Unimin Corporation Career Opportunities
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
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Opportunity Snapshot

This new position offers you the opportunity to make an impact now and in the future at a growing company -- we are looking for a leader to help put IT on the agenda and create a global solution. As the Salesforce Global Implementation, you will be responsible for helping to manage, create and implement a global Salesforce model and strategy that will be applied throughout the organization. Quick question for you - click here Although we are a global company our business is very regionally-oriented, and you’ll help drive synergy, alignment and change throughout the regional landscape. You’ll identify and define the current needs and requirements of the business and pinpoint where we need to go global and in what areas and functionality we should stay regional.

Because this is a new role, you’ll have the ability to build this Salesforce solution from the ground-floor and really chart the direction of this role. If you are a hands-on team player with a strong understanding of sales & marketing, excellent communication skills, and experience with CRM applications, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. 

If you are looking for a company with which you can build a long-term career, we offer a unique value proposition: we recognize that people are the engine that drives our organization and we recruit and retain the best talent. We encourage our people to learn and grow on an ongoing basis, offering a variety of training and educational programs. We have a collaborative team, strong safety focus, a commitment to work/life balance, and a dedication to being a responsible corporate citizen.

Sibelco is a world leader in a range of industrial minerals having global activities in the mining, refining and distribution of high quality products for increasingly sophisticated applications ranging from construction, automotive, electronics, energy, chemical, glass, ceramics and many others. With 209 operations in 42 countries and a work force of about 11,000, it serves its customers on a local basis and realises a worldwide gross revenue of €3 billion.

Unimin: Products for Your Daily Life. Unimin Corporation is one of North America's leading producers of non-metallic industrial minerals. The importance of industrial minerals can easily be overlooked, but our quality of daily life wouldn't be the same without them. Each time you turn on your computer, take a drive or watch television, you're using Unimin industrial minerals. Our quartz, feldspar, nepheline syenite, olivine, calcium carbonate, clay, kaolin, lime and limestone products are the essential raw materials of nearly every manufacturing process.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualifications for this role you will have:
  • Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. for any employer without requiring a Visa transfer or sponsorship

To be a good fit you should also have:
  • 7+ years of experience in Information Technology as it pertains to CRM. Familiarity with Salesforce is highly preferred, but we will also consider experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Quick question for you - click here
  • 1 year of experience in the manufacturing and/or mining industry
  • Effective communication skills, strong organizational skills / strong analytical ability
  • Experience designing and running programs, and strong project management capabilities
  • High energy and a proactive work ethic
  • The ability to bridge the gap from Business Process to IT solutions
  • Strong change management skills
  • The ability to lead and work well in cross-functional teams
  • Strong people management skills and the ability to build a team
  • A desire to learn and grow
  • A self-starter mentality
  • International / global experience and the ability to work with different cultures and personalities
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or associated field, OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
You should also be willing and able to travel internationally approximately 40% of the time. Quick question for you - click here

The Role

Reporting directly to the Sibelco Group CIO, as the Salesforce Global Implementation, you will be responsible for building the Global Sales Roadmap for Sibelco, Worldwide. This is a highly visible role and you can expect to divide your time between supporting the global organization (70%) and the U.S. (30%).  Quick question for you - click here

You will work in close collaboration with the different regions as you build the governance structure for the global model--systemically and functionally--and assist with regional configuration and deployment thereafter (the implementation roadmap). Additionally, you will partner with the Sales, Marketing and Customer Service areas to assist with streamlining the CRM. Where possible and where it makes sense, you'll focus on driving convergence towards a global model. 

You’ll also partner with other key leaders and contacts including the Vice President of Information Technology for Unimin, and with a variety of third party agencies including technology vendors who will help us to build the application. 

