Department Manager - Thermal Destruction

Overview Sibanye-Stillwater | Fairless Hills, PA Full-time • Onsite Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a hands-on Thermal Reduction Manager to lead thermal processing operations within our precious metals refining facility. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, and environmental teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient thermal reduction and incineration processes while strengthening operational performance in a dynamic plant environment. Ready to Make an Impact If you are passionate about leading industrial operations, improving high-temperature processing systems, and driving safety and performance improvements, this role offers meaningful impact and long-term growth. What You Will Do Lead daily thermal reduction and incineration operations to ensure safe and efficient processing Supervise and support production teams while promoting a strong safety culture Monitor operational performance, throughput, and equipment reliability Coordinate maintenance activities, outages, and equipment improvements Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations Analyze process performance data and implement continuous improvement initiatives Maintain production documentation, operational records, and reporting metrics Partner with maintenance, environmental, and safety teams to support operational goals Support training and development of operators and supervisors Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience Five or more years of experience in thermal processing, incineration, metals refining, or similar industrial environments Prior leadership experience in manufacturing or production operations Strong understanding of industrial safety and environmental compliance Experience managing high-temperature processing equipment and operations preferred Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively in a plant environment Schedule & Benefits Monday through Friday, onsite at Fairless Hills Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits 401k with company match Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal holiday, and community days Stable, mission-driven organization Compliance Requirements Must meet ITAR and NAID eligibility requirements Ability to pass background screening and pre-employment drug testing Apply today and help us build a safer, more sustainable future. #J-18808-Ljbffr