Overview

What’s involved

Operations managers oversee the efficient and profitable operation of a business across multiple sites, locations, or regions. They set the strategic direction of the business, manage budgets, business objectives and production targets, and support a team of site managers to achieve business plans, performance improvement and regulatory compliance.

How do they spend their day?

Operations Managers work to ensure the whole business enterprise is successful with tasks such as:

  • Strategic planning
  • Research and development
  • Risk management
  • Setting budgets
  • Using knowledge and information management systems
  • Setting production targets
  • Leading a team
  • Regulatory compliance accountability
  • Sale and distribution processes

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$100,000 - $200,000 per year
Salaries will vary depending on experience and the number of sites and locations
Skills you will use
Strategic planning
Leadership
People management
Performance management

Bachelor of Business, or SFI50119 -Diploma of Aquaculture.

A relevant degree or qualification in aquaculture, fisheries, or a related field is often required. Experience in operations management and knowledge of aquaculture or fisheries practices is necessary.

Strategic and financial planning, aquacultural farming systems, regulatory requirements for aquaculture, people, and capability, writing policy and procedures and performance improvement.

Leadership, business acumen, trouble shooting, people management, responsible