Operations Manager

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, our products and technologies serve a wide array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components and construction; pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs approximately 4,000 people and operates 61 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.

Reporting into the Multi -Site Manager, the Operations Manager will be based out of Cleveland and will be responsible for overseeing all production operations in the facility by working cohesively with members of management and production to ensure daily operations safely, efficiently, and effectively meet or exceed customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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.
• Executes plans for quality and process excellence that ensures consistent quality assurance and process excellence procedures, controls, and feedback.
• Ensures adequate people development plans and capable succession plans are in place.
• Promotes employee engagement initiatives to increase employee satisfaction.
• Manages productivity and efficiencies using metrics and continuous improvement protocol.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and departmental assignments and resources.
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment.
• Monitor production process to adjust schedules as needed to meet internal and external product demands.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management, best practices, and lean.
• Ensure procedures and resources are in place to support Site Safety and ISO9001 programs.
• Coach and develop resources to meet business objectives, site EHS plan, and the site vision and strategy.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or other related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 ERP
• P&L responsibility experience
• Experience in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a Union Environment.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of supervisory/management experience.

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

Cleveland, OH

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