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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$107K - $147K *

Explore a pivotal role overseeing plant maintenance, driving operational excellence, and leading a high-performance team to achieve strategic goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $147K *

Optimize plant maintenance operations by leading a high-performance team, ensuring safety and efficiency while aligning with strategic goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $110K *

Lead a dynamic maintenance team to ensure optimal equipment reliability and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive efficiency and support production goals through effective maintenanc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing fuel delivery operations while ensuring safety and compliance. Lead driver teams, enhance productivity, and foster a positive culture across multiple locatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Champion efficient fuel delivery operations by leading driver teams, optimizing routes, and fostering a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards across mu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and lead complex capital projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency while managing resources and stakeholder communication to achieve project goals and milestones...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety. Lead production activities, oversee staff, and implement cost-effective systems to meet business goals while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Manage daily operations of a new facility, ensuring production efficiency, safety, and quality. Lead teams in troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement while meeting customer demands an...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine manufacturing excellence by leading high-performing teams to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-compliant assembly operations. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of accountab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and cost performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and foster continuous improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower plant operations by leading training initiatives, enhancing safety protocols, and ensuring effective communication across departments. Drive operational excellence through strategic planning a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Champion plant operations by overseeing conditioning, rebagging, and warehousing to ensure quality and efficiency while maximizing output and maintaining safety standards...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring quality and efficiency in seed processing while managing a dedicated team and maintaining safety standards...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead technical support initiatives to enhance production efficiency and safety. Collaborate with operational teams to identify process improvements and manage plant projects, ensuring compliance with...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Transform project delivery by coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant execution, while managing stakeholder expectations and resource alloc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engineering, design, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team in ensuring the safe operation of industrial gas production facilities. You'll coordinate maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and manage operations with a focus on safety, efficienc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Optimize project execution and management by ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence across diverse construction programs. Lead and mentor teams to achieve operational excellence and foster coll...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $90K *

Take ownership of production operations by leading teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading production teams to achieve operational excellence. Drive efficiency, ensure quality, and foster a culture of safety while implementing continuous improvement initiative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee production operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards are met. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $128K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Maintenance Manager role overseeing plant operations. Lead maintenance activities, enhance efficiency, and ensure safety while developing a motivated team to achieve pr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-discipline engineering projects for the Food & Beverage sector, ensuring successful execution from scope development to installation. Foster client relationships and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workplace safety by leading the development and implementation of safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, and fostering a culture of safety...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and compliance while driving efficiency and profitability. Lead a diverse group in a hands-on role, championing sustainability...

Today

  •   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.