Plant Managers for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Analysis Skills
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 44%
- Master's degree
- 23%
- High school diploma or GED
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Geogia Pacific
Diebold Nixdorf
Kraft Heinz Company
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $131,675 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $93,911 – $184,626 yearly
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Area Production Manager
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma CertificationPMPCertified Project ManagerCPIM+15 moreSkills
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Lean Six Sigma Green BeltOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
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Norton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
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Copley, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDL BSecret ClearanceSkills
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Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsLeanPlant Manager
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipManufacturingProduction PlanningProcess ImprovementContinuous ImprovementContinuous Process Improvement (CPI)
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What's the average time to fill a plant manager role?
The average time to fill a plant manager role is 75 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do plant managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a plant manager include: leadership, analysis skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant managers?
Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Six Sigma Green Belt.
What are some job titles related to plant managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant managers include: area production manager, group controller and home inspector.
What level of education is common for a plant manager?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a plant manager in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant manager?
Most plant managers have 25 years of professional experience.
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