Plant Manager

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

Location

Baltimore, MD

Total Rewards

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.

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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 has overall responsibility for the performance of a manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while meeting production, quality, and delivery objectives. This role leads plant operations and translates business priorities into short-term operational strategies, plans, and performance expectations. The position is accountable for optimizing resources, strengthening production capabilities, and influencing cross-functional decisions that impact plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations to achieve safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost objectives while ensuring effective execution of operational priorities.
• Direct production planning and control activities, aligning production schedules with material availability and operational requirements to maintain a controlled flow of production.
• Plan and optimize the workforce, equipment, tools, and other resources required to meet production schedules and performance standards.
• Evaluate plant processes, systems, technologies, and equipment and implement improvements that enhance manufacturing capability, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Establish and execute plant-level policies and strategies, address complex operational challenges, and collaborate across functions to drive business and manufacturing objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing operations with accountability for production, safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Experience managing production planning, resource allocation, and material requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead experienced professionals and provide direction while enabling independent decision-making and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with experience addressing moderately complex to difficult operational challenges.
• Ability to implement operational strategies, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive improvements in manufacturing processes and performance.

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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, cree, 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.