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Operations Manager Reviews
What is it like working as an Operations Manager?
April 2015
Executives.
Operations Manager:
Be prepared for unusual requests and ideas from executives that you may feel don't make sense for the company.
April 2015
Political environment.
Operations Manager:
Understand how to deal with the politics of a large organization.
April 2015
Special Certifications.
Operations Manager:
I would advise a new operations manager to equip himself/herself with a specialist certification on quality (lean/six sigma certified) or projects (pmp)
April 2015
Hard Work.
Operations Manager:
Learn psychology, every person is different.
April 2015
Stress levels.
Operations Manager:
Be prepared to work long hours and have lots of stress to deal with. You are a loaner. You set the example and have no one to discuss your concerns with.
April 2015
On the go.
Operations Manager:
Pros: I like the people I work with and the work I do.
Cons: I don't get paid enough, the commute is too far. I no longer get compensated for the ware and tare on my car. Long hours, work 7 days a week some times.
April 2015
Operations Manager:
Pros: The people and the difference I can make.
Cons: Unhappy employees.
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