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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$100K - $120K *

Transform plant reliability by leading mechanical integrity programs, ensuring compliance, and mentoring inspectors. Drive safety and performance improvements through strategic analysis and effective...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Empower project success by managing construction phases, ensuring quality, and coordinating teams. Leverage your expertise to oversee budgets, schedules, and documentation while fostering collaboratio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage customer product development programs, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and financial targets. Collaborate across teams to drive successful launches and maintain program documentatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform production operations by fostering a strong safety culture, supervising staff, maintaining schedules, and optimizing efficiency to ensure product quality aligns with company standards and go...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by leading maintenance strategies that enhance productivity and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal facility operations and compliance while dev...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Execute large-scale capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through strategic planning, financial oversight, and effective leadership. Collaborate a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Shape operational excellence by managing daily plant activities, ensuring efficiency and safety while meeting customer demands. Collaborate on regional and global projects to drive continuous improvem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead operations at a key site, driving safety, efficiency, and team development while collaborating across networks to enhance competitiveness and achieve strategic goals. Grow your leadership experie...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $136K *

Unlock potential by leading maintenance operations, enhancing equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead our manufacturing operations by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering employee development and continuous improvement. Drive budget management and regulatory compliance to achi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by managing large-scale initiatives, ensuring governance, and driving client success through effective risk management and agile strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhanc...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Transform operations by managing safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a skilled workforce. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with policies to achieve site objectives and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K *

Elevate plant operations by leading teams to enhance productivity, ensure quality, and drive financial performance. Oversee compliance, safety, and employee engagement while fostering a culture aligne...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform site operations through engineering expertise, project management, and process improvement. Drive cost efficiency and enhance safety standards while supporting regulatory compliance and oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the execution of EHS strategies across multiple food manufacturing sites, fostering a proactive safety culture focused on compliance, injury prevention, and continuous improvement while colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production control and logistics processes, managing a dedicated team to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to budget and s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $92K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you supervise production operations, ensuring safety and quality while leading and motivating employees to achieve operational excellence in a fast-paced enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize production control processes to enhance efficiency and quality. Lead cross-functional teams in implementing lean principles, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence in a dynamic m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $187K *

Drive global logistics strategies in solar, optimizing operations and enhancing supply chain performance. Lead teams, manage third-party providers, and spearhead digital transformation while ensuring...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive environmental compliance and management across refining operations, ensuring regulatory adherence and enhancing performance. Collaborate with teams to develop corporate standards and support com...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant maintenance operations, analyzing workflows and enhancing productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain equipment while ensuring comp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing lean methodologies, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of efficiency and waste elimination. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive continuous improvement and lean transformation initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and foster a culture of efficiency within our operations. Join...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage daily operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency at a leading groundwater research institute. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance organizational effe...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by managing daily lab operations, developing personnel, and ensuring compliance with policies. Collaborate with partners to drive key metrics and enhance technical processes for optim...

Tecumseh, ONIn-Person

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.