Sample cover letter for Internship position at Operations Managment

I am writing and forwarding my resume in anticipation that you may be working with a client company in need of a well-qualified Operations Manager. Highlights of my career that may be of particular interest to you include the following:

• More than 15 years of progressively responsible experience in high-volume, high-quality Manufacturing Operations. Current position as Operations Manager for advanced tech company.

• Consistently strong performance in increasing productivity and efficiency ratings within dynamic production operations: a 15% increase for QTR Peripherals … a 32% increase for a major packaging company (bringing efficiency to a solid 98%) … a 60% gain in productivity for LayerTech, Inc.

• Equal success in reducing operating and overhead costs: 58% for LayerTech … $2.3 million for a major cosmetics manufacturing company.

• Advanced technology skills in both manufacturing systems and PC-based business systems.

I have established an excellent reputation nationwide for my success in operations management, including recognition in Industry Week as one of “America’s Best Plants.” In addition, I have authored two books on manufacturing techniques and production optimization.

My goal is a senior-level operating management position with either a high-growth or turnaround company in need of strong and decisive leadership. Be advised that I prefer to remain in the Mid-Atlantic or Southern US and that I would anticipate a compensation package of $100,000+.

Are you available for a brief telephone conversation to further discuss my qualifications and any particular search assignments you may have currently? Although my tenure with LayerTech has been a tremendous challenge and quite successful, I am anxious to make a positive move forward. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you.