Plant Manager Jobs in Greenville, SC

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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Operations Manager

  • HTI
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • HTI
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and production work orders Experience working with ERP systems and production reporting tools...

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Operations Manager (Accelerated Development Program)

  • Michelin
  • Greenville, SC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 19 hours ago

We are expecting this new passionate leader to gain experience and rapidly promote into higher level operations roles within the company to include Plant Manager, multi site Industrial Director and...

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Plant Manager

  • Safety Technology
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

Role Purpose : The Plant Manager will play a pivotal role in steering our manufacturing operations towards excellence....

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Plant Manager

  • Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft
  • Fountain Inn, SC (16 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fountain Inn, SC (16 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Effectively communicate with all internal customers, plant management and team members; maintain positive employee relations; listen to issues and concerns and...

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Production Manager Manufacturing Operations

  • D&W Fine Pack
  • Fountain Inn, SC (16 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fountain Inn, SC (16 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 16 days ago

The role reports to the Plant manager....

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Plant Superintendent B Shift

  • Lear
  • Duncan, SC (16 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Duncan, SC (16 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 22 days ago

Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs....

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Plant Manager Job

  • Arkema
  • Greenville, SC
  • 22 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 22 days ago

Visit our LinkedIn,Youtube, X, Facebook,Instagram Job Segment: Facilities, Plant Operator, Lean Six Sigma, Plant Manager, Plant, Operations, Manufacturing, Management...

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Manager, Plant Process Technology

  • MORGAN ADHESIVES COMPANY
  • Moore, SC (21 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Moore, SC (21 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 27 days ago

Certification (and/or documented training) in methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management and Total Quality Control is desirable....

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Plant Supervisor

  • Thyssenkrupp
  • Greer, SC (11 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greer, SC (11 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant manager, sales staff, and warehouse personnel....

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Director of Plant Operations

  • Value Driven Solutions
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Director of Plant Operations Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is looking for a Director of Plant Operations to join our interim executive bench, with this engagement deploying on-site at our PE-backed manufacturing...

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Digital Manufacturing Director

  • PwC
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies....

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Plant Manager

  • EthosEnergy
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

A thorough demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, including a working knowledge of the operations & maintenance functions....

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Digital Manufacturing, Manager

  • PwC
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies....

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Plant Manager

  • Vulcan Materials Company
  • Gray Court, SC (24 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gray Court, SC (24 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 60+ days ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

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Plant Manager (Spartanburg, SC, US, 29307)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Greenville, SC)
  • 60+ days ago

Job ID: 521284 Midsouth Aggregates, part of CRH's South Division, is a leading supplier of quality aggregates in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama, southern Tennessee, Georgia and...

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Salary for Plant Manager Jobs in Greenville, SC

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Highest Education Level

Plant Managers in Greenville, SC 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 Greenville, SC
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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