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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$100K - $120K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading daily execution, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of trust. Empower teams to overcome challenges and enhance throughput while ensuring alig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $135K *

Lead the maintenance function at a large automated fulfillment center. Drive reliability and safety for all equipment and systems while overseeing a skilled team. Collaborate with departments to enhan...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize die casting operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety compliance are met while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $156K *

Lead the Energy Center operations, ensuring efficient utility management and compliance. Supervise personnel, coordinate projects, and optimize performance while maintaining safety and environmental s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at operational initiatives by leading project management processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project performance and governance, ensuring effective communication an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $271K *

Lead and optimize integrated waste services and fuel programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement while managing cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and opera...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead the Electrical/PLC department, driving automation improvements and enhancing operational efficiency through technical expertise and team development in a dynamic manufacturing environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and optimizing operations. As a Planning Manager, you'll lead cross-functional projects, enhance efficiency, and contribute to long-term growth while c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Optimize injection molding operations by ensuring high-quality production, leading a skilled team, driving continuous improvements, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic, 24-hour manufacturing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate plant operations by leading cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, safety, and quality. Collaborate with supervisors and departments to meet production goals and enhance operational excel...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $131K *

Drive operational success by leading maintenance programs and teams in a dynamic industrial environment. Ensure excellence in safety, cost, and quality while fostering collaboration to meet production...

Elko, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $132K *

Deliver innovative technical solutions and oversee control systems for air separation facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operations while managing projects and providing expert troubleshooting su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing HR services and culture, focusing on talent management, hiring, and retention. Drive strategic HR initiatives to align with organizational goals while ensuring a safe and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $129K *

Take ownership of plant engineering initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, manage capital projects, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing complex proposals, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide technical guidance to achieve project goa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Transform global operations by leading manufacturing strategy and execution. Drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and foster a results-oriented culture across multiple plants while ensuri...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $164K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while guiding cross-functional teams through complex challenges and strategic initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $135K *

Partner with us to implement and execute procurement strategies, ensuring timely material availability while managing supplier relationships and enhancing overall procurement value in a dynamic metals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing PLC-based control systems and automation solutions for high-volume manufacturing, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and safety in production processes...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform terminal operations by leading safe, compliant, and efficient crude oil movements across land, marine, and rail systems while ensuring operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in project management, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of refractory installation services across Canada. Build strong relationships and drive...

Brantford, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock operational excellence by overseeing depot activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and high service quality. Lead a dedicated team while managing equipment maintenance and customer relationshi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Engage with us to lead Midstream projects from inception to completion, balancing scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful execution and compliance with...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Analyze complex midstream contracts and lead a team to ensure accurate revenue accounting. Drive process improvements and maintain strong financial controls while fostering collaboration across functi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative fuel measurement solutions for military and commercial aircraft. Oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team while actively engaging in systems engineering an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.