Plant Manager l

Sibelco Glass NAM; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a Plant Manager for the South Windsor site to lead operations, maintenance and engineering functions. You will champion Zero Harm safety, drive continuous improvement and cost optimization while ensuring top quality and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes developing supervisory talent and implementing lean practices across the plant. The position requires 8+ years in industrial leadership, a technical engineering degree (electrical or mechanical) and preferably an MBA, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related experience.
• 8+ years in a leadership role in industrial manufacturing environment or related industry to Glass Recycling.
• Experience with turnaround challenges; bilingual (Spanish) speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, maintenance and engineering functions.
• Ensure the safety of plant personnel and lead safety programs.
• Optimize operations to improve quality, reduce costs and increase yield.
• Manage budgets, OPEX and CAPEX; report on performance.
• Develop supervisors and operators through coaching and delegation.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement across the plant.

Skills

Business acumen

Operational leadership

Safety leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Budgeting & P&L

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

MBA

Job description

Plant Manager

Location: South Windsor

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

Your impact in this role: At South Windsor, the Plant Manager organizes, optimizes and continually improves the operational, production and maintenance activities, considering the Sibelco Values and policies. The Plant Manager must drive his/her operational organization to maintain and develop the plant guarantee: Zero Harm approach to operational safety. First-class service to the customer. Competitive cost position (cost reduction, increase site yield, better value- products, better processes, product management and production scheduling). Highest standard of industry in terms of processes, quality, environment and legal obligation respect and health and safety. Development of talent, competence and career progression of staff within the area. Implementation of the Operation Excellence principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Strong business acumen with past P&L responsibility a plus
• Ensures the safety of plant personnel
• Leads and supports the safety program and all safety efforts
• Conducts or ensures safety training is completed
• Manages and directs production operations and functions
• Ensures the quality and regulatory compliance of all products manufactured and shipped from the plant while meeting sales customers’ needs and expectations
• Identifies and initiates the principles and techniques of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to improve quality, eliminate waste, decrease costs, and improve productivity
• Completes budgetary plans and cost control activities and reporting
• Active participation in the scheduling and performance meetings
• Manage production & maintenance OPEX and CAPEX budgets Directs, oversee and/or assists with all recruiting, training, personnel development, and optimum functioning of the sites in the cluster
• Develop supervisors and operators by coaching, training, properly delegating responsibility and emphasizing accountability for assigned responsibilities Audits, solves problems, improves plant operations and facilitates investigating and correcting actions associated with quality and safety events
• Trains supervisors in same efforts
• Remains calm and focus during times of change and uncertainty, and effectively guiding others through
• Rises to the challenge, accepting risk and uncertainly as part of business as usual Is confident to make decisions or move forward, even with incomplete information
• Maneuvers effectively through complex or uncertain situations Builds on the strength of diversity of teams to efficiently achieve goals Communicates with conviction and clarity in all situations Drives self and others to achieve excellent results Determines, communicates and drives Sibelco’s key processes and procedures and continuously improves
• Encourages a mindset of continuous improvement in the organization
• Responds appropriately to the urgency of a decision, balancing the need for quality and speed in making decisions effective for Sibelco
• Involving the right person in decision making
• Draws on appropriate information from a variety of resources to define the problem and make decisions

Background

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in electrical or mechanical Engineering or equivalent by experience M.B.A., a plus
• 8+ years’ experience in a leadership role in industrial manufacturing environment or related industry to Glass Recycling
• Experience with turnaround challenges
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking, preferred

Employee Type: Permanent

Why Join Us?

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