Plant Manager I , Manufacturing Plant Management

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is accountable for overall manufacturing performance, operational excellence, and site strategy execution within a complex manufacturing environment. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people outcomes by leading transformational improvements and scalable operations. The position plays a critical role in enabling growth, customer satisfaction, and long‑term value through disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and strong people leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a plant environment, or 15+ years of 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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 compliant, reliable, and consistent operations.
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.