Plant Managers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience7%Communication Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree34%High school diploma or GED32%Master's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year4%3-5 years6%6-10 years10%Current company
Caterpillar Inc
Harbison Walker International
Unilever
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years14%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 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 CertificationLean Six Sigma Black BeltDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingWarehouse Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLeanLean ManufacturingPlumbingChief Consultant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeAEDFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsQuality Director
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorSix Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsPrivate EquityQuality Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHACCP CertificationServsafeCertified Internal AuditorSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAssociate Safety, Security, and Environmental Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer 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 70 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, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a plant manager?
Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Driver's License, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to plant managers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant managers include: owner/handyman, warehouse manager 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 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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