Plant Manager Jobs in Washington
Plant Manager jobs in Washington are in consistent demand across food and beverage processing, aerospace manufacturing, and forest products, with openings at every level from first-time supervisors stepping into plant leadership through senior operations directors overseeing multi-site facilities. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the Seattle-Tacoma metro, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities area, where employers like Boeing, Tyson Foods, and Weyerhaeuser maintain established manufacturing and processing operations. Production efficiency, Lean manufacturing, and food safety compliance are the most sought-after specialties across active Washington postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Founded in 1953, Coleman Oil Company has been a trusted fuel distributor serving the Pacific and Inland Northwest for more than 70 years. Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, the company has built a strong reputation for safety, operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. Under three generations of family leadership, Coleman Oil expanded its network of fuel terminals and distribution facilities throughout the region before joining the NorthStar Energy family of companies in 2025.
Today, Coleman Oil is part of a family of operations that includes CityServiceValcon (CSV), a respected regional energy provider with roots dating back to 1932, and Sunset Mart, a network of 12 fuel stations/convenience stores serving communities across Idaho and Washington. Together, these companies deliver a comprehensive range of energy solutions, including wholesale and retail fuels, aviation fuel, propane, cardlock services, lubricants, bulk fuel delivery, and retail convenience offerings. Serving customers across the Northwest, we support a wide range of industries and communities with a shared commitment to safety, reliability, service excellence, and local partnerships.
About the Role
Manages and grows Coleman Oil’s Plant operations and associated physical assets. Directs specific Plant location’s employees, operations and facilities in a profitable manner to manage existing business and target, solicit and acquire new prospective accounts. Develops, maintains and implements quality control procedures for all business lines from Coleman warehouses to customer facilities. Provides outstanding service and quality products in a professional and profitable manner with honesty, integrity, teamwork, employee development and excellence in relationships. Develops strong teams through leadership by providing meaningful coaching, feedback and training.
What You'll Do
- Establish a strong working relationship among drivers, service technicians, dispatchers and customer care specialists that is customer focused to drive customer growth.
- Provide leadership consistent with company values by setting clear work expectations, performance goals, and holding employees accountable for their performance.
- Exceed customer expectations on every level by avoiding service failures with pro-active strategies and provide products/services that attract customers.
- Maintain financial performance by monitoring product costs, personnel, plant, office, and vehicle expense.
- Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for vehicles and plant equipment.
- Implement marketing plans to achieve annual growth objectives.
- Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained in safe and efficient working condition.
- Ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed to meet all Federal, State, and CSV standards.
- Communicate and document employee work performance, provide feedback on a timely basis, and fully document all employee relation concerns.
- Interview, hire, train, and develop employees.
Other duties may include the following, dependent upon location
- Support delivery operations as needed, including acting as an overflow package delivery driver.
- Monitor tank balances and product levels.
- Coordinate product ordering and replenishment activities.
- Answer customer calls and take orders for deliveries
- Support administrative functions necessary for efficient plant management.
- Other projects as assigned.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent work experience in operations, logistics and supervision.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership or management experience preferably in fuel, lubricant, petroleum, transportation, logistics, distribution or related industries.
- Experience with managing inventory, fleet operations, and customer service functions.
- Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Proven leader.
- General understanding of driver duties and human resource laws.
- Willing to travel and work flexible hours.
- Strong computer experience in various programs.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
- Employer-paid life, (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance
- Ancillary options such as short-term disability, critical illness, and accident.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
- 2 weeks’ vacation annually.
- 6 company paid holidays
- 1 personal day on January
Additional Information
Coleman Oil Company participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It electronically verifies the information provided on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to ensure that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
About Us
Founded in 1953, Coleman Oil Company has been a trusted fuel distributor serving the Pacific and Inland Northwest for more than 70 years. Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, the company has built a strong reputation for safety, operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. Under three generations of family leadership, Coleman Oil expanded its network of fuel terminals and distribution facilities throughout the region before joining the NorthStar Energy family of companies in 2025.
Today, Coleman Oil is part of a family of operations that includes CityServiceValcon (CSV), a respected regional energy provider with roots dating back to 1932, and Sunset Mart, a network of 12 fuel stations/convenience stores serving communities across Idaho and Washington. Together, these companies deliver a comprehensive range of energy solutions, including wholesale and retail fuels, aviation fuel, propane, cardlock services, lubricants, bulk fuel delivery, and retail convenience offerings. Serving customers across the Northwest, we support a wide range of industries and communities with a shared commitment to safety, reliability, service excellence, and local partnerships.
