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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$120K - $160K *

Lead the day-to-day project management for a cutting-edge battery manufacturing facility. Collaborate with engineering firms, contractors, and utilities to ensure seamless integration of infrastructur...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality management by leading a Zero Defects initiative, enhancing product quality and operational excellence. Drive cultural change, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with industry standa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $125K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution of industrial projects while fostering strong client relationships and maintain...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform production operations by leading teams to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize resources to enhance productivity in HVAC manuf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead process control initiatives for ethanol plant operations, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance, efficiency, and safety. Drive technical projects and facilitate effective communic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, overseeing safety, production, and quality in a galvanizing facility. Drive operational excellence through lean initiatives and ensure co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform plant operations by leading safety, efficiency, and quality initiatives. Drive team engagement and optimize production while ensuring compliance with industry standards and financial perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Join us to lead and enhance engineering and maintenance functions, driving equipment reliability and production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic roadmaps and fo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Drive operational excellence by leading engineering and maintenance teams to enhance equipment reliability, optimize production processes, and implement strategic improvements across manufacturing ope...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $125K *

Lead the charge in maintaining a premier Life Plan Community by overseeing the Maintenance team, ensuring efficient operations, and delivering exceptional service to residents while managing budgets a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$94K - $110K *

Champion plant engineering excellence by leading maintenance operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading safety, compliance, and efficiency initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and ensure quality control while managing resources and personnel to meet product...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K *

Transform operations by leading daily management, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering strong client and vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement and operational excell...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate operational excellence by owning end-to-end material planning, ensuring optimal inventory levels and supplier performance while navigating complex manufacturing demands and engineering chan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and lead the Instrumentation and Controls team, optimizing power generation systems while ensuring safety and compliance. Drive maintenance initiatives and foster collaboration across teams t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $126K *

Manage and enhance maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, performance, and achieving optimal production flow. Lead a team, conduct preventative measures, and drive continuous improvem...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Empower plant operations by providing technical support, conducting inspections, and analyzing data to enhance efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with teams to develop reports, coordinate repairs...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $100K *

Join our team as a Project Manager, where you'll collaborate with Sales Engineers to deliver tailored HVAC solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing project details and timelines effect...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $225K *

Lead manufacturing expansion initiatives by managing partnerships and projects with clarity. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline communications and drive decisions effect...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize operations by managing multi-site Ready-Mix production, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance. Collaborate across departments to meet production goals and enhance customer satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform site operations by leading cross-functional teams to achieve excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. Drive continuous improvement and operational results in a dynamic, hig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing customer programs and new product introductions, ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, operations, and quality teams to meet project timelines and deliver exce...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring environmental compliance while optimizing regulatory systems. Drive the evolution of environmental strategies, engage with operations, and support sustainable...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure environmental compliance and support operations. Leverage your expertise in regulatory analysis, reporting, and compliance systems to enhance sustainability and drive bes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading manufacturing engineering initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance product qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.