What should I put on my resume for operations experience?

To get started, you will want to write a strong profile summary. In one to four sentences, touch on your operations experience and a key accomplishment.

For example, "Highly effective operations manager with 15 years of experience. Seeking to dramatically improve KPIs for Company XYZ. In a previous role, used Lean training and integration to turn a $2 million/yr loss into a $1 million/yr profit in one year."

Next, you will elaborate on your specific experience working in operations. Similar to the profile summary, you'll want to convey your experience using real-world examples and achievements, as well as quantifiable measurements of success.

For example, "Installed pull systems to cut inventory cost by 45% over six months."

If you're just starting your career in operations, then use the education and certification sections to highlight some of your academic achievements and relevant coursework.

For example, "Excelled in warehouse operations management coursework."

Top skills related to operations experience to include on your resume include:

• Leadership Skills

• Budgeting

• Lean Thinking

• Interpersonal Skills

• Performance Tracking

• Communication & Listening

• Delegation

• Problem Solving

• Collaboration

• Supply Chain Operations

• Critical Thinking

• Enterprise Resource Planning