Operations Managers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Leadership16%Communication Skills10%Analysis Skills9%Education level
Bachelor's degree36%High school diploma or GED29%Master's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year10%6-10 years10%Current company
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AFM LogisticsAmerican Plastics, LLCTime at current job
2-5 years40%More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $63,913 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,466 – $109,029 yearly
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Operations Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementQuality Director
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorSix Sigma CertificationCQM-CLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma CertificationASQC Certification+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEngineering Plant Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceSix Sigma CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationLeanLean Six Sigma Black Belt+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingDistrict Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceOperations Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningService Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOperations Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipTime ManagementBar ExperienceBartending
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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, CPR 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: engineering plant manager, quality director and senior director, clinical research operations; director, ellis fischel cancer center clinical trials office.
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 Columbia, MO, 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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