Production Manager

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. 

Job Function

Reporting into the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will be based out of our New Johnsonville, TN sit and will be responsible for  directing and coordinating all manufacturing activities in compliance with required output and quality standards. The Production Manager will participate in the overall direction of manufacturing processes and related specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the training of employees, setting of departmental production and performance goals, organization of work, and maintenance of a productive and motivational climate
• Oversee and participate in the development of performance, efficiency, and product quality standards for the plant’s chemical circuits.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and technical support personnel regarding the coordination of plant standards with overall company objectives.
• Manage production campaigns and inventory levels to optimize labor and equipment efficiencies.
• Submit timely reports, as required, to the appropriate personnel.
• Oversee the maintenance of the appropriate levels of labor, the general conformance with employee rules, the issue of warnings, and the administration of disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Ensure, through the supervisors and operators, the safe and environmentally sound operation of all production processes at New Johnsonville Operations.
• Develop and support the strategic business unit strategies for New Johnsonville Operations.
• Liaison between New Johnsonville Operations and external organizations, (i.e., customer and civic affiliations.)
• Establish operating budgets and forecasts, reflecting current and future short-run production capabilities.
• Mentor professional growth and development of employees in the Production Department.
• Coordinate production scale R&D trials.
• Serve as a senior member of the plant staff in the development and implementation of plant policies and procedures.
• Develops, reviews, and revises circuit SOPs as necessary through the use of the Qualtrax system

Required Experience

• BA/BS degree required. Chemical engineering degree is preferred.
• 3   years of experience in the chemical manufacturing space.
• Lean six sigma is a plus

Benefits

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.