Operations Managers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills9%Analysis Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree26%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years18%More than 10 years80%Current company
374WaterABM
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Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%2-5 years62%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $81,009 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,708 – $122,188 yearly
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Production Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Notary PublicLean Six Sigma Green BeltASQC CertificationReal Estate LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisProfit & LossPlant Manager/Operations Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalClass E+9 moreSkills
Public SpeakingStrategic PlanningWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingSheet MetalOperations Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementF EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOperations Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationAir Conditioning CertificationEPA 609 CertificationEPA CertificationFord CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsManager of Operations
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementBudget ManagementBudgetingCapital Budget ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationVice President Operations
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltDriver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsAsset ManagementOrder FulfillmentSuccession PlanningPerformance 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, communication skills and analysis 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 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: manager of operations, production manager and vice president 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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operations manager?
Most operations managers have 18 years of professional experience.
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