Manager Maintenance

Manager Maintenance
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.
Job Description:
Manager Maintenance
Location: Delavan, WI
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.
As an integral part of the Delavan plant the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for executing on the deployment of Total Prevention Maintenance (TPM) processes across more than 30 recycled glass processing plants a complex recycled glass processing facility, including process development, training, and compliance auditing. Provide support to Collaborating with Sibelco glass processing plants, regionally and nationwide, in the operation and maintenance of optical sorting machines and other industrial equipment
Your Impact in This Role
As a Maintenance Manager your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Report to the Plant Manager and lead the plant maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot and repair the plant equipment.
Practice and enforce safe practices within your department
Train employees on safety and best practices
Ensure employees are trained on job specific assignments
Maintenance of pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines
Audit plant performance at completing maintenance tasks.
Become a subject-matter expert in the operation and troubleshooting of optical sorting machines from multiple manufacturers.
Calculate and issue monthly fuel surcharge updates
Champions and supports Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Change belts and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors
Develop and refine maintenance planning processes; and preventive maintenance program 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.
Lead plants in performing root cause analysis (8D process) of issues involving quality, yield, and uptime.
Manage company-wide system CMMS (SAP) to track capital assets, life expectancy, and repair and maintenance
(R&M) budget and costs.
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 loaders and other mobile equipment Part number administration and entry
Perform hands-on escalated maintenance troubleshooting and repairs; periodic preventive maintenance checks as required; basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
Provide coaching, training, and accountability to plant maintenance managers personnel, and assist in hiring of new plant maintenance managers personnel.
Reportable Reports Administration - adding new reports, adding users, report maintenance, managing user report access in CMMS (SAP)
Support Continuous Improvement initiatives; emergency repair process; 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.
Supervise and lead plant maintenance team
What You Bring to the Table
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field Preferred
10+ years of Maintenance experience including 3-5 years of Supervisory experience
Lean Manufacturing experience, 5s, and/or Six Sigma certification a plus
College Degree or technical training, preferred.
480vAC/3/60 3ph electrical troubleshooting
Ability to lead and direct the work of others
Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics preferred
Able to work safely and efficiently
Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
ERP systems experience (SAP a plus)
Excellent communication and people skills interpersonal communication skills
Experience with TPM Maintenance Program
Salary
Competitive regional salary with eligibility for annual bonus and equity. Salary is to be determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, alignment with market data and internal equity.
Benefits
Sibelco provides a premium employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members: 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 at Sibelco]
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
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application here: [Insert application link].
Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.
Sibelco is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employee Type:
Permanent
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
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram,