Plant Manager - Marl

Calderys; Marl; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderys, a global leader in high-temperature solutions, is seeking a Plant Manager for two Marl production plants. You will oversee safety, production performance, quality, costs, and logistics, while driving Lean improvements and ensuring ISO compliance.

Lead a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate with Logistics, Quality, EHS, Finance, and HR. Travel ~5% to support operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Solid hands-on experience in manufacturing/industrial production.
• Strong leadership and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS laws and internal procedures.
• Oversee production performance, quality, throughput and delivery.
• Plan and monitor operational budgets and cost control.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles.
• Ensure maintenance for equipment availability and safety compliance.
• Lead and develop the site team and manage workflows with cross-functional functions.
• Travel nationally and internationally as needed (approx. 5%).

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Safety

Budgeting

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Short Description

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the overall management of two production plants in Marl, with a focus on safety, production, operational efficiency, and logistics coordination.

Short Description

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the overall management of two production plants in Marl, with a focus on safety, production, operational efficiency, and logistics coordination.

The role will oversee daily operations while ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, quality standards, legal requirements, and company policies. The Site Manager will also lead the site team and drive continuous improvement across production, quality, costs, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the plants comply with applicable EHS laws, regulations, and internal Group procedures.
• Take responsibility for production performance, product quality, throughput, and delivery.
• Plan and monitor operational budgets and ensure effective cost control.
• Continuously improve production processes using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ensure compliance with all local and company EHS requirements, including risk assessments and occupational hygiene programmes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for the safe operation and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.
• Align production capacity and workforce planning with logistics requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 requirements and objectives.
• Improve quality, yield, throughput, equipment availability, and costs through continuous improvement and OPEX projects.
• Identify investment opportunities to improve plant efficiency and yield.
• Ensure production costs remain within approved budgets.
• Prepare regular operational and performance reports for the relevant manager, including:
  • Operational performance
  • Finished goods quality, in cooperation with the Quality function
  • Key production and cost indicators
• Ensure effective maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
• Lead, develop, coach, and motivate the site team.
• Address performance and conduct matters when required.
• Organise and oversee quarterly and annual stock counts.
• Work closely with Logistics, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Finance, and HR.
• Travel nationally and internationally as required (approx. 5%).

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, such as Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mining, or a related discipline or any other equivalent qualification.
• Solid hands-on experience in a manufacturing, industrial, mining, or similar production environment.
• Good understanding of plant operations, including Safety, Production, Quality, Processes, Maintenance, and Capex.
• Experience in team leadership and operational management.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Focus on safety, quality, operational excellence, and customer requirements.
• Fluency in German and English.

As a global organisation operating across multiple countries, compensation for this role may vary depending on location, local market benchmarks, and experience.

In line with our commitment to pay transparency, a salary range relevant to your location will be shared with you during the early stages of the recruitment process, before any interview is scheduled.

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions . The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend on the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com