# Plant Operations Manager- Next-Generation Production Facility

> Coastal Wave Recruiting · Moses Lake, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-10

**Salary:** USD 176,000–240,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** OIl & Gas

## Description

### 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

## Apply

[Apply at Coastal Wave Recruiting](https://apply.workable.com/coastal-wave-recruiting/j/DF127ACFB1/apply)

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