Global Director of Environmental

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 Global VP of EHS, the Global Director of Environmental will be based out of Houston, Texas (Remote/Hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Leads creation and implementation of the Global Environmental KPI Reports/Performance.

• Lead investigator internally for any Environmental Notice(s) as part of the Incident Review Council (IRC).

• Mentors and trains the team in understanding of risk management principles, frameworks, methodology and basic environmental requirements.

• Leads and develops the Vibrantz Internal Audits for global sites on environmental audits with an aim to resource auditing activities for our sites on closure of open action items

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Participate and serve as lead reviewer for site closures or permit requirement transfers within the business.

• Support site EHS Managers with validation and accountability of the use of Vibrantz’s Global Compliance Calendar.

• Support proactive improvement use of Vector.

• Assure that utmost care and compliance is instituted by all department managers regarding environmental compliance. 

• Implement and lead Environmental and Compliance assurance program.

• Serve as the primary local contact with regulatory agencies on environmental matters while supporting operations in responses for all global facilities.

• Ability to work cross functionally to drive accountability with a trust but verify environment.

• Partners with legal through compliance initiatives to improve collaboration as ONE Vibrantz.

• Lead the implementation of Vibrantz’s global environmental program

Required Experience

• B.S. in Life Sciences or Environmental Engineering or related fields

• 7+ years' experience in a life sciences environment with specific background in environmental compliance in air, water, and solid waste. 

• Knowledge of systems, audits, regulatory, environmental engineering, statistics and analytical methods.

• Ability to drive change and work across regions/business units to ensure Vibrantz operates as corporate stewards in our communities.

• Ability to work in a multi-functional global organization structure with strong interpersonal skills to develop strong partnerships.

• Strong problem analysis and root cause problem solving.

• Travel Required (40-60%)

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

Houston, TX

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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.