Site Manager

We are searching for an experienced Site Manager to lead our manufacturing plant in St Marys, PA.

SGL Carbon’s St Marys Site is a part of the Business Unit Graphite Solutions and employs around 290 employees, of which 150 are a unionized workforce. Our facility focuses on a variety of specialty graphite tailor-made solutions, mainly for high end semiconductor and Industrial Applications.

The Site Manager reports directly into a global business team and is responsible for all strategic and operational activities of the St Marys facility and is also overseeing the smaller Sinking Spring (PA) facility.

What to expect:

• Providing leadership for the successful day-to-day operations of the site (creating accountability and leading by example). Facilitates local communication of KPIs, performance, site and BU objectives through townhall meetings. Promotes performance and value culture plant wide.
• Allocating resources effectively, fully utilizing assets to produce optimal results, and monitoring operations and triggering corrective actions when necessary.
• Serves as Local Compliance Representative, assuring compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and codes; assure compliance with Company policies and procedures; assuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations and reporting requirements.
• Long- and short-term site planning, including succession planning, to align with BU strategy, goals, and KPIs. Setting of plant and capital budgets and effectively executing approved plant and capital budgets.
• Working closely with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to promote safety culture and provide a safe workplace for employees.
• Working closely with quality personnel to review product & process consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.
• Promoting and encouraging site operations in a continuous improvement environment.
• Working closely with engineering personnel to align engineering and technology projects with BU and site objectives.
• Labor Relations: serve as lead negotiator for union contract negotiations; gets involved in the grievance process as required by the CBA.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
• Strong communication, planning, organizational, leadership and managerial skills required.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills (process data driven mind-set).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
• Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
• Ability to motivate employees to keep operations running smoothly.
• Strong community steward in representing Company interests.
• BS degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in manufacturing and related production processes. Experience in automotive or semiconductor industries preferred.
• Experience speaking in large group formats internally and to higher level management (such as Business Unit (BU) MC and Board of Management (BoM).

What we offer:

SGL offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Spouse Life insurance
• Voluntary Child Life insurance
• 401k Savings Retirement Plan with employer match and separate profit sharing
• Vacation days
• Paid Holidays

Our Promise:

Your skills and experience make a difference with us. You have the opportunity to help shape the future, live our values, and advance your career step by step—whether as an expert, a manager, or in project management. Make a difference. Come and join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodation Notice

SGL Carbon, LLC is committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals. As part of this commitment SGL Carbon, LLC will provide accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HRSC@sglcarbon.com. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at HRSC@sglcarbon.com or 704-593-5250.