Unit Manager, MRD – Mechanical Reduction Department

Sibanye-Stillwater | Fairless Hills, PA
Full-Time | Onsite 

Lead the operation. Develop the team. Drive performance.

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking an experienced, hands-on Unit Manager, MRD – Mechanical Reduction to lead mechanical reduction and processing operations at our precious metals recycling and refining facility in Fairless Hills, PA.

This role is ideal for an operations leader who thrives in an industrial environment and is ready to make a measurable impact on safety, production, equipment reliability, team development, and continuous improvement.

YOUR IMPACT

As Unit Manager, MRD – Mechanical Reduction, you will:

• Lead daily mechanical reduction, material preparation, and processing operations
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to production teams and supervisors
• Champion a strong, proactive safety culture
• Monitor and improve throughput, equipment performance, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment reliability improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve production flow and mechanical processing performance
• Track production results, operational records, and key performance metrics
• Partner with Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and Operations teams to achieve plant goals
• Evaluate equipment and processes to drive continuous improvement
• Build accountability and support a reliable, efficient, and high-performing operation

WHAT YOU BRING

✓ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience
✓ 5+ years of experience in mechanical processing, metals recycling, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment
✓ Previous leadership or supervisory experience in production operations
✓ Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, material handling systems, and industrial processes
✓ Experience improving operational performance and equipment reliability
✓ Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
✓ Ability to work effectively in a hands-on plant environment

WHY SIBANYE-STILLWATER?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal holiday, and community days
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Stable, mission-driven organization
• Opportunity to lead a critical operation and make a measurable impact

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet applicable ITAR and NAID eligibility requirements and successfully complete required pre-employment screening.

Ready to take ownership of a critical operation and lead it forward?

Apply today and help Sibanye-Stillwater build a safer, stronger, and more sustainable future.