Plant Production Manager

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for a food manufacturing company in Washington State. This role involves leading production operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in food manufacturing and a proven track record of managing production teams. Relocation assistance is provided for candidates willing to move to a Pacific Northwest coastal community.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
• History of managing multiple supervisors and large production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong floor presence with a balance of people focus and process discipline.
• Experience supporting audits, safety initiatives, and performance routines.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop front-line leadership to achieve daily production, quality, and safety goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.
• Champion consistent communication through tier meetings and visual management.
• Maintain strong compliance with internal and external audits.
• Foster a culture that values accountability and teamwork.
• Identify and execute process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing

Managing multiple supervisors and large production teams

Strong floor presence

Experience with audits and safety initiatives

Union experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain and Manufacturing Business Unit Director and Partner at iRiS Recruiting Solutions

Plant Operations Manager | Washington State

An established food manufacturing company with a proud legacy and strong employee culture is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead all aspects of production at its Pacific Northwest facility. This individual will be a key member of the site leadership team, driving performance, engagement, and reliability across operations.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of a mid-sized operation recognized for its stability and strong culture. The right leader will drive results through team empowerment, process discipline, and continuous improvement across production, quality, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and develop front-line leadership to achieve daily production, quality, and safety goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Maintenance to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.
• Champion consistent communication through tier meetings, shift handoffs, and visual management.
• Maintain strong compliance with internal and external audits.
• Foster a culture that values accountability, teamwork, and employee care.
• Identify and execute process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
• History of managing multiple supervisors and large production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong floor presence with a balance of people focus and process discipline.
• Experience supporting audits, safety initiatives, and performance routines.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required — hands-on leadership and results matter most.
• Union experience a plus, though not mandatory.
• Willingness to relocate to a Pacific Northwest coastal community (relocation assistance provided).

Why This Role

This site has deep community roots and a workforce that takes pride in what they produce. You’ll step into a collaborative, people-first culture backed by decades of success and opportunity for growth. The ideal candidate is a servant leader who connects well with their team and thrives in an environment where results and relationships both matter.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing