Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Location:

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:

Responsibilities

Production Activities:
Supervise the production activities in the site and ensure the activities are 
performed in a safe and healthy way.
• Ensure the production team, both own employees and 
subcontractors, perform their activities considering safety and 
healthy as the highest priority.
• Motivate people to report unsafe/unhealthy behavior/issues.
• Ensure exploitation according to the rules as set in the permits and 
develop a yearly workplan to be approved by the local authorities.
• Control the activities are performed within the predefined budget 
and alert the sales team on time when problems arise.

Operational Excellence Principles:
Supervise the Production activities in the Site according to the Operational 
Excellence principles.
• Motivate people to strive to continuous improvement

Production Schedule:
Ensure activities are performed according to the production schedule
• Collaborate with the production scheduler
• Align with production scheduler and if needed with production 
manager/operations manager when problems arise and/or the 
production schedule cannot be met.

Quality and Quantity: Strive to the optimal balance between customer demands and specifications
in relation to quality, quantity, efficiency and cost.

People Management:

Motivate and evaluate the team members to enhance team collaboration 
and support their individual development and growth.

Competencies:
(Technical) Capabilities
Industry knowledge: Practical understanding of industrial mineral industry
Product & Market Knowledge: Broad breadth and depth knowledge of Sibelco processes, products and markets
Safety: Knowledge of Sibelco's safety regulations and ensures activities are in 
compliance with those regulations.
People Skill: Efficient and clear communication and ability to motivate the team.
Behavioral skills:

• Open minded
• Team player
• Pro-active
• Able to work independently
• Leadership
• Self-motivated

Educational Background and prior professional experience:

2+ years supervisor experience

Manufacturing, mining, experience a plus

Language requirements
• English – proficient verbal & 
writing
• Local language of the country of 
base and main operations –
proficient verbal & writing
• Other languages are an asset

Employee Type:

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.