June 2025 Leadership Development Program - R&D- Bowling Green KY

Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals who have a drive for research & development to join our R&D Leadership Development Program. This training program is designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a role in the Chemist track within our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions which include Automotive, Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging or Protective and Marine. Following successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a post-program promotion as on the Chemist track.

This position will start in June 2025

About Performance Coatings Group at Sherwin-Williams:

The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. There are seven business units under the Performance Coatings Group, which include: Automotive Finishes, Coil Coatings, Engineered Polymer Solutions, General Industrial Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Protective & Marine, and Industrial Wood Coatings. The industrial markets we service include but are not limited to: Beverage & Food Cans, Furniture, Flooring, Cars, Airplanes, Marine, Oil & Gas, Electronics, Military and Appliances.

• Knowledge of paint and coatings chemistry and formulation
• Experience testing methods and quality control using statistics software
• Understanding of commercialization, product, industry and segment
• Expertise in project management and reporting results and findings
• Opportunity to build relationships with supply chain and gain knowledge of plant operations
• Opportunity to build cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Operations, & Technical Services to execute innovation strategy

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical related field including but not limited to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and Corrosion Engineering
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Preferred 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working on projects in a lab environment
• Must be open to relocation based on business need for this position, and again for post program position and promotional opportunities
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and left and carry up to 50 lbs for short distances.
• Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.
• Must be able to start in January 2025

Preferred 

• Previous experience with project management
• Previous Sherwin-Williams lab experience
• Previous experience working in a customer service environment
• Involvement in student organizations such as American Chemical Society, Alpha Chi Sigma
• Leadership in extra-curricular activities/organizations
• Paint and coatings industry knowledge or experience
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, relationship building and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint skills
• Experience with Statistics Software

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!  At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits desig