Entry Level Plant Manager Jobs

New grad plant manager jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on coursework in operations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Energy, with employers like Core & Main, Prime Healthcare Services, and Georgia-Pacific hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles150+
Top stateNew York
Top employerCore & Main
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type96% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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T-Mobile
Account Executive, SMB Team Sales - Plant City, Lakeland, FL
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T-Mobile
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Account Executive, SMB Team Sales - Plant City, Lakeland, FL
T-Mobile
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$43k - $130k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Advanced Recovery Systems
Plant Operation Manager (Healthcare)
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Advanced Recovery Systems
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Plant Operation Manager (Healthcare)
Advanced Recovery Systems
Lake Worth, Florida
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Integrated Power Services
HSE Supervisor - Manufacturing Plant
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Integrated Power Services
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HSE Supervisor - Manufacturing Plant
Integrated Power Services
Tampa, Florida
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Health & Safety
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Primo Brands
Plant Quality Manager
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Primo Brands
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Plant Quality Manager
Primo Brands
El Paso, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
$91k - $98k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Assistant Plant Manager - Night Shift
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Assistant Plant Manager - Night Shift
Darling Ingredients
Bastrop, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Entry Level Plant Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Core & Main
    Core & Main5
  • Prime Healthcare Services
    Prime Healthcare Services5
  • Georgia-Pacific
    Georgia-Pacific4
  • Airgas
    Airgas3
  • Kroger
    Kroger3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing21
  • Healthcare & Medical Services13
  • Energy10
  • Education10
  • Food & Beverage10

Entry Level Plant Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level plant manager job?

Focus on demonstrating hands-on operations experience, even from internships, co-ops, or lab coursework. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who understand production workflows, safety protocols, and basic team coordination. A degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field gives you a strong foundation. Highlight any project where you improved a process, reduced waste, or led a small team.

Which companies hire entry level plant managers?

Companies hiring entry level plant managers right now include Core & Main, Prime Healthcare Services, and Georgia-Pacific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Manufacturing firms, food and beverage producers, and consumer goods companies tend to build out junior management pipelines and actively post roles for candidates who are newer to the field.

Are there remote entry level plant manager jobs?

Yes, though fully remote roles are limited at this level since plant management is largely on-site work. About 4% of entry level plant manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to involve planning, scheduling, or coordinator functions rather than direct floor supervision.

Are these new grad plant manager jobs?

Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or school projects as qualifying background, and may offer training or rotational programs to help candidates grow into full management responsibilities.

Which industries hire the most entry level plant managers?

Entry Level plant manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors maintain large physical operations with ongoing turnover in supervisory roles, making them consistent sources of junior openings for candidates who are just starting out in production and operations management.