Plant Manager Jobs in Florida

Plant Manager jobs in Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in food and beverage processing, aerospace and defense manufacturing, consumer goods, and chemical production, with openings at every level from production supervisor stepping up for the first time to senior plant managers overseeing multi-site operations. The busiest hiring markets are Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando, where companies like Publix Super Markets, Lockheed Martin, and Tropicana have long-standing Florida operations. Lean manufacturing, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement expertise are the specialties Florida employers ask for most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles49
Top employerChapters Health System
Top cityPlant City, FL
Cities hiring29
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CEMEX
Manager Aggregates Plant .2M ST - .9M ST
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CEMEX
New 7h ago
Manager Aggregates Plant .2M ST - .9M ST
CEMEX
Clermont, Florida
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Chapters Health System
RN, Case Manager- Facilities Team (Plant City/Brandon)- LifePath Hospice
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Chapters Health System
New 12h ago
RN, Case Manager- Facilities Team (Plant City/Brandon)- LifePath Hospice
Chapters Health System
Sun City Center, Florida
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$62k.66 - $97k.28/yr
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Plant Operations Manager Full Time
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
New 20h ago
Plant Operations Manager Full Time
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Bradenton, Florida
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Titan America
Block Plant Manager
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Titan America
Added 1d ago
Block Plant Manager
Titan America
Orlando, Florida
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Smurfit Westrock
Operations Manager Recycle Plant
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Smurfit Westrock
Added 1d ago
Operations Manager Recycle Plant
Smurfit Westrock
Tampa, Florida
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
10,000+

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Plant Manager Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Plant City
4 jobs
Jacksonville
4 jobs
Sun City Center
4 jobs
Tampa
3 jobs
New Port Richey
3 jobs
West Palm Beach
3 jobs
Orlando
2 jobs
Newberry
2 jobs
Palmetto
2 jobs

Plant Manager Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Chapters Health System
Chapters Health System4 open roles
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools3 open roles
ARCOSA
ARCOSA2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Food & Beverage
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in plant manager jobs across Florida.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field
  • Five or more years of manufacturing or production management experience
  • Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
  • Familiarity with FDA, OSHA, or EPA regulatory compliance relevant to Florida industries
  • Demonstrated ability to manage production budgets, KPIs, and cost reduction initiatives
  • Strong leadership experience managing large hourly and salaried production teams

Plant Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a plant manager in Florida?

Most plant managers in Florida move into the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or operations, followed by progressive supervisory experience on the plant floor. Florida has no state-issued license specific to plant managers, but roles in food processing often require HACCP certification and positions in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing may require familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection compliance. Building experience in production supervision and earning a Lean or Six Sigma credential strengthens a candidacy considerably.

How much do plant managers make in Florida?

Plant managers in Florida earn a median of about $119,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,250 for the lowest 10% to over $212,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire plant managers in Florida?

Employers hiring plant managers in Florida right now include Chapters Health System, Pasco County Schools, and ARCOSA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's concentration of food processing, aerospace, and consumer goods manufacturers means hiring activity is consistent throughout the year rather than tied to a single seasonal cycle.

Which Florida cities have the most plant manager jobs?

Plant City, Jacksonville, and Sun City Center have the most plant manager openings in Florida. Tampa's concentration of food and beverage producers and distribution centers drives volume there, Jacksonville's large logistics and manufacturing base anchors demand in the northeast, and Orlando's aerospace suppliers and consumer goods operations keep hiring active in the central corridor.

Are there remote plant manager jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Plant management is fundamentally an on-site role that requires daily presence on the production floor, so fully remote positions are the exception rather than the rule. About 0% of plant manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve regional oversight or project-based consulting work rather than hands-on floor management.

How can I get hired as a plant manager in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a production supervisor or shift lead role first, which is how most Florida plant managers build the floor-level credibility employers require. Large Florida food and beverage producers, including processors in the Lakeland and Tampa corridors, regularly hire production associates and supervisors into structured development tracks. Earning a HACCP certification or a Lean Yellow Belt credential before applying gives a candidate a measurable edge, and industrial engineering or operations management graduates can target associate manager or continuous improvement analyst roles as a lateral step into the pipeline.

Where can I find and apply to plant manager jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to plant manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries and experience levels. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.

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