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.
$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...
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$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...
1 week ago
$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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Environmental & Operational Excellence Specialist
$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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$105K - $110K *
Drive field management excellence by overseeing aviation fueling projects, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety compliance. Foster communication between teams to deliver timely project com...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by leading engineering efforts for a cutting-edge Operational Decisioning Platform. Drive innovation, enhance developer experience, and en...
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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...
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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...
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Industry Director - Digital Plant Sales
$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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Strategic Market Manager, North America
$110K - $130K *
Champion strategic marketing initiatives to drive growth in North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop market strategies, analyze trends, and enhance customer engagement, ensuri...
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Elevate your career by leading innovative process engineering initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational excellence and achieve project goals while ensuring safety and sustaina...
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Refuel Floor Technical Director
$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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$110K - $130K *
Lead the execution of complex projects, ensuring adherence to policies, quality standards, and financial targets. Drive team development and process improvements while managing stakeholder relations a...
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$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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$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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$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing Helpdesk and Systems Administration teams, ensuring operational excellence, service delivery, and alignment with business goals while fostering team...
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$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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$95K - $115K *
Drive sourcing strategies and supplier relationships across diverse supply chains, ensuring alignment with business needs and operational excellence while leading cross-functional teams to achieve str...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of scientific sales by driving growth across diverse markets. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and solve complex challenges while managing the full s...
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$125K - $140K *
Drive growth and profitability in a high-volume HVAC service provider by fostering a positive team culture, enhancing customer relationships, and leveraging your service industry expertise to achieve...
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$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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$138K - $163K *
Lead and inspire software engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and alignment with business goals. Foster a collaborative culture while driving continuous...
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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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Engineering Manager - Protection and Controls
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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...
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Environmental Project Manager, PSG
$80K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning, executio...
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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.