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 - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading product operations to enhance delivery processes, coach teams, and establish metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive product success and ensure sea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Drive product excellence by enhancing management processes, coaching teams, and establishing metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize product delivery and ensure successful...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Drive your career forward by enhancing product delivery processes, coaching teams, and establishing metrics across the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize exe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of product delivery by enhancing management processes, coaching teams, and establishing metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive transparency and improve outco...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Shape product delivery by enhancing management processes, coaching teams, and establishing metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve execution transparency and outcomes throug...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product delivery through effective management processes, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement of product operations to drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Lead product operations to enhance delivery processes, coach teams, and establish metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve project execution and outcomes throughout the produ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Empower product delivery by enhancing management processes, coaching teams, and establishing metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive prioritization, execution transparency, an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Deliver impactful product management processes by coaching teams, enhancing collaboration, and establishing metrics for success. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline product delive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of product delivery by enhancing management processes, coaching teams, and establishing metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive transparency and improve outco...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Lead the transformation of product operations by enhancing processes, coaching teams, and establishing metrics to ensure efficient product delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by managing maintenance teams, optimizing preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment reliability to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $207K *

Lead the charge in establishing high-volume production operations within a startup environment, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety while driving the facility to full-rate production of precision...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead manufacturing excellence by driving operational success and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee production, quality, and customer satisfaction while fostering team development and ensurin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing marketing efforts, and ensuring financial performance in a dynamic retail environment. Drive team effectiveness and maintain...

Indiana, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K *

Take ownership of security operations, leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance, manage daily tasks, and foster client relationships while maintaining a safe and professional environment across d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing plant operations and maintenance. Lead safety initiatives, develop staff, and ensure compliance while managing P&L responsibilities in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead plant operations to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while developing and mentoring supervisors to achieve op...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative mineral processing solutions to enhance plant operations, optimize costs, and improve product quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and ensure co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring operational excellence and safety in maintenance. Lead initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and foster a motivated workforce while adhering to quality...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of mining operations by developing sustainable plans and strategies. Collaborate with management to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and mentor staff while driving innovative pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $187K *

Transform your career by leading new manufacturing operations, ensuring optimal performance through effective engineering support and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $187K *

Lead and enhance new manufacturing operations by integrating engineering support, ensuring safety and performance while driving continuous improvement and operational readiness for scale-up and pilot...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading operational support and controls across multiple sites. Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely documentation, cost tracking, and billing readiness, driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by applying engineering principles to optimize natural gas pipeline operations, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and support project execution while utilizing adv...

1 week 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.