Production Manager

Location:

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Production Manager

Location:  Wilson, NC

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Within the cluster, the Production Manager organizes, optimizes and continually improves the production activities, taking into account the local regulations, rules, the permits, the agreed cost budget according to the specs as agreed with the Sales department, taking into account the Sibelco Values and policies

All this to be done in a sustainable and safe way, in collaboration with the cluster Operations Director/Manager, and according to the organization’s policy, guidelines and Sibelco values.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Your Impact in This Role

Within the cluster, the Production Manager organizes, optimizes and continually improves the production activities, taking into account the local regulations, rules, the permits, the agreed cost budget according to the specs as agreed with the Sales department, taking into account the Sibelco Values and policies

All this to be done in a sustainable and safe way, in collaboration with the cluster Operations Director/Manager, and according to the organization’s policy, guidelines and Sibelco values.

Responsibilities will be included but not limited the following categories

Safety Leadership

• Ensures Compliance with Safety Standards as required by law and company policy.
• Ensures the safety of plant personnel. Leads and supports the safety program and all safety efforts. Conducts or ensures safety training is completed.

Lead & Manage Production Process:

• Manages and directs production operations and functions.
• Ensures the quality and regulatory compliance of all products manufactured and shipped from the plant while meeting sales customer needs and expectations.
• Leverages production employees to achieve production goals while maintaining product quality and compliance requirements.
• Identifies and initiates the principles and techniques of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to improve quality, eliminate waste, decrease costs, and improve productivity.
• Identifies and plans the physical condition of all facilities through regular upkeep and CAPEX.
• Completes budgetary plans and cost control activities and reporting.

Site Leadership:

• Directs, oversees and/or assists with all recruiting, training, personnel development, and optimum functioning of the plant.
• Develops supervisors and operators by coaching, training, properly delegating responsibility and emphasizing accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Audits, solves problems, improves plant operations and facilitates investigating and correcting actions associated with quality and safety events. Trains supervisors and senior operators in same efforts.

Budget Management:

• Manage production OPEX and CAPEX budgets

Continuous Improvement:

• Implement, maintain and improve with his/her team excellent performing production processes.

Additional competencies for the successful candidate will include demonstrate experience of:

• Defines and frames situations clearly, identifies potential root causes and makes timely recommendations and decisions based on accurate and reliable analysis.
• Accurately determines the complexity of tasks and projects and required resources. 
• Breaks down projects or assignments into different steps (group of activities).
• Sets priorities and time parameters to accomplish tasks and projects. 
• Coordinates efforts to implement plan.
• Actively uses the practices, processes, and procedures within the operating model to get things done.
• Organizes people and activities for simple and complex processes in an effective way.
• Looks for opportunities to improve the way of working.
• Sets clear goals and pursues them with energy and drive.
• Drives self and others to achieve excellent results. 
• Models perseverance in face of challenges and finds solutions in order to achieve set goals. 
• Blends people into teams to effectively achieve targets. 
• Creates a feeling of belonging in the team. 
• Celebrates and shares accomplishment with team.
• Stays composed and navigates through change effectively. 
• Leads others to operate effectively in absence of clear structure and processes. 
• Comfortable in making decisions and taking actions, even with incomplete information. 
• Handles risk and uncertainty comfortably.

What You Bring to the Table

• Degree with a focus in business, process engineering, mining, or engineering preferred.
• 8+ years' experience in a leadership role in mineral industries or related industries.
• Strong heavy industrial, material, mining and / or recycling background with an emphasis on production management, team management, process improvement and health and safety focus.
• Strong lean manufacturing experience and process improvement experience for industrial and heavy machinery plant environments.

Salary

Competitive salary range with eligibility for annual bonus and equity. Salary is to be determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, alignment with market data and internal equity.

Benefits

Sibelco provides a premium employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members: medical insurance, prescription drug benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: [Careers at Sibelco]
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: [Learn More]
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: [Sibelco Priorities]

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

Submit your application here: [Insert application link].

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.

Sibelco is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

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Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers

• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option.

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.