Operations Managers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills6%Supervising Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%High school diploma or GED28%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years12%More than 10 years86%Current company
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AESSEAL IncTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years15%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $78,264 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,805 – $118,237 yearly
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Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseAEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceOperations Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementF EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsFront Loader TruckPresentation SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsQuality Operations Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Notary PublicLean Six Sigma Green BeltASQC CertificationReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisProfit & LossDeputy Operations Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDLeadershipConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationRCRA CertificationCPRSkills
Operating SystemsWindowsMicrosoft OfficeDesktop ApplicationsComputer SkillsProductivity SoftwareOperations Manager
Powell, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningB2CPresentation SkillsOperations Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNDT CertificationNDT Level IISkills
Maintenance WorkMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceOil & GasHazmatHazardous Materials 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 45 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, First Aid Certification and AED.
What are some job titles related to operations managers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operations managers include: operations supervisor (manager-level scope), deputy operations manager and quality 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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operations manager?
Most operations managers have 20 years of professional experience.
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