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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Open roles21
Top employerTrident Seafoods
Top cityBellingham, WA
Cities hiring14
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree
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EHS Manager - Anacortes Plant
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Trident Seafoods
EHS Manager - Anacortes Plant
Anacortes, Washington
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Technical Sales & Plant Manager with towing exp.
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Zacklift International
Technical Sales & Plant Manager with towing exp.
Cle Elum, Washington
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FSQA Manager - Bellingham Plant
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Trident Seafoods
FSQA Manager - Bellingham Plant
Bellingham, Washington
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager - Brightwater
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King County, WA
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager - Brightwater
Woodinville, Washington
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Plant General Manager, Kent, WA
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International Paper
Plant General Manager, Kent, WA
Kent, Washington
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EHS Manager - Anacortes Plant
Trident Seafoods·Anacortes, Washington
Job functions:
$110k - $140k/yr
Wastewater Certification
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)
Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)
Work environment:
Work Ability Requirements:
Additional Information:
Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn
Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.
Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.
Pay Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.
At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.
Summary:
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for partnering with operations, maintenance, and support staff. This includes planning, developing, implementing, updating, and administering EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training to ensure compliance with all company standards and governmental regulations that protect Trident employees and assets.
Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)
- Partners with site Management, Human Resources, and Corporate Safety to deploy and implement the Trident Safety Process and to fully prepare or maintain facilities for OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) accreditation.
- Develops and manages inspection procedures to identify and address areas presenting hazard or risk.
- Manages and maintains industrial wastewater treatment system, including collection and conveyance systems.
- Manages stormwater pollution prevention program and responds to emergencies involving release of pollutants; coordinates, trains, and provides technical expertise to other wastewater treatment operations staff and coordinates on-site responses to unusual occurrences and emergencies.
- Establishes reporting procedures to track and document inspection findings.
- Implements and oversees the administration and training of policies and procedures for all environmental and wastewater processes within the facility.
- Evaluates hazardous conditions or practices and develops and implements effective and sustainable hazard control practices and programs.
- Develops and implements training programs to cover emergency procedures, environmental compliance, workplace safety, and other areas consistent with governmental regulations and business needs. Maintains training records.
- Ensures safety compliance by overseeing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory shifts other regulatory related activities and procedures.
- Plans and directs safety and industrial hygiene services and monitors third-party administration of the Workers Compensation program.
- Defines and prioritizes site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies and site-specific procedures and audit findings. Assists plant staff in prioritization of action items to address gaps.
- Identifies sources of safety and health risk and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Perform risk analysis/JSA/JHA on job tasks. Maintains Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) program.
- Investigates fatalities, serious injuries, and near misses that occur at company facilities while leading A3 for any recordables.
Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.
Qualifications:
Travel/On-Call Requirements: Some occasional travel to other facilities may be required, less than 10% annually.
Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)
- A minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental & safety programs in manufacturing, production, or a related industry
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, or other relevant technical fields (or equivalent combination of education and additional experience)
- HAZWOPER certification is required or ability to obtain within 6 months
- A minimum of two years of supervisory/management experience
Preferred Education & Experiences:
- Occupational Health-Safety and/or accredited professional certification professional is strongly preferred
- Experience in the seafood industry or in a further process operation (batter, breaded, fried)
- Ability to establish and evaluate strategic goals and metrics for measuring success.
- Strong collaboration, analytical, influential, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Minimum wastewater operations experience required preferably with biological treatment systems.
- Wastewater Operator certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interfacing with site management and leading group meetings.
- Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the Safety and Occupational Health department as well as the overall organization
- Strong working knowledge technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
- Strong knowledge of Federal and State L&I and OHSA regulations, safety practices.
- Working knowledge of all applicable local, regional, and federal requirements.
Work environment:
This role takes place in both an office and production setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Work Ability Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb at great heights or balance. The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Job requires working in close confines. The employee moves objects regularly up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Additional Information:
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.
Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn
Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.
Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.
Trident Seafoods
EHS Manager - Anacortes Plant
Anacortes, Washington
Added 1d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$110k - $140k/yr
Wastewater Certification
Job Description
Overview:
At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)
Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)
Work environment:
Work Ability Requirements:
Additional Information:
Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn
Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.
Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.
Pay Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.
At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.
Summary:
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for partnering with operations, maintenance, and support staff. This includes planning, developing, implementing, updating, and administering EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training to ensure compliance with all company standards and governmental regulations that protect Trident employees and assets.
Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)
- Partners with site Management, Human Resources, and Corporate Safety to deploy and implement the Trident Safety Process and to fully prepare or maintain facilities for OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) accreditation.
- Develops and manages inspection procedures to identify and address areas presenting hazard or risk.
- Manages and maintains industrial wastewater treatment system, including collection and conveyance systems.
- Manages stormwater pollution prevention program and responds to emergencies involving release of pollutants; coordinates, trains, and provides technical expertise to other wastewater treatment operations staff and coordinates on-site responses to unusual occurrences and emergencies.
- Establishes reporting procedures to track and document inspection findings.
- Implements and oversees the administration and training of policies and procedures for all environmental and wastewater processes within the facility.
- Evaluates hazardous conditions or practices and develops and implements effective and sustainable hazard control practices and programs.
- Develops and implements training programs to cover emergency procedures, environmental compliance, workplace safety, and other areas consistent with governmental regulations and business needs. Maintains training records.
- Ensures safety compliance by overseeing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory shifts other regulatory related activities and procedures.
- Plans and directs safety and industrial hygiene services and monitors third-party administration of the Workers Compensation program.
- Defines and prioritizes site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies and site-specific procedures and audit findings. Assists plant staff in prioritization of action items to address gaps.
- Identifies sources of safety and health risk and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Perform risk analysis/JSA/JHA on job tasks. Maintains Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) program.
- Investigates fatalities, serious injuries, and near misses that occur at company facilities while leading A3 for any recordables.
Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.
Qualifications:
Travel/On-Call Requirements: Some occasional travel to other facilities may be required, less than 10% annually.
Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)
- A minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental & safety programs in manufacturing, production, or a related industry
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, or other relevant technical fields (or equivalent combination of education and additional experience)
- HAZWOPER certification is required or ability to obtain within 6 months
- A minimum of two years of supervisory/management experience
Preferred Education & Experiences:
- Occupational Health-Safety and/or accredited professional certification professional is strongly preferred
- Experience in the seafood industry or in a further process operation (batter, breaded, fried)
- Ability to establish and evaluate strategic goals and metrics for measuring success.
- Strong collaboration, analytical, influential, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Minimum wastewater operations experience required preferably with biological treatment systems.
- Wastewater Operator certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interfacing with site management and leading group meetings.
- Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the Safety and Occupational Health department as well as the overall organization
- Strong working knowledge technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
- Strong knowledge of Federal and State L&I and OHSA regulations, safety practices.
- Working knowledge of all applicable local, regional, and federal requirements.
Work environment:
This role takes place in both an office and production setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Work Ability Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb at great heights or balance. The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Job requires working in close confines. The employee moves objects regularly up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Additional Information:
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.
Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn
Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.
Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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1 jobPlant Manager Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
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 Trident Seafoods, Black & Veatch, and Greif, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Bellingham, 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 0% of plant manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 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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