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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$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in food manufacturing by leading safe, efficient production of seasonings and sauces. Drive quality, cost management, and continuous improvement while develo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Lead the strategic direction of manufacturing operations, ensuring excellence across Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. Drive cost efficiency and cultivate a high-performance team culture whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $172K *

Drive a safety-first culture while leading maintenance operations, enhancing team performance, and ensuring plant reliability. Guide strategic initiatives for operational excellence in a dynamic manuf...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee production and logistics operations, ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders while driving continuous improvement and fostering a positive work environment th...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Champion a proactive maintenance culture by leading strategies that maximize equipment uptime, enhance reliability, and drive continuous improvement across plant operations to meet production and fina...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing performance through effective maintenance strategies. Collaborate across all levels to drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$182K - $266K *

Explore the opportunity to lead a new greenfield manufacturing facility, driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and fostering an inclusive culture. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $242K *

Transform our manufacturing operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance performance, drive growth, and foster a culture of safety and excellence. This role offers the chance to shape the future of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in plant operations. Lead safety, quality, and productivity initiatives while fostering a positive culture. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to driv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead manufacturing operations to drive performance, develop teams, and support growth. Collaborate across functions to enhance capabilities and ensure operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence and safety culture in a manufacturing facility, ensuring high performance, quality, and employee engagement while achieving strategic business objectives and fostering a c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by owning site performance and P&L for a manufacturing plant. Drive safety, quality, and cost commitments while leading continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a high-complexity manufacturing plant, fostering a safety-first culture, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance throughput and quality wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Drive plant maintenance excellence by leading a skilled team, managing projects, and optimizing equipment performance to ensure safety, quality, and minimal downtime while fostering a culture of conti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Lead production operations by overseeing fabrication processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and deve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in establishing and managing a cutting-edge lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility, ensuring operational excellence and workforce development throughout all phases from construction t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the development and operations of a cutting-edge lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility. Drive excellence in safety, quality, and productivity while building a high-per...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Build your career by managing daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead a production team to meet goals while optimizing processes and fostering strong relationships with...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Optimize daily plant operations by ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Lead a dedicated team to manage production processes, maintain equipment, and enhance operational performance while fosteri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Manage daily plant operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality. Oversee staff, optimize production processes, and maintain compliance while fostering positive relationships with management an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of manufacturing operations by driving quality, efficiency, and safety. Collaborate across departments to achieve production goals while fostering a motivated workforce and imp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Lead safety, quality, and cost initiatives while managing production activities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high perf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $106K *

Develop a proactive maintenance strategy to maximize uptime and reliability in a startup manufacturing facility. Lead and build a new maintenance team, fostering best practices and compliance with saf...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer your career by overseeing operations in a food manufacturing facility. Lead a diverse team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety standards while managing P&L account...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Engage in overseeing operations to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while optimizing production efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and achieve...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.