Operations Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Leadership15%Organizational Skills7%Communication Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree48%High school diploma or GED23%Master's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years22%More than 10 years76%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years13%2-5 years45%More than 5 years42%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $92,551 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,003 – $152,952 yearly
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Operations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Quality AuditorDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRHACCP Certification+4 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsSenior Operations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorSix Sigma CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSix Sigma Green Belt+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingDocumentation ToolsMicrosoft ExcelDriver's LicenseWord EmbeddingsSpreadsheets+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningProduct ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningKnowledge ManagementTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Electrical WiringDriver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class CMotorcycle LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime 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 46 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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an operations manager?
Common licenses or certifications for operations managers include: Driver's License, Six Sigma Certification and PMP.
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.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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