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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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bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management... ...of agreed-to budget and scheduleWork with the Accounting, Operational a…
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-…
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…
$62.5 per hour
DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic planning, execution, and delivery initiatives across our Analytics... ...as they continue to mature and optimize their Agile/Scrum operating mode…
OverviewCome join Payroll Tax Operations (PTO) as a senior payroll tax expert and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a team responsible for... ...reciprocal agreements, resident and nonresident taxation, SUI account manageme…
OverviewCome join Payroll Tax Operations (PTO) as a payroll tax professional responsible for the accurate and timely resolution of payroll... ...payroll runs accurately, audit pre- and post-payroll output, manage tax fil…
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through disciplined planning, execution, monitoring, and control from initiation through completion. The Senior Staff Enterprise Program Manager (Sr Staff EPM) demonstrates enterprise solution ownership and partners with…
make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Project Manager and Technical Lead for Utility Infrastructure Planning work for projects in th…
safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consult…
Position Summary SPRIX USA is seeking a Program Operations and Partnerships Manager to oversee educational program delivery, field operations, staff supervision, and partnership development. This role combines hands-on p…
SD Sparkle Cleaning Co. — Operations & Field Manager Pay: Competitive, based on experience Schedule: Full-time · weekdays Area: San Diego County ABOUT THIS ROLE We're a growing San Diego cleaning company with a real stan…
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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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