client satisfaction and continued success. College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving is looking for a dynamic individual to fill our Operations Manager role. The ideal candidate will embody the College HUNKS core values, and…
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Operations Manager jobs in San Diego, CA
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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$34–$88/hr
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$118k
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Field Operations Manager in Chula Vista, CA In this position, you will oversee the field operations for the HVAC, Plumbing and Industrial Divisions. Responsibilities for Field Operations Manager : Oversee field operation…
$24 - $26 per hour
Front Desk Operations Associate (Contract – Onsite, UTC Area) About the Opportunity We are seeking a customer-focused professional... ...The Front Desk Operations Associate supports the property management team by perfor…
$112k - $150k
within commuting distance to either either San Diego, CA or Morrisville, NC due to the hybrid nature of the job. The Quality Operations Manager is responsible for supporting transition from legacy paper-based processes t…
Manager of Operations Non-Medical In-Home Care • San Diego, California • San Diego, CA Full-time Non-Medical Home Care Competitive salary + benefits About this role Golden Care is seeking a driven, organized, and compass…
$26 - $32.5 per hour
Description Position Overview: This position will provide operational support by enabling efficient, high-quality collaboration... ...client store operations as needed for compound inventory management working with the E…
Role Overview The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that Reaxiomatic's physical workspace supports the company's operational needs as it grows from its earliest stages. This role manages the planning, build-…
$125k - $175k
Rooter Hero is Hiring an Operations Manager! Location: San Diego, CA (On-Site) Schedule: Full-Time Pay Rate: $125,000–$175,000 Annually This Is Not a Desk Job. This Is a Leadership Position Built for Operators. Do NOT ap…
$45 - $58 per hour
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Operations Manager leads the execution, sustainment, and growth of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations within a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) environment. Foc…
$28 per hour
summary: Looking to combine your scientific background with operational excellence? A Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader in La Jolla, CA... ...drive scientific operations, logistics, and CRO collaboration management for early…
$97k - $145k
interested candidates apply within 7 days of the posting date to ensure consideration. Job Description: What does a Senior Operations Manager really do? Think of yourself as someone who will manage day-to-day business op…
$60k
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Stay Classy Homes is a leading vacation rental management company based in San Diego that specializes in providing high-... ...guest experiences and exceptional service to homeowners. We operate a growi…
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What operations managers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$48 | $71k–$100k |
| Mid level | $48–$65 | $100k–$136k |
| Senior | $62–$88 | $130k–$183k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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