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ph3Location /h3pMaastricht Op de Bos /p h3About Sibelco /h3pAt 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 such 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. /p h3Are We the Perfect Match? /h3pWe 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. /p h3Job Overview /h3pAre you a hands‑on production leader who wants to make a visible impact on safety, stability and performance on the shop floor? At Sibelco Maastricht Op de Bos, you will lead a large production organization, drive Lean and Operational Excellence, and play a central role in strengthening our safety culture and delivering reliable production. If you combine strong people leadership with a pragmatic, operational mindset — and you enjoy developing teams while improving processes — we’d love to hear from you. /p pAs Manager Production, you will run day‑to‑day production operations and lead the people who run the plant. You will ensure production is safe, stable, cost‑efficient and continuously improving, while embedding changes in ways of working, mindset and culture. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead the production team (10 direct reports and 55 indirect reports) and manage production activities in a safe and cost‑efficient manner. /li liRun production activities based on LEAN and Operational Excellence methodologies. /li liDrive continuous improvement to achieve team goals/KPIs, focusing on safety, productivity, energy savings, maintenance and process reliability. /li liManage and embed changes in products, working methods, mindset and culture across the production organization. /li liManage the production department’s budget, with direct responsibility for specific production cost elements. /li liActively participate in the site management team and contribute to the development of the annual plan. /li liWork closely with Maintenance, HSE, QA/QC, Planning, Shipping and HR. /li liLead and participate in project and improvement teams, including automation and safety‑related initiatives. /li liCollaborate with the Manager Maintenance to ensure stable operations with a high degree of self‑reliance and build an efficient, future‑ready team. /li liSupport people management topics including development, performance management and compliance with labour‑related processes (e.g., absence and leave management). /li liMaintain a strong shop‑floor presence: go into the factory, think along, show interest in the process and work pragmatically and hands‑on. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liSeveral years of relevant experience in a managerial position in an industrial production environment (minimum 5 years preferred). /li liBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Process Technology, Engineering, Logistics or similar — or an equivalent combination of education and experience. /li liExperience introducing and managing continuous improvement projects according to LEAN methodology. /li liProven leadership qualities: able to inspire, convince and develop teams through clarity, structure and trust. /li liExperience in change management and coaching teams through new ways of working. /li liComfortable working on a project basis and communicating progress and expectations clearly to the team. /li liKnowledge of data analysis and statistical process control; ability to use KPIs and operational data to drive performance. /li liResults‑oriented and decisive, with a flexible but structured way of working. /li liStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally. /li liPragmatic and hands‑on: visible on the shop floor and credible in an operational environment. /li liTeam player, also able to work in international teams. /li liFluent Dutch and English; German is an advantage. /li /ul h3About the Role /h3 pThis position is based at Maastricht Op de Bos and is central to the site’s operational performance and safety culture. You will lead a large production organization and work closely with site leadership and key functions (Maintenance, HSE, QA/QC, Planning, Shipping and HR). You will join at a moment where the team has a strong foundation and mindset, while needing structured leadership support — particularly around safety maturity, people development and the successful delivery of ongoing automation and improvement initiatives. /p ul liHigh‑impact, shop‑floor leadership role with direct influence on safety and performance. /li liStrong cross‑functional collaboration and involvement in site leadership discussions. /li liOpportunity to develop supervisors and strengthen leadership capability in the production organization. /li liMeaningful improvement agenda combining stability, safety and modernization. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liCompetitive salary and local benefits package. /li liStrong support from site leadership and cross‑functional teams. /li liA role with clear accountability, visibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on daily operations and culture. /li /ul h3Why Join Us? /h3 ul liMeet Our People: Careers. /li liLearn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More. /li liDiscover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities. /li /ul h3How To Apply /h3 pFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option. /p pWe also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process. /p pWe do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr