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 *

Champion operational excellence by leading a high-performing team in a chemical manufacturing facility. Drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while managing capital projects and alignin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and team performance while optimizing processes and contributing to strategic growth in a dynamic fabrication environment...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage in a leadership role that drives operational excellence and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring efficient production and high-quality output while managing workforce developme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead operations at a complex manufacturing facility. Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while managing P&L and building a high-performing leadership team to suppo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize operations by leading a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive safety, efficiency, and innovation while fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $166K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while fostering a safe and efficient work environment through effective tea...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $158K *

Lead the charge in overseeing plant maintenance operations, managing projects, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing equipment reliability to support operational excellence and customer satisf...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Help us drive operational excellence by leading maintenance strategies, managing resources, and ensuring compliance. You'll foster team development and enhance customer satisfaction while overseeing d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $168K *

Shape the future of plant operations by leading a team to ensure safe and efficient daily operations while adhering to environmental standards and compliance regulations. Drive improvements for produc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at plant operations by managing daily production, overseeing staff, and driving efficiency. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while optimizing performance a...

Yesterday

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

$108K - $130K *

Launch your career as a Project Manager overseeing all stages of cryogenic carbon capture projects. Lead teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery while coordinating technical discipli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead operational excellence in manufacturing, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement while fostering a high-performing culture that meets customer expectations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform operations by leading production, maintenance, and engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement and strategic planning to achieve production goa...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing production operations, ensuring efficiency and safety while fostering a collaborative team environment. Drive strategic initiatives and support organiza...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing key aspects of a Mega-project for a greenfield Low Carbon Ammonia facility, overseeing engineering firms, developing project scopes, and ensuring timely execution within bu...

Modeste, LAIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Empower operational excellence by leading a manufacturing facility to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork among staff...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading all aspects of plant management, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-function...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Transform plant operations by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing production, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Drive profitability and efficiency while ensuring comp...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$200K - $240K *

Lead and optimize a world-class linerboard manufacturing operation, driving safety, efficiency, and team engagement while achieving strategic business goals and fostering a culture of continuous impro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$70K - $93K *

Drive project execution and maintenance activities in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliabil...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading teams to optimize production, ensure quality, and implement process improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet targets while fostering a culture...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with us as you lead plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while fostering a strong food safety culture and developing leadership within the team to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing maintenance operations for a state-of-the-art industrial facility. Oversee preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure optimal performance while collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Join us to lead daily manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and quality in the production of energetic materials. Drive team performance and enhance production capacity wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful engineering projects by collaborating with teams to analyze, design, and execute solutions across facilities, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.