What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Lab Manager position at System One Holdings, LLC?
Title : Quality Lab Manager
Location : Hatfield, PA or Ocala, FL (Hatfield preferred)
Type : Direct
Job Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Quality Lab Manager / Director with a strong understanding of polymer science, particularly PET and rPET. This role involves overseeing quality control operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring product quality compliance, managing testing procedures, and leading a growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with analytical testing, statistical methods, and a collaborative leadership style.
Responsibilities :
- Manage and ensure the proper functioning of equipment, including GC, GCFIDER, and other chromatographic methods.
- Oversee analytical testing such as acetyl aldehyde and benzene testing (PPM / PPB), molecular weight analysis, and physical testing (LMI, MFR).
- Analyze GC data, trend tracking, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
- Lead quality initiatives across sites, supporting FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 9001 / 14001, and other industry standards.
- Facilitate auditing processes, support ongoing quality improvement projects, and track data for continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership in quality-related matters, helping to scale operations as the company grows from 60M to 700M pounds.
- Work with OEMs to ensure equipment procurement and calibration are on schedule.
- Travel approximately 25% to various sites (Hatfield, Ocala, AZ, Dallas, and others as the company expands).
Requirements :
Desirable Experience :
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