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Operations Manager jobs in Houston, TX
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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legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.As an early adopter of advanced... ...embraces recognition and professional development.The Sr. Project Manager, eDis…
services in staff consulting, succession planning, diversity consulting, and compensation analysis.About the Operations and Technology ManagerThe Operations/Tech Manager will oversee the Operations Team as well as provid…
Title:ANTARCTICA: Air Operations Packet LeadKBR delivers innovative solutions to a wide variety of Government and commercial customers... ...sustainable world.Program SummaryThe National Science Foundation (NSF) manages…
ServicesSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a Payer Back Office Strategy / Technology / Operations Consultant, Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in tran…
ApplicableSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a Product Development Excellence Manager you will lead strategy and transformation work within our Operations Consulting pra…
turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital…
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…
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corporate strategy / business case development and presentationBachelor's Degree Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar fieldPay Range:$136,200.00 - $204,200.00The pay range for this posit…
Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for an Operations Manager to be an integral part of our Distribution team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our workforce with the most…
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Crestfield Talent is seeking an experienced and organized Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day business operations, coordinate internal workflows, and help teams operate efficiently. This hybrid role is suited for so…
provide end-to-end delivery leadership, executive stakeholder management, program governance, and cross-functional coordination across... ...for executive stakeholders. Lead steering committees, operational governance fo…
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What operations managers earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$40 | $59k–$83k |
| Mid level | $40–$54 | $83k–$113k |
| Senior | $52–$73 | $108k–$152k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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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