Plant Managers for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills7%Analysis Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree46%Master's degree33%High school diploma or GED8%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year10%6-10 years10%Current company
NewcoFRANKES WOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURINGAbbott Nutrition
Time at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years33%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $119,605 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $87,981 – $162,596 yearly
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Operations Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipManufacturing ManagementManagementSite Manager
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Black BeltSix Sigma Green BeltSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership DevelopmentProcurementAssistant Plant Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLift TruckProduction Manager
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsManager of Operations
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL aCPRNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipProduct ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOperations Manager
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSix Sigma Yellow BeltForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTeam SupervisionTeam LeadershipTeam 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant managers?
Common licenses or certifications for plant managers include: Driver's License, Six Sigma Certification and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to plant managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant managers include: operations manager, director of operations and site 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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant manager?
Most plant managers have 13 years of professional experience.
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