What are the responsibilities and job description for the Color Matching/Sample Department Supervisor position at Sika AG?
Company Description
With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.
Job Description
Supervise/operate the color/sample samples lab in a manner that encourages consistently high levels of production in all areas in the most efficient and effective way possible. Monitor samples interface, samples, direct responsibility for color matching, maintain a good and safe environment for other lab employees to work in. Monitor necessary supplies needed for Samples Lab.
Essential Job Functions
- Color Matching and production of acrylic coating samples, Monitor/update the sample/color data base program.
- Process all sample requests in a timely manner.
- Review special requests to determine direction and offer final approval, keep lab is in regulatory compliance.
- Communicate with customer / sales as required.
- Operate Sample lab in a manner that encourages high levels of production and efficiency at all times, manage individual and group projects to meet deadlines.
- Communicate goals and special needs to other sample lab personnel.
- Maintain inventory of all lab materials.
- Process monthly reports on-time
- Receive / follow up with phone calls and requests.
- Double check all samples for accuracy before they are shipped.
- Communicate any needs or problems to department manager.
- Any other duties assigned by department manager.
Qualifications
- Coatings or Paint color matching and/or mixing experience is required
- Good verbal and written skills
- High school diploma and formal education
- Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office programs)
- Ability to visibly distinguish colors. Cannot be color blind and must pass color blind test.
Additional Information
Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.
Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.
Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.
