Production Manager

Location:

Delavan

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:

Position Objective: Support the plant manager to optimize production.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management

• Assume full ownership of production activities including becoming the process expert within the facility
• Assist with the development and implementation of plant production activities and schedules
• Hold morning meetings with teams to understand trends and resolve production issues
• Troubleshooting and repair basic electrical/electronic equipment
• Change belts and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors
• Schedule and monitor production schedules to achieve production goals
• Strategize and execute action plans for growth in areas where the charts identify weaknesses
• Monitor all areas of productivity
• Collection analysis and input of all production data including separation orders
• Ability through data analysis to identify issues with the production lines.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of standard operating procedures within the plant
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Maintenance and Equipment

• Understand the basic functions and intricacies of machines within the plant
• Ensure and monitor the daily checks of all equipment
• Work with the maintenance team’s scheduling of preventive maintenance for equipment
  
  

Personnel Management

• Perform counseling or coaching, when necessary
• Maintain a good rapport with all plant personnel so that issues are communicated and resolved
• Make sound decisions as to what, when, and how things should work on a day-to-day basis
• Put detailed work instructions in place for each piece of equipment
• Train plant personnel to understand procedures and charts, IAW Kaizen
• Develop training procedures and monitor teams for growth
• Manage all levels of production shifts, quality, sales, training, environmental compliance, and safety
• Improve weak areas of shifts and look for ways to drive continuous process improvements
• Keep records and training documentation on personnel assigned to production
• Assign work assignments to the supervisors, ensure labor distribution is aligned with production needs
• Help develop better work practices for teams
• Provide weekly feedback to the Plant Manager, addressing concerns, issues, personnel, maintenance practices and plant status
  
  

Required Skills and Education:

• College degree, preferred - Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering and asset
• 3-5 years of supervisory or management in a manufacturing environment
• A strong background in process improvement and lean manufacturing systems
• Experience with computerized maintenance program
• 480vAC/3/60 electrical troubleshooting
• Strong experience with rigging of motors, mechanical conveyors, pulleys and other heavy components, and other manufacturing equipment
• Lean Manufacturing experience, Six Sigma certification a plus
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Good communications skills – bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Team player, build and motivate teams, lead and contribute to a team effort
• Strong MS Office required, especially Excel and Word
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to perform above listed duties
• Will be exposed to dusty and noisy conditions periodically, and outdoor responsibilities
• A mixture of light, moderate and heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 50% bend, stoop, twist, reach, and climb steps. Up to 75% walking or standing required. Employee is regularly required to use hands to handle tools, machinery equipment, welding equipment, and large and small mechanical parts, regular fine hand manipulation, and may be required to write and type on a computer keyboard.

Employee Type:

Permanent

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.

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