As Head of Operations, you are responsible for planning and controlling the operational activities of a company, including monitoring processes, optimizing resources and ensuring production targets, working closely with other departments to increase efficiency and productivity while maintaining quality standards.
In Germany, the average gross salary for a "Head of Operations" is between €95,000 and €127,000 per year. In Frankfurt am Main, the average salary is about €77,100 gross per year. The salary range ranges from €56,735 to €182,228 depending on professional experience and other factors.
In order to work as Head of Operations, a degree in business administration, business engineering or a related field is usually required, as well as years of professional experience in operational management and knowledge of specific industries.
After a few years in this position, you can, for example, move up to higher management positions, such as Chief Operating Officer (COO) or in management, and there is also the possibility of deepening your expertise in certain industries or working as a consultant.