Plant Manager

A Plant Manager oversees daily operations at a manufacturing facility. You might ensure production schedules are met and make sure safety and compliance standards are adhered to. Plant Managers might check production is meeting quality standards and resolve any issues that occur during the manufacturing process. You might also attend to issues such as budgeting and scheduled maintenance.

Plant Managers should be organised and able to handle several tasks at one time. You’ll need to have good leadership skills and be able to communicate well with all members of your organisation. Plant Managers must be able to manage budgets, deadlines and staffing issues.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $143,988
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a plant manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
52857WA

Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Chemical Engineering and Plant Design

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PMA60116

Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology

On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $2,152
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Supervisor Plant Manager
PMA50116

Diploma of Process Plant Technology

Blended, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$0 - $1,872
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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