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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$160K - $200K *

Elevate utility value through strategic consulting, translating operational needs into quantifiable business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to develop tailored solutions, build financial models, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of healthcare IT by managing ServiceNow projects, enhancing workflows, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solution...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze bids, create cost plans, and optimize project budgets. Leverage your expertise in electrical estimating to enhance client value and foster strong relationships across di...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$98K - $164K *

Unlock potential by leading power system engineering efforts to design innovative electrification solutions for EHV/HV substations, ensuring project execution success and maximizing business developme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex power and energy projects, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder engagement while managing budgets, risks, and multi-disciplinary teams for high-impact initi...

Freeport, MERemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $173K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a regional team dedicated to delivering high-quality service. Optimize resource utilization and support growth through collaboration and strategic execution in...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Oversee and execute HVAC projects in mission-critical data centers, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction. Act as the primary contact, coordinating teams and resources...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $218K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in vehicle personalization and accessory sales. This leadership role focuses on enhancing dealer engagement, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration to...

Dearborn, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $190K *

Empower our team to drive innovation by developing crucial AI tools that enhance operational efficiency. Oversee governance, training, and metrics to ensure impactful adoption across departments while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing Fleetio's connected-vehicle data strategy and product line from the ground up. Drive innovative data solutions, partnerships, and user experiences that enhance fleet oper...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $157K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic programs and large-scale projects. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage complex integrations, and deliver impactful executive communications to achieve...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through telephonic evaluations and assessments. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve protocols and outcomes while ensuring timely patient int...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $163K *

Lead the charge in designing and overseeing digital instrumentation and control systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while coordinating workflows and schedules with subcontractors to...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to manage utility interconnection processes for solar and energy storage projects. Oversee technical aspects, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance throughout project deve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading SAP S/4HANA transformations, guiding clients through Order to Cash solutions, and enhancing operational efficiency while establishing strong partnerships and delivering...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Drive growth by managing key customer relationships in the Southeast and West Coast. Lead strategic initiatives, pricing, and account development while collaborating with dedicated coordinators to enh...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Drive the electrification product strategy, overseeing roadmap development and feature delivery across current and future electric vehicle offerings while leading a team to enhance customer energy exp...

Irvine, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $164K *

Drive impactful data-driven projects by leading a diverse team in fraud detection and prevention. Manage contract delivery, timelines, and client relationships while ensuring effective communication a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $149K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex product development projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational excellence from initiation to delivery in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K *

Drive sales growth by developing strategic relationships and solutions in North Indiana and Northeast Chicago. This role demands 80% overnight travel to achieve profitability goals and enhance market...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $160K *

Lead the development of a comprehensive data strategy, focusing on modern architecture and tools. Drive real-time insights and decision-making while managing a high-performing team to enhance the orga...

Glendale, CARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $152K *

Drive innovative electrical designs within nuclear power projects, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance system reliability and performance. Address complex engineering challenges while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Elevate your career by solving complex electrical engineering challenges in nuclear power. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project delivery, from design through installation, while supp...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $155K *

Shape the future of HR technology by leading strategy, governance, and optimization of HRIS. Drive operational excellence, enhance user experience, and ensure compliance while managing a high-performi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$157K - $283K *

Join a team that's driving growth in Texas transportation design services. Leverage your engineering and management expertise to enhance community projects, lead interdisciplinary teams, and build str...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ 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.