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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$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $102K *

Drive efficient production planning by coordinating schedules, materials, and resources. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and maintain high standards of communication and organ...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $102K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage production schedules, ensuring timely delivery and coordination across departments while adhering to established planning policies and procedures...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to operational excellence by ensuring environmental compliance through audits, reporting, and program administration. Engage with facilities to enhance culture and procedures as the company...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $110K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $145K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic growth by managing key accounts in the consumer packaged goods sector. Foster relationships, execute account strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer solutions from pre-sale to ownership transfer, ensuring project feasibility, risk management, and effective communication. Collaborate with teams to optimize site execution and delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth and market leadership for Digital Plant solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, manage key accounts, and ensure high-quality project delivery w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $137K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $152K *

Transform complex BWR Refuel Floor maintenance projects by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety and quality in outage activities, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to drive succes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team managing large-scale construction projects, focusing on automated systems. Lead site operations, oversee contract management, and ensure quality execution while maintaining budget...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate safety standards by leading a comprehensive safety strategy, fostering a proactive culture, and driving continuous improvement across multi-site operations while ensuring compliance with indus...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing rebar project execution from setup to completion, ensuring effective contract management, coordination, and communication with customers and project teams to deliver succ...

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2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

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Longmont, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $147K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by managing a dynamic Facility Services team, enhancing customer experience, and driving business growth through effective service delivery and continuous imp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $163K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in industrial automation as you design, develop, and support advanced control systems. Collaborate on capital projects and enhance manufacturing efficiency while building expertise in...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of power systems by managing protection design and coordination analyses for transmission systems, ensuring safety and reliability while guiding a skilled team in...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

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Alaska, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.