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 *

Transform water treatment systems by designing innovative solutions for diverse applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while thriving in a fast-paced environment that...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion project excellence by leading a dynamic team of Project Managers. Drive capital project execution, enhance processes, and collaborate across departments to achieve strategic goals while foste...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $125K *

Manage and coordinate complex water and wastewater projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to budget, milestones, and quality standards while collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Engineer impactful water and wastewater projects by overseeing all phases, from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards, while fostering communication am...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving innovative water and wastewater projects! As a key Project Manager, you will lead complex initiatives ensuring timely and successful delivery within budget while fostering c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Take ownership of diverse water and wastewater projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, quality, and budget constraints...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in manufacturing engineering. Lead a skilled team to enhance processes, improve productivity, and ensure quality across operations while collaborating with cross...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations and project management across industrial facilities, ensuring safety compliance, efficient scheduling, and effective coordination with internal tea...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading employee relations, optimizing productivity, and implementing strategic improvements to enhance profitability and efficiency across manufacturing operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading a skilled team to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in an industrial setting. Drive initiatives that foster team development and ensure optimal perfor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and safety while managing a skilled team. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals and enh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $109K *

Empower production excellence by leading supervisors to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across multiple departments. Drive continuous improvement and foster a motivated workforce to...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading sourcing, supplier management, and contract governance to drive cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and operational excellence while fostering strong partners...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead quality and technical alignment across containerboard mills and corrugated operations, enhancing product performance and customer satisfaction through collaboration and con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize your career with a key role in inventory and cost accounting, focusing on production reporting and financial controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform the Painesville manufacturing site by leading safety, quality, and operational excellence. Drive strategic initiatives, foster a culture of accountability, and enhance team capabilities to a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career with a pivotal role in managing quality processes to support zero defects. Lead initiatives that foster continuous improvement and engage with teams to leverage technology for enha...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $241K *

Lead a high-performing team to drive automation and digital transformation in manufacturing, ensuring data integrity and product quality while implementing advanced systems and solutions for enhanced...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform engineering leadership across multiple food manufacturing plants, driving capital projects and innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and champ...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse distribution projects, ensuring client satisfaction, quality delivery, and comprehensive oversight of scope, schedule, and budget while fostering long-term partners...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$192K - $280K *

Shape the future of rare earth processing by leading operations at a new facility. Drive safety, production, and quality while building a strong team and culture for success in a dynamic industrial en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion operational excellence in metal fabrication, driving safety, efficiency, and quality. Lead a diverse team, manage budgets, and implement continuous improvement strategies to meet production g...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $165K *

Drive the development and continuous improvement of a unified Quality Management System across global manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance, scalability, and alignment with ISO standards while coll...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $175K *

Lead the strategic management of light industrial gas turbine operations, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and continuous improvement while mentoring a high-performing team and engaging with...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by coordinating maintenance and reliability planning in a process plant. Ensure safety, optimize performance, and lead teams to achieve departmental goals while adherin...

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  •   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.