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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$79K - $135K *

Lead daily maintenance operations, manage team performance, and ensure effective preventive maintenance programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and safety wh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Optimize project execution by managing ETO and NPD initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Lead cross-functional teams, assess risks, and enhance project management pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading teams, optimizing procedures, and enhancing equipment efficiency to ensure a safe and productive work environment through strategic planning and execution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient facility performance through strategic oversight of systems and personnel. Foster collaboration while enhancing preventative me...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $135K *

Empower a dynamic production team to optimize cylinder manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency. Lead continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of safety and accountability in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $147K *

Lead day-to-day production operations, champion safety, and drive efficiency in Crush, Refinery, Milling, and Packaging processes. Foster productivity improvements and support supervisors in troublesh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$89K - $118K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing project management teams, ensuring project execution, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence while fostering team development and collabo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $118K *

Lead the charge in driving project success by managing a dynamic team, ensuring seamless execution from inception to delivery, and fostering collaboration across departments to meet customer needs and...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by managing maintenance for injection molding equipment, leading a skilled team, and ensuring safety and efficiency across plant operations. Collaborate cross-functionally...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to budgets and timelines. Collaborate with teams to drive projects from inception to completion, maintainin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $118K *

Manage maintenance operations for an Automated Baggage Handling System, leading a team to ensure efficiency and safety while driving continuous improvement and aligning with customer expectations and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead production operations, driving Lean Manufacturing excellence while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Manage teams and projects to exceed performance metrics and foster...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive safety excellence and culture change in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and effective management systems. Lead initiatives for risk assessment, training, and continuous improvem...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence by managing shop activities, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while leading a dedicated team to optimize performance and resource allocation in a fast-p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Optimize plant engineering leadership by driving productivity, innovation, and operational improvements. Lead a dedicated team, manage engineering projects, and ensure adherence to standards while enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $135K *

Optimize plant engineering leadership to enhance productivity, innovation, and operational efficiency. Drive project governance, team development, and engineering standards across multiple sites while...

North York, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Serve as a key leader in managing manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a strong team environment. Oversee operations, budgeting, and continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in aerospace manufacturing by leading teams to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer commitments and optimize financia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead production operations to ensure efficient manufacturing while meeting safety, quality, and environmental standards. Drive team performance and strategic planning to achieve production goals and e...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project execution by managing midstream facility and pipeline construction, ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget adherence while coordinating contractors and resources throughout the projec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead project development and implementation, ensuring safety and alignment with business goals. Manage multidiscipline teams, project scope, cost, and schedule while delivering exceptional quality and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform plant operations by leading a team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient industrial waste treatment. Drive financial performance and customer satisfaction while fostering collaboration ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Transform maintenance operations by overseeing the repair and upkeep of production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime while enhancing facility efficiency and safety protocols. Lead a skilled team to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Oversee the maintenance and repair of production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime. Collaborate with teams to implement preventive maintenance programs and manage vendor contracts while maintaining...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $156K *

Lead the charge in managing teams to achieve operational excellence and financial goals. Drive people development and resource mobilization while adapting strategies to meet evolving challenges in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.