Plant Manager Jobs in Oklahoma

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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Manager - Plant - 2

  • Airgas
  • Lawton, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawton, OK
  • 2 days ago

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all plant operations, including but not limited to the safe, collaborative, and compliant leadership of associate activities in producing...

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Automation Engineer & Plant Manager

  • Addison Group
  • Okarche, OK
  • 5 days ago
  • Okarche, OK
  • 5 days ago

Automation Engineer & Plant Manager Location: West of Oklahoma City, OK - onsite 5x a week Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 Base Salary plus bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401K match Position Type:...

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Supervisor - Plant

  • Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
  • Butler, OK
  • 5 days ago
  • Butler, OK
  • 5 days ago

Are you interested in joining our team? Chat with our digital assistant to learn more about our company and apply right from your mobile device! Text ETP to 25000 to get started or apply through...

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Plant Manager

  • Cascades Inc
  • Pryor, OK
  • 7 days ago
  • Pryor, OK
  • 7 days ago

full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within Cascades as the Plant Manager....

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Senior Operations Manager

  • Crusoe Energy
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 11 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 11 days ago

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence: Champion Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement across the production floor....

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Plant Manager

  • Nesco Resource
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 13 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 13 days ago

Plant Manager Tulsa, OK | Full-Time | On-Site Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship....

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OKC Plant Manager

  • HAPCO
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 22 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 22 days ago

Manager experiencestrongly preferred Provensuccess leading teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment Strongworking knowledge of safety programs, lean manufacturing, and continuousimprovement...

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Supervisor, Manufacturing/Operations

  • Nortek
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 22 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 22 days ago

Assists in the implementation,maintenance, and complianceof Workplace Organization (5S) in the respective areas of responsibility....

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SAP EWM/Manufacturing Manager - Life Sciences

  • Accenture
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description We Are: Accenture's SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We bring reinvention to life using design thinking, modern delivery...

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Operations Supervisor - Manufacturing (Night Shift)

  • NOV Inc.
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Primary Responsibilities Supervise daily shift operations including production, planning, and shipping activities Drive team performance to meet or exceed production and shipping goals Promote and...

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Operations Manager Starting At 48/hr

  • Aerotek
  • Stroud, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stroud, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Operations Manager Job Description The Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of industrial wastewater disposal facilities, including Class 1 and Class 2 wastewater wells. This role...

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Industry X - Life Sciences Digital Manufacturing Manager

  • Accenture
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Qualification HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Minimum of 5 years experience as part of a team focused on plant operations and operational excellence in manufacturing in the industries of Pharmaceuticals Minimum...

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Operations Manager

  • Team Industrial Services, Inc.
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Job Functions Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety and quality standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others...

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Plant Manager

  • Nortek
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 45+ days ago

The role of Plant Manager is to provide leadership of people, manufacturing, planning, continuous improvement, and logistics....

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Plant Manager

  • Dover Corporation
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 60+ days ago

TWG is the group name we use to refer to the industrys foremost producers of quality winches, hoists, gear drives and electronic monitoring systems for global industrial applications. The seven...

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Plant Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Plant Manager Jobs in Oklahoma

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Highest Education Level

Plant Managers in Oklahoma offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.3%
Master's Degree
21.7%
High School or GED
18.6%
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 Oklahoma
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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