I had assumed it was similar to the role of a plant manager: they are public responsible for the company. There are circumstances where, if a plant is found to

I had assumed it was similar to the role of a plant manager: they are public responsible for the company. There are circumstances where, if a plant is found to be in breach of the law, the plant manager can be sent to jail as part of the punishment (I think often in relation to environmental regs and safety breaches - never seen it in person, though).