Operations Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 15%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Analysis Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 57%
- High school diploma or GED
- 20%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
CEVA LOGISTICS
Cleveland Cliffs
Lineage Logistics
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $94,108 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,985 – $155,416 yearly
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Senior Operations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PMPDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green BeltForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPlant General Manager/Production Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCertified Project ManagerLean Six Sigma Black BeltHACCP CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Operations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Safety ProfessionalCAPMFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Electrical WiringDriver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class CMotorcycle LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOperations Manager, EVS
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CCDL a+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceFedex Ship ManagerOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Quality AuditorDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRHACCP Certification+4 moreSkills
ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningProduct 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, 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: senior operations manager, operations manager (l5) and plant general manager/production manager.
What level of education is common for an operations manager?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an operations manager in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operations manager?
Most operations managers have 19 years of professional experience.
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