Plant Manager I , Manufacturing Plant Management

About the role

The Plant Manager at Vibrantz Technologies 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrate application of structured continuous improvement methodologies.
• SAP ERP experience.
• Experience leading ISO 9000–certified manufacturing sites.

Total Rewards

Vibrantz offers 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. 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.

Pay

$106,670.15 - $133,337.69

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

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Contact Information

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.