Production and Safety Supervisor

About the role

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and employs 4,500 individuals. Location: Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance management to meet business requirements.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring production metrics, improving efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards, customer requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
• Lead environmental, health, and safety programs, including regulatory compliance, risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop employee capabilities through training, coaching, qualification programs, and promotion of a strong safety and accountability culture.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing leadership, production supervision, or EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety management systems and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading teams, coaching employees, and managing performance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, communication, and computer skills.

Preferred:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant EHS certification.
• Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Experience in specialty chemicals, advanced materials, or process manufacturing environments.
• Experience using data analytics or digital tools to improve operational or EHS performance.

Benefits

• Base pay
• Variable incentive programs
• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life & disability
• Variety of well‑being resources
• Union benefits governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement

Pay

$75,217.47 - $94,021.84 (compensation determined based on education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job‑related considerations permitted by law).