Color Match Lab Manager

Job Title : Color Match Lab Manager

Location : New Albany, Ohio

Company : Nucoat North America, LLC

Schedule : Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

Travel Required : No

Job Overview Nucoat North America, LLC is seeking a strategic and hands-on Color Match Lab Manager to lead our color formulation, quality assurance, and sample development operations. In this leadership role, you will oversee daily lab activities, guide the color matching team, and ensure that all products meet or exceed quality expectations for the window and door coatings market. You will work closely with cross-functional partners, drive process improvements, and uphold Nucoat's commitment to precision and consistency.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Management

Supervise and develop color lab personnel through coaching, training, and performance management.

Coordinate daily workflows to meet production, R&D, and customer-driven priorities.

Maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence within the lab.

Color Formulation & Technical Oversight

Direct the development of accurate, repeatable color formulas for customers and production operations.

Review and approve batch formulas, sample matches, and adjustments completed by lab staff.

Lead complex color-matching projects and mentor team members on advanced techniques.

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

Establish, refine, and maintain color-matching procedures, documentation, and lab protocols.

Analyze results, validate outcomes, and ensure alignment with specifications and customer expectations.

Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.

Technology & Equipment Management

Oversee the use of color match software and automated tinting systems to ensure optimal performance.

Manage conversion of manual formulas into automated platforms and maintain formula databases.

Ensure laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and in good working order.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Support

Partner with production, sales, quality, and customer service teams to resolve color-related issues quickly and effectively.

Provide technical support to customer service and engage directly with customers when needed.

Present results, participate in evaluations, and offer informed recommendations in both formal and informal settings.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education preferred.

Prior experience in a coatings lab or color-matching environment required.

Demonstrated leadership experience in a lab or production setting.

Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.

What We Offer

A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.