Operations Manager — Lean Site Leader (Laminoria & Arija)

Sibelco Nordic Ab; Arraya-Maestu; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco Nordic Ab is seeking an experienced Manager Operations Laminoria & Arija to own the industrial sites, drive production, safety and team development, and ensure alignment with business objectives across Laminoria and Arija.

You will lead a 10-person team within a 60-strong cluster, oversee budget, KPIs, and continuous improvement, and cultivate a cooperative culture focused on safety, quality, and sustainable performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, mining or engineering preferred.
• +8 years of leadership in mineral or related industries.
• Experience in industrial production environments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decisions.
• Local language and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, maintenance, and safety programs.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets (OPEX and CAPEX) and KPI reporting.
• Coach and develop supervisors and operators.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Budgeting

Data-driven decisions

Team development

Education

Degree in business/mining/engineering

Job description

Sibelco Nordic Ab is seeking an experienced Manager Operations Laminoria & Arija to own the industrial sites, drive production, safety and team development, and ensure alignment with business objectives across Laminoria and Arija.

You will lead a 10-person team within a 60-strong cluster, oversee budget, KPIs, and continuous improvement, and cultivate a cooperative culture focused on safety, quality, and sustainable performance.