General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 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.

Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First‑Line Supervisors.

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 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.

Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First‑Line Supervisors.

• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
• Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
• Direct non‑merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing.
• Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
• Recommend locations for new facilities, or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
• Develop or implement product‑marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.
• Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.
• 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.
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Plan store layouts or design displays.
• Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.
• Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.
• Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
• Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.

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New Orleans

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Hourly Wage

$48,450

$97,500

$208,000

$23.29

$46.87

$100+

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