Plant Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Plant Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of a manufacturing plant. This includes planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers' expectations, increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards. They also have to ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines. This role requires a deep understanding of the manufacturing process and the ability to successfully lead a team.

The important skills a Plant Manager should have include leadership, organization, analytical thinking, strong communication and interpersonal skills. They should also have knowledge of business and management principles, as well as safety, quality and productivity procedures. A bachelor's degree in industrial management, business administration or a related field is usually required, and some employers may prefer candidates with an MBA. Certifications in project management and lean manufacturing can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Plant Manager, a person may have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Manager, or Operations Manager, which provide valuable manufacturing experience and opportunities for leadership.

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Title: Director, Manufacturing

  • Hercules, CA (18 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hercules, CA (18 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Operational knowledge of LEAN, GMP manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and other quality tools....

Senior/Executive Director, Manufacturing - Assembly, Packaging, Warehouse (CVRM)

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Pharma Technical Manufacturing (PTM) is responsible for managing all aspects of end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing and supply. From the raw material to the final medicine, we...

Senior/Executive Director, Manufacturing - Compounding, Filling, Inspection (CVRM)

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Pharma Technical Manufacturing (PTM) is responsible for managing all aspects of end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing and supply. From the raw material to the final medicine, we...

Salesforce Operations Manager, Scaled Ops

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

Operations Operations Salesforce Operations Manager, Scaled Ops What are we looking for in our Salesforce Operations Manager, Scaled Ops? Job Title: Salesforce Operations Manager, Scaled Ops...

Operations Manager - Night Shift

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Associate Contract Manufacturing Manager

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Operations Manager-Cold Food Dept -SFO Hub

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 days ago

manufacturing, continuous improvement, and performance management tools Knowledge, Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5+ years of leadership experience in high-volume...

Operations Manager I

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Hayward, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $68000.00 - $72000.00 Hourly Description Controlled Contamination Services has been a national provider of facility...

Associate Director, Manufacturing Cost Accounting

  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Position Summary The Associate Director of Manufacturing Cost Accounting will lead the cost accounting close processes and build collaborative relationships with the CMC teams. This position is...

Director of Manufacturing Operations

  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 27 days ago

What We're About At BrewBird, we believe in building a sustainable future in coffee. Were developing a technology platform to scale the $100 billion specialty coffee market, while working with top...

Plant Manager

  • Crockett, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Crockett, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum of 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role....

Associate Regional Field Operations Manager - Northwest

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Date Posted: 2025-05-12 Country: United States of America Location: OT348: SF - SAN FRANCISCO, CA 444 SPEAR STREET, STE 102, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94105 USA Would you like to join a truly...

Senior Supervisor - Plant Operations

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Senior Supervisor - Plant Operations proactively drives business objectives through strategic execution of department-wide tasks related to safety, quality, and efficiency to ensure continuous improvement...

Assistant Service Operations Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to...

Plant Manager (Beverage Plant) Richmond, CA

  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Plant Manager Food Production Plant Location: Richmond, CA Full-Time | Day Shift Department: Plant Management About the company Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail....

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Salary for Plant Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Plant Managers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.2%
Master's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
18.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Plant Managers in San Francisco, CA
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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