About the Role
Manages and grows Coleman Oil’s Plant operations and associated physical assets. Directs specific Plant location’s employees, operations and facilities in a profitable manner to manage existing business and target, solicit and acquire new prospective accounts. Develops, maintains and implements quality control procedures for all business lines from Coleman warehouses to customer facilities. Provides outstanding service and quality products in a professional and profitable manner with honesty, integrity, teamwork, employee development and excellence in relationships. Develops strong teams through leadership by providing meaningful coaching, feedback and training.
What You'll Do
- Establish a strong working relationship among drivers, service technicians, dispatchers and customer care specialists that is customer focused to drive customer growth.
- Provide leadership consistent with company values by setting clear work expectations, performance goals, and holding employees accountable for their performance.
- Exceed customer expectations on every level by avoiding service failures with pro-active strategies and provide products/services that attract customers.
- Maintain financial performance by monitoring product costs, personnel, plant, office, and vehicle expense.
- Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for vehicles and plant equipment.
- Implement marketing plans to achieve annual growth objectives.
- Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained in safe and efficient working condition.
- Ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed to meet all Federal, State, and CSV standards.
- Communicate and document employee work performance, provide feedback on a timely basis, and fully document all employee relation concerns.
- Interview, hire, train, and develop employees.
Other duties may include the following, dependent upon location
- Support delivery operations as needed, including acting as an overflow package delivery driver.
- Monitor tank balances and product levels.
- Coordinate product ordering and replenishment activities.
- Answer customer calls and take orders for deliveries
- Support administrative functions necessary for efficient plant management.
- Other projects as assigned.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent work experience in operations, logistics and supervision.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership or management experience preferably in fuel, lubricant, petroleum, transportation, logistics, distribution or related industries.
- Experience with managing inventory, fleet operations, and customer service functions.
- Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Proven leader.
- General understanding of driver duties and human resource laws.
- Willing to travel and work flexible hours.
- Strong computer experience in various programs.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
- Employer-paid life, (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance
- Ancillary options such as short-term disability, critical illness, and accident.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
- 2 weeks’ vacation annually.
- 6 company paid holidays
- 1 personal day on January
Additional Information
Coleman Oil Company participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It electronically verifies the information provided on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to ensure that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Plant Manager Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of progressive manufacturing or production supervisory experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing P&L, capital budgets, and cost reduction initiatives at a facility level
- Familiarity with Washington State L&I safety regulations and OSHA compliance requirements
- Strong record of leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable productivity improvements
Plant Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant manager in Washington?
Most Washington plant managers start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or business, then build hands-on experience progressing through roles like production supervisor, operations manager, or shift lead. Washington does not require a state-issued license to hold the title, but employers in food processing often expect a food safety credential such as a PCQI certification, and facilities subject to Washington State Department of Labor and Industries oversight expect familiarity with Washington safety codes. An MBA or relevant master's degree accelerates advancement into senior roles.
How much do plant managers make in Washington?
Plant managers in Washington earn a median of about $145,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $112,970 for the lowest 10% to over $213,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire plant managers in Washington?
Employers hiring plant managers in Washington right now include Black & Veatch, IQE, and CB&I, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's aerospace, food processing, forest products, and agricultural manufacturing sectors drive steady demand, meaning well-established industrial employers and large consumer goods companies are consistently among the most active hirers in the state.
Which Washington cities have the most plant manager jobs?
Everett, Seattle, and Kent lead Washington for plant manager openings. The Seattle-Tacoma corridor anchors demand through its dense aerospace and advanced manufacturing base, while Spokane draws from food processing and distribution employers in the Inland Northwest, and the Tri-Cities region reflects strong agricultural processing and energy-sector manufacturing activity tied to its unique industrial footprint.
Are there remote plant manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of plant manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is low relative to most professional roles because plant managers are expected to be on the production floor daily. The functions most likely to carry partial remote flexibility are administrative reporting, budget planning, and vendor coordination rather than core operations oversight.
How can I get hired as a plant manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to enter through a production supervisor or operations team lead role at a Washington manufacturer and build from there. Boeing, Weyerhaeuser, and major food processors operating in the Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities region regularly hire from within, making an entry-level quality technician, logistics coordinator, or shift lead position a practical starting point. Completing a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or an associate manufacturing management program at a Washington community or technical college strengthens a candidate's profile before the first plant manager application.
Where can I find and apply to plant manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to plant manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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