Plant Operations Manager Jobs

Discover Plant Operations Manager opportunities with employers seeking leaders to oversee safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles in manufacturing, industrial production, food processing, energy, and other sectors.

What Does a Plant Operations Manager Do?

Plant Operations Managers coordinate day-to-day facility performance, guide production teams, and align resources with business goals. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include production planning, staffing, equipment reliability, quality systems, budgeting, and compliance with workplace and environmental requirements.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for operations leadership, strong communication, and the ability to improve processes using performance data. Experience with production systems, continuous improvement, safety programs, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance can be valuable. Requirements vary by industry and facility size.

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Browse Plant Operations Manager jobs on Ladders to compare opportunities, responsibilities, and employer requirements. Use job details to identify roles that match your leadership experience, industry background, and career goals.

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$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$165K - $248K *

Lead enterprise-scale operations for cloud services, ensuring performance and customer satisfaction. Drive a multidisciplinary team, manage service transitions, and leverage data-driven metrics to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving interconnection project delivery and grid infrastructure, ensuring technical accuracy and budget adherence while collaborating across multiple energy stakeholders in a fast...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $250K *

Champion operational excellence by supporting mechanical segment performance across regions. Collaborate with leadership to enhance execution discipline, drive improvements, and ensure effective trans...

Mclean, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $104K *

Elevate your career by troubleshooting and supporting HVAC and control systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex field issues and enhance product development...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing environmental projects from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations. Collaborate with specialists and agencies to navigate per...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $112K *

Lead the charge in regional sales operations, driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction through strategic decision-making and collaboration across teams. Manage contracts, enforce compliance, a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine revenue operations by leading the design and execution of systems and processes that enhance sales performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows, improve data visibility...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $134K *

Optimize project delivery by managing energy efficiency construction initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality control, and budget adherence, while fostering strong client relationships and overseeing...

Indiana, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $235K *

Transform operations at multiple locations by leading field services, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while driving growth in relay protection and controls. Collaborate with teams to execu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate sales growth by managing hardware and service functions across a designated territory. Drive project management and customer relationships to meet revenue and profitability goals while ensu...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $160K *

Drive impactful utility right of way projects, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, and budget while fostering client relationships and guiding project managers to success in a dynamic, remote work...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$87K - $133K *

Partner with us to lead right of way projects for utility clients, overseeing scope, budget, and timelines. Foster client relationships while directing teams and ensuring compliance with guidelines an...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with leaders to develop innovative solutions, guide engineering best practices, and ensure high-quality infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to achieve technical...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional change initiatives that drive operational excellence. Oversee product launches and process improvements, ensuring systematic adoption and effective communi...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing IT infrastructure and systems while mentoring a dedicated team. Drive cybersecurity initiatives, oversee technology planning, and ensure seamless end-user support to enhanc...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality initiatives and training programs to enhance team performance and compliance. Collaborate with management to drive operational excellence and support colleague...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Oversee global EPC proposal processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions while driving continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K *

Champion the future of public safety by managing 40+ complex SaaS implementations. Drive project success from contract to go-live, ensuring customer satisfaction and effective collaboration across tea...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety program for a federal construction project, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture through trai...

Alexandria, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project execution by overseeing construction from demolition to occupancy. Manage onsite activities, coordinate with teams, and ensure timely, safe project completion while fostering strong cl...

Iowa, USRemote

1 week ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Plant Operations Manager do?question toggle

    A Plant Operations Manager oversees the daily performance of a plant or production facility. The role often involves coordinating teams, production schedules, equipment, quality, safety, budgets, and operational improvement.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Plant Operations Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles seek relevant operations or manufacturing experience, demonstrated leadership, and knowledge of production, safety, quality, and process improvement. Some employers prefer a bachelor's degree or industry-specific credentials.

  • How much do Plant Operations Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, facility size, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its compensation details.

  • Where can I find Plant Operations Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Plant Operations Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.