General & Operations Managers
Also called: Operations Manager, General Manager (GM), Director of Operations, Plant Manager
What they do:
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
On the job, you would:
- Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Business
Math and Science
Engineering and Technology
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Customer relationship management CRM software
Electronic mail software
Internet browser software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$95,150
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
You might like a career in one of these industries:
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