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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$110K - $130K *

Manage day-to-day IT operations, ensuring reliability, security, and support for technology systems. Oversee user support, infrastructure, and compliance with cybersecurity regulations while coordinat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety and efficiency through innovative process control solutions. You'll lead projects in instrumentation and controls, driving improvements in operations a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming industrial engineering practices to enhance factory performance, drive continuous improvements, and optimize capacity through data-driven strategies and effective team...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $125K *

Manage and enhance facility operations to support engineering and test activities. Ensure compliance, oversee upgrades, and coordinate with teams to maintain a robust infrastructure for aerospace deve...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team in a client-focused profit center, driving operational excellence and financial success while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. Your leadership...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of energy by applying your process engineering expertise to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions across diverse projects while collaborating with multidisciplina...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in material management and plant support. This role focuses on optimizing structural adhesives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing product quality while leading t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $114K *

Shape the future of production engineering by enhancing plant operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading a multidisciplinary engineering department, fostering collaboration, and driving project success while mentoring engineers across various disciplines in a dynam...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives, ensuring disciplined oversight of scope, schedule, and financials. Collaborate with IT and business leaders to drive accountability and deliver m...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, cross-functional technology projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT PMO standards. Drive accountability, facilitate executive decisions, and delive...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional project management for heavy industrial construction, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to achieve customer satisfaction throughout all project...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as a Supply Planner, bridging demand and manufacturing to optimize supply chain performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop actionable plans that meet customer needs w...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by overseeing multiple initiatives, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction. Lead strategic planning and resource allocation while actively engaging in busine...

2 weeks ago

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

$201K - $231K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in renewable energy. Lead Plant Managers to optimize performance, ensure compliance, and enhance financial returns across a portfolio of wind and sola...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$201K - $231K *

Transform the future of renewable energy by leading plant operations, ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple facilities. Collaborate with teams...

Issaquah, WARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing paper mill operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead and mentor teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a colla...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform mining operations by leading strategic planning, optimizing resources, and enhancing safety protocols. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and innovation in aggregate managemen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of plant operations by optimizing control systems, enhancing efficiency, and leading maintenance teams to ensure seamless production processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$64K - $104K *

Optimize project execution by managing HVAC controls and integration systems. Collaborate with technicians and subcontractors to ensure quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while adhering to bud...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $130K *

Champion innovative product development by leading cross-functional teams, managing project scope, schedule, and budget. Drive efficiency and quality while mitigating risks to ensure successful projec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic manufacturing initiatives, integrating critical functions to enhance productivity and quality across a complex production environment. Y...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Transform enterprise server operations by leading strategic initiatives to enhance infrastructure reliability, performance, and security across distributed systems, ensuring alignment with business go...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's redefining maintenance excellence by leading operations, developing future leaders, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple sites while ensuring safety and continuous impr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$123K - $166K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading teams, developing strategic programs, and driving excellence across multiple functions while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.