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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$115K - $125K *

Oversee daily operations of the pump rebuild and machine shop, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. Lead a team of technicians, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement in processes and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic maintenance team in a fast-paced, automated environment. Drive performance, enhance reliability, and implement innovative solutions to optimize equipment opera...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative interconnect solutions for medical applications, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Help us lead the Brownfield redevelopment department, managing complex projects, ensuring compliance, driving strategic initiatives, and maintaining client relationships for sustainable outcomes in en...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $157K *

Advance project delivery by leading large-scale EPC fuel cell power generation initiatives. Ensure compliance, budget adherence, and stakeholder engagement from contract execution to commercial operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize process engineering for major capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $98K *

Lead the charge in frontline operations, driving team performance and process adherence while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence by building a cutting-edge maintenance program from the ground up. Lead a dedicated team, design preventive strategies, and ensure optimal equipment performance in a state-of-the-art...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing capital project delivery, ensuring safe, efficient construction processes and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive successful project exe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive New Product Development projects, ensuring effective scope, schedule, and cost management while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across all stage...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing production and distribution operations, ensuring quality standards, optimizing processes, and fostering employee relations to achieve operational excellence and budget adhe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer operational excellence in power plant management, ensuring safety, compliance, and financial performance while leading a skilled team to meet system load requirements and drive continuous impr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading a skilled team to enhance safety, compliance, and productivity. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating preventive and corrective mainte...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $115K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by leading operational technology initiatives, ensuring system reliability, security, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget while collaborating with diverse stakeholders and maintaining high safety standa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Optimize testing strategies and execution for power generation systems, ensuring seamless coordination among teams. Lead factory and site testing, manage readiness reviews, and uphold quality standard...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate safety and sustainability by leading EHS initiatives. Drive compliance and performance in an industrial setting, fostering a culture of 'no harm' while managing a high-performing team dedicate...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic production team, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency in a fast-pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize maintenance operations by troubleshooting and calibrating process instrumentation, ensuring minimal production disruption while enhancing equipment reliability and safety through effective te...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$104K - $194K *

Lead the refining process of raw sugar, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing a team. Oversee operations, optimize costs, and develop personnel in a dynamic, 24/7 environment, adapting to shi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion logistics excellence by optimizing freight transportation strategies, managing vendor relationships, and driving cost-effective solutions across a dynamic manufacturing and distribution netwo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $126K *

Optimize facility maintenance and equipment reliability in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Lead CAPEX initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering team development and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $160K *

Oversee production operations to ensure efficiency and quality. Manage workforce scheduling, optimize processes, and promote continual improvement. Collaborate across departments to meet operational g...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $192K *

Lead the charge in transforming operations by driving safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with teams to achieve production goals and foster a customer-centric workforce while implementing c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage program controls for large infrastructure projects, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and cost control while fostering collaboration and innovative solutions a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.