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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$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing warehouse efficiency, order fulfillment, and inventory management. Empower and develop your team while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operatio...

Oklahoma, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $150K *

Lead project portfolios from inception to completion, managing teams and client relationships. Drive financial outcomes and cultivate repeat business while ensuring project success in land development...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Drive cost transparency and efficiency in manufacturing operations by analyzing product costs, collaborating with diverse teams, and supporting strategic initiatives to enhance profitability and busin...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic team in ensuring optimal performance of mission-critical data centers. Drive service operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster team development while managing budgets and im...

Selman City, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by developing and maintaining standards, ensuring consistency across markets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and documentation for opti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing sales operations for key retail partners, executing strategic initiatives, and enhancing digital presence to drive growth and improve customer engagement across multiple...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive project delivery and quality as a VDC Operations Manager, overseeing team leadership, model coordination, and prefabrication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effic...

Escondido, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex automation projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget...

Reno, NVRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical operations for dialysis services, ensuring quality patient care, compliance, and operational efficiency across multiple facilities while fostering strong relations...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to quality operations initiatives by reviewing study documents, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance qual...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $121K *

Lead a skilled team in executing complex turbine maintenance across North America. Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while mentoring technicians and managing logistics. This role requires signifi...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Champion the future of environmental remediation by leading diverse projects, ensuring safety compliance, managing teams, and fostering client relationships while delivering high-quality results in a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$188K - $205K *

Empower the future of energy by leading complex natural gas power projects. Drive execution from development to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while collaborating with d...

Denver, CORemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $117K *

Transform fleet maintenance operations by leading a team to ensure vehicle safety, compliance, and efficiency. Drive preventative maintenance programs and vendor management while supporting operationa...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a nationwide warehouse network, optimizing operations while aligning with business goals. Drive performance improvement and scalability across multiple regions with a focus...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$178K - $195K *

Lead critical recovery and rebuild projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and stakeholder needs while coordinating with various agencies and contractors in a fas...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $160K *

Drive your career with a strategic role in Product Operations, partnering with leaders to transform complex challenges into actionable insights, while enhancing cross-functional collaboration and leve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$275K - $325K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a construction banking sector, driving strategy, partnerships, and product development while overseeing P&L and fostering key relationships to establish Flex a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$87K - $133K *

Manage utility right of way projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while leading a project team and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project...

Michigan, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$175K *

Shape the future of global telecommunications by leading strategy, architecture, and operations for voice and video infrastructure, ensuring reliable and cost-effective communication services aligned...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading shared service improvements and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient and provider experiences while driving team performance and process excellen...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $251K *

Champion the modernization of Operations applications, guiding strategic direction and aligning cross-functional teams to enhance digital capabilities and support enterprise transformation initiatives...

Virginia, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, managing post-sales operations for key customers. Leverage your expertise in coordinating production schedules and delivery, ensuring alignment with customer need...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Transform digital plant projects through effective management, ensuring successful delivery while overseeing scope, budget, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.