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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$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by overseeing planning, coordination, and execution to meet specifications, budgets, and timelines while ensuring effective communication across teams and stakeholders...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading Kilo Lab operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in process development and scale-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maintain hig...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving strategic facility planning and operational excellence. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across diverse teams while managing risks...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $128K *

Take ownership of daily operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while leading a team. Collaborate with management to meet customer needs and drive process improvements, all while managing budgets a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing operations and ensuring safety while managing a skilled workforce. Oversee daily activities, budget management, and compliance to enhance efficiency and cust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform operational performance across multiple sites by driving safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives. Lead teams to achieve strategic goals while ensuring compliance and continuous improveme...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence across multiple sites, driving safety, quality, and productivity initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and achieve strate...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Deliver operational excellence by overseeing daily activities in Construction and Self-Perform departments, collaborating with senior leadership to drive process improvements and ensure project succes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading plant teams to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing financial performance and fostering a cultu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $155K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a high-performing production facility, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee development to...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and strategic growth across multiple units. Oversee profit loss responsibility, lead diverse teams, and implement initiatives that enhance safety, cus...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of plant operations by leading maintenance and process engineering teams. Drive efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement while managing capital projects and ensuring compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Take ownership of Houston's field operations for residential battery storage. Lead teams to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while developing crew capabilities and enhancing customer satisfact...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead plant operations to ensure safe, efficient generation while managing personnel, compliance, and performance. Drive improvements, training, and budget oversight to align with operational goals and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $172K *

Drive a safety-first culture while leading maintenance operations, enhancing team performance, and ensuring plant reliability. Guide strategic initiatives for operational excellence in a dynamic manuf...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Champion project success by managing key initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets while driving efficiencies and best prac...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Lead impactful projects within our Quality Management team, driving collaboration and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, budgets, and timelines w...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our Quality Management team as a Project Manager, driving key projects through collaboration, resource planning, and risk management to ensure successful outcomes while maintain...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive quality and efficiency while adhering to project sco...

Langley, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Manage key projects within the Quality Management team, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder engagement while driving innovative solutions and best practices for quality and cli...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Transform project management by driving collaboration, ensuring quality, and delivering results on time and within budget. Leverage your expertise to manage stakeholder relations and implement effecti...

Markham, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize operations across multiple plants by leading teams to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective production while driving continuous improvement and profitability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations and product development, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance culture and drive continuous improvement while meeting pro...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial performance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and client satisfaction in a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $150K *

Optimize operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving financial performance. Champion continuous improvement and client relations while managing teams to exceed servic...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.