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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$83K - $151K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by optimizing production and inventory processes, collaborating across departments to ensure customer needs are met while supporting S&OP initiatives and en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team to manage production and inventory, ensuring customer demands are met while collaborating with multiple departments to enhance supply chain efficiency and support strategic plannin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Lead the planning and management of production, inventory, and supply chain operations to meet customer demand. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and support key planning i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize production and inventory, ensuring alignment with customer demands. Collaborate across departments to manage forecasts, supply chain priorities, and support strategic p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Develop robust production and demand plans to ensure timely availability of materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage inventory, forecasts, and supply chain priorities while enhanci...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Manage and optimize supply chain processes to ensure availability of materials and meet customer demands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage planning tools to enhance operational eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Transform supply chain efficiency by planning production and inventory to ensure optimal material availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage forecasts and improve processes, while...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Accelerate progress at a fast-paced role managing production and inventory to meet customer demands. Collaborate across departments, enhance supply chain processes, and utilize advanced planning syste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Partner with us to optimize production and inventory strategies, ensuring timely material availability while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and drive process impro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Manage production and inventory to meet customer demand, collaborating across teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations, while leading planning processes and supporting improvement projects criti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Transform supply chain operations by developing production and demand plans, managing inventory, and collaborating across departments to meet customer needs and optimize resources...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Take ownership of supply chain planning to optimize production and inventory, ensuring customer demands are met efficiently. Collaborate across teams to manage flows and lead continuous improvement in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production and inventory management, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective supply chain collaboration and strategic planning across multiple sites...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Support supply chain efficiency by developing production plans, monitoring inventory, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Engage in strategic S&OP processes and improve planning systems whi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Elevate supply chain efficiency by developing production and inventory plans. Collaborate across departments to optimize forecasts and manage priorities, ensuring seamless operations and timely materi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Support planning and inventory management to meet customer demand effectively. Collaborate across departments including Production and Logistics to streamline processes and drive supply chain improvem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Drive effective production and inventory planning to meet customer demands while collaborating with various departments to optimize supply chain operations and improve processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Champion efficient supply chain planning by collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer demands. Leverage your expertise to drive processes and systems improvements, ensuring optimal inventory m...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Optimize production planning and inventory management to meet customer demands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support supply chain improvements, and present monthly S&OP reports while ensur...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Lead production and inventory planning to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain operations, manage forecasts, and support continuous imp...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team to manage production and inventory, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction. Collaborate across departments to enhance supply chain efficiency, lead planning processes, and drive im...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Take ownership of production planning and inventory management to ensure customer demand is met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on forecasts and supply priorities while driving process improv...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Oversee production and inventory planning to meet customer demand effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and support operational improvements...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Unlock potential by developing and managing production and inventory plans to meet customer demands while collaborating across departments to ensure smooth supply chain operations and process improvem...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Join our team to optimize production and inventory for customer satisfaction by collaborating across departments, managing forecasts and supply chain needs, and driving process improvements while play...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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.