An operations manager provides leadership and operational management skills for private companies government, educational, science, etc. They ensure excellent client service levels, with sales targets and efficient time lines. The successful Consultants goal is to develop and maintain a strong team. This is based on a positive working relationship with their employees, including strong management skills. As an Operations Manager Consultant a formidable work history is well sought after for making the individual marketable.
Skills Necessary
Most employers will require certain skills sets. We have gathered a few skills that are functional and Technical based on generic qualifications for a General & Operations Managers. Generally, one is not required to have all the skills listed, however it would be wise since this business sector has become very competitive. Recruitment and selection standards for all the states will vary. However job requirements will be based on specific knowledge, skills, and abilities of that sector.
- Communicating effectively to all audiences in writing.
- Speaking with others to convey information properly and effectively.
- Paying attention to others.
- Taking time to comprehend points being made.
- Knowing when to ask the right questions.
- Never interrupt at the wrong times.
- Adjusting ones actions in relation to others'.
- Using reasoning and logic to identify the weaknesses or strengths for alternative solutions, approaches or conclusions to problems.
Their duties include but are not limited to things such as creating policies, managing operations daily, while planning the use of various products along with human resources. There is a fine balance of skill demonstrated in these tasks. However they are diverse and general to be classified in any specific area of management or administration. It is also true that many of these duties may overlap into other areas in a company from personnel, administrative services or the purchasing department. Some companies, the duties of General Operations Managers can overlap into duties of Chief Executive Officers.
The formal education and experience of General & Operations Managers varies widely as do their various responsibilities. Many have a bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or liberal arts. Some managers in the public sector may even have a background in public administration. Others might have a background related to their jobs.
- Achieving Results.
- Serving the Customer.
- Teamwork.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
- Leadership and Personal Effectiveness.
