Operations Managers for hire in Aurora, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Communication Skills8%
    Supervising Experience7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED38%
    Bachelor's degree31%
    Associate's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years22%
    More than 10 years72%
  • Current company

    Uber Freight
    Agile Cold Storage
    ALDI / Merit - Logistics
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year11%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years39%

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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026

Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $85,216 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,768$137,617 yearly

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  • Bartender/Manager

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadership
  • Operations Manager

    Plano, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarSAP Supply Chain ManagementTime Management
  • Operations Manager

    Plano, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationClass DDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsFDA RegulationsSAPWarehouse Management SystemHACCPFood Safety
  • Operations Supervisor

    Saint Charles, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    ITIL CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationCompTIA Security+Lean Six Sigma Black BeltDriver's LicenseCompTIA A+

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Operations Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Yellow BeltPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Operations Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma Green BeltForklift Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsShipping & ReceivingReceiving ShipmentsFreight Rate NegotiationFreightNegotiation

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What's the average time to fill an operations manager role?

The average time to fill an operations manager role is 44 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do operations managers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an operations manager include: leadership, communication skills and supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for an operations manager?

Common licenses or certifications for operations managers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Six Sigma Certification.

What are some job titles related to operations managers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operations managers include: operations supervisor and bartender/manager.

What level of education is common for an operations manager?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an operations manager in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an operations manager?

Most operations managers have 16 years of professional experience.

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