Operations Managers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED29%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years12%More than 10 years82%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years18%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $78,593 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,637 – $126,999 yearly
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Director of Operations
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOperations Supervisor
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCompTIA A+ServsafeLife & Health Insurance LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOperations Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSchedule ManagementMicrosoft ExcelOperations Manager Dealers Supply
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSpecial OperationsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOperations Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceWarehouse Operations Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementComputer Operation
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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 47 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an operations manager?
Common licenses or certifications for operations managers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Servsafe.
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, FLEET MANAGER and operations supervisor.
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, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operations manager?
Most operations managers have 27 years of professional experience.
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