EHS Manager

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 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. 

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to site leadership including performance assessments for all elements of EHS.
• Provide in-depth analysis of metrics and apply technical knowledge to improve site safety and environmental performance.
• Lead Safety, Environment and World Class Manufacturing as EHS subject matter expert.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of the organization; coach, train, and mentor Operation Leaders regarding site safety program requirements and expectations (High Collaborator).
• Implement programs, practices and procedures designed to reduce safety risks and environmental impact of manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for successfully managing health, safety and environmental compliance for the operation.
• Interface with regional and peer site safety personnel to lead initiatives, share learnings/ best practices and collaborate on execution plans.
• Manage and facilitate EHS local audits and corporate governance programs, site liaison for governmental & agency inspections.
• Manage EHS incident/injury reporting and recordkeeping requirements; ensure timely investigation and corrective action completion.
• Ensure site hazard/risk analysis/observation program is implemented as required.
• Partner cross-functionally to develop and deliver site EHS training strategy.
• Accountable for maintaining and reporting on key EHS metrics/KPIs for the site.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and legislation.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 5-7 years of combined experience in Environment, Health & Safety in an industrial/heavy manufacturing setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to inspire with confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to engineering levels as a critical leader of Vibrantz on our Vision To Zero.
• Ability to form, lead, motivate, and direct a strong and effective team (Leaders Lead)
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of safety and environmental management systems.
• Experience with AI and the use of tools to support EHS
• Certified Safety Professional or other relevant certification.

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

Vibrantz 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).

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.