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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$90K - $110K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on sales growth and dealer management in the heavy equipment sector. Leverage your expertise to nurture relationships, improve sales pipelines, and delive...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to operational excellence by assessing and optimizing manufacturing processes, advising on improvements, and implementing tailored ERP solutions for clients in batch and process industries...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by leading a team that develops and manages strategic national accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering exceptional customer experiences across North America...

Michigan, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Oversee clinic operations across multiple locations, ensuring operational excellence and team development. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient experience and drive strategic growth while...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Champion customer quality initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance satisfaction, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in the Data Center Chiller business. Engage...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales growth in the Western U.S. as you develop key accounts and optimize channel partnerships. Leverage your expertise to forecast orders and enhance customer relationshi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engage with clients to foster relationships, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Oversee project execution, identify growth opportunities, and ensure client satisfacti...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming land development projects. Leverage your expertise in client relations and project management to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic environment focused...

California, USRemote

Today

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

$148K - $263K *

Manage and maintain Oracle databases, leveraging expertise in Unix scripting and PL/SQL. Engage in data migration, interface development, and automated task management while collaborating within a dyn...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading wastewater infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive innovative solutions while managing project lifecycles and me...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities through in-depth research, analysis, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform corporate decisions and shape the comp...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing IT operations, vendor relationships, and internal projects. Lead endpoint management and ensure service quality while driving technology transitions and compliance init...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K *

Transform the sales development team by driving performance, mentoring SDRs, and implementing effective strategies. Collaborate with management to enhance pipeline creation and ensure operational exce...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project administration and correspondence management, ensuring effective communication and compliance. Support project policies and enhance documentation workflows to dr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of our Accounting Operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, and driving improvements through automation and AI integration...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $152K *

Empower progress in environmental compliance by developing air permitting strategies for complex industrial projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to ensure adherence to air quality regula...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $220K *

Champion safety and environmental excellence by leading EHS strategies across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and fostering a proactive culture of safety and sustainabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing team to enhance surface water quality standards and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, driving impactful outcomes for public health and the...

Flagstaff, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $204K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading engineering teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. Oversee technical execution and ensure alignmen...

Portland, MERemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive plant-level sales strategies and cultivate customer relationships to enhance beverage production. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions, ensuring consistent prod...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial strategy by leading a team of analysts to drive performance, support key decisions, and enhance operational efficiency through insightful reporting and collaboration with senior exe...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$215K - $315K *

Lead the charge in building secure, compliant infrastructure for our DaaS platform. Drive engineering excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of regulated customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate safety data management by leading GPS operations, ensuring compliance and quality in safety reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system workflows and drive improvement...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $148K *

Elevate your career by driving sales growth and building strong client relationships in the industrial sector. Leverage your technical expertise to secure product specifications and enhance market pre...

New Britain, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $196K *

Unlock potential by developing AI-driven applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through innovative technical solutions, ensuring quality and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.