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.

Explore Plant Operations Manager Careers

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 *

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead construction project management for financial retail banking projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution of HVAC, roofing, and parking upgrades. Collaborate with clients to ensure project s...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Engage as a key Contract Manager, overseeing procurement agreements and providing strategic guidance across teams. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation while...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $155K *

Shape your career by leading billing operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and deliver timely fi...

Bentonville, ARRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $152K *

Accelerate your career by leading high voltage substation projects, collaborating with engineers to solve complex electrical issues, and enhancing your skills through peer learning and client interact...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to deliver innovative waste management solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations through tailored technology integrations and enhance sustainability efforts while drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$114K - $190K *

Build a resilient Site Reliability Engineering practice, leading a global team to enhance cloud platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Lead the operations of a Special Investigations Unit, managing a team of investigators to enhance fraud detection and prevention. Drive compliance, collaborate with stakeholders, and shape strategies...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $114K *

Empower your career by leading diverse construction projects across the U.S. and overseas. Manage teams, ensure quality, and maintain safety standards while delivering mission-critical facilities on t...

Alexandria, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $98K *

Transform customer experiences by leading onsite commissioning and advanced troubleshooting of industrial combustion systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance, reliability, and safety wh...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$173K - $288K *

Empower growth and relationships in a strategic role focused on managing key accounts. Drive customer satisfaction and revenue retention through strategic collaboration and consultative selling within...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $95K *

Manage product strategy and market requirements for retail automation projects, serving as a key liaison with stakeholders to drive innovation and growth in North America, while ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$54K - $145K *

Transform operational efficiency by managing ticket execution, incident support, and testing for digital platforms. Leverage your Medicaid expertise to enhance user experience and ensure seamless comm...

Hartford, CTRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful field marketing programs across the US, shaping the brand's presence and engaging prospects. Collaborate with sales to achieve pipeline goals, ensuring strategic execution of multiple...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $101K *

Contribute to right-of-way acquisition for utility projects, supporting project teams by conducting research, preparing documents, and engaging with property owners while managing multiple priorities...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing PLC/HMI control systems for diverse manufacturing processes. Collaborate with clients and lead projects while mentoring junior engineers to deliver innov...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Drive sales success by managing OEM & Integrator accounts, building relationships, and exceeding revenue targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value and implement effective sales...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $137K *

Elevate your career by leading initiatives that drive innovation and performance, overseeing multifaceted projects that impact our operations, and collaborating across teams to achieve strategic objec...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate growth by managing sales strategies across CA and parts of the Midwest. Lead market development efforts, achieve sales goals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $192K *

Advance the future of our parks by leading the management of complex construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance through effective oversight, collaboration, and innovation. Foster a...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

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

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.