Plant Managers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Leadership12%Communication Skills6%Analysis Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree41%Master's degree36%High school diploma or GED15%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year20%Current company
Amentum
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
BIOCARE MEDICAL, LLCTime at current job
More than 5 years57%2-5 years29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Plant Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $108,248 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $82,310 – $142,361 yearly
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San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementProduct ManagementPlant Operator
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningMechanic ExperienceEquipment CalibrationPlant Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDIPC 610First Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltIPC-610 CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementProcess ImprovementPlant Manager
Bonita, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL BSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningSenior Wastewater Operation Supervisor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Wastewater CertificationCertified Wastewater Treatment OperatorNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPerformance ManagementBudget ManagementBudgetingManagementManagement
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationPMPLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green BeltSkills
EHSJust-In-TimeTime ManagementStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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 76 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 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: environmental health & safety manager, plant operator and FACILITIES MANAGER / PROJECT 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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant manager?
Most plant managers have 16 years of professional experience.
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