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.
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.
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.
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.
Operations Supervisor (Roll Off)
$85K - $90K *
Oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and compliance. Drive team performance through strategic planning and execution while actively engaging with staff and resolving custom...
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Operations Supervisor (Roll Off)
$85K - $90K *
Reimagine operations excellence as you lead and oversee daily operational activities, ensuring compliance and safety while enhancing team performance on the ground...
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Process Engineer, Plant Systems
$110K - $185K *
Empower innovation in nuclear fuel cycle operations by optimizing chemical processes. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to enhance safety and efficiency while developing cutting-edge engineering...
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Operations Development Lead Manufacturing Engineer - NPI
$79K - $112K *
Innovate and lead the transition of new products from design to manufacturing, ensuring timely market launch with quality and cost efficiency. Collaborate across teams to define requirements and manag...
1 week ago
Local Operating Area Line Manager - Electric
$133K - $200K *
Lead and innovate within T&D Operations, ensuring safe, reliable electric service. Oversee diverse teams, drive safety culture, manage budgets, and coordinate emergency responses while optimizing perf...
1 week ago
Manager, Maintenance & Facilities
$80K - $95K *
Lead maintenance operations to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency. Drive team performance, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards...
1 week ago
$95K *
Drive operational excellence by managing resources, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with management to enhance profitability and lead a motivated team to achieve strategic g...
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Water/Wastewater Construction Manager
$88K - $105K *
Drive impactful water facility projects by managing construction teams, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with stakeholders. Oversee project costs, schedules, and inspections to deliver high-quali...
1 week ago
$136K - $170K *
Elevate your career by leading IT operations strategy and governance. Drive infrastructure management, enhance cloud and on-premises systems, and mentor teams to align technology with organizational g...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving operational excellence in a fast-paced fulfillment center. Lead daily operations, enhance productivity, and foster talent development while ensuring customer satisfaction an...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower operational success by leading plant performance, safety, and quality efforts. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve strategic financial targets while fostering a motivated team...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Electrical Site Superintendent (Industrial & Wastewater)
$80K - $95K *
Lead and shape electrical teams on industrial and water/wastewater projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while guiding crews to successful outcomes through effective coordination an...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$111K - $139K *
Drive operational excellence by leading Network Operations teams to ensure seamless monitoring, support, and reliability of customer-facing applications. Collaborate across functions to enhance servic...
5 days ago
$101K - $152K *
Optimize operational effectiveness by leading diverse technical support teams, ensuring stellar customer experiences and achieving key business objectives in a fast-paced environment. Drive employee e...
4 weeks ago
$101K - $152K *
Drive operational excellence by supporting high-performing technical teams while enhancing customer experience, achieving key business objectives, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a f...
4 weeks ago
$101K - $152K *
Accelerate progress at a leading technical support organization by enhancing operational excellence and customer experience through effective team leadership and analytical insights. Drive results wit...
4 weeks ago
$101K - $152K *
Drive operational excellence in a fast-paced technical support environment. Collaborate with leaders to enhance customer experience, develop talent, and achieve key performance indicators while suppor...
4 weeks ago
$101K - $152K *
Unlock potential by leading multi-site technical support teams, driving operational excellence, enhancing customer experience, and achieving business objectives through effective performance managemen...
4 weeks ago
Laboratory Operations Coordinator
$80K - $95K *
Champion laboratory operations by managing safety, maintenance, and refurbishment projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance research environments while ensuring compliance and operational ex...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Clean Energy Production Support Manager
$110K - $130K *
Optimize operational stability and performance of enterprise platforms. Lead a multi-tiered support team, ensuring swift incident resolution and platform integrity while fostering a culture of continu...
3 weeks ago
Senior Operations Manager - Janitorial & Floor Care Operations
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in operational excellence, guiding a large janitorial team in delivering quality services while enhancing efficiency and building strong client partnerships through hands-on leadership...
Reposted 1 week ago
Operational Excellence Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead operational excellence initiatives to enhance performance, simplify processes, and drive continuous improvement across functions. Collaborate with leaders to establish standards, coach teams, and...
5 days ago
Operational Excellence Manager
$95K - $115K *
Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives, simplifying processes, and embedding continuous improvement practices to enhance safety, quality, and productivity while aligning...
5 days ago
Operational Excellence Manager
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational performance through scalable standards and data-driven improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to simplify processes and drive measurable gai...
5 days ago
Operational Excellence Manager
$95K - $115K *
Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives, simplifying processes, and embedding continuous improvement practices to enhance safety, quality, and productivity while aligning...
5 days ago
What does a Plant Operations Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
Explore Plant Operations Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.