Salary guide
Plant Manager
- Average salary
- £40,000 – £80,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ManufacturingEngineering
- Plant managers are key to UK manufacturing success
Other names this job is known by
- Factory Manager
- Production Manager
Key responsibilities
- Oversee plant operations and staff
- Manage production schedules and budgets
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Liaise with suppliers and clients
- Monitor performance and KPIs
- Implement process improvements
- Prepare reports and documentation
- Train and mentor staff
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business
- Experience in plant or production roles
- Leadership and financial management skills
- IT and project management
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Operations Director
- General Manager
- Senior Manager
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study engineering, manufacturing, or business
- Gain experience in plant or production roles
- Progress to management or leadership positions
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