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 *

Transform your career by driving sales growth and market presence through strategic leadership and collaboration with dealer networks. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance, customer satisfac...

Summerville, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $132K *

Drive the successful delivery of diverse, multi-phase projects while managing timelines, budgets, and team collaboration. Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and oversight, enha...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the product vision for fleet lifecycle optimization, enhancing cost efficiency and customer journeys through innovative digital solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

Irvine, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $128K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to enhance digital pharmacy solutions, optimize processes, and improve customer engagement while fostering a high-performance culture roo...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse accounts across North America, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions. Shape business growth through strategic planning and be...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution networks to enhance efficiency, service performance, and cost-effectiveness. Drive strategic initiatives, evaluate operating models, and implement transforma...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you drive commercial sales growth in a dynamic territory. Engage with new and existing clients, manage accounts, and provide exceptional support while achieving targeted goals...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in building operational systems from the ground up, driving outcomes with a hands-on approach. Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated team to innovate in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming People Operations by leading strategic HR initiatives, enhancing processes, and serving as a trusted advisor to managers while ensuring compliance and operational excel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$165K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing product safety by developing robust safety frameworks and engaging with partners and regulators. Leverage a multi-disciplinary team to manage the path towards safe and com...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $95K *

Deliver impactful project management for complex implementations, leading teams to ensure successful outcomes while cultivating valued client relationships and driving business success through effecti...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming post-purchase experiences by leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex business challenges, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive operational efficiency acros...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading federal proposal efforts from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant proposals for defense and civilian sectors...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive operational efficiency and strategic initiatives across the organization. Lead cross-functional projects, analyze complex challenges, and implement scalable solutions to optimize perf...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$275K - $325K *

Drive the venture and private equity business by owning strategy, partnerships, and P&L. Collaborate with teams to establish Flex as the primary financial institution in the sector, leveraging your ex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design and operation of automated ML pipelines, ensuring reliable model deployment and monitoring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ML delivery and optimize performance...

Carmel, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing property performance, driving team success, and fostering client relationships. Lead strategic initiatives to align business goals with financial outcomes...

Longview, TXRemote

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform property management by driving operational success across multiple sites. Foster team growth, enhance client relations, and implement strategic business plans to ensure financial performance...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$136K - $253K *

Elevate your career by leading sales strategies and fostering dealer relationships to achieve market share goals. Drive team success through effective communication and innovative sales tools while ma...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance and supporting nuclear operations, sales, and marketing. Collaborate with teams to manage vendor qualifications and enhance safety solutions, delivering excepti...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by managing strategic relationships with healthcare clients to achieve revenue growth and retention while delivering superior environmental service solutions in the medical w...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Grow a dynamic team driving OpenRouter’s provider ecosystem, managing innovations across diverse models and endpoints, ensuring quality and efficiency in inference services for millions of requests da...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.