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operations manager
A person who is responsible for managing and organizing the technical and operational processes in a company or part of one.
Der Betriebsleiter ist für die Sicherheit in der gesamten Produktionshalle zuständig.
The operations manager is responsible for safety throughout the entire production hall.
This noun is made up of three parts: 'der Betrieb' (company, plant), the linking 's', and 'der Leiter' (manager, leader). A 'Betriebsleiter' is therefore literally the person who manages an operation or plant.
Der neue Betriebsleiter hat viele Veränderungen eingeführt.
The new operations manager introduced many changes.
The word belongs to the word family of 'leiten' (to lead, to manage). Other related job titles are, for example, 'Abteilungsleiter' (department manager) or 'Projektleiter' (project manager).
Er leitet den gesamten Produktionsbereich.
He manages the entire production area.
The position of 'Betriebsleiter' is found especially in manufacturing and technical companies, such as factories or craft businesses. The operations manager is often responsible for production, machines, and technical processes.
Bei einem Problem mit der Maschine müssen Sie den Betriebsleiter informieren.
If there is a problem with the machine, you must inform the operations manager.
master / champion
'der Meister' and 'der Betriebsleiter' can both be people with responsibility in a business or operation. The difference lies in the focus. 'der Meister' especially means a professionally trained person in a trade who has passed the master craftsman's examination and has a lot of practical knowledge of the profession. 'der Betriebsleiter' means the person who manages processes, organization, and often also staff in a business or part of one. This can be more technical or organizational and does not necessarily have to be a master craftsman. The words can be confused because, in small businesses, a 'Meister' can also have a leadership role. If the professional qualification in a trade is important, 'Meister' fits. If managing the operation is the main focus, 'Betriebsleiter' is a better fit.
Der Betriebsleiter plant heute die Arbeit für die ganze Produktion.
The operations manager is planning the work for all of production today.
Nach der Ausbildung möchte Tom die Meisterprüfung machen und später Meister werden.
After his training, Tom wants to take the master craftsman's examination and later become a master craftsman.