Because operations management is not industry specific, careers in operations management span most industries. In addition to the traditional manufacturing companies, you can also consider careers in such service industries such as airlines, 银行, 金融服务, 铁路, 医院, 餐厅, 酒店, non-profit organizations, 在政府中. Indiana State’s 职业中心 can help you explore opportunities. You can also visit the Scott College of Business' Meis Student Development Center for more information about internships and careers in operations management and analysis.

If you decide to major in Operations and Supply Chain 管理, your career may begin in a position such as Production Planner, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement or Forecasting Manager, 项目经理, 精益协调员, Director of Inventory Control, Retail 服务 Manager, 仓库经理, 质量经理, and Materials Manager, 仅举几个例子. 在时间, you may work your up to such positions as Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, Director of Quality, or Vice President of Supply Chain 管理.

Connexus印第安纳州 has been formed by the Central Indiana Corporate 合作伙伴hip to promote career opportunities in advanced manufacturing and supply chain/logistics in Indiana, closely related to the operations management and analysis program.