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.
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring safety and quality standards while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Drive strategic goals and empower teams to achieve...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join us to oversee 24/7 plant operations, ensuring quality and regulatory standards. Drive safety, productivity, and employee development while fostering a culture of trust and accountability across t...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower teams to excel in a dynamic 24/7 production environment. Drive operational excellence by ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountabilit...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion a dynamic team driving 24/7 plant operations, ensuring quality and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety, productivity, and accountability. Collaborate across functions to...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive 24/7 plant operations, ensuring quality and regulatory standards. Foster a culture of safety, productivity, and accountability while empowering teams to achieve strategic goals and optimize proc...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform maintenance operations by leading teams across multiple sites, enhancing reliability and efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance. Drive preventive maintenance initiatives and foster...
2 weeks ago
$102K - $153K *
Join a team that's committed to operational excellence and safety, where you'll lead daily plant activities, enhance production, and mentor employees to create a thriving and efficient manufacturing e...
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$100K - $120K *
Engage in the leadership of complex heavy civil and highway construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with all regulations. Drive project performance through ef...
4 weeks ago
$118K - $169K *
Lead a high-performing team in a state-of-the-art waste-to-energy facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations while driving continuous improvement and workforce develop...
3 weeks ago
Operations/Production Manager-Manufacturing
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations across multiple facilities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive cost reduction and foster a LEAN culture while managing teams to achi...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to successful project outcomes by managing schedules, budgets, and risks. Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and coordination across teams while adhering to project...
3 weeks ago
Plant Manger - 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics, Covington, GA
$90K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing plant operations, driving safety, quality, and productivity. Lead a hands-on manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while...
2 weeks ago
Plant Manager (South County WWTP)
$93K - $125K *
Advance your career by managing advanced water reclamation and potable water systems. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while responding to emergencies and enhancin...
Reposted 1 week ago
Plant Manager (South County WWTP)
$93K - $125K *
Elevate your career by managing advanced water reclamation and potable water systems. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while enhancing public health and safety thr...
Reposted 1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence in manufacturing by overseeing production processes, ensuring quality, and optimizing costs. Lead a team to meet performance targets while fostering a safe and compliant w...
6 days ago
Plant Manager, Fabrication - Pivotal Health Solutions
$88K - $105K *
Drive operational excellence by overseeing daily plant functions, optimizing production, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement to achieve strategic g...
1 week ago
Operations Manager - East Hanover Plant
$121K - $202K *
Champion manufacturing excellence by overseeing operations, ensuring safety compliance, and driving productivity across multiple shifts. Lead a diverse team to achieve strategic goals while fostering...
4 weeks ago
$123K - $145K *
Join a team that's committed to operational excellence and safety. Lead plant operations, manage budgets, and foster community relations while ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced manufactu...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and manage production processes and teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and readiness for new programs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing equipment procurement and mainte...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence by leading quality initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance to elevate production standards and improve operational efficiency within a dynamic environment...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of process engineering by leading projects, optimizing systems, and training teams. Drive innovation and safety in air separation and gas distribution while ensuring operational excel...
4 weeks ago
Senior Plant Engineer/Project Manager
$106K - $138K *
Discover a dynamic role driving engineering projects and plant reliability initiatives in an industrial setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and equipme...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Innovate manufacturing processes at our facility by optimizing operations, enhancing safety, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions that improve production performance a...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Transform the materials management landscape by sourcing, negotiating, and leading a team to ensure precision manufacturing excellence. Drive improvements in supplier performance and inventory accurac...
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$181K - $318K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a division to achieve strategic goals, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Lean initiatives and effective t...
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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.