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.
Engineering Project/Process Manager (Print, Packaging and Prepress Technologies)
$99K - $158K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative projects in print and packaging. Drive cross-functional collaboration to standardize processes and enhance color management, ensuring seamless technology integra...
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Engineering Project/Process Manager (Print, Packaging and Prepress Technologies)
$99K - $158K *
Join a team that's leading innovation in print and packaging processes. Drive complex projects, enhance workflows, and ensure top-tier color management across multiple business units while collaborati...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management support, ensuring timely implementation of technical programs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive success a...
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Senior Manager, Operations Programs
$140K - $160K *
Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional programs that enhance manufacturing performance and business growth. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate strategy into actionable plans...
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$90K - $100K *
Shape the future of waste management by overseeing complex projects involving waste loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams and ensure compliance while managing customer...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the implementation of safety programs across multiple wind and solar project sites, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe work environment for all team members and contractors. Collaborate wit...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$91K - $123K *
Drive strategic project management for large-scale renewable energy projects, overseeing scope, schedule, and cost. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure stakeholder communication, and navigate complex...
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Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer - Paper Industry
$110K - $140K *
Provide technical leadership in electrical and controls engineering for industrial projects, ensuring high-quality design and integration of systems while collaborating with clients and teams to drive...
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District Manager - Southern California/Arizona
$120K - $160K *
Accelerate progress at multiple travel centers by leading operational excellence and delivering outstanding guest experiences. Drive performance and develop high-performing teams while ensuring compli...
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$90K - $110K *
Engage in comprehensive project management by overseeing MEP operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the construction process. Drive effic...
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$101K - $154K *
Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...
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$100K - $110K *
Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...
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$85K - $130K *
Champion innovative control systems for industrial solutions, leading design and development projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure products meet market demands while transitioning designs to manu...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead cross-functional project execution in Medication Contracting, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Drive improvements, manage risks, and enhance collaboration across teams to e...
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Sr Manager, Regional Process Safety Management
$110K - $130K *
Engage in the development and execution of a corporate-wide Process Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading audits, hazard analyses, and emergency response planning across...
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$110K - $130K *
Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies for mechanical equipment, ensuring capacity and lead times align with production needs. Negotiate agreements and manage supplier performance to miti...
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$80K - $95K *
Innovate operational excellence by overseeing facility management, driving KPI achievement, and fostering employee development. Collaborate on budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives to enhan...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing enterprise restaurant technology deployment projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and communication with stakeholders, whi...
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$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...
4 weeks ago
$103K - $130K *
Lead complex public-sector consulting projects, managing scope, budget, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across multidisciplinary teams and initiatives...
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Principal Process Engineer - Wastewater
$103K - $181K *
Elevate wastewater treatment solutions by leading process engineering projects, ensuring effective collaboration across teams, and delivering innovative designs for complex capital projects in Souther...
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Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform program execution by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. Drive financial health and manage risks throughout the program lifecycle, f...
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Senior Manager, EPC Estimation
$120K - $145K *
Oversee global EPC proposal processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions while driving continuous improveme...
3 weeks ago
$123K - $137K *
Lead site management activities by overseeing installation teams, ensuring project success through effective communication, risk mitigation, and adherence to quality standards across all on-site opera...
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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.