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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$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the efficient operation of a plant, managing production processes and ensuring safety compliance while leading a team to achieve operational goals and maximize productivity. Enhance empl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming Tool & Die Operations through innovation and operational excellence. Lead strategic initiatives, foster a culture of safety and collaboration, and drive continuous impr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to safety and excellence in managing power plant operations. You will lead maintenance strategies, oversee outage performance, and nurture employee development while ensur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize plant operations by leading daily activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, manage personnel, and drive continuous improvement init...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional project leadership for complex manufacturing programs. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction and compl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead operational excellence at a prime power microgrid, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency. Drive workforce development, maintenance execution, and customer engagement while achieving perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Champion national readiness by leading critical emergency maintenance operations. Drive rapid-response strategies, manage urgent manufacturing tasks, and ensure seamless collaboration among diverse te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by optimizing equipment and facility systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance while managi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading a skilled team to enhance equipment reliability, optimize performance, and implement proactive strategies in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading field installation teams, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget while exceeding customer expectations through effective management and communication...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of production excellence by leading a dynamic team, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance strategies and teams to enhance safety, quality, and equipment reliability. Collaborate with leadership to optimize plant performance and manage cap...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing emission control and combustion projects across diverse markets. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success, balancing costs and risks while delivering exceptional cu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams through product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs from initiation to launch, while managing risks and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional projects from initiation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements. Drive execution, manage risks, and facilitate decision-making across te...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $113K *

Lead and innovate in a dynamic manufacturing environment, overseeing multiple production teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing budge...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead technical excellence and process optimization in a manufacturing plant, ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency while developing talent and fostering cross-functional collaboration t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence and process optimization while fostering a culture of safety and talent development. Collaborate across departments to drive performance and ensure customer sat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $213K *

Advance manufacturing excellence by leading production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing a diverse team to achieve key perfo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in packaging gases. Lead a team, resolve operational issues, and maintain compliance with regulations while fostering a positive work...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Transform plant operations by leading teams, driving safety, and optimizing performance to achieve business goals. Utilize data analysis for strategic decision-making and foster a culture of continuou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing 24/7 plant production. Drive safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of trust and accountability. Collaborate with teams to achieve st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Address operational excellence by overseeing plant production, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Drive strategic goals and empower teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing plant production, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability to achieve strate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.