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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$180K - $200K *

Lead water infrastructure strategies, ensuring efficient design and compliance across data center projects. Collaborate with teams to secure agreements and manage risks, enhancing sustainability and c...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $133K *

Help us lead and manage right of way utility projects, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met by directing a dedicated team and fostering client relationships from inception to completion...

Indiana, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer engagement by developing strategic relationships and driving growth within the retail market. Lead sales efforts across the Central U.S., leveraging consultative techniques to enhan...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $140K *

Drive growth and profitability in a high-volume HVAC service provider by fostering a positive team culture, enhancing customer relationships, and leveraging your service industry expertise to achieve...

Longmont, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Deliver impactful project leadership in a multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across technical and leadership...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $197K *

Lead regulatory and compliance oversight for Operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with enterprise partners to enhance operational processes, implement automation, and drive contin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth by supervising sales strategies, enhancing performance, and expanding customer bases. Collaborate with stakeholders to innovate product offerings while leadin...

Avon, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $170K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in renewable energy construction. Oversee multiple utility-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while managing contractors and stakeholder...

Charlottesville, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $160K *

Innovate project management strategies for design and construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility development and maintai...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $121K *

Lead the charge in delivering right of way projects for utility clients, expertly managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients, ensuring compliance and sup...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by managing the lifecycle of vendor agreements and contracts. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and streamline workflows, safeguarding business interests while mi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading complex power delivery projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee planning, execution, and client relations, ensuring quality and financial performance acro...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $118K *

Join our team to drive business development in Project Services, expand client relationships, and enhance service delivery. Collaborate across functions to improve customer satisfaction and achieve re...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $144K *

Accelerate revenue growth by managing key customer accounts and identifying new business opportunities. Build strong relationships and deliver tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and s...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Transform procurement strategies globally by leading a dynamic team, collaborating with finance and legal, and optimizing vendor relationships to drive operational efficiency and cost savings across a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing performance, schedules, and financials while collaborating with teams to solve challenges and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Elevate your career in...

Huntsville, ALRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project success by managing costs, schedules, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to solve challenges and ensure timely execution of heavy civil and infrastructure projects while maintai...

Fort Wayne, INRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful results by managing project performance, schedules, and financials. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and efficiency while navigating challenges in heavy civil and infrastructu...

New Orleans, LARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful infrastructure projects by managing performance, schedules, and financials while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and solving chal...

Wichita, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of project performance by managing costs, schedules, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe execution and timely delivery of heavy civil and infrastructure projects wh...

Greensboro, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing project performance, ensuring timely execution, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Drive financial tracking and problem-solving to deliver successful inf...

Aurora, CORemote

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $176K *

Take ownership of environmental compliance leadership across major utility-scale power generation projects, ensuring adherence to regulations while collaborating with teams and regulatory agencies thr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $163K *

Lead transformative credit operations by optimizing workflows, enhancing AI integration, and driving process excellence. Collaborate across functions to manage multi-million-dollar portfolios and ment...

Draper, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex multi-disciplinary projects across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with client goals and project scope from initiation to closeout. Foster collaboration and ove...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.