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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$80K - $95K *

Optimize site operations by leading turbine maintenance and repairs, ensuring safety and productivity while managing logistics and technician performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance effi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $174K *

Advance plant operations by leading production management, fostering team development, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance efficiency and employee...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring operational excellence in facility management. Oversee maintenance, security, and logistics for a key military training center, ensuring readiness and complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower operational excellence by leading production teams to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Drive strategic initiatives, foster talent development, and ensure a collaborative environm...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement while managing a skilled workforce to meet production goals and enhance customer satisfaction...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the setup and operational excellence of a new manufacturing facility, overseeing production, quality, and safety. Foster team development while driving continuous improvement and ensuring com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by overseeing manufacturing processes and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership to enhance productivity, implement improvements, and foster a high-performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive daily operations at a manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead a skilled team, manage production schedules, and collaborate with sales and engineering to meet custo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing maintenance effectiveness and asset performance. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, coach technicians, and collaborate with operations to maximize asset...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Tackle the challenge of leading plant operations, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence. Influence production, quality, and safety while developing a high-performing team in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading operations in the Pacific Northwest, driving customer satisfaction and financial performance while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork in the hard rock industry...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Transform production operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. Drive continuous improvement while managing staffing, scheduling, and training to meet product...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform project execution by leading field operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and alignment with company standards. Collaborate with teams to drive success from initiation to completion, while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and enhancing client relations while managing daily activities and performance metrics for optimal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to driving operational excellence and profitability. As a key leader, you'll oversee financial performance, develop high-performing teams, and enhance manufacturing operat...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $124K *

Advance the future of electric distribution engineering by leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through effective procedures and collaboration. Drive operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product operations. You'll manage program initiatives, streamline processes, and enhance portfolio reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the daily operations of a Class I landfill, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency while leading site personnel and managing equipment. Drive productivity and environmental stewardship t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $156K *

Drive the reliability mission by leading maintenance operations, optimizing resources, and fostering a proactive culture. Ensure safety, efficiency, and asset management while implementing best practi...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $90K *

Oversee operations and development of products, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost control while managing personnel and resources to achieve strategic objectives and operational excellence...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in operational readiness activities, coordinating resources and teams to ensure a seamless transition from project execution to FPSO operations, while maintaining safety and efficiency...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $134K *

Transform operational excellence by overseeing production facilities, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance while leading and developing your team across multiple shifts and departments...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize commercial strategies for large-scale power generation projects, overseeing bid development, contract negotiations, and risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform site operations by leading diverse teams to deliver safe, efficient, and profitable services. Drive strategic initiatives while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with safety stan...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K *

Optimize operations by managing a waste recycling facility, focusing on safety, productivity, and compliance. Drive efficiency and foster team growth while ensuring excellence in service delivery and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.