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General and Operations Managers
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.
Common Tasks
- 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.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
- Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $55.24 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $114,901.67 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 14,790 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 18.9% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 17,580.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $46.00 with the median annual salary reaching $96,277.
