Director of Manufacturing

The Judge Group, INC.; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Senior Plant Manager for our manufacturing facility in northern Washington.

This leadership role directs day-to-day processing operations across multiple functional areas and drives safety, quality, yield, cost, and customer service performance. You will develop operational strategies to improve efficiency and profitability, partner with support functions, ensure regulatory compliance and food safety, and coach plant leadership to foster accountability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing or food production leadership experience.
• Proven success leading multi-department plant operations and achieving productivity, quality, and financial targets.
• Experience managing budgets, capital investments, and operational performance metrics.
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, compliance, and workforce management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day processing operations across multiple functional areas.
• Drive safety, quality, yield, cost, and customer service performance.
• Develop operational strategies that improve efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with support functions to achieve business objectives and strengthen employee engagement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and food safety standards are consistently met.
• Coach and develop plant leadership while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Regulatory compliance (USDA)

Plant operations leadership

People development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Plant Manager for their manufacturing facility in northern Washington.

Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 + 25% Bonus

Extensive Relocation PackageComprehensive Benefits Package

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Operations Management, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing or food production leadership experience
• Proven success leading multi-department plant operations and achieving productivity, quality, and financial targets
• Experience managing budgets, capital investments, and operational performance metrics
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, compliance, and workforce management practices
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing leadership teams

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day processing operations across multiple functional areas
• Drive safety, quality, yield, cost, and customer service performance
• Develop operational strategies that improve efficiency and profitability
• Partner with support functions to achieve business objectives and strengthen employee engagement
• Ensure regulatory compliance and food safety standards are consistently met
• Coach and develop plant leadership while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement