Supervisor Production Rio Maior

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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:

Your Impact in this role

Supervise, optimize and continuously improve the production activities in the site together with other disciplines, taking into account the local regulations, rules, the permits, the predetermined cost budget according to the specifications as determined with the Sales department.

In the role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

·        Supervise the production activities in the site and ensure the activities are performed in a safe and healthy way. Ensure the production team, both own employees and subcontractors, perform their activities considering safety and healthy as the highest priority. Motivate people to report unsafe/unhealthy behaviour/issues. Ensure exploitation according to the rules as set in the permits and develop a yearly workplan to be approved by the local authorities. Control the activities are performed within the predefined budget and alert the sales team on time when problems arise.

·        Supervise the Production activities in the Site according to the Operational Excellence principles. 

·        Ensure activities are performed according to the production schedule. Work with the production scheduler. Align with production scheduler and if needed with production manager/operations manager when problems arise and/or the production schedule cannot be met.

·        Strive to the optimal balance between customer demands and specifications in relation to quality, quantity, efficiency and cost. 

·        Motivate and evaluate the team members to enhance team collaboration and support their individual development and growth.

To be successful in this role, you have:

·       Industry knowledge. Practical understanding of industrial mineral industry.

·       Product & Market Knowledge. Broad breadth and depth knowledge of Sibelco processes, products and markets

·    Safety. Knowledge of Sibelco's safety regulations and ensures activities are in compliance with those regulations.

·    People Skills.    Efficient and clear communication and be Able to motivate the team

·       Behavioral skills. Open minded, Team player, Pro-active, Able to work independently, Leadership, Self-motivated

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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

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