Plant Managers for hire in Aurora, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership14%
    Communication Skills7%
    Analysis Skills6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree50%
    High school diploma or GED20%
    Master's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Quikrete
    RICH Products
    Mauser Packaging Solutions
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years25%

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Last updated: Oct 22, 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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  • Senior Director Global Technology Category

    Oswego, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    ITIL CertificationDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green Belt

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Operations Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Fundamentals of EngineeringPMPProfessional EngineerDriver's License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational Strategy Formulation
  • Plant Manager

    Geneva, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationBachelor's DegreeFundamentals of EngineeringProfessional EngineerDriver's LicenseHACCP Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsEHSProcess Improvement
  • 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 SkillsManagementEHSStrategic Planning
  • Plant Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Quality InspectorAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRHACCP Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct Management
  • Operations Manager

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationLeanDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSchedule 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 77 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, communication skills and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for plant managers?

Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Driver's License, Six Sigma Certification and First Aid 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, senior director global technology category and VP of manufacturing.

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 21 years of professional experience.

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