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Operations manager
Level
5
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Business and administration
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public, or voluntary organisation's operational or departmental strategy.
What you'd do
Manage a team to deliver operational targets and quality standards
Plan resources, rotas, and production or service schedules
Monitor KPIs and take corrective action when performance dips
Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste
Manage a departmental budget and report on variances
Coach team members and conduct performance reviews
What you'd learn
People management, coaching, and performance development
Operational planning, resource management, and budgeting
Process improvement methodologies such as lean and six sigma
Risk management and business continuity principles
Data-driven decision making and operational KPI management
Communication, stakeholder management, and change management
Ready to look for a place?
See live Operations manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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