Plant Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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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Plant Manager

  • HTI
  • Vonore, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • HTI
  • Vonore, TN
  • 7 days ago

Plant Manager A global leader in advanced automotive systems, bearings, and manufacturing technologies is seeking a Plant Manager for a facility located in the Vonore, Tennessee area....

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Senior Plant Manager - Jackson, TN

  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
  • Jackson, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 2 days ago

manager positions....

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Manufacturing Mgr.

  • Mativ Holdings, Inc.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and...

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Plant Manager - Jackson, TN

  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
  • Jackson, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 5 days ago

A Plant Manager is responsible for recruiting and selecting associates capable of meeting or exceeding performance expectations and coordinating the training of associates....

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Plant Manager

  • JTEKT
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Previous Plant Manager experience preferred....

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Plant Manager

  • JTEKT North America
  • Vonore, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Vonore, TN
  • 5 days ago

Previous Plant Manager experience preferred....

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Industrial Cleaning Operations Manager

  • OTC Industrial Technologies
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Familiarity with 5S Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) Ability to understand written and oral English and be proficient with computer, email, spreadsheets and look up...

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Plant Manager

  • KPS Global
  • Piney Flats, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Piney Flats, TN
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for overall plant operations. This includes assuring a safe workplace followed by meeting all production demands....

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Manufacturing Unit Manager

  • Hankook Tire
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities are: Actively support and drive a Safety Always Culture, a 5S workplace, consistent up, down, and across communication and continuous improvement as a way of work life Manage human...

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Plant Director

  • Glatfelter
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago

Overview Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to...

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Large Plant Manager - Full P&L

  • Baltimore Aircoil Company
  • Dayton, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Dayton, TN
  • 13 days ago

Demonstrated passion for lean manufacturing with proven experience in driving manufacturing improvements through the use of a lean operating system....

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Plant Manager (Franklin, TN, US, 37064)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Franklin, TN
  • 21 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 21 days ago

Job ID: 524154 Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure...

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Manufacturing Manager

  • Laborup
  • Vonore, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Vonore, TN
  • 22 days ago

manufacturing, with the ability to autonomously cast a continuous improvement vision for your department....

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Operations Manager

  • Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
  • Lawrenceburg, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Lawrenceburg, TN
  • 22 days ago

Manufacturing experience a plus -Ability and desire to relocate within 1-3 years is a requirement for this position Required Experience -Bachelor's Degree in related field, Master's Degree a plus -...

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Operations Manager

  • Rich Products Corporation
  • Arlington, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Arlington, TN
  • 27 days ago

UHT Or Aseptic Experience Experience with line expansion, Greenfield Projects Start Up/Ramp Up Experience TPM/Lean Manufacturing Experience Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices...

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Salary for Plant Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

Plant Managers in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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