Roles and missions of the Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is a key person within a company. He or she is responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day operations and operational activities. He/she must ensure that activities are carried out successfully and that the company's objectives are achieved. An Operations Manager must provide direction and make decisions to achieve the company's objectives. He or she must also supervise staff and hire the right people to get the job done. The main roles and missions of an operations manager are as follows:
Develop and implement strategies and plans to achieve company objectives.
Direct and supervise staff and ensure that they perform their tasks correctly.
Identify opportunities for improvement and take action to improve operational performance.
Conduct profitability analyses and reports to determine operational performance.
Manage operations resources and budgets.
Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
Define safety procedures and protocols and ensure their proper application.
Ensure compliance of operations with applicable laws and regulations.
Participate in meetings and presentations to discuss operations strategies and plans.
Salary and career development of an Operations Manager
An Operations Manager's salary can vary according to experience and responsibilities. In France, here's an overview of gross annual salary trends for an Operations Manager with experience ranging from 0 to 2 years, 2 to 5 years, 5 to 10 years, 10 to 15 years and over 15 years: 0 to 2 years: between €40,000 and €45,000. 2 to 5 years: between €45,000 and €55,000. 5 to 10 years: between €55,000 and €70,000. 10 to 15 years: between €70,000 and €80,000. Over 15 years: between €80,000 and €90,000. In terms of possible career development for an Operations Manager, these professions are recommended:
Product manager
Project manager
Supply chain management expert
Supply Chain Director
Project Director.
