some of the leadership tactics are very similar to call center management; however, the content of the cases handled by our coordinators... ...coverage for weekends and occasional holidays so that the operation can remai…
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Operations Manager jobs in Richmond, VA
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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$28–$74/hr
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$99k
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Customer Advocacy Team - Operations Principal Coordinator (Work from Home) Does an opportunity to motivate and coach, and lead a team... ...experience At least 1 year of experience in Compliance or Risk Management More B…
Job Description Job Description Operations Manager Job Details:Location: Richmond, VAHours: Flexible schedule required w/ some weekends We are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of 5-15 accounts and lea…
for mechanical, electrical, and controls issues. Partner with Operations to maximize overall equipment effectiveness and reduce downtime... ...and accurate records of PMs, inspections, and repairs. Manage MRO parts: inve…
$24 - $27.5 per hour
Time Position Type: Regular Your Role at Sephora: As an Operations Leader , you’ll be a key driver of operational excellence—... ...You’ll directly impact store success as you oversee inventory management, replenishment,…
$15.49 per hour
Description Adecco is assisting a local client recruiting for an Operations/ Asset Disposition Specialist located in Richmond, VA 23224... ...– 5pm Length: 4 months Roles & Responsibilities: Managing a pipeline of accoun…
$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…
$200k - $250k
Job Description Overview We are seeking a Traffic Operations Center (TOC) - Project Manager to join our team in Richmond, VA . In this role, the Project Manager will support and provide project management expertise for t…
love to hear from you! Are you ready to be the heartbeat of our operations? We’re looking for a proactive and organized Operations... ...Responsibilities: Answer and direct incoming calls, greet visitors, and manage mail…
$130k - $140k
Description $130-140k/yr Position Description/Summary: Assigned to provide functional guidance and direction in Facilities Operations & Management. Provides technical guidance and administrative direction to multiple sit…
aviation. Hangar leasing, fuel and ground handling support, aircraft management and charter services, flight training schools, and turbine... ...aviation. Position Summary: The Maintenance Operations Manager plays a crit…
annual report. Davidson Investment Advisors, founded in 1975, manages $7 billion in assets and is a wholly owned subsidiary of D.A.... ...applying should email the hiring manager. Summary: The Operations Manager is respo…
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What operations managers earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$40 | $59k–$84k |
| Mid level | $40–$55 | $84k–$114k |
| Senior | $52–$74 | $109k–$153k |
Adjusted for the Richmond 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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