$106,670.15–$133,337.69 Per Year
Best Practices, Business Growth, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Satisfaction, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Financial Operations, ISO 9000, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, OSHA, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Plant Management, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Regulatory Requirements, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma Certification, Succession Planning, Talent Management
Plant Manager
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.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Total Rewards: 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.
$106,670.15 - $133,337.69
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.
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 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
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.