Mid-Level

Facility Operations Manager

The facility leader — managing all operations at a facility to deliver performance and service.

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Job markets for Facility Operations Managers
Employment concentration · ~33 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Facility Operations Manager

As Facility Operations Manager, you manage operations at a specific facility. You oversee all operational activities, manage facility staff, ensure safety and compliance, and optimize facility performance.

Your days involve facility-wide oversight. You might review operations metrics, manage staff, address operational issues, ensure safety compliance, coordinate maintenance, and drive improvement. You own the facility's operational performance.

The hardest part is managing diverse facility operations while meeting performance targets. Facility Operations Managers who thrive are strong operational leaders, balance multiple priorities, and build effective teams.

IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
RecognitionModerate
SupportLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Facility typeOperations complexityTeam sizeP&L responsibilityShift structure
Facility Operations Manager roles vary by facility type — manufacturing, distribution, service, and specialized facilities have different needs. Operations complexity affects management requirements. Team sizes vary. P&L responsibility differs. Shift structures vary by operation.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Facility Operations Managers (SOC 11-9013.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Multi-facility operations
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Business acumen
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Strategic planning
Advancing requires strategic thinking
What type of facility is this?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$52K–$157K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
6K
U.S. Employment
-1.3%
10yr Growth
86K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationTime ManagementActive Learning
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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