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As plant managers, we oversee the operations, production, and administration of a manufacturing plant. In other words, we are responsible for all the activities required to safely and efficiently produce quality products. We review production orders and plan operations accordingly. We coordinate, schedule, and monitor the work of plant employees, enforcing alignment with organizational policies, as well as all applicable laws and requirements.

Core tasks:

  • overseeing plant operations (budget, production schedule, stock)
  • participating in production planning
  • overseeing personnel administration
  • ensuring adherence to workplace policies and rules
  • managing compliance related documentation
  • monitoring production processes and implementing process improvement measures as necessary

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North Carolina State University
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Airgas
Cargill
Eaton
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Do you have a test during the interview applying for a Plant Manager position?
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People working as a Plant Manager, what does your work environment look like?
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Do you see the demand growing for people working as a Plant Manager?
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What is the women/men ratio in the job of Plant Manager?
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Benjamin Gardner
Most people are men I think.
What is the typical age to work as a Plant Manager?
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Benjamin Gardner
33 is the average age of people working as a Plant Manager.
How much experience is typically required to work as a Plant Manager?
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Isabella Holmes
On average, people have 7 years of experience when they start working as a Plant Manager
Which industries does a Plant Manager typically work in?
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Benjamin Gardner
Most typically work in the Manufacturing industry.
Is a degree needed to work as a Plant Manager?
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Isabella Holmes
You should be fine with a Bachelor of Science degree
Where are you working as a Plant Manager?
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Liam Brown
It’s common for a Plant Manager to work for Airgas, Cargill, Eaton, Martin Marietta and Vulcan Materials
How long do you usually work as a Plant Manager before changing to another position?
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Liam Brown
A Plant Manager typically moves on after more than 5 years
How frequently people change companies if they work as a Plant Manager?
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Benjamin Gardner
We can say that a Plant Manager is likely a job hopper role.
What do people usually work as before switching to Plant Manager?
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Benjamin Gardner
A Plant Manager probably worked as Operations Manager, Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager before
If I’m working as a Plant Manager, what next position could I have?
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Benjamin Gardner
Changing from a Plant Manager to Operations Manager, Director OF Operations or Vice President OF Operations is a typical career path.
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