Manager Operations

Sibelco Green Solutions UK Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a Manager Operations for our Glass Recycling site in Sheffield. You will organize, optimize and continually improve operational, production and maintenance activities in line with Sibelco values.

In this permanent role, you will drive the operational organization to guarantee zero harm, first-class service and a competitive cost position while developing talent and ensuring compliance with quality, environment, and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operational, production and maintenance activities.
• Drives safety and zero-harm culture.
• Improves process efficiency and yield.
• Ensures compliance with quality, environment and health & safety standards.

Job description

Manager Operations Location: Sheffield 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: For our Glass Recycling site is Sheffield, we are recruiting a Manager Operations.

Within the Glass Recycling Cluster, the Manager Operations organizes, optimizes and continually improves the operational, production and maintenance activities, taking into account the Sibelco Values and policies.

The Operations Manager has to drive his/her operational organization in order to maintain and develop the processing plants of the Cluster to guarantee:

• Zero Harm approach to operational safety.
• First-class service to the customer.
• Best competitive cost position (cost reduction, increase site yield, better value- products, better processes, product management and production scheduling).
• Highest standard of the Industry in term of processes, quality, environment and legal obligation respect and health and safety.
• Continuity in time of the mining and processing activities.
• Development of talent, competence and career progression of staff within the area.
• Implementation of the Operation Excellence principles and tools

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:

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

If you are looking for a fast-moving, diverse and challenging career where you can make a real difference, Sibelco could be the right company for you.