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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$86K - $166K *

Shape the future of fleet management by providing exceptional support and insights to commercial customers. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance product usage and drive customer satisfaction while...

Dearborn, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $143K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineered projects, ensuring successful execution from contract award to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical, schedule, and financi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K *

Lead industrial operations to drive efficiency, safety, and profitability. Oversee production, manage teams, and implement systems for success across multiple facilities. Collaborate with leadership t...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing complex ship design programs, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Manage cross-functional teams, optimize resources, and maintain high customer satisfaction whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $103K *

Champion a safe and compliant work environment by supervising personnel and ensuring quality production. Collaborate across teams to uphold procedural standards and manage day-to-day operations effect...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $103K *

Lead a team in fuel operations management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while effectively supervising hourly personnel and addressing key operational functions to enhance productivity and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Shape plant operations by effectively managing resources, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement. Lead teams to achieve safety, cost, and delivery goals while fostering a productive work...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine plant operations by leading a team to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a collaborative environment that motivates employees a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to operate and maintain electric transmission systems, ensuring reliability and compliance with regulatory standards while coordinating resources for optimal performance in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by managing diverse public works operations, ensuring efficient maintenance and construction of city infrastructure while leading a dedicated team to achieve departmental goals a...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-value projects, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$64K - $120K *

Lead operational excellence by managing the Business Process Team, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Oversee project management and ensure alignment with business goals...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing efficiency, and managing business processes in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will be key to achie...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading the Business Process Team, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Manage projects and ensure alignment with business goals in a dy...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $220K *

Transform operations by leading the Monomer area to achieve production goals, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a high-performance culture and developing team...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform supplier operations by enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in supply chain operations, ensuring quality and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing maintenance strategies and workforce performance, ensuring equipment reliability and operational excellence through effective planning, training, and cross-functional coll...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower frontline operations by leading supervisors to ensure safe, efficient execution of mining activities. Drive accountability, manage risks, and optimize resources while fostering a culture of sa...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality initiatives across a global manufacturing operation, shaping processes and standards. Influence product lifecycle management while developing a skilled team to ensure excellence in custom...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of fleet maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency through effective team management and adherence to industry regulations. Drive continuous improve...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage complex engineering projects, ensuring efficient operations and innovative solutions from concept to completion while collaborating with cross-functional teams and st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing plant reliability and engineering excellence. Lead a skilled group to drive uptime, cost efficiency, and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team in ensuring the safe operation of industrial gas production facilities. You'll coordinate maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and manage operations with a focus on safety, efficienc...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $136K *

Support, mentor, and lead teams through large-scale projects while enhancing productivity and ensuring safety and quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve business objectives in a...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.