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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$95K - $115K *

Drive revenue operations excellence by leading clean-claim workflows, overseeing claim accuracy, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Partner with various departments to ensure timely billing...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a centralized partner data management system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance decision-making and support EHRM initiatives. Drive program management, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and contribute to strategic communications while ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize operational systems, drive growth, and enhance performance across departments. Collaborate with leadership to ensure strategic goals translate into measurable results a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate within a cutting-edge DataOps environment, ensuring the reliability and scalability of a Databricks-native data platform on Azure. Leverage AI for observability and pipeline management while...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$85K - $129K *

Lead the charge in substation design by preparing detailed drawings and overseeing project teams. Engage with clients and contractors to ensure compliance with standards while mentoring designers and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Drive the expansion of PMO services in the utility sector, leading a multidisciplinary team while fostering executive relationships and enhancing project delivery. Leverage extensive industry expertis...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing automation and controls technologies across global operations, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while collaborating with international teams to implement inno...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Drive enterprise-wide compliance projects to secure sustainability certifications. Lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and ensure audit readiness in mission-critical environments, deliverin...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and optimize engineering services operations, leading a customer-focused team to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and profitability while fostering strong client relationships and continu...

Holland, MIRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of protection and control systems. Utilize your expertise to analyze complex power system challenges, ensuring compliance and delivering innovative solut...

Nevada, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $240K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions while mentoring a talented engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product quality and drive strategic vendor rela...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$167K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading a complex portfolio of services projects, driving customer value and business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish priorities, manage dependencies...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $135K *

Transform safety oversight across the U.S. by ensuring compliance with SH&E standards, conducting inspections, and delivering training. Collaborate with branch teams to enhance safety protocols and dr...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $129K *

Unlock potential by driving business development in the Food & Beverage utilities sector. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, implement sales strategies, and build lasting relationships...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and maintenance of SCADA applications in a dynamic Remote Operations Center, collaborating with engineers and operators to enhance monitoring and operational support for power ge...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with customers to drive sales growth and build lasting partnerships. This role involves strategic market insight, account management, and collaboration to enhance product adoption and achieve b...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring accurate inventory control and timely shipments. Collaborate with internal and external partners to optimize processes and s...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Grow your career by driving sales in the high-tech water treatment sector. Leverage your industry relationships and expertise to expand market presence, develop strategic plans, and lead negotiations...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $169K *

Transform customer outcomes by leading a high-performing team dedicated to leveraging Samsara's solutions. Drive strategic growth while ensuring enterprise clients realize sustained value from their i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion contractor performance by leading training and compliance efforts, enhancing safety and quality in telecommunications construction. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and drive improv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative power system solutions by conducting EMT studies and developing models. Collaborate with leadership to enhance team expertise and deliver quality advisory support to clients in the...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $130K *

Elevate cross-functional collaboration by managing complex initiatives, ensuring readiness, and driving execution visibility. Foster alignment among teams to achieve business outcomes with predictabil...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate IT Controls and AI Resiliency projects, ensuring effective management and delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.