Plant Manager I, Manufacturing

Position Title

Plant Manager

Location

Cleveland, OH

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site operating and manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead safety, health, environmental, quality, and process excellence initiatives to ensure compliance, reliability, and consistency.
• Deliver operational excellence by optimizing capacity, cost, productivity, delivery performance, and customer value.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and performance management frameworks supported by KPIs and daily management systems.
• Build a high‑performing organization through talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and a strong performance‑driven culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years manufacturing leadership experience in a plant environment, or 15+ years equivalent industrial leadership experience.
• Proven success leading manufacturing strategies, cost‑reduction initiatives, and productivity improvements in demanding customer environments.
• Demonstrated full P&L accountability and strong financial and operational acumen.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, quality systems, and regulatory requirements including OSHA and EPA.
• Experience operating within the chemical manufacturing industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated application of structured continuous improvement methodologies.
• SAP ERP experience.
• Experience leading ISO 9000–certified manufacturing sites.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $106,670.15 - $133,337.69.
• Variable incentive programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance.
• Well‑being resources.

EEO Statement

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, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.