Operations Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Operations Manager jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, with strong demand across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and financial services at every level from entry-level supervisor to senior director. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by major employers like Bank of America, Honeywell, and Duke University Health System. The most in-demand specialties are supply chain operations, process improvement, and healthcare operations management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Founded in 2016, Buoy Bowls is North Carolina's first açaí bowl food truck and an 14-time winner of Best Food Truck in the Triangle!
We're known for our premium organic açaí, freshly blended-to-order bowls, and our commitment to Legendary Customer Service.
As we continue growing into 2027, we're looking for an experienced, motivated, and results-driven General Manager to lead our four Triangle food trucks.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a leader, not just a manager!
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who takes ownership, inspires others, understands profitability, and knows how to build a successful team.
You'll oversee daily operations, develop employees, manage costs, and ensure every truck consistently delivers the quality and customer experience that have defined Buoy Bowls for the last decade.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations: Oversee daily operations of our four Triangle food trucks and commissary.
- Leadership: Recruit, train, develop, and motivate employees while maintaining a positive, accountable team culture.
- Profitability: Manage labor costs, food costs, inventory, and individual truck performance.
- Scheduling: Oversee employee schedules, staffing, and profitable truck locations.
- Inventory: Manage purchasing, inventory controls, product waste, and operational readiness.
- Customer Experience: Ensure consistent product quality and Legendary Customer Service.
- Accountability: Monitor performance, improve systems, and communicate regularly with ownership.
Our Seven Core Values
At Buoy Bowls, our Core Values aren't just words. They're how we operate, lead, and treat one another.
- Loyalty: Remain committed to our customers, teammates, and company.
- Lead by Example: Set the standard through actions, not just words.
- Going the Extra Mile: Consistently exceed expectations and deliver Legendary Customer Service.
- Humility & Responsibility: Celebrate team successes and take ownership of challenges.
- Positive Relationships: Build meaningful, supportive, and fun relationships.
- Continuous Learning: Always look for opportunities to grow and improve.
- Enthusiastic Commitment: Bring passion, positivity, and energy to everything we do.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of restaurant or foodservice management experience.
- Multi-location management experience preferred.
- Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Strong understanding of labor management, food costs, inventory, and profitability.
- Organized, dependable, proactive, and solution-oriented.
- Comfortable using POS systems, scheduling software, and operational reporting tools.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
- Flexible availability, including weekends.
Compensation & Opportunity
- Salary: Depending on experience.
- Performance-Based Bonuses: Additional earning opportunities tied to operational and financial goals.
- Growth: Opportunity to help shape the future of an established, locally owned North Carolina brand.
Why Buoy Bowls?
We're a company built on great people, hard work, teamwork, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
We're looking for someone who wants more than a paycheck. We want a leader who takes pride in developing people, improving operations, and making a meaningful impact.
If you're ready to lead an award-winning team and help take Buoy Bowls into its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you!
IT'S AH-SIGH-EE, Y'ALL!
Pay: $52,100.00 - $62,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Founded in 2016, Buoy Bowls is North Carolina's first açaí bowl food truck and an 14-time winner of Best Food Truck in the Triangle!
We're known for our premium organic açaí, freshly blended-to-order bowls, and our commitment to Legendary Customer Service.
As we continue growing into 2027, we're looking for an experienced, motivated, and results-driven General Manager to lead our four Triangle food trucks.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a leader, not just a manager!
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who takes ownership, inspires others, understands profitability, and knows how to build a successful team.
You'll oversee daily operations, develop employees, manage costs, and ensure every truck consistently delivers the quality and customer experience that have defined Buoy Bowls for the last decade.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations: Oversee daily operations of our four Triangle food trucks and commissary.
- Leadership: Recruit, train, develop, and motivate employees while maintaining a positive, accountable team culture.
- Profitability: Manage labor costs, food costs, inventory, and individual truck performance.
