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.

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