Operations Managers for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
LA Fitness
GEODIS
Penske Truck Leasing
Time at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years33%Less than a year11%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $111,933 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,901 – $160,831 yearly
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Sr. Operations Manager
Yorkville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationAEDCertified Safety ProfessionalPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOperations Manager
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltDriver's LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalHACCP CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOperations Manager
Plainfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseCPRMotorcycle LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOperations Manager
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Yellow BeltPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupply Chain Operations/Site Manager
Plainfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationSupply Chain ManagementPMPSSCPCertified Scrum Master+25 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOperations Manager
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationLeanDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSchedule Management
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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 50 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for operations managers?
Common licenses or certifications for operations managers include: Driver's License, Six Sigma Certification and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to operations managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operations managers include: sr operations manager, onsite operations manager and supply chain operations/site 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 12 years of professional experience.
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