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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$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in product innovation by managing the full lifecycle from ideation to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical and business goals, ensuring successful product...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Empower a high-growth organization by leading operations strategy, enhancing client satisfaction, and driving efficiency through AI and automation. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure financi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's on the forefront of operational security, overseeing security events, managing tools, and enhancing processes to protect vital data while collaborating across various technology dom...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Empower a dynamic team of software engineers to innovate and deliver impactful tech solutions, collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance pediatric healthcare for children with special ne...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading field operations on diverse commercial construction projects nationwide. Oversee safety, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination from groundbreaking to closeout, en...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Champion the delivery of complex data center construction projects, leading diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes from planning through completion while fostering strong client...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$125K - $135K *

Shape the future of public safety by leading complex software deployment projects. Manage diverse teams, engage with stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of critical solutions that enhance fir...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$121K - $224K *

Drive product excellence by overseeing managers, enhancing technical features, and aligning product strategies with corporate goals. Foster collaboration, lead projects, and ensure platform stability...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K *

Transform facilities and operations management by providing strategic leadership, ensuring compliance, and optimizing asset performance across residential and administrative properties while overseein...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$262K - $394K *

Accelerate progress at Clio Phones by leading the growth of a cloud-native VoIP platform for law firms. Own P&L, build operational plans, and drive market strategy while managing cross-functional team...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$96K - $121K *

Join our team to drive welding excellence and strategic growth through strong distributor relationships, enhancing customer experiences and executing commercial programs for our diverse product portfo...

New Mexico, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $125K *

Shape the future of aluminum plate solutions by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategy and execution. This remote role requires significant travel to build partnerships and optimize processe...

Southfield, MIRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery while enhancing team capabilities and stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing enterprise proposals and plans, ensuring compliance and quality across submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win strategies and dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $208K *

Accelerate progress at a leading procurement organization by driving transformation, managing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver measurable v...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by owning the product roadmap and backlog, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring quality delivery. Drive business objectives while collaborating across teams to optimize solutio...

Uniontown, OHRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the product roadmap and backlog, ensuring alignment with business needs. Engage with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, manage deliverables, and enhance system utilization while fostering co...

Uniontown, OHRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower the future of AI-driven solutions by leading flagship products that enhance customer service and drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform operational challenges into impactful...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the technical department by leading a team, ensuring quality control, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective management and support. Drive operational excellence while fosteri...

Fishers, INRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you support sales operations by delivering precise price quotations and coordinating solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive business success and enhance customer relat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on ensuring a compliant contracting experience for public-sector clients. Lead the contract lifecycle, from negotiation to compliance monitoring, while collaborating across...

Lewisburg, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $176K *

Lead supply chain and procurement consulting engagements, focusing on cost reduction and operational improvement for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, while managing project scope, t...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$78K - $131K *

Elevate your career by leading lifecycle support for AC Substation systems. In this hands-on role, you'll ensure peak performance through commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting, while fosteri...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.