Assistant Operations Manager Jobs in Missouri
Assistant Operations Manager jobs in Missouri concentrate in logistics and distribution, manufacturing, healthcare administration, and retail operations, with demand anchored by the state's role as a central freight and supply chain corridor. Kansas City and St. Louis are the two dominant hiring metros, followed by Springfield, where companies like Cerner (Oracle Health), Emerson Electric, and Walmart's regional distribution network maintain lasting operations footprints. The most consistent openings are in supply chain coordination, multi-site retail management, and healthcare facility operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assistant Operations Manager – Railroad
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year — higher salary available depending on experience
CDL: Not required
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Operations Manager to support field crews handling railroad emergency response, derailment recovery, specialty lifting, railcar repair, and track maintenance projects.
This is a hands-on management position focused on crew coordination, field execution, safety, customer communication, and problem-solving. The role requires someone comfortable working in fast-paced and time-sensitive field environments.
Responsibilities
- Support Supervisors with the safe and efficient completion of multiple field projects.
- Coordinate personnel, assignments, equipment, schedules, and project priorities.
- Track project progress and help ensure work meets timelines, budgets, and customer requirements.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and problem-solving at job sites.
- Respond to emergency service calls when needed.
- Conduct site visits to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and potential risks.
- Communicate with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
- Train, mentor, and develop employees.
- Assist with hiring, performance evaluations, and employee coaching.
- Support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and project documentation.
- Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance or replacement.
- Support customer relationships and participate in industry events.
- Identify operational issues and help implement effective solutions.
- Ensure field activities comply with DOT, FRA, and applicable safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience in railroad, heavy equipment, construction, or related field operations preferred.
- Previous leadership or team-management experience in a field environment.
- Strong knowledge of DOT and FRA regulations.
- Experience working with or operating heavy equipment such as cranes, trucks, and excavators.
- Ability to read and understand crane load charts and rigging requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Class A or Class B CDL preferred, not required.
- Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.
Work Requirements
- Frequent overnight travel.
- On-call availability with the ability to report within 1 hour when required.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Extended hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required.
- Active field role involving walking and working in railroad and other physically demanding environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Training and certification opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant operations manager jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
- Two or more years of supervisory or team lead experience in an operations environment
- Proficiency with inventory management systems, ERP platforms, or scheduling software
- Demonstrated ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvement initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-departmental coordination
- Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, or on-call rotations as needed
Assistant Operations Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant operations manager in Missouri?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management combined with two or more years in a supervisory or coordinator role. Missouri does not require a state-issued license for this position. Employers across Kansas City and St. Louis strongly favor candidates who have worked their way up through roles like operations coordinator, shift supervisor, or logistics analyst before stepping into the assistant manager level.
Which companies hire assistant operations managers in Missouri?
Missouri assistant operations manager roles are posted by DICK'S Sporting Goods, Gap, and CLEAR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's concentration of distribution centers, regional healthcare systems, and manufacturing headquarters means hiring is active year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Missouri cities have the most assistant operations manager jobs?
St. Louis, Columbia, and Kansas City have the most assistant operations manager openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City lead because of their dense mix of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and logistics hubs, while Springfield draws consistent hiring from regional retail chains and distribution operators anchored in southwest Missouri.
How can I get hired as a assistant operations manager in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a front-line operations role such as shift lead, team coordinator, or department supervisor at a Missouri distribution center, healthcare facility, or manufacturing plant. Large Kansas City and St. Louis employers regularly promote internally from these positions. An associate or bachelor's degree in business or supply chain, paired with a completed leadership development program from employers like those in Missouri's logistics corridor, can substitute for direct management experience when applying for junior-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to assistant operations manager jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to assistant operations manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across industries including logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Find a role that fits and apply directly.
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