Director, Polymer-Modified Asphalt Materials & Research

South Florida Materials Corp.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOE M/F/V/D

DFWP

Job summary

South Florida Materials Corp. is seeking a Director, Asphalt Materials & Research to lead PMA design, qualify the lab and supervise personnel. This role ensures safe, efficient, cost-effective formulations and drives QA/QC and regulatory compliance across operations.

You will manage day-to-day lab activities, oversee testing, and push continuous improvements in quality and safety in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related fields (preferred).
• 5 - 10+ years of experience in asphalt formulations and, lab operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of liquid asphalt productions processes, blending, and storage systems.
• Familiarity with plant control systems and industrial equipment.
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate all Polymer Modified Asphalt (PMA) designs to be efficient, safe and cost effective.
• Qualify the laboratory and manage the lab personnel; if staff unavailable, perform testing.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensure QA/QC on all material, and drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lab operations

QA/QC

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Regulatory knowledge

TWIC card

OSHA Safety Certification

Industrial knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering degree

Tools

Plant control systems

Job description

South Florida Materials Corp. is seeking a Director, Asphalt Materials & Research to lead PMA design, qualify the lab and supervise personnel. This role ensures safe, efficient, cost-effective formulations and drives QA/QC and regulatory compliance across operations.

You will manage day-to-day lab activities, oversee testing, and push continuous improvements in quality and safety in a fast-paced industrial setting.