Plant Managers lead the people, processes, and performance of manufacturing and industrial facilities. They oversee daily operations while advancing safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals. Explore vetted Plant Manager opportunities on Ladders, featuring professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
A Plant Manager coordinates production and facility operations from planning through delivery. Typical responsibilities include setting operational priorities, managing budgets and resources, developing supervisors and teams, and ensuring the plant meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role also involves identifying process improvements and aligning site performance with broader business objectives.
Employers often seek substantial experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial leadership. Useful qualifications include a record of improving production performance, strong people-management and communication skills, and the ability to use operational data to guide decisions. Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, quality systems, environmental health and safety, and supply chain coordination can be valuable. Requirements vary by industry and employer.
Compensation depends on factors such as industry, facility size, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Plant Manager positions on Ladders are vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Experienced leaders may progress to multi-site operations, regional leadership, vice president of operations, or other senior executive roles.
Use Ladders to explore Plant Manager openings and identify roles that fit your leadership experience, industry background, and career goals. Review each listing for details on responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation, then tailor your application to show how you can improve safety, quality, delivery, and operational results.
Project Manager II - Digital Plant
$90K - $110K *
Transform digital plant projects through effective management, ensuring successful delivery while overseeing scope, budget, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading technology-driven manufacturing projects. Drive complex initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and profitability while collaborating with cross-functiona...
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Operational Excellence Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing safety, quality, and customer satisfaction across multiple business units to achieve mea...
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Power Plant Operations Support Manager
$170K - $195K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing global power generation operations. You'll support fleet management, enhance O&M standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse por...
Reposted 6 days ago
$95K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex automation projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget...
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Standard Plants Operations Supervisor
$80K - $95K *
Transform day-to-day operations by leading a diverse team, optimizing production efficiency, and enhancing employee performance while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $130K *
Lead the charge in overseeing field installation activities, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with project managers and stakeholders to drive successful project execution and adherence t...
2 weeks ago
$65K - $117K *
Contribute to impactful technology initiatives by coordinating projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Support business needs through effective communication and documentatio...
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$95K - $115K *
Manage R&D projects from initiation to launch in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery while supporting strategic initiatives and enhancing o...
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Lead the charge in managing engineering and manufacturing projects, collaborating across teams to ensure timely execution, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes that drive business growth and in...
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$100K - $120K *
Champion business growth by developing key account strategies and managing customer relationships. Drive order intake and profit levels while collaborating with teams to create winning proposals and e...
3 weeks ago
Senior Process Engineer - Minerals Processing Operation
$100K - $120K *
Deliver innovative mineral processing solutions to enhance plant operations, optimize costs, and improve product quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and ensure co...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $150K *
Lead project portfolios from inception to completion, managing teams and client relationships. Drive financial outcomes and cultivate repeat business while ensuring project success in land development...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager III - Energy/Solar
$95K - $115K *
Lead the successful delivery of automation projects by managing scope, budget, and client expectations. Collaborate with teams to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction while maintaining...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Gas Utilities
$114K - $150K *
Empower your career by leading impactful projects in gas and electrical systems. Utilize your engineering expertise and project management skills to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality ou...
6 days ago
$201K - $231K *
Transform the future of renewable energy by leading plant operations, ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple facilities. Collaborate with teams...
5 days ago
Engineering Project/Process Manager
$107K - $171K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role leading capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive i...
5 days ago
Engineering Services Project Manager (Onsite)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by managing packaging projects that enhance customer savings and optimize supply chains. Collaborate with sales teams to drive new opportunities while ensuring quality and cost object...
5 days ago
Environmental Compliance Manager
$124K - $186K *
Drive environmental compliance initiatives globally, ensuring best practices and risk reduction across diverse business units. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance sustainability and performance...
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$140K - $165K *
Drive the development and continuous improvement of a unified Quality Management System across global manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance, scalability, and alignment with ISO standards while coll...
6 days ago
$133K - $180K *
Shape the future of wood processing by optimizing mill operations and material flow, ensuring efficiency and sustainability. Collaborate across teams to drive modernization, execute strategic projects...
Reposted 1 week ago
$73K - $102K *
Join a team that's driving project success by managing diverse tasks and collaborating with stakeholders. You'll oversee project progress, ensure accurate billing, and support operations while enhanci...
Today
$148K - $210K *
Join us to lead and grow the power engineering team, managing high-level projects in substation design and grid integration. Drive technical excellence and strategic initiatives while shaping our serv...
Reposted 5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead complex automation projects from design to implementation, ensuring successful execution and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and d...
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What does a Plant Manager do?
A Plant Manager oversees a manufacturing or industrial facility’s daily operations, including production, staffing, budgets, safety, quality, and performance improvement.
What qualifications are commonly required for Plant Manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for manufacturing or operations experience, leadership skills, and a record of meeting production and quality goals. Knowledge of continuous improvement, safety, and regulatory requirements may also be valuable.
How much do Plant Managers earn?
Pay varies by industry, location, facility size, and experience. Plant Manager jobs featured on Ladders are vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.
What career paths can follow a Plant Manager role?
Plant Managers may advance to oversee multiple facilities or move into regional operations leadership, vice president of operations, or other senior executive positions.
Where can I find Plant Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Plant Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.