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 *

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...

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  •   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

$83K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of supply chain planning, ensuring seamless production and inventory management that meets customer demands and drives operational excellence across multiple si...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Unlock the potential of supply chain operations by managing production planning, inventory levels, and cross-department collaboration to meet customer demands, while driving continuous improvement in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Lead supply chain planning initiatives to align production with customer demand, optimize inventory management, and enhance collaboration across departments while supporting key planning tools and pro...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Unlock potential by managing production and inventory planning to meet customer demand. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and lead key planning processes and i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Advance your career by optimizing supply chain processes and planning. Collaborate across departments to ensure material availability and meet customer demand, while enhancing forecasting and inventor...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Unlock new efficiencies in supply chain management by collaborating across teams to optimize production and inventory plans, ensuring customer demands are met with precise resource allocation and impr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Explore a dynamic role focused on optimizing production and inventory processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless supply chain that meets customer demands through effective...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Drive production and inventory planning to meet customer demand. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage supply chain priorities, optimize processes, and support S&OP initiatives as a backup...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Contribute to our supply chain excellence by developing demand and production plans while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability and optimize inventory manage...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Optimize supply chain operations and ensure effective inventory management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on production plans, improve processes, and drive efficiency, all while sup...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $151K *

Unlock efficient supply chain solutions by managing production, inventory, and demand planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive improvements while supporting S&O...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining operational excellence through innovative process improvements. Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team while collaborating across functions to drive strategi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading plant accounting and financial reporting. Collaborate with leadership to drive informed decisions, enhance operational performance, and ensure compliance with financial...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional project execution by leading site management efforts, coordinating teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards on large-scale construction projects. Engage with c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$91K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations by coordinating schedules, resources, and safety protocols to enhance plant efficiency and minimize downtime. Collaborate with teams to ensure seam...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving innovation and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-qua...

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

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine service center operations by leading daily management, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement to meet customer and business demands while optimizing resources and talent develop...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead a specialized engineering team, focusing on industrial ventilation solutions, ensuring high-quality project delivery and fostering team development in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence by leading production, safety, and quality initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction through a high-performing team at our facility while main...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform the operations of a high-performance automotive testing lab, ensuring efficient execution of diverse testing programs while leading a skilled team and enhancing customer satisfaction through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at our project management team by overseeing construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to specifications, schedules, and budgets while fostering professiona...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by ensuring process reliability and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, drive continuous improvement, and uphold technology standards in chemic...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing product development, fostering innovation, and collaborating across teams to deliver superior industrial/commercial engines that meet customer nee...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.