Operations Management
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
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Jobs available locally 33,723 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $36,765 – $210,769 |
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
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Jobs available locally 6,269 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $47,247 – $205,825 |
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
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Jobs available locally 897 |
Demand Locally +4 % |
Annual Wage Range $52,345 – $132,473 |
Program Level:
Pre-Majors/Transfer
Department:
Business and Entrepreneurship
Institute:
Business & Entrepreneurship
College:
SAC
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What is the Operations Management program?This 18-hour Level 1 certificate program gives you the skills to help manage day-to-day operations in a variety of industries that produce goods or deliver services. What will I learn?You’ll learn about what it takes to operate a business efficiently and effectively, with a focus on the principles of management, production and operations. You’ll become familiar with activities including procurement, inventory, quality control, warehousing, packaging, order processing and transportation. You’ll learn about planning the use of materials and human resources and optimizing processes to achieve business goals. You’ll also gain an understanding of the relationships and ethical responsibilities between an organization’s departments, divisions and executive management. |
What can I do with this course of study?This certificate prepares you to work in many diverse industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, logistics and business. You can pursue an entry-level position in roles such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. The study of operations management is a pathway to roles such as operations manager, supply chain manager, production manager and logistics coordinator. What's special about the program?This six-course, 18-hour program provides a solid foundation in the field of operations, giving you skills you can put to work immediately. The Texas Workforce Commission projects 531,346 job openings in 2030 for the operations management industry in Texas, up from 426,765 openings in 2020. |
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