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2026 ATS keywords

Top Resume Keywords for
Operations Managers

A recruiter's first look at a resume averages 7.4 seconds (Ladders eye-tracking study, 2018). These are the words that look has to find.

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The keyword list

What an Operations Manager resume has to say

Split by what the parser matches literally and what a human reads for. Both columns are ranked core-first.

Technical skills

These are the hard skills and tools that define the role. Mention these in your “Skills” section and within your work experience bullet points.

Process ImprovementBudget ManagementKPI TrackingExcelVendor ManagementLean Six SigmaInventory ManagementSOP DevelopmentERP SystemsSupply Chain BasicsData AnalysisQuality Management

Soft skills

Use these keywords to describe how you work. Weave them into your summary and accomplishment stories.

LeadershipDecision MakingProblem SolvingCommunicationAdaptability

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