A company’s operations director is also sometimes referred to as chief operations officer or director of operations, although the post is often one working below the COO. This senior-level professional is in charge of overseeing a number of department heads in the effort of ensuring that strategic are objectives being met efficiently, punctually and in line with company policies. He or she will generally report to and work alongside the president and/or chief executive and other top officials such as the managing director
Jobseekers for this position must be proven and highly experienced, ideally within the particular industry at hand, and must possess outstanding business acumen, strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills as well as at least a Bachelors degree, though an MBA is also a common requirement
Remuneration for an operations director working in the United Kingdom depends largely on the size and success of the operating firm. Figures begin in the range of £30,000 per year and extend to well over £100,000 per year. Some individuals can even fetch sums in the neighbourhood of £200,000 per year.