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Facility Operations Coordinator

The site operations organizer — coordinating daily facility activities to keep operations running smoothly.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Facility Operations Coordinator

As a Facility Operations Coordinator, you coordinate operations at a facility — scheduling activities, managing logistics, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth daily operations. The specific focus depends on the facility type.

Your day supports facility operations. You might coordinate production schedules, then manage delivery logistics, then track operational metrics, then handle administrative tasks, then support operations management. You're ensuring the facility has the coordination it needs to function effectively.

The hardest part is staying organized across many activities in a dynamic environment. Facilities have constant activity; priorities shift throughout the day. You need to maintain structure while remaining responsive. The people who thrive here are organized, adaptable, and enjoy the pace of operations.

IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
RecognitionModerate
SupportLower
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CollaborativeIndependent
Facility typeOperations scopeShift coverageSystem sophisticationTeam structure
Facility operations coordination varies by facility type. Manufacturing, distribution, research, and service facilities have different operations. Coordination scope might be broad or focused. Shift coverage varies from day shift to 24/7. System sophistication affects coordination tools. Team structures range from dedicated coordinators to combined roles.
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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
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Facility Operations Coordinators (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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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

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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