Color Lab Supervisor – Plastics Manufacturing

We are hiring a Color Lab Supervisor to oversee color matching, formulation, and daily Color Lab operations within a plastics manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for ensuring color accuracy, managing production schedules, maintaining inventory, and supervising lab personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Color Lab operations, including color matching, formulation, and production of color concentrates.

• Develop and adjust color formulations to meet customer specifications.

• Work with pigments, additives, resins, and colorants used in plastic injection molding.

• Review production schedules, deadlines, and material requirements.

• Supervise Color Lab personnel, assign daily responsibilities, and monitor department productivity.

• Manage inventory of pigments, additives, raw materials, and lab supplies.

• Perform color testing, quality checks, and material inspections.

• Maintain accurate records of formulations, testing, and production activity.

• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Quality departments to resolve color and material issues.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.

• Oversee equipment maintenance, material recycling, and departmental budgets.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.

• 2–5 years of experience in color matching, color formulation, or pigment manufacturing preferred.

• Experience working with plastics, resins, additives, or color concentrates preferred.

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

• Experience managing production schedules, inventory, and deadlines.

• Strong understanding of color testing, quality control, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to troubleshoot color inconsistencies and adjust formulations.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, color compounding, masterbatch production, pigment formulation, or industrial color laboratories are encouraged to apply.