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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$95K - $115K *

Advance automation projects in a regulated medical device environment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Drive high-performance mill operations by supervising and mentoring a dedicated team, ensuring safety standards and production goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborati...

Matachewan, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of daily plant operations, leading teams to enhance performance and throughput while ensuring compliance and safety within a dynamic production environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $147K *

Optimize plant maintenance operations by leading a high-performance team, ensuring safety and efficiency while aligning with strategic goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $90K *

Join our team as you lead fuel delivery operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing a dedicated team. Optimize routes, foster a positive culture, and maintain compliance with regulations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in fleet maintenance. Oversee a skilled group of technicians, implement effective maintenance strategies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance strategies and teams to enhance safety, quality, and equipment reliability. Collaborate with leadership to optimize plant performance and manage cap...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Lead fleet operations by overseeing maintenance, service delivery, and customer satisfaction. Manage cross-functional teams ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by managing union labor and resources, ensuring safety, compliance, and productivity in a dynamic environment. Lead workforce planning and execution while fostering strong...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $120K *

Advance your career by managing operations and union labor, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Lead a diverse workforce, oversee operational execution, and maintain strong labor relations in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $110K *

Manage and optimize operations by directing labor resources, ensuring safety, compliance, and productivity while fostering effective labor relations in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $129K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing cargo operations, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Lead a collaborative team to optimize efficiency and foster a performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing maintenance operations for a state-of-the-art industrial facility. Oversee preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure optimal performance while collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a leadership role to optimize plant operations, ensuring safety and productivity while managing resources and coordinating with various departments to meet production goals efficiently...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $144K *

Reimagine the Parts Department operations across multiple locations. Lead with vision, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive efficiency while fostering team development and accountability to achiev...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading teams to achieve service, quality, and cost objectives. Drive performance through collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic planning to meet custom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $124K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading maintenance teams to ensure optimal performance of machinery and facilities. Collaborate with engineering and management to implement innovative solutions and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of plant operations and supply chain management, driving efficiency and quality in a dynamic environment. Lead teams, optimize processes, and ensure seamless production flow while foste...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K *

Transform operations by leading daily management, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering strong client and vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement and operational excell...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Industrial Operations for a major public transit project. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost, and delivery commitments are met while driving...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading plant operations, driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while enhancing employee and customer satisfaction in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize injection molding operations across multiple facilities by providing strategic leadership, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support elevator repair operations by coordinating materials, scheduling, and safety protocols. Collaborate with field leadership to ensure quality workmanship and project follow-up while managing mul...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of warehouse operations by leading PM logistics execution, driving performance, ensuring safety and quality, and developing teams for excellence in service delivery. Your strategic di...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Empower digital transformation by leading strategic IT operations, fostering executive partnerships, and driving alignment across global teams to enhance business outcomes and operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.