Plant Managers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%Master's degree30%High school diploma or GED13%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Harsco RailShakespeare84 Lumber
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $99,015 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,504 – $156,852 yearly
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Plant Manager
South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsJust-In-TimeTeam Manager
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeOff-Shift Plant Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWelding CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeanLean ManagementLean ManufacturingTraining & DevelopmentMANUFACTURING OPERATIONS RESOURCE LEADER
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltCPRSkills
Communication SkillsProcess OptimizationProcess Improvement Standards ImplementationContinuous Improvement Standards ImplementationLean5SProduction Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipManufacturingTeam DevelopmentProduction PlanningProduction SchedulingComplianceExtrusion Production Manager
South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Black BeltSkills
Communication SkillsPlastics ExtrusionExtrusion MachinesExtrusionCAD SoftwareTechnical Documentation
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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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant managers?
Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to plant managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant managers include: extrusion production manager, operations manager and SENIOR PLANT 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, SC, 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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