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How much do operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for operations manager in Tryon, NC is $55,052.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,600.00 and $67,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do operations managers do?

The specific tasks and duties of an operations manager depend on the type and size of the organization: small or large, for-profit, nonprofit, or governmental. In many organizations, operations managers oversee the daily operations of the company, including staffing schedules, professional development, strategic planning, and quality assurance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operations manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operations Manager, you need strong leadership, analytical thinking, and organizational skills, often backed by a degree in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems, project management software, and Lean or Six Sigma certifications is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for optimizing processes, driving team performance, and ensuring operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Operations Manager vs Supply Chain Manager?

AspectOperations ManagerSupply Chain Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Business, Management, or related field; certifications like PMP or APICS are commonBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business; certifications like CSCP or CPSM are common
Work EnvironmentOversees daily operations across departments, managing staff and processes within a companyFocuses on procurement, logistics, and distribution, coordinating with suppliers and vendors
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries including manufacturing, retail, and servicesPrimarily in manufacturing, retail, and logistics sectors

While both roles involve managing processes and teams, an Operations Manager oversees overall company operations, whereas a Supply Chain Manager specializes in managing the supply chain logistics and procurement processes. The roles often overlap but focus on different aspects of business efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Operations Manager job openings in Tryon, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,052 per year, or $26.5 per hour.

Operations Manager - Aerospace Materials

PPG Industries (UK) Limited

Shelby, NC • On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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Operations Manager – Aerospace Materials

Shelby, NC

Are you a passionate and driven Operations Professional who is looking to take their career to new heights? Then look no further than this opportunity with PPG's Aerospace business! We are looking for someone who can see the future of aviation specialty chemicals and take our exceptional products to the next level!

As the Operations Manager – Aerospace Materials you will be responsible for building and leading a world-class manufacturing operation from the ground up. This role will establish and sustain a high-performance culture rooted in servant leadership, total employee ownership, and a zero-loss mindset. The Operations Manager will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and capability while embedding an Integrated Work System aligned with best-in-class models such as P&G.

This leader will operate as a hands‑on, floor‑focused coach who develops people, builds systems, and ensures disciplined execution of standard work in a greenfield specialty chemical manufacturing environment.

This is an On‑Site role reporting to the Shelby, NC facility. In this role you will report to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the startup and ramp‑up of a greenfield manufacturing operation, including system development, commissioning, organization design, hiring, and workforce training.
  • Champion a zero‑loss culture by embedding safety as a core value and implementing proactive safety, hazard identification, and root‑cause problem‑solving practices.
  • Establish and sustain manufacturing standards, operating procedures, visual management systems, and an integrated operating system that drives disciplined execution.
  • Model servant leadership through a strong floor presence, employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and capability development.
  • Build a culture of ownership, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning across the organization.
  • Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, loss elimination, and adherence to standard work.
  • Utilize data, KPIs, and performance metrics to improve safety, quality, throughput, yield, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead high‑performing cross‑functional teams, establishing clear expectations and accountability systems.
  • Oversee production operations, including scheduling, material flow, inventory management, and collaboration with supply chain and planning functions.
  • Deliver business results by achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while managing operational budgets and resources.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field or commensurate experience required.
  • Minimum 7 years’ manufacturing leadership experience required.
  • Experience in chemical, coatings, sealants, or specialty materials manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in greenfield or startup environments preferred.
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills required.
  • Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Sobre nós: PPG: PROTEGEMOS E EMBELEZAMOS O MUNDO™ The PPG Way 2030 Somos defensores dos nossos clientes

Proativos. Ousados. Confiáveis. Tudo o que fazemos começa com nossos clientes. Ouvimos, agimos rapidamente e não paramos até resolver seus maiores desafios. Quando nossos clientes vencem, todos nós crescemos.

Agimos com propósito e rapidez

Ágeis. Orientados por dados. Empoderados. Assumimos riscos inteligentes para nos mantermos à frente da concorrência. Trabalhamos de forma proativa e ágil, utilizando dados de qualidade para desenvolver soluções que geram valor.

Somos excelentes executores

Produtivos. Colaborativos. Responsáveis. Independentemente do nosso papel, identificamos problemas, assumimos a responsabilidade e sempre trazemos soluções.

Somos proativos e responsivos para impulsionar a melhoria contínua e entregar resultados.

Apoiamos nossos profissionais da linha de fronte — o rosto da PPG para nossos clientes.

Competimos para vencer

Focados no futuro. Determinados. Ambiciosos. Somos apaixonados por expandir nossos negócios e vencer juntos com nossos clientes. Entregamos resultados, adotamos novas tecnologias e usamos agilidade e velocidade como vantagens estratégicas.

Somos PPG orgulhosos

Fortes. Unidos. Apaixonados. Trabalhamos com segurança, agimos com integridade e valorizamos nossas perspectivas diversas. Celebramos conquistas e nos orgulhamos do impacto positivo que criamos juntos para proteger e embelezar o mundo.

Na PPG, utilizamos IA no processo de contratação para torná-lo mais eficiente. As ferramentas de IA não tomam decisões de contratação. Você pode saber mais acessando https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

A PPG oferece igualdade de oportunidades a todos os candidatos e colaboradores. Oferecemos a oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver sua carreira em um ambiente que proporciona um local de trabalho gratificante para os funcionários, cria um ambiente de aprendizado contínuo e valoriza as ideias e a diversidade dos outros. Todos os candidatos qualificados receberão consideração para emprego sem distinção de sexo, gravidez, raça, cor, credo, religião, origem nacional, idade, deficiência, estado civil, condição de veterano, orientação sexual, identidade ou expressão de gênero.

Se você precisar de algum ajuste devido a uma deficiência, por favor envie um e‑mail para recruiting@ppg.com.

As faixas salariais e os benefícios da PPG podem variar conforme a localização, o que nos permite compensar os funcionários de forma competitiva em diferentes mercados geográficos. A PPG considera vários fatores ao tomar decisões de remuneração, incluindo, mas não se limitando a, habilidades, experiência e treinamento, qualificações e educação, licenças e certificações, além de outras necessidades organizacionais. Outros incentivos podem ser aplicados.

Nossos programas de benefícios aos funcionários são projetados para apoiar a saúde e o bem‑estar dos nossos colaboradores. Quaisquer coberturas de seguro e benefícios estarão de acordo com os termos e condições dos planos aplicáveis e dos documentos reguladores associados.Os benefícios serão discutidos com você pelo seu recrutador durante o processo de contratação.

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