Night Shift - Production Supervisor

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) 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 customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts. 

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. 

• Lead and motivate employees to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs.
• Coach, counsel, train and develop employee skills.
• Review work schedules and production schedules for optimum results.
• Ensure that products are produced at an acceptable quality level.
• Drive department compliance with established safety, training and ensure compliance with all company policies, plant rules and all regulatory agencies.
•  Facilitates operations training and qualification process.
• Maximizes operational efficiency by ensuring that units run in optimal operating conditions to maximize product yields.
• Participate in and lead LEAN manufacturing activities as needed.
• Conduct routine safety and sanitation inspections to promote employee safety and good housekeeping.
• Schedule production for the plant’s product circuits.
• Manages productivity and efficiencies using metrics and continuous improvement protocol.
• Possesses and continuously develops knowledge of customer requirements and factory’s ability to produce.
• Fills in for Plant Manager when needed.
• Effectively communicates with associates, sales and customer service and acts as mentor.
• Ability to work flex shift, as needed.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

Required Experience

• 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Union Experience
• Strong Computer Skills
• Knowledge of inventory systems, quality systems, OSHA & EPA requirements, and ERP

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline
• Lean Six Sigma Certification/Experience

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.

Location

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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, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.