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 *

Champion efficient plant operations by leading teams, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement while managing costs and compliance with safety regulations...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, safety, and compliance. Drive performance across teams, fostering continuous improve...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $132K *

Optimize public works operations by overseeing maintenance programs, managing staff, and directing capital projects. Collaborate with town committees while ensuring efficient service delivery and comp...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing large-scale operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and exceptional customer relations while driving team development and continuous improvement initiatives across multi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Shape operational excellence by leading daily manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally while fostering a culture of safety, qua...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading daily execution, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of trust. Empower teams to overcome challenges and enhance throughput while ensuring alig...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $187K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. Develop teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $136K *

Drive operational excellence by leading logistics efforts and enhancing warehouse management. Optimize processes, develop teams, and establish strong cross-departmental partnerships to streamline oper...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $118K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production processes by managing a skilled team of engineers and technologists. Drive performance, foster innovation, and ensure resource alignment to meet departmental g...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower operational excellence by leading project execution and resource management in the NorCAL region. Drive safety, profitability, and client satisfaction while mentoring a high-performing team an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $139K *

Support our team by leading maintenance operations, ensuring optimal equipment performance, and managing projects within budget. Collaborate with various teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing global power generation operations. You'll support fleet management, enhance O&M standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse por...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you coordinate and execute field operations, ensuring seamless logistics for domestic and international activities. Leverage your organizational skills to support flight tests a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Transform IT operations by leading a high-performing team to enhance enterprise support, streamline service delivery, and ensure reliable technology solutions across corporate and field environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate our manufacturing excellence by leading operations and a dynamic team. Drive production efficiency, enhance quality, and foster continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $179K *

Advance fuel handling operations by leading a skilled team in nuclear plant design, commissioning, and compliance—all while fostering talent and collaboration across departments for optimal project ou...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team in a new assembly operation. Shape processes and ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence in a dynamic startup environment with establish...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by guiding teams to achieve production goals, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multi-department operations fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading plant engineering initiatives, enhancing equipment reliability, and spearheading automation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize proce...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading the centralized Engineering, Automation, and Controls organization across multiple manufacturing facilities, driving operational excellence and developing future techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of manufacturing technology by leading a centralized Engineering, Automation, and Controls organization. Drive operational excellence and develop the next generation of leaders ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $130K *

Join us in driving excellence in field service and operations deployment. Lead initiatives for new installations and develop training processes to ensure high performance across all service operations...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading a portfolio of complex EPC construction projects. Ensure safety, financial success, and develop high-performing teams while driving organizational excellence across all...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 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.