Maintenance Manager

Maintenance 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.

Your Impact in This Role

As a Maintenance Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Supervise and lead the plant maintenance team

Practice, train, and enforce safe and best practices with employees

Ensure employees are trained on job specific assignments

Train plant personnel to assist in basic maintenance and PMs

Audit plant performance at completing maintenance tasks.

Develop and refine maintenance planning processes; and preventive maintenance programs for mechanical and electrical equipment

Evaluate and ensure the quality of maintenance performed by internal plant maintenance teams and external vendors.

Identify plant performance issues and provide recommendations for equipment and design changes to correct them.

Manage equipment vendor relationships with major equipment suppliers; global spare parts program; spare parts inventory - order parts as needed, determine and manage stocking levels

Oversee maintenance of forklifts and front end loaders

Perform hands-on escalated maintenance troubleshooting and repairs; periodic preventive maintenance checks as required; basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs

Support Continuous Improvement initiatives; emergency repair processes; provide plant managers and plant maintenance teams with first-line escalation support during equipment failures.

Track equipment status, redistribute maintenance and spare-parts assets, and expedite high-priority repair efforts to maximize plant uptime performance.

Weld and fabricate, as needed, patch holes in steel chutes and transitions

Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

3 to 5 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience in a supervisory role

Able to work safely and efficiently

Ability to lead and direct the work of others with excellent communication skills

Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively

Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics preferred

Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, including three-phase electrical troubleshooting

ERP systems and TPM Maintenance Program experience, preferred

Strong computer and plant controls skills with analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Rigging of motors, conveyor pulleys, and other heavy components

Strong experience with mechanical conveyors

Strong welding and fabrication skills, i.e., stick and/or wire welding

High school diploma, or equivalent, required

Lean Manufacturing experience, 5s, and/or Six Sigma certification a plus

College Degree or technical training in industrial maintenance and repair preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

MS Office required, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) occasionally.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical abilities listed below are bona fide occupational requirements for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility

Bending

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Climbing

Articulation

Lifting/Carrying

Reaching

Grasping

Repetitive Movements

Working Conditions:

Will be exposed to dusty and noisy conditions periodically

A mixture of light, moderate and heavy physical activity

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.