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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager
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Drive operational excellence by leading Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams to enhance plant performance, ensure compliance, and support product launches in a high-volume manufacturing env...
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Deputy Industrial Relations Manager
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Shape the future of labor relations by leading a team to manage daily activities, resolve disputes, and implement process improvements that enhance workforce efficiency and prevent delays on large-sca...
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Transform sales territory management by leading and developing dealer performance to achieve growth in market share, enhance financial success, and collaborate with diverse teams in the fast-paced agr...
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Empower maintenance excellence by leading reliability processes across a multi-tenant research campus. Drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while managing personnel and resources to me...
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Unlock your potential by leading operational excellence in academic departments. Collaborate with management to enhance financial, HR, and administrative processes, ensuring effective service delivery...
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Develop and lead a skilled team to enhance facility operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency. Oversee maintenance activities, troubleshoot systems, and implement improvements that driv...
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Lead Specialist, Materials Management Optimization
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by providing advanced analytics and optimization support for materials management in Electric Transmission & Substation. Develop dashboards and models to enhance material readiness an...
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Drive capital project execution and engineering improvements in a manufacturing facility. Lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, budget, and schedule while en...
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Support production efficiency by optimizing materials management and supply chain operations. Lead planning, inventory control, and logistics to ensure timely deliveries while driving continuous impro...
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Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering
$80K - $95K *
Lead a dynamic team in optimizing manufacturing processes for Thermal Control systems. Collaborate with product development to enhance efficiency and quality, while staying ahead of industry trends an...
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Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading the manufacturing engineering team to optimize Thermal Control systems production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and innovation while collaborating with product developm...
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Empower project success by managing Production and Development Programs, ensuring financial, delivery, and customer satisfaction goals are met while coordinating resources across multiple projects...
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Maintenance Manager (Food Manufacturing)
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of our manufacturing operations by managing maintenance services for complex equipment. You'll ensure performance, safety, and efficiency, leading a team to deliver improvements while...
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$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a hands-on leadership role overseeing maintenance operations across affordable residential properties, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance while fostering team developmen...
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Plastic Injection Molding Manager
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Champion the manufacturing process by leading a team to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery of medical devices. Drive continuous improvement and optimize operations in a dynamic, safety-fo...
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Shape the future of financial management by leading accounting operations, driving strategic partnerships, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Collaborate across departments to enhance business...
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Lead mechanical service projects from planning to closeout, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient execution. Collaborate with teams, manage budgets, and maintain customer relationships while upholding...
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Operational Excellence Manager
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Pioneer continuous improvement initiatives leveraging lean manufacturing principles. Educate and train teams on best practices, collaborate with management to drive projects, and analyze processes to...
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Engineering Project Manager - Utilities
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Help us drive utility projects from conception to operation, ensuring seamless integration of electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical systems in manufacturing facilities while managing schedules, bu...
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Commercial & Industrial Business Manager
$102K - $120K *
Accelerate growth and operational excellence in the Commercial & Industrial sector, leading teams to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability while driving strategic initiatives across sales, s...
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Deliver excellence in candy production by managing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead a team, oversee scheduling, and implement innovative processes to meet production goals wh...
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Director, Maintenance & Reliability
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing plant reliability and efficiency by managing maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while overseeing a skilled team...
2 weeks ago
What does a Plant Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Plant Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.