Occupation
General and Operations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
O*NET 31.0 · 11-1021.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Recommend locations for new facilities, or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
- 02Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- 03Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- 04Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- 05Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- 06Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
- 07Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
- 08Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
- 09Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
- 10Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
- 11Plan store layouts or design displays.
- 12Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
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