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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$95K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in our Hydrovac/Hydroblast division, overseeing safety, crew performance, and profitability while fostering client relationships and ensuring compliance with industry stan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by managing vessel activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Collaborate with crews and stakeholders while overseeing training, recruitment, and budgetary a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Grow your engineering career by managing plant assets and driving project outcomes. Collaborate with teams to optimize efficiency, ensure safety, and enhance facility profitability through innovative...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a dynamic manufacturing team, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet production goals a...

Crossfield, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $155K *

Oversee all manufacturing operations, driving performance and growth initiatives while managing budgets and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Lead a high-performing team to ach...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing national account operations to ensure top-tier facility maintenance services, driving team performance and customer satisfaction while overseeing financial objectives acros...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the optimization and maintenance of renewable energy systems, ensuring compliance and performance through effective management of field teams and troubleshooting of equipment issues. Drive safety...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $85K *

Oversee the physical operations of a senior living community, ensuring maintenance, safety, and compliance. Lead a team to maintain high standards for building systems and create a safe, comfortable e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Transform fabrication operations by leading a skilled team to enhance production efficiency, ensure quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $128K *

Manage operations at a recycling facility, oversee staff, ensure compliance, and collaborate with headquarters. This role includes budgeting, equipment management, and safety oversight, providing a vi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations to achieve production, quality, and safety goals while fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring compliance with industry standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $125K *

Elevate your career by managing water/wastewater operations, leading teams, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across multiple facilities while fostering a culture of safety and continuous im...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $92K *

Transform operations by leading teams and managing resources to ensure excellence in service delivery and customer satisfaction. Drive profitability while maintaining safety and compliance in a dynami...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing engine assembly processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows and achieve strategic objec...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing manufacturing strategies, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement. Lead a diverse team to achieve quality, safety, and efficiency goals whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion the maintenance operations of a dynamic facility, leading a high-performance team to ensure equipment reliability and safety while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, driving performance through KPIs, and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance efficiency and team development...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading maintenance and reliability operations, ensuring safe and efficient plant performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing a high-performing team to sup...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence across branches by enhancing capacity, ensuring SOP compliance, and improving inventory integrity. Collaborate with leadership to support strategic initiatives and empower...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence across branches by enhancing capacity, ensuring SOP compliance, and supporting leadership. Play a key role in improving inventory integrity and executing corporate initiat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead operational excellence across multiple branches by enhancing capacity, ensuring SOP compliance, and driving inventory integrity. Empower District Managers to focus on growth while you streamline...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower operational excellence across branches by enhancing capacity, driving consistency, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Collaborate with leadership to streamline processes and support str...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize operational excellence across branches by enhancing inventory integrity, driving SOP compliance, and supporting regional initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to free up time for strategic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence across branches by enhancing capacity, ensuring SOP compliance, and improving inventory integrity. Collaborate with leadership to support strategic initiatives and empower...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer operational excellence by enhancing branch performance, driving SOP compliance, and ensuring inventory integrity. Collaborate with leadership to free up strategic focus, enabling growth and cu...

3 weeks 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.