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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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

$145K - $180K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic Manufacturing Engineering team to enhance processes, drive quality, and achieve production goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform site safety and compliance by leading EHSS initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing operations, driving excellence, and fostering a positive work environment while ensuring exceptional customer service and operational efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading a dynamic Service Center, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering a collaborative team environment while driving continuous improvement initiatives and...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $117K *

Transform manufacturing processes as a leader in process engineering, driving safety, quality, and productivity improvement across aluminum extrusion operations while collaborating with cross-function...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of plant operations by leading a dedicated maintenance team focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of talent development whi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $165K *

Drive operational excellence by managing technical product quality, leading teams, and developing strategic marketing programs to achieve long-term goals and profitability while fostering collaboratio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading global Quality Management Systems, driving compliance and performance improvements across manufacturing operations while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance cust...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive success by leading civil survey operations, managing teams, and ensuring project delivery. Foster client relationships, oversee budgets, and implement quality assurance to enhance efficiency and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $130K *

Oversee payroll operations across the US and Canada, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Lead a team, manage payroll systems, and collaborate with HR and Finance to deliver seamless payroll processing a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Empower payroll excellence by leading operations across the US and Canada. Ensure compliance, manage a dedicated team, and collaborate with HR and Finance to deliver accurate payroll processing and in...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $113K *

Lead a dynamic manufacturing team, driving safety, quality, and productivity while fostering engagement and continuous improvement through effective coaching and collaboration in a fast-paced environm...

London, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Own fleet quality by leading a team to improve hardware reliability through analysis, data-driven insights, and collaboration with suppliers. Drive failure resolution and design enhancements while sca...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$60K - $105K *

Manage and enhance sales support operations, ensuring seamless communication between customers and the sales team while overseeing administrative functions and inventory management to drive efficiency...

Sarnia, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Manage complex electrical projects, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive success across initiatives valued from $1M to $50M, while fosterin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead complex environmental projects, focusing on brownfield assessments and cleanups. Drive client engagement, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while advancing your career in a supportiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $172K *

Lead the charge in quality control management, overseeing inspection staff and ensuring compliance with standards. Drive continuous improvement and foster a safe work environment while managing all qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by overseeing site activities, managing inspection staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance team performance and uphold safety protoco...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Lead quality control initiatives, manage inspection staff, and ensure compliance to standards while fostering a safe workplace. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational effectiveness and uphold q...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $150K *

Transform operational excellence by leading maintenance and engineering teams, driving safety and performance while ensuring seamless collaboration across functions to enhance reliability and efficien...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to driving operational excellence and safety in manufacturing. Lead and support front-line teams while managing resources and capital projects to ensure sustainable growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Manage a team of engineers to deliver technical solutions and support sales efforts. Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality project execution while mentoring staff and coordinating with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing a high-performance team. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.