Plant Manager

About Vibrantz TechnologiesVibrantz 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.Job FunctionThe Plant Manager will be based out of Penn Yan, NY and will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations at our facility. The ideal candidate will have strong experience driving continuous improvement at manufacturing plants and being a transformational change agent. The successful candidate should possess considerable experience in significant manufacturing improvements, particularly in alignment with broader growth initiatives. This involves demonstrating the ability to establish a highly adaptable and flexible manufacturing operation. This person will ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and foster a culture of safety awareness among the plant. They will conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards and address them proactively.This is a flagship operation and established site ~$70M in revenue.Supports satellite sites.ResponsibilitiesDedicated leader committed to advancing safety excellenceLinks 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.Responsible for developing manufacturing operating plans in accordance with company policies, goals, and objectives.Optimizes capital expenditures to sustain operations, drive safety, value, and deliver growth products.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.Promotes structured continuous improvement utilizing methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.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.Designs, develops, and implements production systems to meet customer requirements.Manages productivity and efficiencies using metrics and continuous improvement protocol.Required ExperienceBachelor's degree and 10+ years of Chemicals or Materials Industries experience in manufacturing leadership positions within a plant environment OR 15+ years of chemicals or materials industry 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 ERPP&L responsibility experienceExperience in Chemicals or Materials IndustriesPreferred ExperienceBachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related disciplineLean Six Sigma CertificationExperience in sites that are ISO 9000/NSF certified.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.LocationPenn Yan, NYVibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our Vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and to inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that policy 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 Vibrantz.com).It is the policy of Vibrantz to promote equal opportunity and access in all matters affecting employment with the Company. Vibrantz is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.