Co-owner/operator vs operations manager

The differences between co-owner/operators and operations managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a co-owner/operator and an operations manager. Additionally, an operations manager has an average salary of $76,894, which is higher than the $32,256 average annual salary of a co-owner/operator.

The top three skills for a co-owner/operator include co-op, patients and data analysis. The most important skills for an operations manager are customer service, logistics, and continuous improvement.

Co-owner/operator vs operations manager overview

	Co-Owner/Operator	Operations Manager
Yearly salary	$32,256	$76,894
Hourly rate	$15.51	$36.97
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	95,615	343,868
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

What does a co-owner/operator do?

A co-owner/operator is responsible for delivering goods and services for the companies using their trucks and vehicles. Co-owner/operators ensure timely merchandise deliveries, check the quantity and quality of the cargo, and follow routes accordingly. They also inspect vehicle conditions, identify any inconsistencies, and perform troubleshooting for malfunction for immediate repair or replacement of components to prevent deliveries delays. A co-owner/operator must have clean driving records, adhering to the road's safety regulations.

What does an operations manager do?

Operations managers are in charge of running the main business of the organization. They ensure that the business is running smoothly from an operations standpoint. They make sure that the processes in place produce the necessary output by implementing quality control measures. They also manage finances and ensure that there is enough budget to keep the operations of the business running. They also ensure that the production of goods or services is cost-efficient. Operations managers also handle people-related concerns. They are responsible for interviewing candidates, choosing the ones to hire, and ensuring that individuals assigned to operations are properly trained.

Co-owner/operator vs operations manager salary

Co-owner/operators and operations managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Co-Owner/Operator	Operations Manager
Average salary	$32,256	$76,894
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $49,000	Between $47,000 And $123,000
Highest paying City	Rahway, NJ	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	New York	Delaware
Best paying company	BorgWarner	McKinsey & Company Inc
Best paying industry	Technology	Technology

Differences between co-owner/operator and operations manager education

There are a few differences between a co-owner/operator and an operations manager in terms of educational background:

	Co-Owner/Operator	Operations Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Co-owner/operator vs operations manager demographics

Here are the differences between co-owner/operators' and operations managers' demographics:

	Co-Owner/Operator	Operations Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 58.4% Female, 41.6%	Male, 69.4% Female, 30.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between co-owner/operator and operations manager duties and responsibilities

Co-owner/operator example responsibilities.

Manage shipping and warehousing for the entire U.S., as well as A/R & A/P.
Manage end to end business operations including hiring, scheduling visits, conducting customer consultations and performing pet visits.
Perform renovations and finishing work, roof work, windows, siding and much more.
Developed/Maintain Facebook page for marketing/advertising.
Developed/Maintain Facebook page for marketing/advertising.

Operations manager example responsibilities.

Manage and lead operations that include performance management, organizational development, employment compliance, employee relations, payroll management.
Manage 2HVAC system retrofit replacement teams.
Manage all invoices, A/P, A/R and other accounting duties.
Manage computer operation teams supporting propriety and DoD programs at the Lewisville site.
Manage 45 person division and day to day operations of scheduling, communications, A/R, A/P and customer care.
Manage the export booking and documentation department ensuring smooth on-time delivery.

Co-owner/operator vs operations manager skills

Common co-owner/operator skills

Co-Op, 35%
Patients, 10%
Data Analysis, 7%
PowerPoint, 6%
Python, 4%
C++, 3%

Common operations manager skills

Customer Service, 23%
Logistics, 7%
Continuous Improvement, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Project Management, 4%
Process Improvement, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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