More specifically, you will: 
  • Lead the organization in developing a Global instance of SFDC and Governance Structure
  • Participate in the development of technical and functional specifications
  • Select a global partner for configuration, deployment and support
  • Configure SFDC to the defined specifications
  • Coordinate the development of integration points with other Sibelco & Unimin core systems
  • Design and maintain technical documentation and cross train the technical team
  • Support the Global SFDC environment, troubleshoots issues, manages security and Licensing
  • Lead the testing required for SFDC updates/releases
Process Responsibilities:
  • Act as a core contributor in defining the Sales/Marketing/Customer Service CRM vision
  • Assist in the definition of the master data clean up process
  • Assist with the development of functional documentation
Project Management Responsibilities: 
  • Project manage SFDC implementations, in whole or in part
  • Manage vendors, and implementation contractors as required
  • Build and manage to a detailed Project Plan and associated project materials
  • Identify required resources and outline their required time on the project
  • Troubleshoot IT and Business Process issues
  • Deliver projects, activities and deliverables on time and on budget
Pictured: Unimin mines quartz-rich rock and sandstone deposits throughout North America to produce industrial silica sand. High purity SiO2 is an essential chemical component in glass, ceramic and silicate manufacture and a durable structural element in a wide range of building products, filtration and energy service applications.

Why Us

High-visibility impact -- You are starting with what is virtually a blank sheet of paper, and you’ll be empowered to create a roadmap, make improvements to Salesforce policies, update procedures and really put your personal stamp on the Salesforce function. 

Professional development -- if you are looking to find a long-term professional "home," you may have just found it. Prove yourself here and you'll find there is plenty of career growth opportunity right here in Connecticut, or in one of several other Sibelco or Unimin sites. Advancement opportunities may require relocation.

Great environment -- we recruit and retain top talent by offering our employees a work environment where their talents and energies are challenged and productively engaged. From highly trained equipment specialists to professional engineers and research scientists, talented individuals work together as colleagues with shared objectives and recognition.

Independence and latitude - the Group CIO is based in Belgium and truly believes in empowering his employees and giving them freedom to drive the direction of the role. 

Growth and stability -- we invest for the future and manage for the next decade, with emphasis on growth, diversification and sustainable development. As part of the privately held Sibelco Group, our philosophy of conservative financial management has anchored Unimin in challenging times and fueled our steady growth. Our reputation for stability and reliable supply is built upon the planned integration of superior mineral reserves, efficient production technologies, and empowered employee teams.

Commitment to the community -- we believe that an investment in the communities in which we work is an investment in Sibelco and Unimin. We are first and foremost citizens of the communities in which we work, so our standing as good corporate citizen and neighbor is an important component of our standard operating practices. We take pride in the places we work, and are actively engaged with local leaders, educators and institutions. Our participation can take many forms and we express ourselves through donations and volunteerism, by sponsorship of youth programs and community events, and with genuine interest for the welfare of our employees, friends and neighbors.

Commitment to the planet -- with disciplined application, our sustainability programs facilitate the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social consciousness . . . it's how we deliver "Value Beyond Minerals." Our three-pronged approach includes sustainable development, resource management and land restoration.

Excellent compensation -- Employee benefit and wellness programs are a top priority here. In addition to a competitive salary we offer comprehensive benefits including excellent medical and dental plans, an Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation and holiday paid time off, a dependent day care account, life insurance, long-term disability and more. 

Keys to Success

Although your technical skills will be essential, just as important to your success in this role will be your communication and interpersonal skills. Your activities will support around 800-1,000 of our professionals who utilize Salesforce, and it will be essential that you can build relationships, educate the team, understand their needs and requirements, communicate ideas, and drive change management in order to explain why something needs to be done differently.  

Things move quickly around here and the ideal candidate will be eager to get started making an impact. 
 
Additionally, to be an outstanding Salesforce Global Implementation you will be:
  • Flexible
  • Analytical
  • Proactive
  • A team player
  • Collaborative
  • Accessible
  • Experienced at managing both people and things
  • Action-oriented

About Sibelco & Unimin

About Sibelco

​Founded in 1872, Sibelco has grown into a truly multinational business, today operating 228 production sites in 41 countries with a team of around 10,000 people.  We work closely with our customers to create real value, drawing on the Group’s global resources and expertise to deliver local solutions.

When our business began, Sibelco’s focus was on mining quartz sand for Belgium’s glass producers.  These days we extract and process a broad range of non-metallic industrial minerals, all of which are being continuously developed to meet the ever changing needs of manufacturers in a wide range of industries.

