What does a Plant Manager do?
Plant Managers oversee the plant’s activities to ensure that the plant’s production meets the business’ objectives. They are responsible for the recruitment and training of personnel and they are responsible for driving team engagement. They manage the annual capital and operational budgets. They work closely with the production team, as well as the sales, procurement, quality and other support functions to control costs and to ensure excellent customer service.
Plant Manager skills and qualifications
A successful Plant Manager will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications to fulfil their duties and responsibilities, that include:
- Track record of leading large teams successfully to meet the organisation’s targets
- Strong background in the management and maintenance of heavy plant machinery
- High-level understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and planning skills to manage organisational change
- Ability to develop, analyse and review numerical data to make decisions
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Outstanding project management skills
Plant Manager experience requirements
The seniority of the position will determine the experience required. In addition to an appropriate qualification, Plant Managers need at least five years of experience in the management of plant operations. Employers may also need candidates to have leadership and management experience since Plant Managers typically lead large teams. Employers in specific industries, such as chemical plants, may require industry-specific management or production experience.
Plant Manager education and training requirements
Employers may look for candidates with a university degree in operations, management or engineering or an advanced degree in operations management or business administrations. Employers may prefer candidates with a Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification or practical Lean/Kaizen experience. Candidates with outstanding health and safety awareness with a NEBOSH certification or an IOSH qualification may have an advantage over other candidates. Employers may prefer candidates with a working knowledge of CMMS/PPM systems and an understanding of plant maintenance. In some industries, the employer may require candidates to have industry-specific certifications, such as ISO and OHSAS certifications in the chemical industry.
Plant Manager salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Plant Manager in the UK is £46,133 per year. The salary level for Plant Managers depends on the company, its location and the years of experience required; the company and its location.
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