How to hire an operations manager, district

How to hire an operations manager, district, step by step

Here's a step-by-step operations manager, district hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an operations manager, district job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new operations manager, district
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an operations manager, district, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect operations manager, district also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of operations managers, district.

   Type of Operations Manager, District	Description	Hourly rate
   Operations Manager, District	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$29-51
   General Manager Of Operations	General managers of operations are employed to oversee the overall operations of businesses. Their responsibilities include the improvement of the efficiency of the operations and overall management... Show more	$23-79
   Manager, Center Operations	The duties of a manager of center operations depend on one's industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around overseeing business operations, setting targets, assessing the workforce's performance, and performing corrective measures on any issues or concerns... Show more	$18-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oversight
   • Performance Management
   • Direct Reports
   • Performance Reviews
   • Succession Planning
   • Team Training
   • Store Management
   • Close Coordination
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Store Operations
   • Customer Issues
   • Financial Performance
   • Safety Program
   • Payroll

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   Responsibilities:

   • Serve as multi-unit manager, responsible for motivating and developing coworkers to achieve results that increase overall profitability of company.
   • Value by executive management team as a successful leader driven to respectfully manage teams and drive profitability of multi-unit operations.
   • Manage team of database administrators, database technicians and systems administrators responsible for maintaining all production, development and QA systems.
   • Reduce payroll and inventory, improve operations, revitalize sales strategies and close a non-profitable office.
   • Establish and monitor controllable operating expense and payroll hours focusing on improving sales per hour productivity.
   • Design company website, PowerPoint presentation, brochure, profile, machinery list & factory production capacity information for marketing purposes.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your operations manager, district job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An operations manager, district salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an operations manager, district in Oklahoma may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level operations manager, district usually earns less than a senior-level operations manager, district. Additionally, an operations manager, district with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average operations manager, district salary

   $81,574yearly

   $39.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level operations manager, district salary

   $61,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average operations manager, district salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$104,749	$50
   2	New Jersey	$101,985	$49
   3	California	$94,554	$45
   4	Colorado	$93,797	$45
   5	Texas	$90,514	$44
   6	Illinois	$88,555	$43
   7	Massachusetts	$86,793	$42
   8	Pennsylvania	$81,701	$39
   9	North Carolina	$81,533	$39
   10	Arizona	$80,032	$38
   11	Minnesota	$78,489	$38
   12	Georgia	$78,154	$38
   13	Virginia	$77,498	$37
   14	Washington	$73,264	$35
   15	Ohio	$71,897	$35
   16	Louisiana	$68,699	$33
   17	Maryland	$68,603	$33
   18	Indiana	$66,354	$32
   19	Arkansas	$66,208	$32
   20	Florida	$62,669	$30

   Average operations manager, district salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Forever 21	$92,654	$44.55
   2	Stanley Black & Decker	$86,051	$41.37	16
   3	The Red Rabbit	$82,688	$39.75	2
   4	DoorDash	$82,631	$39.73	123
   5	H&R Block	$81,064	$38.97	357
   6	Compass Group USA	$80,988	$38.94	616
   7	Rotech Healthcare	$80,429	$38.67	24
   8	White Cap Construction Supply Inc	$80,406	$38.66	30
   9	Tapestry Salon & Day Spa	$79,052	$38.01	38
   10	Advantage Solutions	$78,509	$37.74	30
   11	Valet Living	$78,075	$37.54	4
   12	Waste Management	$76,179	$36.62	28
   13	The Restaurant	$72,983	$35.09	19
   14	Tucker Energy Services	$70,037	$33.67
   15	Genuine Parts	$65,792	$31.63	99
   16	Indiana State Police	$58,560	$28.15	9

4. Writing an operations manager, district job description

   A good operations manager, district job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an operations manager, district job description:

   Operations manager, district job description example

   Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company
   
   What's in it for you:
   
   Opportunity to work for a leading innovator in HVAC and make a difference in environmental initiatives to create a more sustainable world for all
   Ability to create better outcomes for our customers, so we all can breathe easier
   Potential to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth and development
   Endless opportunities to make an impact in a people-centered, growing company
   Competitive salary and benefits
   Non-decaled company vehicle with all expenses paid
   
   The District Operations Managerwill provide leadership to the operations team which includes overseeing the fulfillment process for work sold by Service Sales Representatives to ensure customer's requirements are met, revenue and profit objectives are met, and operational efficiencies are achieved.
   
   What you will do:
   
   Administer safety programs, monitor compliance with job site safety, safety training, safety documents, auditing, and reporting
   Supports sales through involvement in job quotation and estimation. Approves estimates for scope of work, labor hours and material content, assesses profit risk of jobs, controls material and labor cost and provides feedback to the District Manager.
   Establishes project timelines, meets with customers to communicate and coordinate project schedule. Manages projects, assigns personnel, oversees ordering of equipment and material, and assures that proper customer signoffs are secured per corporate policy requirements.
   Provides leadership and supervision to technician team and responsible for the team's development and training.
   Oversees quotation of call-in work, transactional sales (not requiring SSR skills), and assigns personnel as needed to ensure that quotes are delivered to customers on a timely basis.
   Provides consistent interface with current customer base and establishes effective working relationships in order to identify additional selling opportunities.
   Ensures that maintenance contract commitments are fulfilled, and inspections completed on time. Provides input to Service Coordinator on scheduling activity of technicians.
   Works with the technician team to generate pull-through service and repair work on existing house accounts. Manages Tech Tip program and leads customer care initiatives.
   Responsible for technician goal setting and performance reviews and will ensure completed on-time each year.
   Supports technician training by coordinating training with training department. Reports training plan and budget to DM.
   Work with Service Sales Representative and District Manager in order to resolve customer issues, including customer visits.
   Provides weekly job status, revenue and warranty recovery report to DM.
   Monitors warehouse inventory, truck inventory, and tool inventory. Approves tool purchases.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Must have:
   
   Associate's degree or equivalent from a Technical/Trade School with a certificate in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
   5+ years of related supervisory experience
   Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems, applications and operations
   Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
   Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
   Strong organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills
   
   Nice to have:
   
   Strong financial acumen
   Leadership experience
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find operations managers, district for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your operations manager, district job on Zippia to find and recruit operations manager, district candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with operations manager, district candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new operations manager, district

   Once you've selected the best operations manager, district candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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