Like the markets we serve, our business is constantly changing.  However we continuously maintain the ethos of a private company with decentralized management, short and flexible decision lines, a long-term investment horizon and an outstanding record of employee relations.
 
About Unimin 
Founded in 1970, Unimin Corporation has grown from a small, local sand mining company to become a leading producer of non-metallic industrial minerals in the worldwide Sibelco Group. Our products are the fundamental building blocks of nearly every manufacturing and industrial process.

We're a worldwide supplier to the glass, ceramic and lighting industries, to oil and natural gas service companies, and to paint, plastic, rubber and composite manufacturers. Our high purity quartz products are the starting point for the world's semiconductor and solar photovoltaic cell production. We're also an integral supplier to the metallurgical and foundry industries, and we participate in a wide range of civil, industrial, environmental and building-related applications. Our products touch the lives of millions of people daily.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Unimin; but our real strength is our employees. Unimin employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural mineral resources into engineered customer solutions. We are an application-focused company, drawing from a synergistic product portfolio and the global production capabilities of the Sibelco Group to deliver performance and value for our customers.

From the food and beverages we consume to the energy that powers our lives, Unimin plays a central role in the production, preparation and delivery of life's necessities and luxuries. For our customers, employees, neighbors and other stakeholders, Unimin stands for leadership, continuity and commitment . . . now and in the future.

Pictured (top left): The goal of Sibelco is to be the leading sustainable industrial minerals company, recognized as excellent in the eyes of customers, shareholders, employees, and communities. 

Pictured (bottom right): the Native Grass Habitat project is an example of our commitment to our communities and the environment. In 1999 Unimin set aside 494 acres in Gleason, Tennessee for land and wildlife habitat enhancement projects. In partnership with the University of Tennessee, the project is recreating farmland and rolling landscapes that incorporate native grasses and wildflowers. Local elementary and middle school students, as well as scout troops, are among the many groups who benefit from this program.

Opportunity Snapshot

This new position offers you the opportunity to make an impact now and in the future at a growing company -- we are looking for a leader to help put IT on the agenda and create a global solution. As the Salesforce Global Implementation, you will be responsible for helping to manage, create and implement a global Salesforce model and strategy that will be applied throughout the organization. Quick question for you - click here Although we are a global company our business is very regionally-oriented, and you’ll help drive synergy, alignment and change throughout the regional landscape. You’ll identify and define the current needs and requirements of the business and pinpoint where we need to go global and in what areas and functionality we should stay regional.

Because this is a new role, you’ll have the ability to build this Salesforce solution from the ground-floor and really chart the direction of this role. If you are a hands-on team player with a strong understanding of sales & marketing, excellent communication skills, and experience with CRM applications, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. 

If you are looking for a company with which you can build a long-term career, we offer a unique value proposition: we recognize that people are the engine that drives our organization and we recruit and retain the best talent. We encourage our people to learn and grow on an ongoing basis, offering a variety of training and educational programs. We have a collaborative team, strong safety focus, a commitment to work/life balance, and a dedication to being a responsible corporate citizen.

Sibelco is a world leader in a range of industrial minerals having global activities in the mining, refining and distribution of high quality products for increasingly sophisticated applications ranging from construction, automotive, electronics, energy, chemical, glass, ceramics and many others. With 209 operations in 42 countries and a work force of about 11,000, it serves its customers on a local basis and realises a worldwide gross revenue of €3 billion.

