If you have the ability to both see the big picture of a business and analyze the different aspects within it, a background in operations management can be a gateway to a wide range of career opportunities. Businesses of all kinds need skilled operations managers to ensure that they run smoothly, efficiently, and profitably.
Manufacturing enterprises in aerospace, science, and technology need production managers, quality control specialists, and operations analysts. Service providers in healthcare, information technology (IT), and hospitality need personnel supervisors, business analysts, and scheduling managers. And distribution companies such as Amazon and Federal Express need logisticians to analyze and coordinate the complex operations of transporting vast quantities of goods worldwide.
These are all good jobs that will continue to grow with the overall economy. For example, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, logisticians usually have a bachelor’s degree and earn a median wage of $74,750 per year, and these jobs are projected to grow by 5% from 2018 to 2028 – as fast as the national average.