Plant Managers for hire in Aurora, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership14%
    Supervising Experience7%
    Analysis Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree55%
    Master's degree23%
    High school diploma or GED14%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    3-5 years2%
    6-10 years12%
  • Current company

    MBC Aerosol
    Aaron Thomas Company
    Airgas USA, LLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year11%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years32%

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Last updated: Sep 7, 2026

Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $100,943 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $68,624$148,483 yearly

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  • Operations Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationSix Sigma Green Belt+1 more

    Skills

    SAP Supply Chain ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation Skills
  • VP of Manufacturing

    Bolingbrook, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSix Sigma Green BeltHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningOrganizational Skills
  • Plant Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DAEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10+6 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMathematical AptitudeSupervising ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Plant Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Quality InspectorAEDCertified Quality TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationCPRHACCP Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Plant Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceSchedule Management
  • Operations Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Fundamentals of EngineeringPMPProfessional EngineerDriver's License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceProduct Management

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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 74 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, supervising experience and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a plant manager?

Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and HACCP Certification.

What are some job titles related to plant managers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant managers include: operations manager, VP of manufacturing and operational excellence manager.

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 Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a plant manager?

Most plant managers have 16 years of professional experience.

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