- Scheduling: Oversee employee schedules, staffing, and profitable truck locations.
- Inventory: Manage purchasing, inventory controls, product waste, and operational readiness.
- Customer Experience: Ensure consistent product quality and Legendary Customer Service.
- Accountability: Monitor performance, improve systems, and communicate regularly with ownership.
Our Seven Core Values
At Buoy Bowls, our Core Values aren't just words. They're how we operate, lead, and treat one another.
- Loyalty: Remain committed to our customers, teammates, and company.
- Lead by Example: Set the standard through actions, not just words.
- Going the Extra Mile: Consistently exceed expectations and deliver Legendary Customer Service.
- Humility & Responsibility: Celebrate team successes and take ownership of challenges.
- Positive Relationships: Build meaningful, supportive, and fun relationships.
- Continuous Learning: Always look for opportunities to grow and improve.
- Enthusiastic Commitment: Bring passion, positivity, and energy to everything we do.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of restaurant or foodservice management experience.
- Multi-location management experience preferred.
- Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Strong understanding of labor management, food costs, inventory, and profitability.
- Organized, dependable, proactive, and solution-oriented.
- Comfortable using POS systems, scheduling software, and operational reporting tools.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
- Flexible availability, including weekends.
Compensation & Opportunity
- Salary: Depending on experience.
- Performance-Based Bonuses: Additional earning opportunities tied to operational and financial goals.
- Growth: Opportunity to help shape the future of an established, locally owned North Carolina brand.
Why Buoy Bowls?
We're a company built on great people, hard work, teamwork, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
We're looking for someone who wants more than a paycheck. We want a leader who takes pride in developing people, improving operations, and making a meaningful impact.
If you're ready to lead an award-winning team and help take Buoy Bowls into its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you!
IT'S AH-SIGH-EE, Y'ALL!
Pay: $52,100.00 - $62,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in operations manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Three or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience in an operations environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and reporting for an operational unit
- Strong familiarity with supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing workflows relevant to North Carolina industries
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning or operations management software platforms
Operations Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations manager in North Carolina?
Most operations manager roles in North Carolina require a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, though employers in manufacturing and logistics increasingly consider candidates with an associate degree plus substantial hands-on experience. There is no state-issued license specific to the operations manager role in North Carolina. Earning a Lean Six Sigma certification or a Project Management Professional credential strengthens candidacy considerably, particularly for roles in Charlotte's financial sector or the Research Triangle's technology and life sciences companies.
How much do operations managers make in North Carolina?
Operations managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $101,950 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,340 for the lowest 10% to over $238,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire operations managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring operations managers in North Carolina right now include CVS Health, Heartland Dental, and SAIC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of manufacturing plants in the Piedmont region, large hospital systems in the Triad and Triangle, and corporate headquarters in Charlotte means hiring is distributed across multiple industries rather than concentrated in one sector.
Which North Carolina cities have the most operations manager jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham are the North Carolina cities with the most operations manager openings. Charlotte's large concentration of corporate headquarters, distribution centers, and financial services firms drives the highest volume, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from Research Triangle Park's technology and life sciences employers, and Greensboro's logistics and manufacturing base supports steady demand in the Triad.
Are there remote operations manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Operations managers are typically expected on-site to oversee staff, facilities, and workflows directly. About 28% of operations manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that do offer flexibility tend to be in project management, vendor operations, or business process oversight roles where physical presence is less critical.
How can I get hired as a operations manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a team lead, shift supervisor, or operations coordinator role first, then building toward operations manager from within. Large North Carolina employers like Honeywell, Lowe's, and major healthcare systems in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas run associate leadership or management trainee programs that accept candidates without direct management experience. An entry-level supply chain analyst or logistics coordinator position at a Piedmont-region manufacturer also provides a credible lateral path, especially when paired with a Lean certification.
Where can I find and apply to operations manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to operations manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current North Carolina openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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