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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$131K - $175K *

Manage complex technology initiatives across IT, enhancing program delivery and maturing the PMO. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency in executio...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful program management by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and delivering measurable results in a dynamic environment. Collaborate effectively...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $158K *

Unlock your potential by leading the integration of cutting-edge SCADA systems for renewable energy projects. Drive design and implement secure communication networks while collaborating to optimize s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Oversee the construction process for new stores and special projects, managing negotiations and ensuring compliance from inception to operations turnover. Collaborate with internal teams and external...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower enterprise automation by designing, developing, and optimizing solutions using Automation Anywhere, Python, and Power Apps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Join our dynamic sales team to drive growth in the rail and transit market. Engage with OEMs and engineering teams, providing tailored connectivity solutions while managing strategic accounts across a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive growth by expanding our customer base in Southern California. Collaborate with the VP of Sales and a dynamic team to enhance revenue through strategic relationship building and effective sales s...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering top-tier service and support for complex systems in the U.S. Federal Government. Engage in hands-on maintenance and ensure operational excellence while trave...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$93K - $156K *

Explore new horizons as you design and implement advanced control systems, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions...

Montana, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading complex product initiatives across technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic direction into actionable plans, ensuring measurable out...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$147K - $211K *

Empower business leaders by driving strategic initiatives that enhance performance across Sales and Account Management. Utilize data-driven insights to translate complex challenges into actionable pla...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower the delivery of compliance programs across a multi-state region. Manage client relationships, conduct audits, training, and inspections while leading operational excellence and driving regulat...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading hydro turbine design and engineering projects, optimizing asset performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead distribution consulting initiatives, drive operational excellence, and mentor engineers. Shape industry standards as the primary expert in distribution planning while foste...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Advance customer relationships by engaging decision-makers, conducting product demos, and collaborating with engineers to enhance equipment performance and service support in a dynamic sales environme...

Bessemer, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with key decision-makers in the OTC products space, collaborating with engineers to identify solutions, conduct presentations, and build lasting customer relationships while managing performanc...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion technical solutions by collaborating with engineers and decision-makers, conducting presentations, and managing performance improvement programs to enhance customer relationships and drive bu...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing facility operations and project management, ensuring high-quality environments for patients and team members. Collaborate across teams to enhance real estate strategies a...

Oakville, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Develop and optimize revenue operations by streamlining processes, forecasting, and creating integrations as a key partner across sales, supply, and finance. Shape the growth of a crucial function in...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $137K *

Contribute to impactful projects by leveraging your expertise in analysis and strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring alignm...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product vision and strategy, driving customer insights to align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring impactful outcomes f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a new Technical Program Management team, guiding TPMs to deliver impactful results while fostering collaboration across Engineering and Product. Drive strategic planning and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence while leveraging advanced AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape sustainable built envi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and supporting PLC control systems in critical infrastructure. Collaborate with experts to ensure reliable automation across diverse facility systems while meeting client...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.