Unimin: Products for Your Daily Life. Unimin Corporation is one of North America's leading producers of non-metallic industrial minerals. The importance of industrial minerals can easily be overlooked, but our quality of daily life wouldn't be the same without them. Each time you turn on your computer, take a drive or watch television, you're using Unimin industrial minerals. Our quartz, feldspar, nepheline syenite, olivine, calcium carbonate, clay, kaolin, lime and limestone products are the essential raw materials of nearly every manufacturing process.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualifications for this role you will have:
  • Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. for any employer without requiring a Visa transfer or sponsorship

To be a good fit you should also have:
  • 7+ years of experience in Information Technology as it pertains to CRM. Familiarity with Salesforce is highly preferred, but we will also consider experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Quick question for you - click here
  • 1 year of experience in the manufacturing and/or mining industry
  • Effective communication skills, strong organizational skills / strong analytical ability
  • Experience designing and running programs, and strong project management capabilities
  • High energy and a proactive work ethic
  • The ability to bridge the gap from Business Process to IT solutions
  • Strong change management skills
  • The ability to lead and work well in cross-functional teams
  • Strong people management skills and the ability to build a team
  • A desire to learn and grow
  • A self-starter mentality
  • International / global experience and the ability to work with different cultures and personalities
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or associated field, OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
You should also be willing and able to travel internationally approximately 40% of the time. Quick question for you - click here

The Role

Reporting directly to the Sibelco Group CIO, as the Salesforce Global Implementation, you will be responsible for building the Global Sales Roadmap for Sibelco, Worldwide. This is a highly visible role and you can expect to divide your time between supporting the global organization (70%) and the U.S. (30%).  Quick question for you - click here

You will work in close collaboration with the different regions as you build the governance structure for the global model--systemically and functionally--and assist with regional configuration and deployment thereafter (the implementation roadmap). Additionally, you will partner with the Sales, Marketing and Customer Service areas to assist with streamlining the CRM. Where possible and where it makes sense, you'll focus on driving convergence towards a global model. 

You’ll also partner with other key leaders and contacts including the Vice President of Information Technology for Unimin, and with a variety of third party agencies including technology vendors who will help us to build the application. 

More specifically, you will: 
  • Lead the organization in developing a Global instance of SFDC and Governance Structure
  • Participate in the development of technical and functional specifications
  • Select a global partner for configuration, deployment and support
  • Configure SFDC to the defined specifications
  • Coordinate the development of integration points with other Sibelco & Unimin core systems
  • Design and maintain technical documentation and cross train the technical team
  • Support the Global SFDC environment, troubleshoots issues, manages security and Licensing
  • Lead the testing required for SFDC updates/releases
Process Responsibilities:
  • Act as a core contributor in defining the Sales/Marketing/Customer Service CRM vision
  • Assist in the definition of the master data clean up process
  • Assist with the development of functional documentation
Project Management Responsibilities: 
  • Project manage SFDC implementations, in whole or in part
  • Manage vendors, and implementation contractors as required
  • Build and manage to a detailed Project Plan and associated project materials
  • Identify required resources and outline their required time on the project
  • Troubleshoot IT and Business Process issues
  • Deliver projects, activities and deliverables on time and on budget
Pictured: Unimin mines quartz-rich rock and sandstone deposits throughout North America to produce industrial silica sand. High purity SiO2 is an essential chemical component in glass, ceramic and silicate manufacture and a durable structural element in a wide range of building products, filtration and energy service applications.

Why Us

High-visibility impact -- You are starting with what is virtually a blank sheet of paper, and you’ll be empowered to create a roadmap, make improvements to Salesforce policies, update procedures and really put your personal stamp on the Salesforce function. 

Professional development -- if you are looking to find a long-term professional "home," you may have just found it. Prove yourself here and you'll find there is plenty of career growth opportunity right here in Connecticut, or in one of several other Sibelco or Unimin sites. Advancement opportunities may require relocation.

Great environment -- we recruit and retain top talent by offering our employees a work environment where their talents and energies are challenged and productively engaged. From highly trained equipment specialists to professional engineers and research scientists, talented individuals work together as colleagues with shared objectives and recognition.

Independence and latitude - the Group CIO is based in Belgium and truly believes in empowering his employees and giving them freedom to drive the direction of the role. 

Growth and stability -- we invest for the future and manage for the next decade, with emphasis on growth, diversification and sustainable development. As part of the privately held Sibelco Group, our philosophy of conservative financial management has anchored Unimin in challenging times and fueled our steady growth. Our reputation for stability and reliable supply is built upon the planned integration of superior mineral reserves, efficient production technologies, and empowered employee teams.

