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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Oversee order fulfillment, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive project success through effective communicati...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leading planning, analysis, and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productivity and ensure financial...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Support and lead a dynamic MSP team, enhancing customer trust and technology solutions. Drive growth through effective sales strategies while fostering a collaborative environment focused on team deve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in industrializing engineered products, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes and standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance design for manufacturability, maintain routing acc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives in a leading steel manufacturing operation. Drive regulatory adherence, enhance performance, and lead a team dedicated to operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize maintenance strategies to enhance plant performance and reliability. Lead a team to ensure timely repairs and develop cost-effective solutions, while promoting safety and achieving operationa...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive maintenance excellence across multiple production sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Lead a dedicated team to implement strategic initiatives and optimize equipment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring product excellence and compliance in a discrete manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee quality teams, and foster c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the overall accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and team management. Lead a skilled accounting staff while analyzing financial statements and overseeing comp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate Service Center efficiency by leading teams, enhancing operations, and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborate with management to develop strategies that deliver outstanding customer service an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Oversee project execution by leading teams to deliver industrial equipment solutions on time and within budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, schedules, and resou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing landfill operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, overseeing project budgets, and coordinating with contractors to optimize site development and sust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations across multiple sites, driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to achieve high-quality production while meeting operati...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by managing and enhancing the Quality Control program, ensuring compliance and excellence through collaboration with project teams and oversight of inspections an...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving packaging innovation and sustainability. Lead a skilled engineering team, prioritize projects, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful packaging solutions fr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Optimize financial reporting and internal controls while collaborating with departmental managers. Drive strategy and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and co...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing execution from inception to closure. Lead diverse teams, ensure compliance, and deliver on-time, within budget, while upholding safety and quality standards. Play a v...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workplace operations, ensuring a seamless experience at HQ. Manage vendors, oversee projects, and enhance the environment for all employees, allowing them to focus on the...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of diverse EV charging and energy infrastructure projects, managing all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely execution while...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion your career by managing diverse EV charging and energy projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders while driving project success through effective coordin...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing service center activities, enhancing safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with leadership to optimize performance and compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Optimize daily operations by overseeing service center activities, enhancing safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with leadership to drive performance improvements and tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance plant operations through process control expertise and innovative solutions, ensuring safety, reliability, and optimized performance within a contin...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $128K *

Empower efficient warehouse operations by managing daily activities, overseeing inventory, and leading a skilled team to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock operational excellence by leading daily functions, ensuring compliance, and driving team performance. Collaborate with management to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction while foster...

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.