Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Brampton
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 Supervisor , your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Production Management
- Assist with the development and implementation of plant production activities and schedules
- Hold morning meetings with teams to understand trends and resolve production issues
- Troubleshooting and repair basic mechanical equipment
- Schedule and monitor production schedules to achieve production goals
- Strategize and execute action plans for growth in areas where the charts identify weaknesses
- Provide daily analysis of run time, monitoring reports and charts
- Monitor all areas of productivity
Maintenance and Equipment
- Understand the basic functions and intricacies of machines within the plant
- Clean and change pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines
- Ensure and monitor the daily checks of all equipment
- Work with the maintenance team’s scheduling of preventive maintenance for equipment
Personnel Management
- Perform counseling or coaching, when necessary
- Maintain a good rapport with all plant personnel so that issues are communicated and resolved
- Make sound decisions as to what, when, and how things should work on a day-to-day basis
- Put detailed work instructions in place for each piece of equipment
- Train plant personnel to understand procedures and charts
- Manage all levels of production shifts, quality, sales, training, environmental compliance, and safety
- Improve weak areas of shifts and look for ways to drive continuous process improvements
- Keep records and training documentation on personnel assigned to production
- Assign work assignments to the workers, ensure labor distribution is aligned with production needs
- Help develop better work practices for teams
- Provide weekly feedback to the Plant Manager, addressing concerns, issues, personnel, maintenance practices and plant status
- Attend department meetings when required,
- Work in compliance with Company OHS policies
- Other duties which may be assigned by Senior management on a project-to-project basis
What You Bring To The Table To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Dependability
- Quality
- Quantity
- Teamwork
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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent - College degree, preferred
- 3-5 years of supervisory or management in a manufacturing environment
- A strong background in process improvement and lean manufacturing systems
- Experience with computerized maintenance program
- Strong experience with rigging of motors, mechanical conveyors, pulleys and other heavy components, and other manufacturing equipment
- Lean Manufacturing experience, Six Sigma certification a plus
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
- Good communications skills
- Team player, build and motivate teams, lead and contribute to a team effort
- Strong MS Office required, especially Excel and Word
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
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- RRSP
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, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option.
Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.
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.
#WeAreSibelco
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Brampton
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 Supervisor , your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Production Management
- Assist with the development and implementation of plant production activities and schedules
- Hold morning meetings with teams to understand trends and resolve production issues
- Troubleshooting and repair basic mechanical equipment
- Schedule and monitor production schedules to achieve production goals
- Strategize and execute action plans for growth in areas where the charts identify weaknesses
- Provide daily analysis of run time, monitoring reports and charts
- Monitor all areas of productivity
Maintenance and Equipment
- Understand the basic functions and intricacies of machines within the plant
- Clean and change pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines
- Ensure and monitor the daily checks of all equipment
- Work with the maintenance team’s scheduling of preventive maintenance for equipment
Personnel Management
- Perform counseling or coaching, when necessary
- Maintain a good rapport with all plant personnel so that issues are communicated and resolved
- Make sound decisions as to what, when, and how things should work on a day-to-day basis
- Put detailed work instructions in place for each piece of equipment
- Train plant personnel to understand procedures and charts
- Manage all levels of production shifts, quality, sales, training, environmental compliance, and safety
- Improve weak areas of shifts and look for ways to drive continuous process improvements
- Keep records and training documentation on personnel assigned to production
- Assign work assignments to the workers, ensure labor distribution is aligned with production needs
- Help develop better work practices for teams
- Provide weekly feedback to the Plant Manager, addressing concerns, issues, personnel, maintenance practices and plant status
- Attend department meetings when required,
- Work in compliance with Company OHS policies
- Other duties which may be assigned by Senior management on a project-to-project basis
What You Bring To The Table To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Dependability
- Quality
- Quantity
- Teamwork
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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent - College degree, preferred
- 3-5 years of supervisory or management in a manufacturing environment
- A strong background in process improvement and lean manufacturing systems
- Experience with computerized maintenance program
- Strong experience with rigging of motors, mechanical conveyors, pulleys and other heavy components, and other manufacturing equipment
- Lean Manufacturing experience, Six Sigma certification a plus
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
- Good communications skills
- Team player, build and motivate teams, lead and contribute to a team effort
- Strong MS Office required, especially Excel and Word
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
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- RRSP
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, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option.
Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.
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.
#WeAreSibelco