Maintenance & Production Planner

Sibelco Group

Hostun

On-site

EUR 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading industrial minerals company is seeking a Production Planner in Hostun. The role involves planning and optimising production activities to enhance performance while ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should hold a relevant technical degree and have 2-5 years of industry experience. Proficiency in MS Office and fluency in French and English are required. This opportunity fosters a collaborative workplace dedicated to innovation.

Qualifications

2-5 years’ experience in a similar role and/or industry.
Fluent in French and advanced in English.
Ability to work within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

Plan and prioritise operations for optimal performance.
Support maintenance with detailed work order preparation.
Provide data dashboards and monitor production.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Communication

Education

Higher education degree (Bac+2 to Bac+5) in a technical field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Mendix

Job description

Location: Hostun

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.

As part of our Operations team, you will be in charge of planning, prioritising, and optimising production and maintenance activities at our Hostun site, in line with Sibelco’s safety and quality standards, to maximise performance, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement across the plant.

Responsibilities

Planning: Plan and prioritise operations to ensure optimal performance and minimal lead times. Schedule workforce, equipment, utilities, and raw materials to meet customer demand while managing stock levels. Support supervisors in planning production and maintenance activities.
Maintenance Support: Improve work order execution by adding detailed preparation and ensuring spare parts availability in collaboration with production and maintenance supervisors. Enter work orders and monitor stock levels in maintenance systems.
Continuous Development: Provide computerised dashboards by gathering data from various tools, databases, and files. Monitor production via SIBELCO Site Ops and track KPIs such as Yield, ATP, OEP. Deliver accurate data to support performance dialogues and problem-solving.
Safety & Compliance: Apply and ensure compliance with Sibelco’s safety regulations at all times.

What You Bring To The Table

Higher education degree (Bac+2 to Bac+5) in a technical field, ideally with knowledge of industrial maintenance
2–5 years’ experience in a similar role and/or industry
Ability to work within a cross-functional team and communicate effectively across functions
Strong interest in continuous improvement within an industrial environment
Rigor, analytical and synthesis skills, proactive mindset, and strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in MS Office, especially creating Pivot Tables
French – fluent verbal & written
English – advanced verbal & written
Knowledge of SAP, Mendix, and Power BI is an asset

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: