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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$145K - $181K *

Transform the renewable energy landscape by leading generator modeling efforts throughout project lifecycles. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in modeling processes...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining food processing technology by leading equipment evaluation, design, and deployment. Collaborate globally to innovate and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance eff...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading federal service contracts and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality delivery, financial performance, and customer...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $132K *

Drive local market execution and performance by collaborating with teams, leveraging data for growth, and managing distributor relationships to ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational ex...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $211K *

Lead the charge in shaping and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure services, ensuring security, reliability, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premises environments while developing a...

New Hampshire, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Manage sales strategies for diverse industries, driving growth and customer engagement through innovative solutions and market intelligence. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experience and m...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to manage comprehensive leave programs, ensuring compliance and supporting benefits administration. Leverage your expertise in FMLA and state-specific leaves while enhancing employ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver complex SaaS implementations globally. Focus on team development, solution quality, and operational efficiency while leveraging data to mitigate risks and enha...

Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Elevate the engineering department by driving delivery, managing teams, and ensuring production quality. Lead hands-on development while fostering innovation in AI-driven systems to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to organizational success by partnering with leaders to enhance HR practices, drive employee engagement, and support growth initiatives, ensuring a positive experience throughout the employ...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the beverage and dessert ingredient landscape by driving sales growth, expanding market presence, and fostering strong customer relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deli...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, overseeing tasks and teams while ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide engineering support, driving qual...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic sales team to drive loan production, develop market relationships, and implement effective sales strategies while ensuring compliance with industry standards and...

Tulsa, OKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and drive strategic improvements while e...

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Today

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

$125K - $175K *

Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing strategies and team dynamics, driving growth and brand awareness across diverse business units while aligning with strategic objectives and fostering collabor...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$81K - $88K *

Transform customer support operations by leading a high-performing team, driving service excellence, and implementing continuous improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficienc...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic financial leadership and analysis to business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial management practices, ensuring compliance and supporting organi...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading innovative substation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable solutions for utilities and renewable energy clients while mentor...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $180K *

Contribute to the compliance framework and processes for regulated facilities. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve regulatory commitment while ensuring safe and efficient operations o...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$64K - $101K *

Champion the acquisition of right-of-way for utility projects by managing field research, preparing documentation, and guiding stakeholder communications. Collaborate with project teams to ensure comp...

Kentucky, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

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.