Laboratory Manager

A rapidly growing polymer building materials manufacturer is launching a new high-capacity manufacturing facility in the Greater Atlanta area and building its laboratory operations from the ground up. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to establish Quality Control capabilities at plant startup and scale into a fully integrated analytical and physical testing laboratory. You will be the first laboratory hire at the site. What You’ll Own Lead greenfield laboratory build‑out (layout, equipment install, commissioning, validation) Establish ASTM-aligned testing methods, SOPs, data integrity, and SPC systems Support recycled polyolefin composite development and production startup Hire and develop laboratory technicians (2 in Year 1; 3–4 long term) Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Quality What We’re Looking For BS+ in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field (Advanced degree preferred) 5+ years laboratory experience in polymers, thermoplastics, composites, or building materials 2+ years leadership experience in a laboratory environment Strong thermoplastics background required; polyolefin experience preferred Hands‑on experience with analytical and mechanical testing of plastics Experience building or scaling lab operations strongly preferred Comfortable in a fast‑paced, startup‑like manufacturing environment Relocation assistance available (case‑by‑case reimbursement) Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays On-site role in the Greater Atlanta area #J-18808-Ljbffr Plastic Executive Recruiters