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Plant Manager

Also known as: Manufacturing Plant Manager, Facility Manager, Operations Manager, Site Director

AI Impact Score

32/100

Plant managers are increasingly supported by AI-powered dashboards, predictive analytics, and automated reporting — but the strategic leadership, culture development, capital investment judgment, and stakeholder management that define this role require human experience and accountability that AI cannot assume.

$80k – $155k

Salary Range

stable

Growth Outlook

200,000

Total Jobs (US)

+3%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Generating operational performance reports and presentationsRoutine budget variance reportingStandard regulatory compliance documentationScheduling and attendance overview dashboards

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered operational analytics and performance forecastingPredictive maintenance reducing unplanned downtimeEnergy optimisation systems reducing utility costsSupply chain risk monitoring and early warning systems

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Building and sustaining a high-performance manufacturing cultureMaking capital investment and capacity decisionsManaging relationships with customers, suppliers, and regulatorsLeading through crises, disruptions, and major change programmesDeveloping and retaining a strong leadership team

Current Skills

P&L Management and Financial AcumenLean Manufacturing and Operational ExcellenceCross-functional Team LeadershipSafety Culture and EHS ComplianceCustomer and Supplier Relationship Management

Future-Proof Skills

Digital Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 StrategyData-Driven Operational Decision MakingAI and Automation Business Case DevelopmentChange Management and Digital Transformation LeadershipSupply Chain Resilience and Risk Management