Sub plant manager vs plant manager

The differences between sub plant managers and plant 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 a plant manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a plant manager has an average salary of $113,843, 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 a plant manager are continuous improvement, customer service, and safety program.

Sub plant manager vs plant manager overview

	Sub Plant Manager	Plant Manager
Yearly salary	$64,306	$113,843
Hourly rate	$30.92	$54.73
Growth rate	3%	6%
Number of jobs	10,827	275,962
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	2	6

Sub plant manager vs plant manager salary

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

	Sub Plant Manager	Plant Manager
Average salary	$64,306	$113,843
Salary range	Between $41,000 And $100,000	Between $85,000 And $152,000
Highest paying City	-	Richmond, CA
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Koch Industries
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between sub plant manager and plant manager education

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

	Sub Plant Manager	Plant Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Texas at Austin	University of Pennsylvania

Sub plant manager vs plant manager demographics

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

	Sub Plant Manager	Plant Manager
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 53.8% Female, 46.2%	Male, 93.7% Female, 6.3%
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, 15.5% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	10%

Differences between sub plant manager and plant 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.

Plant manager example responsibilities.

Manage 65 plant production and five plant supervisors in bilingual union manufacturing HVAC plant.
Manage compliance and training for the facility HACCP plan and are awarded PICQS plus status on annual audit.
Lead skilled trades in the repair and maintenance of robotics, PLC, hydraulic and electrical switchgear applications.
Lead OEE & SMED initiatives to improve machine utilization, up-time, throughput, change-over time, & yield.
Manage daily operations of USDA facility.
Coordinate monthly safety meetings, provide training and lead internal inspections that foster OSHA awareness.

Sub plant manager vs plant 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 plant manager skills

Continuous Improvement, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Safety Program, 6%
Plant Operations, 6%
Lean Manufacturing, 6%
OSHA, 5%