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Quality & Lab Manager – PET Recycling
Location: Hatfield, PA (with 25% travel to additional sites in Ocala, FL; AZ; Dallas, TX; and future locations)
About the Company:
Our company is a leader in PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) recycling, converting post-consumer PET products into high-quality recycled PET (rPET) for global brands in food, personal care, and consumer products. As we expand our operations, we are seeking a Quality & Lab Manager to lead our quality function across multiple locations.
About the Role:
We are looking for a competent, growth oriented, and hands-on leader to oversee quality and laboratory operations at our current site and across four additional labs opening over the next two years. The Quality & Lab Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing lab personnel, overseeing analytical testing, and supporting the company’s continued expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead quality and lab operations at the Hatfield, PA site, which is doubling in capacity, and establish quality processes at four additional sites.
- Manage chromatography and analytical testing (e.g., PerkinElmer Head Space GC, Agilent GC) for PPM/PPB-level detection of acetaldehyde, benzene, and other compounds.
- Hire, train, and oversee a team of technicians across multiple lab locations.
- Oversee PET polymer testing, including molecular weight analysis, intrinsic viscosity measurements, and LMI through MFR.
- Ensure proper function and maintenance of lab equipment, including GC, GC FID, and other analytical tools.
- Implement trending and statistical tracking for GC data, including CPK and PPK analysis.
- Support compliance efforts for FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and 14000, and facilitate audits (HACCP, FDA, customer, internal) as needed.
- Work with OEMs to ensure timely calibration and service of lab instruments.
- Travel (25%) to oversee quality lab setup and operations at additional sites.
Qualifications:
- Education: BS/MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or a related field.
- Experience: 5-15 years in quality management within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical background, with expertise in polymer science and chromatography.
- Hands-on experience with PerkinElmer and Agilent GC systems.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making.
- Knowledge of food safety and quality standards (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001/14000, HACCP, CTMP).
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on building and mentoring high-performing teams.
Ideal Candidate:
- A technically skilled, hands-on leader with deep knowledge of PET recycling, polymer science, and analytical testing.
- A strong communicator who leads with empathy and organization rather than authority.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, lean environment and can adapt to rapid expansion.
- A strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,365.00 - $101,641.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,365 - $101,641
