Plant Manager: Food Manufacturing & Operations Leader

Balchem Corp.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corp. is seeking a Plant Manager in Albert Lea, MN to provide strategic and operational leadership for a food manufacturing facility.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and financially sound performance across production, maintenance, and engineering teams. The successful candidate will have 5–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership in regulated environments and the ability to align site operations with Balchem's growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership, safety, and quality systems knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple departments and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations across multiple plants with focus on safety, quality, cost and service.
• Develop and execute site strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead audits and regulatory compliance programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Direct site leadership teams and foster collaboration across departments.
• Drive asset reliability, maintenance strategies, and plant upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operations management

Quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Balchem Corp. is seeking a Plant Manager in Albert Lea, MN to provide strategic and operational leadership for a food manufacturing facility.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and financially sound performance across production, maintenance, and engineering teams. The successful candidate will have 5–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership in regulated environments and the ability to align site operations with Balchem's growth objectives.