Plant Manager

Published On: December 19th, 20181.4 min readCategories: Career Advice

IQ Academy’s Higher Certificate Business Management Course will put you on course to enjoy a successful Plant Manager career. You are given three years to complete the course, though many students will be able to finish their studies prior to the final deadline. To qualify for this course, you will require a National Senior Certificate, a Senior Certificate or a National Certificate Vocational (NQF4) – with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning. There are six modules that need to be completed, including business management, human resource management, marketing management, finance and project management. A Plant Manager is responsible for watching over employees as well as organising the daily operations to ensure the smooth running of the plant. This person may be responsible for overseeing the entire operation, or tasked with a certain section of a larger operation. The Plant Manager must ensure that things are running at an optimum level, and does this by assigning workers to various jobs, as well as keeping track of work and production schedules. It is also their responsibility to hire and train any new employees, while also keeping an eye on safety and ensuring that all equipment is in good running order. They will be in contact with various other departments to ensure good coordination and a seamless production process. This role is ideal for an organised individual that pays attention to detail. Communication skills must be exceptional while you will also require leadership qualities. Find out how the Higher Certificate Business Management Course can help you start a Plant Manager career by talking to a consultant at IQ Academy today. Related Business Courses:

  • Business Management Course
  • Supervisory Management Course
  • Supply Chain Management Course

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