diff --git a/operator/config/manager/manager.yaml b/operator/config/manager/manager.yaml
index c75737459..3e3af1185 100644
--- a/operator/config/manager/manager.yaml
+++ b/operator/config/manager/manager.yaml
@@ -95,4 +95,7 @@ spec:
         image: ${OPERATOR_IMAGE}
         imagePullPolicy: Always
         name: forklift-operator
-        resources: {}
+        resources:
+          requests:
+            cpu: 10m
+            memory: 64Mi