Maintenance Manager

Sibelco Group; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a Manager Maintenance at our Wilson, NC plant to lead the maintenance team and drive TPM across our glass processing network. You will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with plant leadership to maximize uptime.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, Lean/Six Sigma background, and hands-on expertise with SAP/CMMS to manage assets and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8-10+ years of maintenance experience including 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• 480vAC/3/60 3ph electrical troubleshooting
• Experience with TPM maintenance program

Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant equipment.
• Enforce safe practices within the department and train staff on safety.
• Manage CMMS (SAP) for asset tracking, life expectancy, and R&M budget.
• Oversee vendor relationships and spare parts inventory; manage stocking levels.
• Perform hands-on maintenance troubleshooting and basic electrical repairs.
• Coach and develop maintenance personnel and assist in hiring.
• Lead root-cause analysis (8D) for quality, yield, and uptime issues.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

TPM implementation

Lean manufacturing

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Wilson

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:

Manager Maintenance

Location: Wilson, NC

As an integral part of the Wilson, NC Plant the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for executing on the deployment of Total Prevention Maintenance (TPM) processes across more than 30 recycled glass processing plants a complex recycled glass processing facility, including process development, training, and compliance auditing. Provide support to Collaborating with Sibelco glass processing plants, regionally and nationwide, in the operation and maintenance of optical sorting machines and other industrial equipment

Your Impact in This Role

• Report to the Plant Manager and lead the plant maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot and repair the plant equipment.
• Practice and enforce safe practices within your department
• Train employees on safety and best practices
• Ensure employees are trained on job specific assignments
• Maintenance of pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines
• Audit plant performance at completing maintenance tasks.
• Become a subject-matter expert in the operation and troubleshooting of optical sorting machines from multiple manufacturers.
• Calculate and issue monthly fuel surcharge updates
• Champions and supports Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Change belts and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors
• Develop and refine maintenance planning processes; and preventive maintenance program for mechanical and electrical equipment
• Evaluate and ensure the quality of maintenance performed by internal plant maintenance teams and external vendors.
• Identify plant performance issues and provide recommendations for equipment and design changes to correct them.
• Lead plants in performing root cause analysis (8D process) of issues involving quality, yield, and uptime.
• Manage company-wide system CMMS (SAP) to track capital assets, life expectancy, and repair and maintenance (R&M) budget and costs.
• Manage equipment vendor relationships with major equipment suppliers; global spare parts program; spare parts inventory – order parts as needed, determine and manage stocking levels
• Oversee maintenance of forklifts and loaders and other mobile equipment Part number administration and entry
• Perform hands‑on escalated maintenance troubleshooting and repairs; periodic preventive maintenance checks as required; basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Provide coaching, training, and accountability to plant maintenance managers personnel, and assist in hiring of new plant maintenance manager personnel.
• Reportable Reports Administration - adding new reports, adding users, report maintenance, managing user report access in CMMS (SAP)
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives; emergency repair process; provide plant managers and plant maintenance teams with first-line escalation support during equipment failures.
• Track equipment status, redistribute maintenance and spare‑parts assets, and expedite high-priority repair efforts to maximize plant uptime performance.
• Supervise and lead plant maintenance team

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field Preferred
• 8-10+ years of Maintenance experience including 3-5 years of Supervisory experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience, 5s, and/or Six Sigma certification a plus
• College Degree or technical training, preferred.
• 480vAC/3/60 3ph electrical troubleshooting
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others
• Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics preferred
• Able to work safely and efficiently
• Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
• ERP systems experience (SAP a plus)
• Excellent communication and people skills interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with TPM Maintenance Program

Salary

Competitive regional salary with eligibility for annual bonus and equity. Salary is to be determined based on job‑related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, alignment with market data and internal equity.

Benefits

Sibelco provides a premium employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well‑being of our employees and family members: medical insurance, prescription drug benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Why Join Us?

• Meet Our People: Careers at Sibelco
• 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.

Employee Type: Permanent