Regional Lab Director - Texas

SPL • Kilgore, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Shape the Future of Environmental Testing at SPL. Are you a proven laboratory leader with a passion for operational excellence, people development, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in complex, multi-site environments where strategy and execution go hand in hand? SPL is currently looking for a Regional Laboratory Director based in Kilgore, TX to lead and oversee all Laboratory Managers across our Texas environmental labs, including Plano, Kilgore, and Round Rock locations — driving efficiency, regulatory compliance, and consistent performance. Working closely with senior leadership, the Regional Lab Director will help position the Texas region for sustainable growth, strong financial results, and best-in-class service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in laboratory operations, including at least five (5) years in multi-site or regional leadership roles
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations and driving performance across diverse teams
• Strong understanding of environmental testing methodologies, accreditation requirements, and laboratory quality systems
• Proven experience managing budgets, P&L responsibility, and operational KPIs
• Experience leading managers and developing high-performing leadership teams
• Familiarity with LIMS, quality management systems, and laboratory automation tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and change management abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and lead effectively in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple environmental laboratories within the state of Texas
• Translate corporate goals into regional action plans that drive performance, consistency, and growth
• Lead, mentor, and develop Laboratory Managers and their leadership teams
• Oversee laboratory operations to ensure efficiency, turnaround time, data quality, and safety performance
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, safety, and profitability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and SPL quality standards
• Partner with finance, sales, and operations teams to align capacity, staffing, and client demand
• Manage regional budgets, staffing models, and resource allocation to meet business objectives
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional development across all sites
• Serve as a key liaison between regional laboratories and corporate leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of regional and organizational objectives

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Collaborative culture with a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees