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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊJunior Plant Operations Coordinator
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Junior Plant Operations Coordinator

The manufacturing support learner β€” developing coordination skills for plant operations.

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Junior Plant Operations Coordinators
Manufacturing Β· 75%Wholesale & Distribution Β· 7%Professional Services Β· 5%Energy & Utilities Β· 2%Administrative Services Β· 2%Government Β· 1%
Job markets for Junior Plant Operations Coordinators
Where Junior Plant Operations Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~372 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator

As a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator, you're developing plant coordination skills. You're learning production scheduling, supporting operations teams, handling coordination tasks, and building capabilities for plant operations careers.

Your day combines learning and contribution. You might assist with schedule coordination, then learn production systems, then support senior coordinators, then handle assigned tasks, then receive training. You're building plant operations knowledge while contributing.

The hardest part is developing coordination skills in a complex manufacturing environment. Plants have many moving parts; you need to learn how they fit together while handling real coordination. The people who thrive here are organized, interested in manufacturing, and eager to learn plant operations.

What people in this role value
AchievementHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
RecognitionHigh
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator
Plant typeCoordination scopeTraining structureSystem complexityAdvancement path
Junior plant coordinator roles vary by manufacturing type and development approach. Different plants have different coordination needs. Scope might focus on scheduling, logistics, or broader support. Training structures vary. System complexity affects learning curve.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Plant Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-3051.02), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Plant operations
Understanding operations is foundational
2
Scheduling systems
System proficiency increases value
3
Cross-functional coordination
Effective coordination requires relationship skills
Lateral Moves
Production Coordinator β†’
If you want to focus on production scheduling
Materials Coordinator β†’
If you want to focus on materials management
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What type of plant is this?
What coordination would I learn?
What training is provided?
What systems are used?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$75K–$197K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
234K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
17K
Annual Openings

How Junior Plant Operations Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem SolvingWriting
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3051.02

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midPlant Operations Coordinator$121KmidPlant Superintendent$115KmidPlant Manager$116KmidIndustrial Production Manager$121KmidProduction Control Manager$121KseniorPlant Supervisor$121K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator

What does a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator do?

The manufacturing support learner β€” developing coordination skills for plant operations.

How much does a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator is about $121K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $75K to $197K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Critical Thinking, Speaking, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, and Judgment and Decision Making.

What education do you need to be a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold an associate's degree.

Is a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 1.9% through 2034, with roughly 234,380 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Junior Plant Operations Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Plant Operations Coordinator, Plant Superintendent, and Plant Manager.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.