What is an operational group lead and how to become one

Key steps to become an operational group lead

1. Explore operational group lead education requirements

   Most common operational group lead degrees

   Bachelor's

   54.8 %

   High School Diploma

   17.3 %

   Associate

   15.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific operational group lead skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	13.28%
   Safety Training	10.61%
   Process Improvement	6.01%
   GMP	5.81%
   ISO	5.02%

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3. Complete relevant operational group lead training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New operational group leads learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an operational group lead based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real operational group lead resumes.

4. Research operational group lead duties and responsibilities

   • Lead logistics team consisting of expeditors, schedulers, and dispatchers.
   • Lead targeted decision-making across fast-pace production operations for this growth-orient USDA food factory producing quality meat products.
   • Maintain WHMS and RF systems.
   • Machine parts using all manual, and CNC machines

5. Get operational group lead experience

   Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become an operational group lead. The most common roles before becoming an operational group lead include machine operator, group leader team lead and operations manager.

6. Apply for operational group lead jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an operational group lead job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams