Manager Operations

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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.

For our Glass Recycling plant in Lubliniec we are looking for an Operations Manager who will lead the manufacturing & operations team to achieve business objectives all while taking into account Sibelco Values & policies. You will collaborate with the senior leadership team in Poland to ensure alignment with overall objectives and deliver operational targets. You will manage relationships with key stakeholders to support commercial outcomes and ensure production goals are met all while maintaining site health & safety. 

The Operations Manager 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 the operational organization in order to maintain and develop the glass recycling plants, to guarantee: Zero Harm approach to operational safety / First-class service to the customer / Best cost / Highest standard of the Industry in term of processes, quality, environment and legal obligation respect and health and safety / Continuity in time processing activities / Development of talent, and career progression of staff within the area / Implementation of the Operation Excellence tools.

Responsibilities:
-Safety: Ensures compliance with safety standards as required by law and company policy
-Production Process: 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 customer needs and expectations
-Product Management: Assure the product management for all sites
-Continuous Improvement: Implement, maintain and improve with his/her team excellent performing production processes
-Budget Management: Manage production & maintenance budgets
-Site Leadership: Directs, oversees and/or assists with all recruiting, training, personnel development, and optimum functioning of the sites

About you: 

This opportunity will require the successful candidate to have an operational and manufacturing background, ideally with background in engineering. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills with excellent communication & influencing skills who can work independently, project manage as well as ensure safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are fulfilled. 
 

To be successful in this position you should possess: 

• Previous operational, engineering and manufacturing background 
• Formal qualification in engineering or a skilled trade background would be advantageous 
• Production and planning skills 
• Experience within the glass industry is an advantage 
• Previous team leading experience with the ability to motivate & develop a team 
• Proven track record of achieving business objectives, growth targets and execute plans to drive a business forward 
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills  
• Business acumen and strategic thinking abilities 
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for Health and Safety
• Experience working with SAP is an advantage
• English – proficient verbal & writing 
• Polish – proficient verbal & writing
   

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:

• Meet Our People: Careers
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• 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.

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