Plant Manager

Northwest Frozen LLC•Des Moines, WA

15d•$185,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Frozen, a frozen food processing and distribution company, is hiring a hands-on Plant Manager to lead the entire plant and report results directly to ownership. The position is onsite in Des Moines, Washington, and is full-time, with an annual salary of $185,000–$215,000, depending on experience. The Plant Manager owns safety, quality, output, and people across plant operations. The company offers fully company-paid health and dental insurance. The role provides real authority and direct access to ownership, allowing decisions to shape the business quickly.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in food manufacturing or frozen/cold-chain operations.
At least 3 years of experience as a plant or operations manager.
Strong working knowledge of food safety systems, including HACCP and GFSI schemes such as FSSC 22000.
Track record of leading teams across multiple shifts.
Comfort with ERP and inventory systems and data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, food science, operations, or business; equivalent experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily plant operations across production, warehouse, and shipping to ensure orders are delivered on time and to specification.
Lead, hire, train, and develop supervisors and hourly staff across shifts, and build a culture of accountability.
Own food safety and quality compliance, including FSSC 22000, HACCP, FDA, and USDA requirements, and maintain audit readiness.
Coordinate with procurement and logistics on raw materials, inventory, cold storage, and carrier schedules.
Maintain equipment and refrigeration through preventive maintenance, and work with the maintenance team to reduce downtime.
Set and track KPIs, including throughput, labor, waste, and safety, and report regularly to leadership.
Drive continuous improvement, workplace safety, and cost control.