Explore Plant Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Plant Manager Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications for Plant Manager Roles

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.

Plant Manager Salary and Career Outlook

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.

Find Your Next Plant Manager Opportunity

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.

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$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality HVAC projects. Oversee technical coordination, manage project milestones, and ensure seamless communication among stakeholders while driving pro...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $190K *

Partner with us to lead construction and commissioning activities at customer sites, ensuring timely project execution while delivering high-quality results. Manage multifunctional teams, leveraging y...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's transforming the EV charging landscape by managing nationwide infrastructure projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring quality and compliance while collabora...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive business growth in pharmaceutical glass packaging. This role blends new business development with strategic account management, fostering strong customer partnerships...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's managing complex DB/EPC projects focused on data centers. Oversee project execution from design to construction, ensuring quality and safety while meeting client expectations and de...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global supply planning team to optimize processes, enhance collaboration, and drive actionable strategies across diverse product categories and regions, ensuring alignmen...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Lead Protection & Controls projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables and effective customer coordination. Collaborate with teams to manage project risks and del...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$161K - $230K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by leading controls design efforts, managing customer requirements, and coordinating team activities from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with specifications and f...

Roseville, MIRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $109K *

Empower business growth by developing strong customer relationships and driving revenue. As a key player, you'll strategize account management, identify market opportunities, and ensure customer satis...

Tampa, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $228K *

Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you support project management efforts, ensuring client satisfaction and effective execution of construction projects. Collaborate with teams to maintain schedules, budgets, a...

Fresno, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $170K *

Transform procurement strategies globally by leading a dynamic team, collaborating with finance and legal, and optimizing vendor relationships to drive operational efficiency and cost savings across a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $129K *

Deliver exceptional project management for complex electrical installations, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and adherence to budget and timelines while supporting a major client in th...

Colorado, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that leads complex technical infrastructure projects, driving AI initiatives and operational improvements through effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and disciplined planni...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the future of energy by managing software projects in Power Systems, SCADA, and Smart Grids. Oversee planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful project deliv...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $215K *

Champion the future of energy development by leading regional strategies, managing utility relationships, and driving contract negotiations. This role balances strategic oversight with tactical execut...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the execution of energy infrastructure investments, managing complex programs from development to delivery. Drive governance, cross-functional coordination, and external partnerships to ensure ti...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing custom automation projects from design to delivery. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive financial results while navigating complex pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Optimize civil construction projects by managing pre-sale and post-sale activities, collaborating with teams to ensure efficient execution, compliance, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifec...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $110K *

Transform construction management through collaboration with franchisees and cross-functional teams. Oversee site feasibility, planning, and execution of new shop projects to ensure timely, cost-effec...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$114K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading the HV overhead switchgear portfolio, driving product strategy, market development, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve profitable growth and enhance utility solu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $205K *

Drive financial excellence by delivering insights and analysis for the Field Service organization. Collaborate across departments to enhance forecasting, budgeting, and operational efficiency while su...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing multiple locations, mentoring managers, and ensuring P&L accountability. Analyze performance metrics to implement improvements and enhance efficiency across...

Houston, TXRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$66K - $139K *

Take ownership of product enhancements by collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into impactful technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and deliver measurable...

Minnesota, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Plant Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Plant Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.