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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$103K - $191K *

Unlock potential by managing procurement processes for EPFC projects, ensuring effective material management from requisition to close-out. Collaborate with teams to meet project requirements and sche...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $160K *

Empower a dynamic team to enhance operational excellence, drive continuous improvement, and achieve strategic goals in safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of trust and collabor...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Optimize production control and logistics processes to enhance efficiency, manage budgets, and ensure customer satisfaction. Lead a dedicated team to align activities with strategic goals and drive co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading a skilled team in machining and assembly. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize processes, and ensure compliance while fostering a culture of...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will manage staffing and budget while mentoring staff to achieve performance goals in a high-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading the development and implementation of a robust Quality Management System (QMS) in an automotive manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $138K *

Elevate community development by leading the Planning Division, managing staff, and ensuring quality in long-range planning and development reviews. Collaborate with stakeholders to address inquiries...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Drive environmental compliance and team leadership in a manufacturing setting, ensuring regulatory adherence and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Oversee laboratory operations and promote co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production processes and inventory management. This role involves coordinating schedules, overseeing procurement, and implementing efficiency improvements to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $127K *

Grow your career with a pivotal leadership role overseeing maintenance operations. Drive team performance while ensuring optimal equipment uptime and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $141K *

Advance your career by leading operations at a wastewater treatment facility. Oversee compliance, staff management, and strategic planning to ensure efficient processes and public health protection. J...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of midstream oil and gas projects by leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of facilities and pipelines from concept through completion...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives by analyzing performance data, guiding teams, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues and ensure adherence to indust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives across departments, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, corrective actions, and team collaboration to enhance pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational efficiency and program management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, ensuring alignment and execution on high-impact engineering...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing innovative projects within the Beauty and Home sectors, driving sustainable growth through collaboration and strategic planning. Foster relationships across teams to ensure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $180K *

Pioneer operational excellence in commercial electrical construction by standardizing processes, implementing new systems, and training teams to enhance performance and efficiency across complex proje...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $205K *

Shape the future of our manufacturing sites by leading operations, championing safety, driving quality and cost management, while developing talent. Empower teams to innovate and deliver exceptional p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $102K *

Elevate production excellence by leading daily operations, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to achieve operati...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving financial performance and operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cost management, reporting accuracy, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$99K - $139K *

Lead transformative IT projects in manufacturing, ensuring stakeholder alignment and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to implement solutions, enhance communication, and foster a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $185K *

Champion plant operations by leading safety initiatives, optimizing production, and managing maintenance to enhance efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams to achieve operational goals while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive project success by managing engineering initiatives from start to finish, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive results...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of the project lifecycle, driving manufacturing innovations from concept to launch while ensuring alignment with engineering teams and project management standards to achieve quality, c...

6 days 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.