Plant Managers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills7%Supervising Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree30%High school diploma or GED28%Master's degree22%Years of experience
Less than a year2%6-10 years8%More than 10 years90%Current company
Harbison Walker International
Aurora Organic Dairy
Spartan Light Metal Products
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years22%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $159,571 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $129,732 – $196,273 yearly
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Engineering Plant Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceSix Sigma CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationLeanLean Six Sigma Black Belt+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingQuality Director
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorSix Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsPrivate EquityDOT Safety and Compliance Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementSkills
Supervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingMicrosoft Outlook CalendarAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsWarehouse Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BClass E+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLeanLean ManufacturingPlumbingBusiness Development Manager, National Accounts & Waste Services
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Compliance & Ethics ProfessionalBlocking & BracingTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningSalesSales StrategyAccount ManagementMarket ExpansionPlant Health Care Manger
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Pest Control LicenseDriver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime 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, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a plant manager?
Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Driver's License, Lean Six Sigma Certification and Six Sigma Certification.
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, production supervisor and DOT safety and compliance 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 21 years of professional experience.
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