Top skills for Plant Manager jobs

Based on 204 active Plant Manager postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Plant Manager postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Manufacturing69%
  • Business62%
  • Regulations49%
  • Safety Quality36%
  • Supply Chain36%
  • Accountability28%
  • Coaching26%
  • Manufacturing Operations22%
  • Six Sigma22%
  • Ensure Compliance21%
  • Health and Safety17%
  • Budgeting17%
  • Innovation17%
  • Profitability15%
  • Licensing14%
  • Expenses14%
  • Finance14%
  • Scheduling14%
  • Painting13%
  • Reimbursement13%
  • Sustainability13%
  • Values Differences13%
  • Business Objectives13%
  • Construction13%
  • Logistics12%

Related job titles in Manufacturing and Production