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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$100K - $120K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading innovative conveyor and sortation projects. Drive technical solutions from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $119K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a Technical Support team, ensuring top-tier service delivery and SLA adherence while managing high-priority incidents and fostering cross-functional collaborati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $102K *

Advance safety initiatives by overseeing compliance, training, and performance across multiple locations. Collaborate with managers to enhance safety protocols and drive organizational improvement thr...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $171K *

Champion strategic growth by leading analyses that drive international expansion and acquisitions. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape decisions and deploy AI agents for enhanced efficiency in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize satellite data operations by supporting imaging requests, managing tasking activities, and enhancing processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and improve operational effi...

Carlsbad, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate customer journey operations by driving scalable processes and systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer success, technical support, and partner engagement, ensuring effici...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence in manufacturing operations. As a strategic partner, you'll enhance profitability through insightful analysis, budgeting, and capital management while f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the Northeast by cultivating client relationships and delivering tailored solutions in capital equipment and services. This role emphasizes new business developmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of autonomous ground support equipment by leading product strategy and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving sales in the Construction sector. As a key player, you'll manage relationships, develop strategies, and close deals with top clients, ensuring profitable growth and mark...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

The Network Optimization Manager is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining network optimization models to enhance logistics operations. This role involves analyzing complex systems, dev...

Irving, TXRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining operational excellence in healthcare. This role drives performance and compliance across call center operations, enhancing efficiency and quality through strategic planni...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical system upgrades in data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success, manage risks, and optimize processes while ensuring alignment wit...

Oregon City, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical leader in utility substation engineering, driving quality standards and innovative solutions for complex projects while mentoring a growing team and collabo...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $185K *

Shape the future of design-build projects by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to meet project goals on time and within budget...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage capital projects effectively by ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and efficient communication. Lead a team and oversee renovations to enhance property value during acquisitions and as...

Arizona, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $173K *

Join a team that's redefining AI-driven quality and performance operations. You'll build systems that enhance frontline team effectiveness and AI agent performance, ensuring impactful coaching and fee...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing rail construction and maintenance projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while coordinating with customers and teams. Drive operational performance and maintain strong...

Kansas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Drive program delivery across multiple products, ensuring timely outcomes by managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder priorities. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate project data...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic insights, driving analytics initiatives and developing advanced solutions that empower decision-making across the value chain using modern BI tools...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $205K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality standards for heavy industrial construction projects. Oversee QA/QC processes, conduct audits, and support contractors to enhance performance and safety throughout...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $119K *

Transform your career by leading a team of Analysts to drive data-driven insights that enhance revenue cycle performance and foster collaboration across departments for impactful business solutions...

Fayette, ALRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $152K *

Elevate the synergy between Sales strategy and technology delivery, translating business needs into actionable engineering specifications. Drive system enhancements and ensure seamless collaboration a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to drive growth, enhance customer relations, and achieve profitability goals. Collaborate across functions to execute strategies and cultivate talent while ensuring top-tier...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.