Ground-Up Plant Ops Leader – Sustainable Fuel Facility

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Equity participation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for a next-generation production facility in Moses Lake, WA. The role is onsite and relocations are supported, with a focus on building scalable plant operations from the ground up.

You will lead production, maintenance, safety, and reliability, while defining policies and mentoring a high-performing team in a startup-scale environment. Expect collaboration with engineering and external partners as you drive KPI-driven

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations in chemical, refining, or industrial plants.
• Background in hydrocarbon, naphtha, fuel production.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and performance.
• Able to build processes and systems from scratch in startups.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Deep knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to act under pressure and in emergencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Chemical Engineering preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Operations leadership

Hydrocarbon production

Budget management

Process development

People leadership

Safety compliance

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for a next-generation production facility in Moses Lake, WA. The role is onsite and relocations are supported, with a focus on building scalable plant operations from the ground up.

You will lead production, maintenance, safety, and reliability, while defining policies and mentoring a high-performing team in a startup-scale environment. Expect collaboration with engineering and external partners as you drive KPI-driven