General & Operations Managers at My Next Move for Veterans

General & Operations Managers

Also called: Operations Manager, General Manager (GM), Director of Operations, Plant Manager

In the Navy: AOC Director; Chief of Staff; Commanding Officer, Naval Shore Activity (Selected); Designated Project Manager; Inspector General; Maritime Operations Center Director; Officer in Charge, Naval Shore Activity; Squadron Operations Officer; Staff Readiness Officer (Aviation); Staff Readiness Officer (General); Staff Special Projects Operations Officer

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.