Operations Manager is responsible for creating the highest level of efficiency within an organisation. Operations department handles strategic issues like how to acquire raw material, how much to produce at what cost while maintaining quality control. There are certain areas in this field that one can work in:
1. Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) which involves management of inventory through the supply chain
2. Operations Managers who coordinate and develop new processes while re-evaluating current structures
Personal Competencies
• You are good at organising and coordinating
• You like to pay attention to details
• You are like to analyze things
• You enjoy solving problems
Entry Pathway
l. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree with specialisation in Operations
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by Master's in Operations/MBA for professional growth and specialisations
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree with specialisation in Operations and then pursue a Certification/Diploma course which can be pursued online alongside work
For admissions for Bachelor's degree, you mustvqualify in one of these entrance examinations:
CET, SET, DU JAT, SET etc and for Post graduate degree, you must qualify in any of the following exams: CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ SNAP/ NMAT/ CMAT.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Management or Commerce.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Madras Christian College, Chennai
2. Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
3. Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi
4. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
5. Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
6. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
7. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
8. Indian Institute of Management, (Located in various States/UTs)
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Christ University, Bengaluru
2. Amity Intemational Business School, Noida
3. NMIMS Deemed to be University, Mumbai
4. Mount Carmel, Bengaluru
5. Institute of Management Studies, Noida
6. Loyola College, Chennai
7. XLRI, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 and INR 2,00,000
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships, This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association(IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of work: Financial institutions, Hospitality, IT firms, News and media houses, MNCs, Corporate houses, E-commerce companies, Hospitals, and retail stores.
Work Environment: You will work in a dynamic environment. It is important to make decisions promptly and adapt to changing circumstances. You will work in an office setup with support staff It is usual to work long hours and on weekends.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
The approx. salary of an Operations Manager ranges between INR 25,500 - 2,50,000* per month.
Experts from the field
Priya Balasubramaniam is an experienced technology executive with nearly 20 years serving in a range of senior procurement and operations roles at Apple. Currently, she oversees all core technologies operations and iPhone operations for the company. She is responsible for the iPhone manufacturing supply chain, quality and repair operations, and core components. She previously worked as an engineer for global industrial robotics supplier ABB. She holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.*
OPERATIONS MANAGER
NCS Code: NA | OLH0211. Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) which involves management of inventory through the supply chain
2. Operations Managers who coordinate and develop new processes while re-evaluating current structures
• You are good at organising and coordinating
• You like to pay attention to details
• You are like to analyze things
• You enjoy solving problems
l. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree with specialisation in Operations
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by Master's in Operations/MBA for professional growth and specialisations
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree with specialisation in Operations and then pursue a Certification/Diploma course which can be pursued online alongside work
For admissions for Bachelor's degree, you mustvqualify in one of these entrance examinations:
CET, SET, DU JAT, SET etc and for Post graduate degree, you must qualify in any of the following exams: CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ SNAP/ NMAT/ CMAT.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Management or Commerce.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Madras Christian College, Chennai
2. Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
3. Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi
4. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
5. Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
6. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
7. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
8. Indian Institute of Management, (Located in various States/UTs)
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Christ University, Bengaluru
2. Amity Intemational Business School, Noida
3. NMIMS Deemed to be University, Mumbai
4. Mount Carmel, Bengaluru
5. Institute of Management Studies, Noida
6. Loyola College, Chennai
7. XLRI, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Information on the institute rankingscan be found at -https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 and INR 2,00,000
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships, This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association(IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of work: Financial institutions, Hospitality, IT firms, News and media houses, MNCs, Corporate houses, E-commerce companies, Hospitals, and retail stores.
Work Environment: You will work in a dynamic environment. It is important to make decisions promptly and adapt to changing circumstances. You will work in an office setup with support staff It is usual to work long hours and on weekends.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Operations Coordinator➝ Operations Supervisor ➝ Operations Manager ➝ Operations Controller ➝Operations Director
The approx. salary of an Operations Manager ranges between INR 25,500 - 2,50,000* per month.
Experts from the field
Priya Balasubramaniam is an experienced technology executive with nearly 20 years serving in a range of senior procurement and operations roles at Apple. Currently, she oversees all core technologies operations and iPhone operations for the company. She is responsible for the iPhone manufacturing supply chain, quality and repair operations, and core components. She previously worked as an engineer for global industrial robotics supplier ABB. She holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.*
Source: https://www.sarcos.com/sarcos-bio/priya-balasubramaniam
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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