How would a plant manager coincide with a chemical engineer.?

Question

Meaning, if you were to get a degree in both can you work with both degrees in the same company.

Answer 1

I'm a chemical engineer with over 30 years experience. Typically Plant managers should be very knowledgeable about their plant processes (hence the need to understand chemical engineering) and be a good administrator.

Unfortunately, some senior management thinks that if you are good engineer that you'll make a good administrator. This is not true as good administration involves a clear understanding of business practices. Therefore an MBA together with a ChE degree would position you for plant manager.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Not exactly, they would prefer that you worked on the administrative level.