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.
$88K - $105K *
Drive project success by overseeing planning, coordination, and execution to meet specifications, budgets, and timelines while ensuring effective communication across teams and stakeholders...
2 weeks ago
$124K - $155K *
Accelerate progress at our facility by leading plant operations to achieve world-class manufacturing standards, driving continuous improvement, and fostering high-performing teams focused on safety, q...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead with Empathy to develop teams, drive safety excellence, and boost efficiency. Engage in problem-solving and inspire collaboration while delivering production and quality results in a dynamic manu...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites. Lead strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and enhance profitability while fostering a culture of continuous...
2 weeks ago
Fuel Operations Manager (Ref#099)
$80K - $95K *
Transform fuel delivery operations by leading a team to ensure efficient, safe, and timely service. Own customer retention and commercial growth while resolving issues proactively and driving measurab...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Oversee daily operations in a hydrogen and nitrogen facility, ensuring safety and efficiency while training technicians and maintaining compliance with regulations. Drive optimization initiatives and...
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Project Manager - Industrial Capital Projects
$90K - $140K *
Advance project success by leading industrial development, ensuring compliance, managing scope, schedule, and budget, while fostering client relationships and driving proactive engagement for optimal...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Drive materials management excellence by overseeing inventory, quality, and delivery processes. Collaborate with operations to optimize production plans and ensure compliance with industry standards w...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Transform production efficiency by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety-first culture. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement in a dyn...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's committed to optimizing plant operations, enhancing production quality, and fostering leadership development. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and effi...
Today
Maintenance Leader: Utilities and Outage
$95K - $115K *
Drive maintenance excellence and reliability for critical operations, overseeing outage planning and execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance equipment performance, safety, and cost-effectivenes...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager Process Piping
$130K - $170K *
Join a team that's leading the execution of complex industrial process-piping projects. This role involves overseeing planning, execution, and financial performance, ensuring successful project comple...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion the daily operations of a maintenance team, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction across multiple communities while managing budgets, projects, and compliance with safety reg...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock the potential of paper manufacturing by leading operations, enhancing efficiency, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Drive continuous improvement and strategic initiatives wh...
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Assistant Cement Plant Manager
$123K - $164K *
Transform cement manufacturing operations by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing performance, and championing safety and continuous improvement to drive efficiency and reliability across the pl...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations, overseeing CNC and manual machining processes, managing schedules, ensuring safety and quality, and mentoring staff to drive efficiency and achi...
Reposted 6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive your career with a role focused on developing and managing maintenance plans, budgets, and asset preservation strategies while overseeing operations and project staff to enhance facility perform...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive the design and execution of electrical and control systems for maintenance and capital projects, ensuring compliance, timeliness, and budget adherence while optimizing performance and efficiency...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing mineral extraction operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while coordinating personnel and resources to achieve production goals and maintain compliance with industry...
1 week ago
$177K - $277K *
Lead the manufacturing site to optimize operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and profitability while fostering a high-pe...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$141K - $220K *
Join a team that's committed to operational excellence and sustainability, driving performance in a high-hazard manufacturing environment. Lead with safety and compliance as priorities while engaging...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manager, Reliability Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing refinery reliability and safety by managing a multidisciplinary team, driving asset performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering a culture...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate strategic business initiatives by leading market research, developing actionable plans, and driving cross-functional collaboration to seize growth opportunities and enhance profitability in a...
Reposted yesterday
Maintenance Manager, GCPL East Basin
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in maintaining operational excellence by overseeing all facility maintenance activities, managing a skilled team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while optimizing resourc...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $100K *
Elevate operations by leading a skilled maintenance team, ensuring efficiency and reliability through effective communication and strategic planning. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while s...
Today
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.