Laboratory Manager Job at Rodda Paint Co., Portland, OR 97203

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Job Description

At Rodda Paint we’re the largest privately owned producer of paint in the Pacific Northwest. For 90 years formulating and making our Rodda Paint brand in Portland, Oregon distributing to sixty company-owned locations servicing commercial, residential, and industrial projects locally and globally.
Our Sales Associates are responsible for delivering a great experience to our customers and for participating as a cooperative team member providing outstanding performance in the areas of customer service, product sales and operating processes.
Join our team today and experience immediate opportunities for career advancement.
  • Company sponsored profit sharing.
  • Store performance bonuses and product spiffs and more!
  • Paid Time-Off.
  • Full Benefits.
This position works closely with R&D, QC, Production, Stores and Marketing. The Color Lab Manager is responsible for all color-related activity as it relates to Datacolor databases used for in-store tinting, color systems used at the store level and color formulations used for production batches and R&D projects.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Creates and Maintains Datacolor databases used at the store level.
  • Troubleshoots and solves Datacolor Databases issues.
  • Completes any necessary MTO color matches for production batches.
  • Provides support at the store level including troubleshooting database problems and providing training if needed.
  • Supports formula development including color matching and approval of color matches.
  • Provides support to Manufacturing and Quality Control as it pertains to in-plant tinting.
  • Provides support to the sales staff as it pertains to any tinted formulation work.
  • Provides written reports as specified by the Lab Manager.
  • Maintains equipment, panels and supplies as it relates to the color-matching lab.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in science related field. Industry experience related directly to color services may be considered as an alternative to a degree.
  • 5 years’ experience in color development and color matching.
  • High degree of color acuity.
  • Color computer program literacy, Datacolor software experience preferred.
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Color matching software and others as required.
  • Written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
  • Creative thinker, self-motivated and self-starting.
  • Works with a sense of urgency.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 30 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.



About Rodda Paint Co.:

Rodda Paint is the largest privately owned producer in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1932 we have been manufacturing our signature brand of paints and coatings, deep within the heart of Portland's industrial district. The distribution goes well-beyond the Oregon state-line, to numerous home-improvement store shelves, online market-places, and our direct-retail centers. Each Rodda employee is active in the development and expansion of our brand and in-turn is granted a portion of our Annual Profit-Share; after meeting their qualifying year of employment. Our full-time and part-time employees receive paid time-off and opportunity to participate in 401k savings with employer-match. Full-time employees working at all levels, have the option of a substantial-benefits package. We actively support employee recognition through an incentive program. We provide training, development, and advancement-opportunities in order to provide each Rodda employee with a chance to establish a long-term career. It is no wonder that since 1932, Rodda Paint has become the largest family-owned, regional paint company: We operate in five states, with over 60 locations, and we are 400-strong! In part this is due to the business-partnerships we forge through our commitment to integrity and service; While ensuring our coworkers and teams benefit from the thriving and supportive professional environments. All of it is ultimately created and maintained through the service and dedication of each Rodda employee.

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