Plant Manager I , Manufacturing Plant Management

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com

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We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The Plant Manager is accountable for overall manufacturing performance, operational excellence, and site strategy execution within a complex manufacturing environment. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people outcomes by leading transformational improvements and scalable operations. The position plays a critical role in enabling growth, customer satisfaction, and long‑term value through disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and strong people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site operating and manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.

• Lead safety, health, environmental, quality, and process excellence initiatives to ensure compliant, reliable, and consistent operations.

• Deliver operational excellence by optimizing capacity, cost, productivity, delivery performance, and customer value.

• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and performance management frameworks supported by KPIs and daily management systems.

• Build a high-performing organization through talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and a strong performance-driven culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a plant environment, or 15+ years of equivalent industrial leadership experience.

• Proven success leading manufacturing strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and productivity improvements in demanding customer environments.

• Demonstrated full P&L accountability and strong financial and operational acumen.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems, quality systems, and regulatory requirements including OSHA and EPA.

• Experience operating within the chemical manufacturing industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical discipline.

• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated application of structured continuous improvement methodologies.

• SAP ERP experience.

• Experience leading ISO 9000–certified manufacturing sites.

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