--- title: "Operations Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/operations-manager/locations/columbia-sc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:40:12.328Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/operations-manager/locations/columbia-sc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/operations-manager/locations/columbia-sc/data.json"] --- Operations Manager market brief · Columbia, SC # Operations Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC 9 operations manager openings are live in the Columbia, SC area from 9 employers, led by Amazon, CarMax, and CVS Health. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings. 11% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Operations+Manager+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Browse all Operations Manager markets](/jobs/operations-manager) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 9 : Live operations manager openings currently tracked in the Columbia market. **Companies hiring** : 9 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level2 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Lead+1 jobs Columbia is mid-level-heavy for operations manager roles: 50% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 9 Hiring employers 9 Salary coverage 44% Median experience 5.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live operations manager listings in Columbia - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Operations+Manager+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare operations manager opportunities in Columbia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 9 live roles tracked in this market. - 9 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Operations+Manager+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/operations-manager) ## A practical market plan for Operations Manager in Columbia Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 9 operations manager openings across 9 employers establish the current Columbia opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 3 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Amazon is one of the most active visible employers, with 1 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 9 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Columbia market view into active employers and representative operations manager openings Employer activity · 9 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/amazon)[![CarMax logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fcarmax.com.ico) CarMaxStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/carmax)[![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/cvs-health)[![iHeartMedia logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb-static.pages.iheart.com%2Fmanifest-icons%2Flogo512.png&sig=kAvK63yP-l81i8q5hWlWbLvX8wKMysvHjW0GT_9UBUM) iHeartMediaStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/iheartmedia)[![Insurance Office of America, Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fioausa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FIOA_Logo_grey_2022-1.webp) Insurance Office of America, Inc.Startups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/insurance-office-of-america-inc) Janney Montgomery Scott LLCEmployer profile1Open roles [QXOEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/qxo) Ryde Technologies, LLCEmployer profile1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 9 of 9 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Operations ManagerMid-levelQXOColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/operations-manager-at-qxo-e60a4675-8337-5484-96fc-534538863f9b)[Hospitality Operations Manager (Contract) - Columbia, SCLead+The Wilkinson FirmColumbia, South Carolina](/job/hospitality-operations-manager-contract-columbia-sc-at-the-wilkinson-6d3f9212-7733-575d-b0a9-d125b7a2d09b)[Complex Operations Manager - Columbia, SCLive roleJanney Montgomery Scott LLCColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 23, 2026](/job/complex-operations-manager-columbia-sc-at-janney-montgomery-scott-llc-35b892b0-ee6e-54f3-82c0-8cfb4cfe13b2)[Branch Operations Manager - Commercial Lines (South Carolina)Mid-levelInsurance Office of America, Inc.Columbia, South Carolina$80,000Posted Oct 20, 2026](/job/branch-operations-manager-commercial-lines-south-carolina-at-4332ddf5-0b65-52aa-adc1-7c9f08fe2d0a)[Operations ManagerLive roleCVS HealthWest Columbia, South Carolina$37,440Posted Oct 16, 2026](/job/operations-manager-at-cvs-health-4a66847d-904e-5513-bcad-972f5f84ec5b)[Operations ManagerLive roleiHeartMediaColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Sep 23, 2026](/job/operations-manager-at-ccb-iheartmedia-entertainment-inc-mpg-28b13f29-a671-594b-8a7b-d999f9cee00e)[Operations ManagerEntry-levelAmazonWest Columbia, South Carolina$81,900Posted Sep 14, 2026](/job/operations-manager-at-amazon-583d87ee-5051-5a56-8c93-6e25bac641f7)[Auction Business Operations Associate (Full-Time)Entry-levelCarMaxWest Columbia, South Carolina$31,200Posted Jul 20, 2026](/job/auction-business-operations-associate-full-time-at-carmax-25905dcf-bf7a-5e41-af8a-827c6100e3cb) #### More operations manager openings in Columbia - [Data Center Operations Manager · Ryde Technologies, LLC](/job/data-center-operations-manager-at-ryde-technologies-llc-556faceb-e002-5205-95a9-139ca522d10f) [Explore all 9 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Operations+Manager+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC) ## Operations Manager jobs in Columbia: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many operations manager jobs are open in Columbia? Metaintro tracks 9 live operations manager openings from 9 employers in the Columbia, SC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which experience level has the most operations manager openings in Columbia? Mid-level roles lead with 3 openings. Experience level is known for 67% of this market's listings. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for operations manager jobs in Columbia? Amazon, CarMax, CVS Health, and iHeartMedia have the most open operations manager roles here right now, out of 9 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Operations Manager demand around Columbia. 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Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your operations manager search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Operations+Manager+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Get started free](/signup) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)