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Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. 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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 11-1021.00
 - The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 122,090.00
 - The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 58.00
 - Currently, there are 2,188,870 people on this job
 
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “General and Operations Managers”.
Also Known As…
- General and Operations Managers
 - Store Manager
 - Production Manager
 - Plant Superintendent
 - Plant Manager
 - Operations Manager
 - Operations Director
 - General Manager (GM)
 - Facility Manager
 - Facilities Manager
 - Business Manager
 - Zoo Director
 - Waterworks Supervisor
 - Water Superintendent
 - Water Control Supervisor
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 - Venue Manager
 - Theatre Manager
 - Television Station Manager
 - Substation Superintendent
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 - Street Commissioner
 - Sports Team Manager
 - Solid Waste Manager
 - Social Insurance Administrator
 - Shop Superintendent
 - Shift Superintendent
 - Shelter Director
 - Salon Manager
 - Roads Superintendent
 - Revenue Manager
 - Revenue Director
 - Relocation Commissioner
 - Refinery Superintendent
 - Radio Station Manager
 - Publication Director
 - Public Works Director
 - Program Manager
 - Prison Warden
 - Printing Manager
 - Print Production Manager
 - Print Production Coordinator
 - Plant Supervisor
 - Parks and Recreation Manager
 - Park Superintendent
 - Operations Vice President
 - Operations Supervisor
 - Operations Coordinator
 - Operations Administrator
 - Oil Producer
 - Oil Operator
 - Oil Lease Operator
 - Offshoring Manager
 - Office Manager
 - Nonprofit Manager
 - Nonprofit Director
 - Newspaper Manager
 - Movie Theater Manager
 - Mine Superintendent
 - Mine Administrator Supervisor
 - Line Construction Superintendent
 - Lease Operator
 - Laundry Superintendent
 - Installation Superintendent
 - Industrial Organization Manager
 - Head of Visual Merchandising
 - Head of Store Operations
 - Gym Manager
 - Golf Course Manager
 - General Superintendent
 - Fitness Manager
 - Fish and Game Club Manager
 - Field Party Manager
 - Executive Director
 - Executive Administrator
 - Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
 - Electrical Superintendent
 - Drilling and Production Superintendent
 - Division Traffic Superintendent
 - Division Toll Wire Chief
 - District Wire Chief
 - District Traffic Chief
 - District Plant Superintendent
 - District Commercial Superintendent
 - Department Store Manager
 - Department Store General Manager
 - Corporate Manager
 - Corporate Administrator
 - Chief Deputy
 - Chief Administrative Officer
 - Business Development Director
 - Business Coordinator
 - Business Administrator
 - Building Manager
 - Assistant Manager
 - Adult Daycare Coordinator
 - Adjutant General
 
Tasks for “General Manager (GM)”
- Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.
 - Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
 - Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
 - Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
 - Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.
 - Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
 - Perform personnel functions such as selection, training, or evaluation.
 - Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
 - Review 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.
 - Plan or direct activities such as sales promotions that require coordination with other department managers.
 - Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing.
 - Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.
 - Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
 - Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
 - Set prices or credit terms for goods or services based on forecasts of customer demand.
 - Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
 - Plan store layouts or design displays.
 
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