Commitment to the community -- we believe that an investment in the communities in which we work is an investment in Sibelco and Unimin. We are first and foremost citizens of the communities in which we work, so our standing as good corporate citizen and neighbor is an important component of our standard operating practices. We take pride in the places we work, and are actively engaged with local leaders, educators and institutions. Our participation can take many forms and we express ourselves through donations and volunteerism, by sponsorship of youth programs and community events, and with genuine interest for the welfare of our employees, friends and neighbors.

Commitment to the planet -- with disciplined application, our sustainability programs facilitate the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social consciousness . . . it's how we deliver "Value Beyond Minerals." Our three-pronged approach includes sustainable development, resource management and land restoration.

Excellent compensation -- Employee benefit and wellness programs are a top priority here. In addition to a competitive salary we offer comprehensive benefits including excellent medical and dental plans, an Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation and holiday paid time off, a dependent day care account, life insurance, long-term disability and more. 

Keys to Success

Although your technical skills will be essential, just as important to your success in this role will be your communication and interpersonal skills. Your activities will support around 800-1,000 of our professionals who utilize Salesforce, and it will be essential that you can build relationships, educate the team, understand their needs and requirements, communicate ideas, and drive change management in order to explain why something needs to be done differently.  

Things move quickly around here and the ideal candidate will be eager to get started making an impact. 
 
Additionally, to be an outstanding Salesforce Global Implementation you will be:
  • Flexible
  • Analytical
  • Proactive
  • A team player
  • Collaborative
  • Accessible
  • Experienced at managing both people and things
  • Action-oriented

About Sibelco & Unimin

About Sibelco

​Founded in 1872, Sibelco has grown into a truly multinational business, today operating 228 production sites in 41 countries with a team of around 10,000 people.  We work closely with our customers to create real value, drawing on the Group’s global resources and expertise to deliver local solutions.

When our business began, Sibelco’s focus was on mining quartz sand for Belgium’s glass producers.  These days we extract and process a broad range of non-metallic industrial minerals, all of which are being continuously developed to meet the ever changing needs of manufacturers in a wide range of industries.

Like the markets we serve, our business is constantly changing.  However we continuously maintain the ethos of a private company with decentralized management, short and flexible decision lines, a long-term investment horizon and an outstanding record of employee relations.
 
About Unimin 
Founded in 1970, Unimin Corporation has grown from a small, local sand mining company to become a leading producer of non-metallic industrial minerals in the worldwide Sibelco Group. Our products are the fundamental building blocks of nearly every manufacturing and industrial process.

We're a worldwide supplier to the glass, ceramic and lighting industries, to oil and natural gas service companies, and to paint, plastic, rubber and composite manufacturers. Our high purity quartz products are the starting point for the world's semiconductor and solar photovoltaic cell production. We're also an integral supplier to the metallurgical and foundry industries, and we participate in a wide range of civil, industrial, environmental and building-related applications. Our products touch the lives of millions of people daily.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Unimin; but our real strength is our employees. Unimin employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural mineral resources into engineered customer solutions. We are an application-focused company, drawing from a synergistic product portfolio and the global production capabilities of the Sibelco Group to deliver performance and value for our customers.

From the food and beverages we consume to the energy that powers our lives, Unimin plays a central role in the production, preparation and delivery of life's necessities and luxuries. For our customers, employees, neighbors and other stakeholders, Unimin stands for leadership, continuity and commitment . . . now and in the future.

Pictured (top left): The goal of Sibelco is to be the leading sustainable industrial minerals company, recognized as excellent in the eyes of customers, shareholders, employees, and communities. 

Pictured (bottom right): the Native Grass Habitat project is an example of our commitment to our communities and the environment. In 1999 Unimin set aside 494 acres in Gleason, Tennessee for land and wildlife habitat enhancement projects. In partnership with the University of Tennessee, the project is recreating farmland and rolling landscapes that incorporate native grasses and wildflowers. Local elementary and middle school students, as well as scout troops, are among the many groups who benefit from this program.
Unimin Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at cyndi.johnson@engage2excel.com.
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