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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$110K - $130K *

Oversee critical operations and maintenance for mission-critical electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and exceptional service to clients and vendors, with on-call suppo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $146K *

Transform your career by leading large-scale construction projects, ensuring profitability and timely completion while fostering strong relationships with teams and clients. Drive innovation in the me...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a dynamic team, enhancing client relationships, and achieving financial goals. Join us to shape the future of service delivery and foster a culture of growth an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $130K *

Support operational excellence in facility management by ensuring compliance, optimizing resources, and driving sustainability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performan...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead machine repair efforts, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. Drive continuous improvement while developing talent in a fast-paced manufacturing envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer streamlined operations by leading finance, people, and tech functions. Ensure timely data, enhance team engagement, and simplify processes to empower a lean team dedicated to impactful service...

Today

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

$85K *

Manage operations across production, maintenance, and quality assurance, ensuring safety and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and team development in a dynamic dairy manufacturing envir...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations across production, maintenance, and quality assurance. Foster team development and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic dairy manufacturing environment, e...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Optimize maintenance operations by effectively planning and scheduling activities, ensuring safety and reliability while enhancing productivity and resource management in a dynamic power generation en...

Wabamun, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $135K *

Manage the deployment of electric aircraft charging infrastructure, overseeing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality standar...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in highway maintenance operations, overseeing staff and ensuring effective practices while managing budgets and community relations. Stay updated on industry techniques and represent t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K *

Drive operational excellence by managing day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards are met while leading a team to achieve company objectives and enhance cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$104K *

Drive day-to-day operations by managing warehousing, logistics, and team performance. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing processes to meet productivity goals and enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Optimize operational excellence as you lead a wind farm team to achieve superior safety, profitability, and teamwork. Drive strategic planning and performance management while fostering a culture of c...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of plant engineering by leading systems integration, project management, and technical services to ensure operational reliability, sustainability, and workforce development in a dynam...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $168K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading street lighting projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency while managing teams and customer relationships across multiple locations...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Elevate IT operations by overseeing technology infrastructure and service delivery. Lead initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency while collaborating with internal teams and external provider...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the growth of national Power Generation and Transmission accounts. Develop strategic relationships, identify opportunities, and drive revenue through collaboration with internal teams and clients...

Olathe, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform client relationships in the Power Generation & Transmission sector. Lead strategic account management, drive growth, and collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and profitabilit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $121K *

Elevate product quality and customer experience through data analysis and collaboration. Manage financial planning, monitor network performance, and lead troubleshooting efforts while driving vendor p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production operations while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Oversee team development, manage budgets, and implement strategic initiatives to enhance manufacturi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform fulfillment operations by leading teams, optimizing workflows, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance productivity and quality while developing talent...

5 days ago

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

$154K - $196K *

Unlock your potential by managing daily operations of a power plant, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency while leading a dedicated team and driving continuous improvement initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Optimize maintenance operations by leading a skilled team to ensure minimal downtime and efficient service delivery. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and drive continuous improvemen...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $112K *

Lead the charge in overseeing production operations, driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering employee growth in a dynamic industrial environment while continuously improving processes a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.