Plant Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Plant Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations
  • Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in various activities related to safety, quality, productivity, innovation, information and data security, supply management, marketing, people management, HR and other delivery
  • Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
  • Recruit, hire and onboard new staff
  • Determine KPIs and measure them on a regular basis
  • Ensure smooth daily operations
  • Adhere to company's rules and regulations
  • Allocate resources effectively
  • Prepare budgets using various forecasting models
  • Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
  • Build and maintain a trusting relationship with employees
  • Communicate with employees about performance expectations
  • Give useful feedback to employees
  • Stay up to date with latest production trends, best practices and technology

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Plant Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Plant Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.