Last updated: December 9, 2025
Operations Manager interviews evaluate your ability to optimize processes, manage teams, and drive operational excellence. Expect questions on process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), resource management, cross-functional collaboration, budget control, and crisis management. Companies seek operations leaders who balance efficiency with quality, use data to drive decisions, and can scale operations while maintaining performance standards.
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Master core operations concepts including capacity planning, inventory management, quality control, and supply chain optimization. Be prepared to discuss specific process improvements you've implemented using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Agile operations. Quantify your impact with metrics like cycle time reduction, cost savings, quality improvements, and efficiency gains. Show both strategic thinking and hands-on execution capabilities.
Phone Screen (30-45 min): Operations background, leadership style, process improvement experience
Technical Round (60 min): Case study on operational challenge, data analysis, process optimization
Behavioral Round (60 min): STAR method questions, team management, crisis situations, stakeholder management
Presentation (45-60 min): Present operational improvement plan or efficiency initiative to panel
Final Round (45 min): Meet senior leadership, culture fit, vision for operations function
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