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Plant Operations Manager- Next-Generation Production Facility
Moses Lake, Washington, US
Source: Coastal Wave Recruiting careers · View original posting
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- full time
Employer job description
From Coastal Wave Recruiting's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Help Build the Future of Fuel
A cutting-edge manufacturing company is transforming how critical materials and fuels are produced—moving away from legacy methods and toward more sustainable, forward-thinking solutions.
They are now building out a flagship facility and are seeking a Plant Operations Manager to help bring this next-generation operation to life.
What You'll Do
- Lead all operations of a commercial production facility, including production, maintenance, reliability, and safety
- Build plant processes, policies, and procedures from the ground up
- Manage plant performance, production targets, and budget to ensure safety, efficiency, and financial success
- Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to optimize throughput and reliability
- Establish and champion a strong safety culture, including audits, training, and emergency response planning
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing plant team
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, leadership, and external partners
- Stay ahead of industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies
- Why This Role Stands Out
- Lead operations at a first-of-its-kind production facility
- Opportunity to build and scale plant operations from the ground up
- Work on cutting-edge technology transforming CO₂ into sustainable fuel
- High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience leading operations in a chemical, refining, or industrial plant environment
- Strong background in hydrocarbon, naphtha, fuel, or similar production processes
- Experience managing plant budgets, KPIs, and operational performance
- Experience building plant processes and systems from scratch in a startup or scaling environment
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing plant teams
- Deep understanding of safety regulations, compliance, and industry standards
- Ability to respond effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations in a plant environment
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred
Benefits
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Equity participation
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