Plant Manager Jobs in Utah

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 Operations Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

Experiences/Education - Required B.S. in Operations or Engineering-related field. 5+ years as a Plant Operations Manager....

Plant Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary: The Plant Operations Manager will oversee the execution of capital expenditure (CapEx) projects and the daily operations of the WRR plant, with a strong focus on efficiency, reliability...

Supervisor, Manufacturing (4 day/10 hour shifts)

  • West Valley City, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT
  • 10 days ago

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED** Under direct supervision of the Plant Manager **SUPERVISION EXERCISED** Performs full cycle direct supervision for all Warehouse and Assembly colleagues **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND...

Mobile Service and Repair Operations Manager

  • Midvale, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 10 days ago

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America's leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with...

Machining Operations Manager

  • Ogden, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 11 days ago

Come Join Our Team! At Petersen our team members are not just employees they are members of the Petersen/Precinmac community. We recognize that a company is only as good as it's team members and...

Supervisor, Manufacturing

  • West Valley City, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT
  • 11 days ago

Experience with Oracle a plus Experience with Lean Manufacturing is a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical...

Supervisor, Manufacturing

  • West Valley, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • West Valley, UT
  • 13 days ago

Experience with Oracle a plus Experience with Lean Manufacturing is a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical...

Operations Manager-Manufacturing

  • Ogden, UT
  • 15 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 15 days ago

Operations Manager-Manufacturing page is loaded Operations Manager-Manufacturing locations Ogden, Utah time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR100461 About Us At...

Area Operations Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 19 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 19 days ago

Position: Area Operations Manager - Industrial Construction Department: Loenbro - Industrial Services Group Reports To: Regional Manager Location: Salt Lake City, UT Do you want to work for an...

Plant Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 25 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 25 days ago

The Plant/Operations Manager is responsible for managing and providing guidance to all site leaders. This position is accountable for all aspects of site operations....

Plant Manager

  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • 29 days ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • 29 days ago

Requires 1 yr experience in packaging and/or printing environment: operating and troubleshooting press, lamination & slitting equipment; implementing Kaizen, SQF, Lean Manufacturing & GMP processes;...

Plant Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago

area is eager to bring on board a dynamic Plant Manager to lead, inspire, and provide clear direction to their team....

Senior Director Manufacturing

  • West Valley City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Valley City, UT
  • 30+ days ago

About Ratio Therapeutics Ratio Therapeutics is committed to improving and extending the lives of cancer patients without sacrificing their quality of life. We are a team of passionate scientists,...

Plant Manager (Swing Shift)

  • Ogden, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 30+ days ago

The Plant Manager reports directly to the VP of Manufacturing Operations....

Plant Manager (First Shift)

  • Ogden, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 30+ days ago

The Plant Manager reports directly to the VP of Manufacturing Operations....

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Salary for Plant Manager Jobs in Utah

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Plant Managers in Utah 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 Utah
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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