Plant Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Analysis Skills8%Communication Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%High school diploma or GED20%Master's degree16%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years12%More than 10 years86%Current company
Nestlé USA
Affy Tapple LLC & MrsAirgas an Air Liquide Company
Time at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years20%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $121,935 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $89,399 – $166,312 yearly
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Plant Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationLeadershipWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Black BeltCertified Wastewater Treatment OperatorSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsPlant Manager - Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Workplace SafetySix Sigma CertificationPMPLean Six Sigma CertificationCPIMSafety Training Program Participation as Safety PracticeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceProduction Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationCPIMAsbestos CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduction Supervisor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green BeltForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipInk Room Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSix Sigma Black BeltSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipScalabilityWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduction Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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 69 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 a plant manager?
Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Driver's License, Six Sigma Certification and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to plant managers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant managers include: production manager, plant manager/senior executive and production supervisor.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant manager?
Most plant managers have 15 years of professional experience.
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