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.

Explore Plant Operations Manager Careers

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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$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

$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

$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

$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

$80K - $85K *

Join us to lead onsite environmental operations, maximizing profitability and ensuring compliance. You'll drive performance through effective management, coaching, and collaboration, while overseeing...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

$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

$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

$71K - $96K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of production workers, ensuring timely and safe operations while driving quality and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment...

Nisku, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading multi-process manufacturing teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and talent development in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform client operations by leading teams, optimizing processes, and enhancing service delivery. Drive business results through strategic project management and data analytics while fostering a cul...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency at a power plant. Lead personnel, manage schedules, and enhance plant performance through effective m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $175K *

Oversee maintenance operations to ensure optimal productivity and safety at the plant. Manage personnel, coordinate maintenance schedules, and implement best practices for equipment reliability and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead daily operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness while driving strategic initiatives and achieving performance targets through effectiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in mechanical project management, overseeing construction needs, coordinating schedules, and ensuring project success through effective communication and documentation. Drive innovatio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing mechanical construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective coordination, cost optimization, and comprehensive documentation while overseeing field ope...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing mechanical construction projects, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective management, coordination, and documentation while driving project success...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive cross-functional leadership in multi-shift operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused execution across transportation and wire processing while fostering continuous improvement a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of client management and logistics operations, ensuring seamless fulfillment and client satisfaction through effective communication, operational oversight, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Empower client satisfaction by managing logistics operations and relationships. Oversee onboarding, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment processes while driving continuous improvement and ensuring serv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower daily operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient production schedules while managing a skilled team and maintaining equipment performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $175K *

Transform wastewater operations by leading a dedicated team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to enhance service deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading large-scale civil construction projects. Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while managing field operations across the Southeast. Your leadership will drive projec...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.