Lead Chemist
At P&T Products, part of Pavement Maintenance Group (PMG), we are looking for more than a traditional lab professional. We are looking for a hands-on technical leader who is comfortable in an industrial manufacturing environment and can step into the plant, take ownership of quality, formulation, and compliance, and help drive the business forward. The Lead Chemist is a critical role for someone who wants to blend science, operations, problem-solving, and leadership in a fast-paced, blue-collar production setting.
This position serves as the plant's primary technical, quality, and regulatory authority. The right person will lead formulation development and maintenance, oversee laboratory testing and batch support, and work closely with Production, Sales, Operations, and R&D to ensure our products perform at a high level and meet demanding customer and industry standards. This is not a role for someone who wants to stay in a clean office or work only from behind a bench. It is built for a chemist who is comfortable moving between the lab, the plant floor, raw materials, production issues, and cross-functional discussions, using sound judgment to solve problems and improve processes in real time.
The Lead Chemist will play a central role in product innovation, raw material evaluation, quality control, and regulatory compliance. From reviewing test results and investigating out-of-spec materials to supporting DOT, ASTM, and NTPEP requirements, this person will help protect product integrity while also identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and support future growth. They will also serve as a technical resource for customer inquiries, sales support, product documentation, and complaint resolution.
At PMG, we value people who combine technical expertise with grit, ownership, and practicality. We want someone who is self-motivated, organized, practical, and willing to lead by example. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in chemistry, materials, or manufacturing, but just as importantly, they bring a plant-first mindset, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work shoulder to shoulder with the team to get results.
If you are the kind of leader who can think technically, act decisively, and thrive in a hands-on industrial manufacturing setting, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. At P&T, we do not just maintain products. We build better ones, solve real plant problems, and create momentum for growth.
Conducting background checks, employee eligibility verifications, and schedule pre-hire screening requirements, including but not limited to drug testing and physicals is one of the essential duties for this position.