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.
$100K - $120K *
Tackle the challenge of leading plant operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence. Influence production, quality, and safety while developing a high-performing team in a dyn...
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$100K - $120K *
Contribute to successful plant operations by leading teams in production, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement while fostering a culture of safety and accountability in a fast-paced e...
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$100K - $130K *
Lead and oversee operations in a fast-paced facility, coaching a team of 20-30. Ensure efficient process management, safety compliance, and budget adherence while driving continuous improvement and ac...
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$150K - $205K *
Champion operational excellence by leading a cross-functional team to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive strategic initiatives and manage daily production to meet customer commitments whil...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage the daily operations of a manufacturing plant, leading a team to optimize processes, ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement and achieving perform...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Oversee daily operations of manufacturing facilities, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and productivity. Lead cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and maintain compliance with...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion operational excellence by leading daily manufacturing activities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Drive strategic initiatives across production, materials, and quality while foste...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate operational excellence by leading plant management efforts, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving productivity. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, man...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading plant operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance. Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals and manage large-scale projects on time and wit...
1 week ago
$185K - $210K *
Transform plant operations by leading maintenance, safety, and compliance efforts. Drive team performance and foster a culture of innovation while managing P&L responsibilities across multiple sites i...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations and team performance while ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with team members to enhance production methods and foster a culture of continuous...
6 days ago
$95K - $110K *
Take ownership of plant operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in gas production. Lead a team, manage schedules, and implement improvements while fostering a collaborative environment to...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion operational excellence by leading a manufacturing plant's strategy and execution. Drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity while managing a diverse team and collaborating acros...
4 weeks ago
$92K - $110K *
Lead daily operations to achieve safety, quality, and cost targets while driving continuous improvement and compliance. Collaborate across functions to enhance plant performance and develop teams for...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform operations as a Plant Manager, leading a dynamic team to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with executives to drive strategic goals and optimize performance across manuf...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform the manufacturing landscape by leading a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement...
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$110K - $130K *
Manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and customer s...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Deliver operational excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement and achieving performa...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations to achieve production, quality, and safety goals while fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring compliance with industry standards...
2 weeks ago
$182K - $266K *
Champion operational excellence by leading a manufacturing site, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement to achieve business goals and enh...
1 week ago
$175K - $185K *
Optimize production operations by leading safety initiatives, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with teams to achieve efficiency and meet sales objectives while fostering a...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive operational excellence as a Plant Manager, overseeing daily operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization to meet production goals while fostering a collaborative envi...
Reposted 1 week ago
$162K - $270K *
Transform the plant's operation by providing strategic leadership and direction across all departments. Focus on achieving financial and operational objectives while championing safety, engagement, an...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance safety, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement an...
Reposted today
$95K - $115K *
Champion operational excellence by overseeing all production activities, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Lead and develop high-performing teams while driving c...
1 week ago
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.