Color Formulation Supervisor

Accelera; Lincoln (RI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Accelera Staffing seeks a Color Formulation Supervisor to lead our plastics Color Lab, directing daily activities, managing color matching processes, and overseeing formulation tasks. You will maintain precise color standards, coordinate production timelines, track lab supplies, and provide leadership to the laboratory team.

Core duties include directing lab functions, creating color recipes, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Quality teams to resolve color-related

Formación

• Associate degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 2–5 years in pigment manufacturing, color formulation or color matching.
• Experience with resins, plastics, color concentrates, or additives.
• Proven track record leading a team and managing deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Direct daily Color Lab activities focusing on color matching and formulation.
• Create and refine color recipes to meet client requirements.
• Use pigments, additives, resins for plastic injection molding.
• Monitor production timelines and material needs for efficiency.
• Lead lab staff and track department output.
• Document formulation data, test results, and logs precisely.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Sales, Quality to solve issues.
• Ensure safety, quality benchmarks, and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Color formulation

Color matching

Lab leadership

Inventory management

Production scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Safety compliance

Educación

Associate degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Color Formulation Supervisor to lead our plastics manufacturing Color Lab, where you will direct daily activities, manage color matching processes, and oversee formulation tasks. Your role involves maintaining precise color standards, coordinating production timelines, tracking lab supplies, and providing leadership to our laboratory team.

We are seeking a Color Formulation Supervisor to lead our plastics manufacturing Color Lab, where you will direct daily activities, manage color matching processes, and oversee formulation tasks. Your role involves maintaining precise color standards, coordinating production timelines, tracking lab supplies, and providing leadership to our laboratory team.

Core Duties

• Direct the everyday functions of the Color Lab, focusing on color matching, formulation development, and the creation of color concentrates.
• Create and refine color recipes to ensure they align with exact client requirements.
• Utilize various pigments, additives, resins, and colorants specifically for plastic injection molding applications.
• Analyze production timelines, upcoming project deadlines, and necessary material needs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Lead the lab staff by delegating daily tasks and tracking the overall output of the department.
• Control the stock levels of raw materials, pigments, additives, and essential laboratory supplies.
• Execute color evaluations, quality assessments, and material inspections to guarantee product excellence.
• Document all formulation data, testing results, and production logs with high precision.
• Collaborate across Production, Engineering, Sales, and Quality teams to help resolve material and color-related challenges.
• Uphold strict adherence to safety protocols, quality benchmarks, and industry regulations to foster a secure work environment.
• Manage the upkeep of laboratory machinery, oversee material recycling initiatives, and monitor departmental financial plans.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate's degree or a comparable level of professional experience.
• A minimum of two to five years of background in pigment manufacturing, color formulation, or color matching.
• Prior exposure to working with resins, plastics, color concentrates, or various additives.
• Demonstrated history of team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to effectively manage inventory, production schedules, and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing workflows, quality control systems, and color testing methodologies.
• Expertise in identifying color discrepancies and adjusting formulations to improve final product consistency.
• Strong capabilities in communication, organization, and complex problem-solving.

Preferred Experience

We welcome applicants who have a background in industrial color labs, masterbatch production, color compounding, injection molding, or general plastics manufacturing.