Join Us in Making Plastic Recycling Real
Be a part of the movement to make plastics recycling real. At Blue Polymers, we're transforming post-consumer plastic into high-quality resin that goes right back into packaging - tackling the recycling challenge at its source and scaling it for lasting impact. With regional centers opening across the U.S., we're delivering a local solution with nationwide reach.
At Blue Polymers, you'll be part of a mission-driven team tackling some of the biggest sustainability challenges in the industry. Our innovative solution reduces carbon footprints, increases recycling efficiency and helps brands meet their sustainability goals - all while making recycling real for consumers.
What you'll get working for us :
- A chance to drive real impact in sustainability and plastics recycling
- An innovative, growth-oriented environment where big ideas and bold solutions are encouraged
- Collaboration with top industry leaders, including Republic Services and Ravago
- Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing, cutting-edge company
- A strong culture of transparency, efficiency and problem-solving
If you're passionate about sustainability and ready to be part of a game-changing team, we want to hear from you. Let's make plastics recycling real - together.
Purpose
Set up team for success by ensuring that formulations, certifications, and customer information is reviewed, transferred, and approved in a timely and correct manner to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with customer specific and regulatory requirements. Ensure Lab and Quality systems are robust, compliant, and efficient. Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
General PolicyAccurate transfer of sample formulations, production requirements, testing and approvals, packaging requirements, etc. to the production team to ensure the correct production of products every time.Maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 quality systems (documentation, internal audit, registrar audits, etc.)Responsible for coordinating the maintaining of Lab equipment through daily control checks and service needs of Lab equipment.Coordination of tasks for Lab Tech's by prioritizing workload.Time and attendance verification for Lab personnel.Oversee calibration of Lab equipment.Ensure that internal and external corrective actions are robust and complete.Promote and support continuous improvement throughout the company.Review suppliers Certificates of Analysis.Support Sales Team through recommendations of appropriate product for specific applications, customer visits and presentations as required.Follow all Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures.Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience / Certifications
Education :Associate or bachelor's Degree a plus.Experience :5+ years related laboratory / quality / plastic processing experience.2 - 4 years of managing laboratory team.Compounding, formulation, specimen molding and testing and data reporting experience.Root cause analysis.Must possess excellent interpersonal, people management and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication.Detail oriented, disciplined, ability to prioritize and multi-task.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Must have the ability to read, speak and write in English efficiently.Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)
To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.
Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with / or without the use of a private office.Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands for more than 40 hours with or without notice.All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor / HR immediately.Work Environment / Conditions
The work environment / conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with / or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands for more than 40 hours with or without notice.
Physical Requirements / Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read, and comprehend information, type on a consistent and daily basis.Must be able to lift 55 lbs.Must be able to climb straight incline ladders.Must have use of fingers and hands for writing and typing.NOTICE TO APPLICANTS :
Blue Polymers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.