Unit Manager, MRD - Mechanical Reduction Department

Fine Metals Recycler

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical processing, metals recycling, or manufacturing
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience in production operations
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment and industrial processes
  • Experience in enhancing operational performance and equipment reliability
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a hands-on plant environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical reduction and material preparation operations
  • Develop and coach production teams and supervisors
  • Promote and uphold a proactive safety culture
  • Monitor and enhance throughput and operational efficiency
  • Coordinate maintenance and repairs for equipment reliability
  • Identify improvements for production flow and processing performance
  • Track production results and key performance metrics

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal holiday, and community days
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • Stable, mission-driven organization
  • Opportunity to lead a critical operation and make a measurable impact
Full Job Description
Sibanye-Stillwater | Fairless Hills, PA
Full-Time | Onsite

Lead the operation. Develop the team. Drive performance.

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking an experienced, hands-on Unit Manager, MRD - Mechanical Reduction to lead mechanical reduction and processing operations at our precious metals recycling and refining facility in Fairless Hills, PA.

This role is ideal for an operations leader who thrives in an industrial environment and is ready to make a measurable impact on safety, production, equipment reliability, team development, and continuous improvement.YOUR IMPACT

As Unit Manager, MRD - Mechanical Reduction, you will:
• Lead daily mechanical reduction, material preparation, and processing operations
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to production teams and supervisors
• Champion a strong, proactive safety culture
• Monitor and improve throughput, equipment performance, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment reliability improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve production flow and mechanical processing performance
• Track production results, operational records, and key performance metrics
• Partner with Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and Operations teams to achieve plant goals
• Evaluate equipment and processes to drive continuous improvement
• Build accountability and support a reliable, efficient, and high-performing operationWHAT YOU BRING
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field - or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical processing, metals recycling, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in production operations
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, material handling systems, and industrial processes
• Experience improving operational performance and equipment reliability
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on plant environmentWHY SIBANYE-STILLWATER?
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal holiday, and community days
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Stable, mission-driven organization
• Opportunity to lead a critical operation and make a measurable impact

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