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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$120K - $135K *

Transform maintenance operations by overseeing the repair and upkeep of production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime while enhancing facility efficiency and safety protocols. Lead a skilled team to...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team development in a fast-paced environment...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Lead the manufacturing facility by managing diverse teams, ensuring accountability, and driving production efficiency. Foster a culture of excellence while overseeing compliance, inventory management...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative process improvements across operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and innovation, utilizing your expertise in Lean methodol...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's leading the execution of complex industrial process-piping projects. This role involves overseeing planning, execution, and financial performance, ensuring successful project comple...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites. Lead strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and enhance profitability while fostering a culture of continuous...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $115K *

Oversee and enhance production operations by leading a skilled team, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety compliance. Drive performance metrics and foster employee development to achieve operatio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence by leading field teams, ensuring safety, and optimizing resource allocation to meet customer needs while fostering a culture of development and collaboration...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $104K *

Transform project execution by owning the full lifecycle from coordination to closeout. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scope, schedule, and budget are met while maintaining customer satisfac...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $104K *

Lead the charge in full lifecycle project execution, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence while fostering strong customer relationships and cross-functional collaboration for successful outc...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $104K *

Explore a dynamic role managing project lifecycles from initiation to closeout. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong customer relat...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $104K *

Drive project success by managing full lifecycle execution, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence while fostering strong customer relationships and cross-functional collaboration for optimal...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives, enhancing safety, quality, and operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership to drive transformational change and coach teams...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence and strategic direction for a biological manufacturing site, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and innovation while fostering a high-performing team and managi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead and develop a team of Project Coordinators while managing complex crane and rigging projects across North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution a...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $160K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and improving equipment reliability in a hands-on role. Oversee a small team to troubleshoot and enhance manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead and empower a high-performing maintenance team, ensuring optimal operations in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing environment through strategic planning, preventive maintenance, and hands-on leadership...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations, driving performance metrics, and fostering team development. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while managing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive facility capital projects from concept to completion, enhancing operational efficiency and safety across manufacturing operations. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic facility by leading operations, driving production, and fostering a high-performance team. Engage directly with staff to meet goals while ensuring safety, quality, and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Transform operations by driving cross-functional execution and enhancing systems. Collaborate across sales, customer experience, and installations to streamline processes and improve efficiency in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion efficient warehouse operations by leading strategic logistics and inventory management across a vast territory, ensuring timely material fulfillment and safety excellence to support critical...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Technical Department, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while mentoring staff and managing projects to achieve corporate sustainability goal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $127K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Paint Operations by managing production goals, developing a skilled team, and implementing best practices to enhance operational performance in a high-volume manufacturin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in field operations for AIS and GIS switchgear projects across North America. Manage diverse teams, coordinate resources, and drive operational improvements to ensure project success a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.