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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.
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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.
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Role Overview
The EHS Manager leads environmental, health, safety, and regulatory programs to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. The role provides EHS leadership for manufacturing operations while coordinating compliance activities across sites in the Americas and collaborating with EHS partners globally. This position develops and implements EHS programs, builds organizational capability through training, and drives initiatives that promote workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, and systems, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA and EPA regulations.
- Drive a strong safety culture by conducting risk assessments, audits, and inspections; leading incident and near-miss investigations; implementing corrective actions; and overseeing emergency response preparedness.
- Coordinate EHS compliance activities across sites in the Americas, collaborate with global EHS partners, and support customer safety, environmental, and regulatory audits and surveys.
- Develop and deliver EHS training, provide guidance to leaders and employees, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain required EHS records, reports, and performance metrics.
- Lead environmental and sustainability initiatives, including hazardous material management, waste and recycling programs, energy conservation, and data-driven improvements to environmental and safety performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of hands-on environmental, health, and safety experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience within EHS.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with experience managing compliance programs, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience coordinating EHS compliance across multiple sites or regions.
- Experience developing sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
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