Operations OKR Examples

Operations teams focus primarily on creating efficient processes in the workplace – so naturally they’ll need to decide which impactful activities will hold priority in their team. Operations managers benefit from analyzing existing systems and considering out of the box solutions. 

Let’s introduce you to OKRs, a collaborative goal-setting tool used by operations teams and other departments to single out areas for improvement and focus on specific quarterly outcomes. OKRs are about improvement that you could really measure within a quarter, they are not a new framework to organize your business-as-usual tasks.

Operations OKRs help leaders understand if they are focusing on business-as-usual tasks or business value:

  • How will you know if the improvement is underway?
  • What is the outcome of this action?
  • What is the reason for doing this?

When writing OKRs, always remember that Key Results should represent outcomes you want to achieve as opposed to the long list of initiatives you would like to complete. Your initiatives might often be long-term and the impact of what you do would be seen only in the next quarter.

Check these Operations OKR examples below to learn how OKRs for your Operations team could be formulated to set you up for success.

See Examples in OKR Tool

Operations OKR Examples for Processes

Improve internal document management system
  • All 7 teams agree and implement folder structures agreements 70
  • 7 teams complete the move and consolidation of 100% of document to the new structureteams 70
  • Collect feedback from all users and over 80% responses are positive% 800
Improve MRP information management processes
  • On time delivery increases from 80% to 100%% 10080
  • Inventory stock error reduced from 10% to >3%% 310
  • Production efficiency increased from 40% to 60% of maximum capacity% 6040
Improve new contract management process to save time and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy
  • Review 7 sections of the standard contract to find any potential risks sections 70
  • Reduce time from contract negotiation start to making final decision from 7 days to 2 working daysdays 27
  • Resubmit 12 long-term contracts with documents exchange timeline improvements contracts 120
Improve the process of looking for new store locations
  • Add relevant photos to folders with 17 locations planslocation plans 170
  • Reach out to 5 previous tenants of the locations under active considerationtenants 50
  • Conduct full sanitary inspection in 3 locations locations 30
Improve our scheduling system to avoid being understaffed in peak business hours
  • 80% of shifts have at least 6 employees on duty % 800
  • Reduce overtime compensation expenses from $3000 to $500 or less$ 5003000
  • Coach 5 managers on schedule planning best practices coach sessions 50

Operations OKR Examples for Teamwork and Well-being

Make the office a desirable place to work
  • Gather feedback from 80% employees on improvement ideas% employees 800
  • Solve top 3 problems identifiedproblems solved 30
  • Confirm improvements in discussion with 10 peopleconfirmations 100
Implement a Learning Management System to improve internal expertise
  • 80% of employees watch at least 3 videos on the platform% 800
  • Develop 5 modules for the basic training program modules 50
  • Coach 17 employees on how to add new internal Wiki articles employees 170
  • At least 20 new Wiki articles are added and shared through internal channelsarticles 200

Operations OKR Examples for Risk Management

Implement a risk management process when choosing new contractors
  • Confirm the scope of work with 5 departmental leaders leaders 50
  • Finalize the process workflow (5 milestones): 1-analyze the risks, 2-research solutions, 3-confirm with the legal team, 4-present the workflow to the departments, 5-enforce milestones 50
  • Analyze risk occurrence patterns with 50 contractors in the past contractors 500

Operations OKR Examples for Cost Optimization

Formalize expenses planning process to save money by purchasing in bulk
  • Reduce the number of ad hoc purchasing requests from marketing from 80 per quarter to 2 instances (in case of emergency)requests 280
  • Negotiate discounted prices with 6 long-term vendors vendors 60
  • Save at least $2000 on recurring expenses this quarter $ 20000

Operations OKR Examples for Interdepartmental communication

Audit departmental meetings and engage in departmental daily routine to evaluate the quality of business operations
  • Audit 15 departmental meetings over the quarter audits 150
  • Get 150 anonymous survey responses responses 1500
  • Document daily FAQs for 7 teams teams 70

Need a simple online tool for OKRs?
Weekdone is the best OKR tool to learn, implement and track OKRs across your teams.
Professional OKR coaching included!

Try Weekdone as your OKR solution