Production Manager

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

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.

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.

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role drives operational excellence by aligning production activities with business objectives, optimizing productivity, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The position partners with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, manage resources effectively, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and develop production teams to achieve operational, quality, safety, and productivity objectives.
• Monitor production performance metrics and implement actions to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, operational procedures, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and resources required to meet production goals.
• Optimize inventory management, implement process improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

• Associate degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations management.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and supply chain operations.
• Experience using systems and tools for production planning, inventory management, and operational analysis.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Experience managing inventory optimization and production scheduling processes.

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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, 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.