Unit Manager, TRD Thermal Reduction Department

About the role

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking an experienced, hands-on Unit Manager for Thermal TRD - Thermal Reduction to lead thermal processing and incineration operations at our precious metals recycling and refining facility in Fairless Hills, PA. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on safety, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily thermal reduction and incineration operations
• Coach, develop, and support production leaders and teams
• Drive a strong, proactive safety culture
• Improve throughput, reliability, and operational performance
• Coordinate maintenance activities, outages, and equipment improvements
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements
• Use process and production data to identify improvement opportunities
• Partner across Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Safety
• Strengthen operator and supervisor training and development
• Champion continuous improvement across the operation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in thermal processing, incineration, metals refining, or a similar industrial environment
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing or production operations
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety and environmental compliance
• High-temperature Processing Equipment Experience (Preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on plant environment

Candidates must meet applicable ITAR and NAID eligibility requirements and successfully complete required pre-employment screening.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal holiday, and community days

Schedule

Monday–Friday