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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of complex industrial projects, managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a three-shift team, ensuring quality, safety, and performance in a dynamic plastic injection molding environment. Foster employee development and maintain compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading production teams, optimizing resources, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing budgets and fos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead total plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations. Manage a diverse team and optimize performance across al...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing a diverse team to exceed performance metrics and deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$117K - $142K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing maintenance operations and enhancing facility efficiency. Lead a skilled workforce in ensuring the reliability of machinery and systems while implementing in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $124K *

Take ownership of maintenance operations in a protein conversion facility, leading a skilled team to enhance production efficiency, manage projects, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$69K - $102K *

Oversee plant operations to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. Manage production scheduling, employee training, and productivity initiatives while maintaining a professional facility and foste...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of our operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality in our healthcare laundry facility. Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance and facilities engineering initiatives, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the plant's infrastructure and equipment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $138K *

Join us to lead maintenance and reliability initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance while developing your team. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive operational excellence and optimi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform operations by leading a dynamic team in medical device manufacturing, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of excellence and employee development...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to operational excellence by leading a high-performing team, driving process improvements, and enhancing productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Shape the future of plant perfo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $138K *

Oversee the maintenance department, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability. Lead preventive maintenance initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $208K *

Shape the future of plant operations by leading a diverse team to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production. Drive strategic planning, foster teamwork, and enhance operational excellence while...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $215K *

Strategize and optimize operations in a complex manufacturing facility, leading diverse teams to achieve operational excellence, financial performance, and a strong safety culture while driving contin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$175K - $200K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading a complex manufacturing facility. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize production, and foster a culture of safety and quality while mentoring future leaders...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of complex projects, managing detailing teams and vendor relations. Ensure efficient operations from estimation to completion while fostering customer satisfaction and profitability in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex R&D projects to enhance product development and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, schedules, and budgets while driving continuous improvement and innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial excellence by leading budgeting, forecasting, and compliance efforts while partnering with plant leadership to enhance operational performance and identify improvement opportunities...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of plant operations by leading maintenance teams to optimize production, manage budgets, and drive technical talent development while ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic manufac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing plant efficiency and safety. As a Plant Engineer, you will collaborate with various departments to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and lead improvement init...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $182K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading plant productivity, quality control, and employee relations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory sta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $175K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading manufacturing management and site oversight. Drive production goals through strategic planning, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety standards in a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading a high-performance facility focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Drive operational excellence and develop talent while achieving strateg...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.