Operations Manager Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve been running operations for a while now and I’ve found that steady process discipline makes the biggest difference small and large teams face every day. In my last role I helped cut variability in our daily order flow by using a standard daily huddle and a simple KPI board, which helped us hit our service target 95 per cent of the time. I’m applying for [Company Name] because I want to bring that level of practical rigour to your team and help keep things predictable. I’m comfortable with process design, workflow mapping, and frontline leadership. I’ve built teams, trained new operators, and partnered with finance to keep cost per unit on a downward path. I’m keen to understand your current bottlenecks and how you track success, then map that to clear, achievable actions. I’m not chasing shiny tools for their own sake, but I do value data that’s reliable and timely. In a recent project at [Previous Company], we trimmed lead times by 18 per cent over six months by reworking the intake process and introducing a lightweight daily dashboard for teams on the floor. It wasn’t about big changes all at once, but consistent tweaks to how we prioritised work and communicated status. The result was a steadier flow, fewer rushes, and a calmer, more accountable environment. I’m available to chat about how my background fits [Company Name] and what you’re aiming to achieve next quarter. If you’d like to walk through my experience and next steps, I’m happy to arrange a time that suits. Kind regards, [Your Name]