Production Manager

Location:

Delavan

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.

Are you a master of operations with a passion for safety and performance? Do you like to lead our production floor with vision, efficiency, and heart? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love optimizing processes, and know how to bring out the best in your team—this is your stage.

Your Impact in This Role

As Production Manager for our glass recycling plant in Delavan, you will oversee all aspects of our manufacturing operations. In this critical role, you’ll take full ownership of production, manage the teams, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across the facility. You will be key to driving performance, developing talent, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The Production Manager responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead all production operations and become the facility’s process expert

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet performance targets

• Analyze data to identify issues and drive process improvements

• Oversee equipment functionality and coordinate preventive maintenance

• Ensure compliance with safety and standard operating procedures

• Assign tasks and manage labor to align with production needs

• Communicate effectively across teams and report to Plant Manager

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent mechanical experience, preferred.

• 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing across production, quality, maintenance, logistics, and compliance

• Experience with computerized maintenance systems and MS Office (Excel, Word) and SAP preferred

• Decision-maker with an on-the-floor approach, and ability to develop production schedules and cost-reduction initiatives

• High-integrity people manager with a track record of building cohesive teams and inspiring accountability

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Prescription Drug Benefits

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

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
• 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.

How to Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.