT) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Manager with deep technical and functional expertise in Veeva CRM,... ...capability identification, selection, implementation, and operations Excellent…
Job Title: Operations Health Manager Job Status: Full-time Job Summary: Under limited direction from a senior level manager, the Operations Health Manager uses specialized knowledge in mental health and substance abuse t…
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What operations managers earn in Detroit
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 Detroit 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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