Operations Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Analysis Skills6%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree37%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
6-10 years10%More than 10 years90%Current company
RedSpeed IllinoisAir General Inc
Altounian Construction, IncTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years12%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $91,379 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,744 – $149,796 yearly
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Operations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAdobe MarketingCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL BHazmat EndorsementSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsInventory ControlOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DEMT CertificationCA Ambulance Driver's CertificateFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseEMT-BSkills
LeadershipEMT ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Quality AuditorDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsSenior Operations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningStrategic ManagementManagementOperations 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 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, analysis 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, 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, regional operations manager and general manager of operations.
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 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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