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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$85K *

Advance operational excellence by managing daily activities, ensuring top-tier service for residents, and fostering teamwork among departments to promote a warm, welcoming community environment...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$105K - $110K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing daily activities, ensuring safety compliance, training new operators, and enhancing customer service. Drive project scheduling and support business develo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the implementation of Pipeline Safety Management Systems across gas operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with leadership and teams to drive continuous improvement...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the infrastructure operations function, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud services. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee modernization efforts while maintaining...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. Drive efficiency and productivity through effective management and collaboration, making a signific...

Corunna, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $146K *

Champion a culture of safety and reliability by leading maintenance operations, optimizing programs, and mentoring a high-performing team to enhance equipment uptime and operational excellence in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with strategic leadership in partner operations, optimizing processes and team management. Drive compliance and quality while bridging technical and relational elements within a healt...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project controls by managing a high-performing team, implementing best practices, and ensuring project alignment with strategic goals to enhance efficiency and mitigate r...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading process improvement initiatives and managing a dedicated team to ensure high standards in production and compliance, while fostering a culture of safet...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Manage operations for intermodal cargo, ensuring effective communication and performance across North America. Lead a team to optimize rail service monitoring and billing processes while driving KPI a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Manage operations for intermodal cargo, ensuring effective communication and performance across North America. Oversee reporting, coordinate plans, and guide teams to meet KPIs and enhance service lev...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project execution and field operations. Lead a skilled team, manage complex schedules, and ensure quality control while driving continuous improvement in Bui...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $85K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading diverse accounts, driving performance, and fostering strategic partnerships. Elevate service delivery while cultivating a safety-driven, accountable team cult...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$71K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence and enhance customer relationships as you manage diverse accounts, ensuring safety, profitability, and service delivery while leading a dedicated team in a fast-paced envi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in utility operations by leading maintenance and management teams, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance within a competitive energy market while optimizing plant per...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of production operations in a dynamic solar cell fab, driving efficiency, quality, and team performance. Lead a diverse team across multiple shifts, ensuring targets are met while foste...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Manage production operations and facility maintenance, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead continuous improvement initiatives while achieving budget and performance goals. Oversee schedulin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Optimize operations and drive excellence in manufacturing, ensuring safety and quality while achieving financial and delivery targets. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage resources to m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing fulfillment operations, ensuring service-level excellence from dock to door. This hands-on role drives performance, educates partners, and leads operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Champion production excellence by leading a high-performing team to optimize renewable battery assembly operations, ensuring scalability and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion operational excellence by leading production efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive strategic planning and manage P&L while fostering a positive workplace culture a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing essential process engineering support to optimize plant operations, manage projects, and enhance safety protocols in gas processing facilities. Collaborate with teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $135K *

Elevate operational efficiency by managing resources, projects, and compliance in gas distribution, ensuring safety and productivity while fostering strong team relationships and meeting customer need...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing HVAC and Plumbing operations, ensuring top-tier service delivery while overseeing team performance, scheduling, and training. Drive departmental profitability and maintain...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance operational accounting excellence by managing audits, ensuring compliance, and supporting financial integrity in the upstream oil and gas sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance proc...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 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.