Plant Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership15%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%Master's degree28%High school diploma or GED15%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years44%1-2 years22%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $124,531 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $92,317 – $167,986 yearly
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Plant General Manager/Production Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCertified Project ManagerLean Six Sigma Black BeltHACCP CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSenior Operations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PMPDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green BeltForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPlant Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPlant Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma CertificationLeanSafe Quality Food CertificationGFSI+3 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPlant Production Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Supply Chain ManagementPrivate Investigator LicenseOSHA 10Six Sigma Green BeltCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSkills
Just-In-TimeStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPlant Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationLeadershipDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Black BeltCertified Wastewater Treatment OperatorSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTime 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 78 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant managers?
Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Certification and Lean 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: senior operations manager, operations manager / acting plant manager and manufacturing business unit 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 Chicago, 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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