University of Akron Operations Management and Supervision

  • A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning. Find colleges offering operations management and supervision degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Read more about computer and information systems managers in our career profile section.
    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Read more about industrial production managers in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Akron, OH

      • Total Employment: 730
      • Average Annual Salary: $85,300
      • Average Hourly Rate: $41.01
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 156,100
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 144,100
      • Percent Job Growth: -11.9%
    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Read more about construction managers in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Akron, OH

      • Total Employment: 330
      • Average Annual Salary: $113,040
      • Average Hourly Rate: $54.35
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 551,000
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 645,800
      • Percent Job Growth: 94.80%
    • Job Description
      Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources. Read more about logisticians in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Akron, OH

      • Total Employment: 280
      • Average Annual Salary: $62,010
      • Average Hourly Rate: $29.81
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 100,400
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 120,000
      • Percent Job Growth: 19.60%
    • Job Description
      Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor relations, marketing, and operations research. Read more about postsecondary business teachers in our career profile section.
    • Job Description
      Supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. Read more about supervisors - mechanics, installers & repairers in our career profile section.
    • Job Description
      Supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Read more about supervisors - production workers in our career profile section.
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Operations Management and Supervision
     TotalBachelorMaster
    Overall
    All Students25187
     
    By Gender
    Male19163
    Female624
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien---
    American Indian---
    Black11-
    Asian---
    Hispanic---
    White19172
    Unknown5-5
     
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