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What is a shift operations manager and how to become one
A shift operations manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a business or organization during their designated shift. They manage staff, delegate tasks, and meet production goals. Shift operations managers also maintain safety and quality control standards and identify areas for improvement in production processes. They must communicate effectively with their team and upper management, and possess leadership skills. Additionally, they adapt to changing circumstances and make quick decisions to ensure the smooth business operations.
What general advice would you give to a shift operations manager?
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Professor, Industrial Technology and Packaging, Orfalea College of Business
Avg. Salary $35,851
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 6%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%
Asian 6.35%
Black or African American 6.16%
Hispanic or Latino 15.13%
Unknown 4.33%
White 67.55%
Genderfemale 15.92%
male 84.08%
Age - 44American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 44Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
What are the pros and cons of being a shift operations manager?
Pros
Good salary and benefits
Opportunities for career advancement
Exposure to different aspects of the business
Potential for job security
Ability to gain experience in managing people and resources
Cons
Need to be available on-call or at short notice
Limited work-life balance
Exposure to workplace hazards or dangers
Potentially high level of physical demands
Limited flexibility in decision-making due to company policies
Shift operations manager career paths
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Start to develop specific shift operations manager skills
Skills Percentages Lean Six Sigma 11.26% Logistics 10.95% Process Improvement 6.87% Safety Procedures 6.56% Customer Service 6.43% Complete relevant shift operations manager training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New shift operations managers 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 a shift operations manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real shift operations manager resumes.Research shift operations manager duties and responsibilities
- Manage warehouse budget and all forecasting and spending within logistics.
- Manage team of database administrators, database technicians and systems administrators responsible for maintaining all production, development and QA systems.
- Serve as local company liaison to host railroad, AAR, and FRA.
- Apply and conform to standards of cleanliness appearance and direct corrective measures require to meet standards.
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Average shift operations manager salary
The average shift operations manager salary in the United States is $35,851 per year or $17 per hour. Shift operations manager salaries range between $27,000 and $47,000 per year.
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Shift operations manager reviews
I love being able to mold my team and the distribution center to the culture of respect and accountability! Having senior and executive leadership support is a huge positive factor in making this happen!!
Long hours and calls outside of regular business hours are the norm!
People Busy Money Busy and variety in a job Solving problems
I love it and I wish I was back at my old job but I guess it is what it is
Not being loyal
Updated January 8, 2025
