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Operations Manager jobs in New Orleans, LA
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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Remote Insurance Operations Leader 100% Remote | Leadership Opportunity | Flexible Schedule Advance Your Career While Leading from... ...ability to work independently Strong organizational and time- management abilities…
Job Description Job Description We are hiring qualified candidates who have 2-3 years experience managing high volume restaurants.Starting salary, based on qualifications.Great benefits: 401k, health insurance, hassle fr…
Job Description Job Description Facilities Operations Specialist | New Orleans, LA | Starting Pay: $35/hour Under minimal supervision, performs general and non-routine building and equipment maintenance including install…
driven to succeed. Position Summary: The Retirement and Operations Specialist is responsible for handling, monitoring, and researching... ...Perform other duties and/or special projects as appointed by management ~ Physi…
$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…
scheduling work-study students). Coordinates with staff on operational issues, update location signs and outgoing messages, keeping lines... ..., building hours, security. Communicates with facilities managers regarding…
$22.6 - $24.04 per hour
together. Position Summary Vector Media is searching for an Operations Coordinator in New Orleans to join our Operations Department.... ...Operations Coordinator will report to the National Inventory Manager. This positi…
Summary: The Strategic Operations Specialist coordinates and helps improve key operational processes that protect the Company's interests... ..., regulatory deadlines, and corporate records. Risk Management & Insurance C…
$65k - $80k
Job Description Job Description FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER | The Whit | New Orleans Welcome to The Whit. We're opening the doors to something extraordinary, and we're looking for the people who will help define i…
Job Description Job Description Position Title: Park Operations Manager Department: Park Operations Reports To: Director of Park Operations Location: Woldenberg Riverfront Park FLSA Status: Non-exempt Date Revised: June…
safety and preservation of Florida's coastal communities. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Field Operations Manager to oversee the construction of seawalls throughout Florida. The ideal candid…
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What operations managers earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$38 | $56k–$80k |
| Mid level | $38–$52 | $80k–$108k |
| Senior | $50–$70 | $103k–$146k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans 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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