Plant Manager - Safety & Continuous Improvement Leader

Balchem Corporation; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, is seeking a Plant Manager to direct daily plant operations, maintain a safe, professional, and positive work environment, and balance costs with customer demand.

You will lead continuous improvement in safety and food safety culture, develop a high performing, customer‑focused team, and own the plant capacity plan while coordinating with Demand Planning and the S&OP process to meet commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 10+ years production management & supervisory leadership.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a facility team.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily plant operations while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement and sustain a strong safety culture.
• Own the plant capacity plan and align with demand planning and S&OP.
• Ensure production schedule adherence to meet customer commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Execution

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Balchem Corporation in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, is seeking a Plant Manager to direct daily plant operations, maintain a safe, professional, and positive work environment, and balance costs with customer demand.

You will lead continuous improvement in safety and food safety culture, develop a high performing, customer‑focused team, and own the plant capacity plan while coordinating with Demand Planning and the S&OP process to meet commitments.