Plant Manager

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision

Life & disability

Well-being resources

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies is seeking a Plant Manager in Baltimore, MD to lead our manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations that meet production, quality, and delivery targets.

You will drive short- and long-term operations plans, optimize resources, and collaborate across functions to align priorities with business goals. The role requires a proven track record in manufacturing leadership and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations with accountability for production, safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Strong production planning and resource allocation capabilities.
• Ability to implement operational strategies and drive cross-functional improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations to achieve safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Direct production planning and control activities, aligning schedules with material availability.
• Plan and optimize the workforce, equipment, and resources to meet schedules and standards.
• Evaluate processes and implement improvements to enhance capability and efficiency.
• Establish and execute plant-level policies and collaborate across functions to drive objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

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. $0.00 - $0.00 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.

Vibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our www.vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that pocky carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to our Privacy Policy on www.vibrantz.com). 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. 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 tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture 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 not only employees’ heads and 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.