Jobs after MBA in Operations

Operations management is becoming more and more popular among b-school aspirants, and the number of MBAs in this specialization is going up. So is the competition for jobs. In this scenario, MBAs in Operations can stand out from among job aspirants by learning about Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, says a Purdue University official quoted in a website article.

Industries and job titles:

Operations management originated in the manufacturing industry with Henry Ford’s assembly line for automobile manufacturing. Today, it is a valued specialization across all industries, including telecom, IT, and e-commerce. Job titles include supply chain manager, logistics manager, inventory control manager, project managers, and operations manager. With experience and specialization, MBAs can also secure consultant contracts.

Job description: As the name suggests, operations managers ensure the smooth processes and smooth implementation of projects. MBAs in Operations are usually hired for looking after responsibilities related to supply chain, logistics, vendor, and inventory management, sales operations, and production management. They are also given charge of delivery, fulfilment, and returns.

Salaries and companies:

The average annual salary of operations managers in the US ranges from $52,000 for operations managers to $176,000 for VP, operations.

In India, operations managers are offered a salary of Rs. 3-15 lakh per annum. Popular companies in India include Amazon, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Airtel, TVS Motor Company, and Deloitte.

Top schools for MBA in Operations: Among the top schools/universities in the world for MBA in Operations, according to the QS Top MBA website, are HBS, Sloan School of Management, Wharton School, Stanford University (all in the US), INSEAD (France, Singapore), IE Business School, IESE Business School (Spain), London Business School (UK), IMD (Switzerland), Chicago Booth School (UK campus), IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and ISB (India)