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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$92K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in the oil and gas sector, focusing on operational excellence and team mentorship. Spend 80% of your time on-site, ensuring safety and performance in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee daily manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead production supervisors and teams to achieve performance goals while fostering a culture...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $102K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in warehouse operations, focusing on performance management, strategic direction, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and support production goals...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $90K *

Reimagine operations excellence as you lead and oversee daily operational activities, ensuring compliance and safety while enhancing team performance on the ground...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives, simplifying processes, and embedding continuous improvement practices to enhance safety, quality, and productivity while alignin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.