What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Vibrantz Technologies?
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.
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Job Function
Reporting into the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager will be based out of Lockland, OH. and will be responsible for overall operational responsibilities for our Lockland facility. The candidate will be experienced in implementing significant manufacturing improvements specifically in support of broader growth initiatives. This includes the ability to create a highly flexible manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities
- Developing manufacturing operating plans in accordance with company policies, goals, and objectives.
- Links established processes and leadership execution in the areas of Safety, Health and Environmental in keeping with the company’s proud legacy of attention to safety, the environment, and the communities in which it exists.
- Delivers operational excellence through optimizing capacities, total cost effectiveness and value to the customer base. Ensures operation plans achieve targeted cost and efficiency results that maximize value for the business unit.
- Optimizes capital expenditures to sustain operations, drive SH&E value, and deliver growth products
- Develops and executes lean and flexible production systems based on lean manufacturing principles.
- Manages productivity and efficiencies using metrics and continuous improvement protocol
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership position within a plant environment OR minimum 10 years of industrial experience in a manufacturing leadership position.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing manufacturing strategies and optimizing operations to achieve cost reductions and productivity gains while operating in a demanding customer environment.
- Knowledge of computers, inventory systems, quality systems, OSHA & EPA requirements, and ER
- P&L responsibility experience
- Experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is a plus
- Lean Six Sigma Certification is a plus
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.
Location
Lockland, OH
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