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Maintenance Manager
full-time•Wilsons Mills
About this role
Maintenance Manager
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WilsonAt 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
We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our plant maintenance operations. In this critical role, you will supervise a skilled team, drive safety and efficiency, and ensure the reliability of our equipment and systems. You’ll be instrumental in shaping our preventive maintenance programs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
As a Maintenance Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead and supervise the plant maintenance team with a focus on safety and best practices
Train employees on job-specific tasks and basic maintenance procedures
Audit maintenance performance and implement process improvements
Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for mechanical and electrical systems
Oversee quality of maintenance work by internal teams and external vendors
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance
Support emergency repair processes and plant uptime performance
What You Bring to the Table
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance
- High school diploma or equivalent (required); technical training or college degree (preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills
- Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills (including 3-phase systems)
- Ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics (preferred)
- Experience with ERP systems and TPM programs (preferred)
- Welding and fabrication skills (stick and/or wire welding)
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma (a plus)
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
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
- 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.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Manager will lead and supervise the plant maintenance team, focusing on safety, best practices, and training employees on job-specific tasks and basic maintenance procedures. Responsibilities also include auditing performance, implementing process improvements, and developing/managing preventive maintenance programs for mechanical and electrical systems.
About Sibelco Group
Material Solutions Advancing Life
Sibelco is a global material solutions company that sources, transforms, and distributes specialty industrial minerals — particularly silica, clays, feldspathics, and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling. Operating in over 30 countries, we serve diverse industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification, delivering materials that power progress in modern life, from solar technology to smartphone screens.
Founded in 1872, Sibelco has grown into a multinational business with a broad portfolio of high-specification minerals and a commitment to dedicated technical support. We strive for innovation, sustainability, and excellence, offering solutions that meet and anticipate the needs of our customers.
At Sibelco, we are committed to sustainability, biodiversity, and the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. We foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all colleagues feel valued and supported.
As a great place to work, we provide competitive pay, well-being support, and opportunities for growth and development. Our vision is to deliver long-term social, environmental, and economic value, guided by our purpose: Material solutions advancing life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Maintenance Manager do at Sibelco Group?
As a Maintenance Manager at Sibelco Group, you will: the Maintenance Manager will lead and supervise the plant maintenance team, focusing on safety, best practices, and training employees on job-specific tasks and basic maintenance procedures. Responsibilities also include auditing performance, implementing process improvements, and developing/managing preventive maintenance programs for mechanical and electrical systems..
Is the Maintenance Manager position at Sibelco Group remote?
The Maintenance Manager position at Sibelco Group is based in Wilsons Mills, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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