Sub plant manager vs operations manager

The differences between sub plant managers and operations managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a sub plant manager, becoming an operations manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, an operations manager has an average salary of $76,894, which is higher than the $64,306 average annual salary of a sub plant manager.

The top three skills for a sub plant manager include food preparation, food safety and customer service. The most important skills for an operations manager are customer service, logistics, and continuous improvement.

Sub plant manager vs operations manager overview

	Sub Plant Manager	Operations Manager
Yearly salary	$64,306	$76,894
Hourly rate	$30.92	$36.97
Growth rate	3%	6%
Number of jobs	10,827	343,868
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	2	6

Sub plant manager vs operations manager salary

Sub plant managers and operations managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sub Plant Manager	Operations Manager
Average salary	$64,306	$76,894
Salary range	Between $41,000 And $100,000	Between $47,000 And $123,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Delaware
Best paying company	-	McKinsey & Company Inc
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between sub plant manager and operations manager education

There are a few differences between a sub plant manager and an operations manager in terms of educational background:

	Sub Plant Manager	Operations Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Texas at Austin	University of Pennsylvania

Sub plant manager vs operations manager demographics

Here are the differences between sub plant managers' and operations managers' demographics:

	Sub Plant Manager	Operations Manager
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 53.8% Female, 46.2%	Male, 69.4% Female, 30.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 9.1% White, 69.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	10%

Differences between sub plant manager and operations manager duties and responsibilities

Sub plant manager example responsibilities.

Manage 65 plant production and five plant supervisors in bilingual union manufacturing HVAC plant.
Ensure staff compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, HIPPA, MDS, etc.
Complete weekly schedules according to payroll policies.
Prepare the payroll and work schedules of associates and supervisors.
Attend patient care plan meeting and work on MDS with MDS coordinator.
Utilize ordering and logistics personnel to assist in the daily operations of a world class manufacturing facility.

Operations manager example responsibilities.

Manage and lead operations that include performance management, organizational development, employment compliance, employee relations, payroll management.
Manage 2HVAC system retrofit replacement teams.
Manage all invoices, A/P, A/R and other accounting duties.
Manage computer operation teams supporting propriety and DoD programs at the Lewisville site.
Manage 45 person division and day to day operations of scheduling, communications, A/R, A/P and customer care.
Manage the export booking and documentation department ensuring smooth on-time delivery.

Sub plant manager vs operations manager skills

Common sub plant manager skills

Food Preparation, 34%
Food Safety, 29%
Customer Service, 22%
Payroll, 8%
Inventory Control, 4%
Safety Regulations, 4%

Common operations manager skills

Customer Service, 23%
Logistics, 7%
Continuous Improvement, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Project Management, 4%
Process Improvement, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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