Training manager vs operations manager

The differences between training managers and operations managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a training manager, becoming an operations manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, an operations manager has an average salary of $76,894, which is higher than the $73,453 average annual salary of a training manager.

The top three skills for a training manager include customer service, leadership and brainstorming. The most important skills for an operations manager are customer service, logistics, and continuous improvement.

Training manager vs operations manager overview

	Training Manager	Operations Manager
Yearly salary	$73,453	$76,894
Hourly rate	$35.31	$36.97
Growth rate	7%	6%
Number of jobs	121,521	343,868
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	4	6

What does a training manager do?

A training manager is responsible for directing new staff with the tasks and training programs, leading the business to its growth and profitable development. Training managers' duties include supervising the staff's performance and improvement, facilitating knowledge assessment and developmental training, sharing strategic plans and techniques, creating effective training manuals, monitoring training expenses, and evaluating areas of improvement. A training manager must have excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as extensive experience on how to improve the team's performance and enhance their capabilities.

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.

Training manager vs operations manager salary

Training managers and operations managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Training Manager	Operations Manager
Average salary	$73,453	$76,894
Salary range	Between $45,000 And $119,000	Between $47,000 And $123,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	California	Delaware
Best paying company	Microsoft	McKinsey & Company Inc
Best paying industry	Government	Technology

Differences between training manager and operations manager education

There are a few differences between a training manager and an operations manager in terms of educational background:

	Training Manager	Operations Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	University of Pennsylvania

Training manager vs operations manager demographics

Here are the differences between training managers' and operations managers' demographics:

	Training Manager	Operations Manager
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 52.8% Female, 47.2%	Male, 69.4% Female, 30.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 4.1% White, 62.8% 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	18%	10%

Differences between training manager and operations manager duties and responsibilities

Training manager example responsibilities.

Assist in running multi-unit stores as needed, while still achieving sales plan at home store :
Calculate and lead team in analyzing business metrics, allowing for focuse store visits with positive ROI.
Manage and process information for owner/user agencies to include DoD facilities that require compliance with the NISPOM.
Train sales associates on how to market new products with existing store inventory, and manage all POS transactions.
Manage elearning program development from concept through implementation.
Supervise all restaurant operations including service, quality, cleanliness, sanitation, training, scheduling, and inventory control.

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.

Training manager vs operations manager skills

Common training manager skills

Customer Service, 19%
Leadership, 8%
Brainstorming, 7%
Food Safety, 4%
Payroll, 4%
Cash Control, 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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