Operations Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

There are 140,371+ operations positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, Green Card, F-1 OPT. Top hiring companies include The Home Depot, Domino's, & Walmart, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $61K – $81K.

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Overview

Open Jobs140,371+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type90% On-site
Salary Range$61K – $81K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsThe Home Depot

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Central Valley Ag Cooperative
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Central Valley Ag Cooperative
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Central Valley Ag Cooperative
Courtland, Kansas
Procurement & Supply Chain
Manufacturing Operations
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
On-Site
High School

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Central Valley Ag
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Central Valley Ag
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Central Valley Ag
Randolph, Nebraska
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service & Support
Manufacturing Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
On-Site
High School
201-500

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Imbue
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Imbue
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Imbue
San Francisco, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Procurement & Supply Chain
Compliance & Risk
Procurement & Purchasing
$125,000/yr - $200,000/yr
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Susquehanna International Group
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Susquehanna International Group
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Operations
Susquehanna International Group
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Steelcase
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Steelcase
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Steelcase
Athens, Alabama
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
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High School

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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Operations

Earn a Six Sigma certification to demonstrate process expertise

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification from ASQ proves you can lead data-driven process improvement initiatives. This credential is recognized across manufacturing, healthcare, and tech industries and adds concrete evidence of specialized skills to your H-1B petition. Many employers specifically list Six Sigma certification in their job requirements.

Target operations roles at large tech companies

Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta hire operations professionals for hardware supply chain, fulfillment, cloud infrastructure, and business operations. These companies have large-scale immigration programs and regularly sponsor across multiple job families. Technical operations roles at these companies tend to have clearer specialty occupation justifications than generic management positions.

Develop proficiency in operations analytics tools

Expertise in SQL, Python, Tableau, and supply chain modeling software (like SAP IBP or Kinaxis) differentiates you from candidates with only general management experience. Data-driven operations roles are increasingly common and are easier to classify as specialty occupations. Employers value candidates who can build dashboards, run simulations, and quantify operational improvements.

Consider management consulting as an entry point

Operations consulting teams at firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and Deloitte actively recruit international MBA graduates and sponsor H-1B visas. These firms value analytical rigor and global perspective, both of which international candidates often bring. Consulting experience also provides exposure to multiple industries, which can open doors for future in-house operations leadership roles.

Quantify your impact in every role you hold

Operations is a results-driven field, and H-1B petitions benefit from concrete evidence of your contributions. Track metrics like cost reductions, cycle time improvements, defect rate decreases, and throughput gains you have achieved. When your employer can point to specific dollar amounts or percentage improvements you delivered, the sponsorship case becomes much stronger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do companies sponsor H-1B visas for operations roles?

Yes, particularly when the operations role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, business administration, operations research, or supply chain management. Operations manager, operations analyst, and business operations specialist positions at tech companies, manufacturing firms, and consulting organizations have been sponsored. The key is that the role must require specialized knowledge beyond general management skills.

What operations certifications are most valued by U.S. employers?

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is widely recognized across industries. For manufacturing and process improvement roles, Six Sigma certifications (Green Belt and Black Belt from ASQ) demonstrate specialized operational expertise. The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are valuable for supply chain operations roles.

Which industries sponsor operations professionals most frequently?

Technology companies, management consulting firms, and manufacturing companies tend to have the highest sponsorship rates for operations roles. Companies like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Tesla hire operations professionals for everything from fulfillment logistics to hardware supply chain management. Consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte also sponsor operations specialists for their operations practice groups.

Can operations research analysts get STEM OPT?

Operations research programs classified under CIP code 27.0301 are on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Industrial engineering (CIP 14.3501) and manufacturing engineering programs also qualify. If your degree falls under one of these codes, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension for up to 36 months of total work authorization.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Operations jobs?

When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a operations in Texas will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.

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