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 *

Lead the charge in deploying the DRIVE+ Operational Excellence Management System, driving continuous improvement initiatives across North America to enhance safety, quality, and productivity while col...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $203K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving operational excellence in a hands-on role. Lead a union manufacturing facility, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while makin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $215K *

Engage in a hands-on leadership role to scale assembly operations, converting electric trucks into autonomous vehicles while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across production processes and te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $112K *

Elevate production efficiency by leading a dynamic team in planning, scheduling, and optimizing operations. Drive collaboration across departments to meet customer demands while ensuring safety and qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career with a role leading risk-based operational audits, enhancing control effectiveness and compliance while driving the use of data analytics and AI techniques to optimize audit qualit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in a dynamic logistics environment, driving operational excellence and team performance while ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. Develop strategic plans and foster a culture of...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality excellence by overseeing quality plans and audits across multiple infrastructure projects. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance compliance and innovation, ensuring successful imp...

Reposted yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing operations in the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional sectors. Lead frontline teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive performance to meet service an...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $114K *

Lead a skilled maintenance team to ensure optimal performance of CNC machining equipment. Oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain communication with production teams while en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations and maintenance activities, managing a diverse team to ensure quality repairs, safety, and efficiency at the facility. Foster communication between staff...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across a franchise portfolio, ensuring financial health and compliance while developing leadership talent to achieve strategic goals and maximize pr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead and oversee operational performance of a multi-unit restaurant portfolio, driving financial health, compliance with standards, and team development. Collaborate across functions to maximize profi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence and financial health by leading multi-unit restaurant strategies, enhancing team development, and ensuring compliance across franchise locations for a renowned food ser...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$68K - $123K *

Elevate warehouse operations by managing activities, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety. Collaborate with teams to meet KPIs and enhance customer service while developing staff for peak perform...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$112K - $135K *

Optimize operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across global business units, mentoring teams, and driving impactful process transformations to enhance safety, quality, d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by driving continuous improvement initiatives across global operations. Lead and mentor teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while managing large-scale projects and foster...

Hamilton, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing turnaround planning and execution. This role involves coordinating field activities, developing job packages, and ensuring safety practices while collaboratin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion large-scale capital projects by leading construction execution, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to mitigate risks and drive successful project outcome...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence in dairy production. Lead and mentor supervisors while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Drive improvements and enhance skills in a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$77K - $103K *

Take ownership of a proactive maintenance organization, driving equipment reliability and operational excellence. Lead a team focused on continuous improvement, ensuring safe and efficient operations...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by leading strategic initiatives, managing budgets, and enhancing service delivery. Drive organizational change while ensuring compliance and fostering collab...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Lead project management efforts in industrial services, overseeing schedules, safety, and client relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and efficiency while maintaining strong communicati...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing industrial services, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise in construction management to oversee schedules, subcontractors, and d...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading Hub programs, enhancing performance metrics, and developing Supervisors. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective service delivery and continuous impr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing medical waste operations, ensuring compliance and safety while driving strategic growth. Oversee facility management, regulatory adherence, and team leadership to enhance...

Reposted 1 week 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.