How much does a Plant General Manager make in California? The average Plant General Manager salary in California is $253,671 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $214,424 and $290,165. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Plant General Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant General Manager Salary $178,692 CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Plant General Manager Salary $214,424 CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Plant General Manager Salary $253,671 CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Plant General Manager Salary $290,165 CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Plant General Manager Salary $323,391 CA April 24, 2024
25% $214,424 10% $178,692 90% $323,391 75% $290,165 $253,671 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Plant General Manager need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Promotion: Developing and implementing promotional activities to attract and increase the awareness of customers in buying products.

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Training and Development: The process of improving the job performance of an individual or group through structured and planned training sessions.

Leadership 11.42%
Promotion 1.71%
Training and Development 1.25%
Others 85.62%

Job Description for Plant General Manager

Plant General Manager directs, manages, and optimizes a plant or production facility's overall operations and financial performance (P&L). Sets policies and procedures that guide plant operations' productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Being a Plant General Manager systematically collects operational metrics to analyze productivity and set performance targets to meet revenue and cost goals. Supports the development and deployment of manufacturing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement. Additionally, Plant General Manager ensures robust plant safety and security inspections, auditing, and training procedures are implemented to meet OSHA and other required regulations. Leads labor relations negotiations and engages with union leadership involving plant operations. Oversees multi-functional plant teams including finance, engineering, materials, quality assurance, and human resources. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, finance or equivalent. Typically reports to senior management. The Plant General Manager manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Plant General Manager typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $242,402 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $245,852 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $254,591 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $241,942 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $235,733 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $250,912 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $243,092 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $229,063 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $280,579 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $279,889 Date Updated April 24, 2024

Career Path for Plant General Manager

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For Plant General Manager, the first career path typically progresses to Top Manufacturing Executive.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Multi Plant General Manager.

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