Regional Color Matching Lab Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Regional Color Match Laboratory Manager-Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

Position Summary / Objective

The Regional Color Match Laboratory Manager oversees six Regional Color Match Laboratories (RCML) across North America. This role supports customer project requests, quality systems, and standardized processes. The primary responsibility is to provide leadership, drive continuous improvement, and ensure consistency in color management operations, processes, and employee development.

Essential Job Functions

• Research, develop, and implement continuous standardization processes that support new technologies, business goals, and objectives using Six Sigma tools, color software/hardware tools, and data analysis.

• Review statistical data to identify process defects, testing exceptions, and service trends.

• Direct and coordinate improvement and prevention plans with team members.

• Develop strategic goals, provide leadership guidance, and assess employee development and performance for RCML supervisors and technicians to support retention and career growth.

• Manage new customer business transitions with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless onboarding.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical, development, and customer teams.

• Lead weekly national planning/review meetings focused on continuous improvement, actions, results, and measurable outcomes.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field (Graphic Arts, Color Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline) — equivalent industry experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: graphic arts, color management systems, quality control, ink technical service, business process improvement, project coordination, or supervisory/managerial roles.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); basic knowledge of MS Access.

• Strong working knowledge of SAP.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated project management, leadership, and creative problem-solving abilities.

• Strong mathematical, organizational, and administrative skills.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• Six Sigma certifications (CSSB, CSSGB, CSSYB)

• CMP (Color Management Professional)

• SGIA Qualified Digital Color Professional

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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