Plant Managers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Analysis Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 41%
- High school diploma or GED
- 25%
- Master's degree
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Gates Corporation
Unilever
Hitachi Energy
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 461 profiles for Plant Managers in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $158,731 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $131,162 – $192,096 yearly
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Quality Director
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorSix Sigma CertificationCQM-CLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma CertificationASQC Certification+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEngineering Plant Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceSix Sigma CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationLeanLean Six Sigma Black Belt+5 moreSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsManufacturing Engineering Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Yellow BeltSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeanManufacturingLean ManufacturingPlant Health Care Manger
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Pest Control LicenseDriver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeExtraction Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipResearchProduction Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingDocumentation Tools
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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, Forklift 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: warehouse manager, engineering plant manager and manufacturing engineering 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 Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant manager?
Most plant managers have 20 years of professional experience.
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