R&D- Sr. Group Leader

The Industrial Wood Laboratory is seeking a Senior Group Leader to lead the development and commercialization efforts for new and existing products designed for Industrial Wood Market Segments. This individual will work closely with Industrial Wood Sales and Marketing to identify the needs and timelines for product development projects and will coordinate project activities with all the pertinent functions within SW.
 

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.
 

•    Align departmental activities to deliver on strategic goals for the Company in the areas of New Product Development.
•    Create opportunities and building strategic relationships, both internal and external. 
•    Identifying high performing employees and build a cohesive and productive team to meet complex project solutions.
•    Effectively manage time and resources to ensure that projects work is delivered on long- and short-term goals.
•    Conduct formal performance reviews and addressing performance concerns
•    Effectively communicating projects and deliverables to team
•    Identify and understanding customer and project issues, while providing and implementing best course of action.
•    Create a culture of diversity and inclusion, along with a positive cooperative work environment.
•    Facilitate the professional and technical growth of team members 
•    Written and verbal communication of team and project related information to key stakeholders and Senior Management
•    Communicate/interface with other departments and divisions including Technical, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Competitive, Supply Chain, Market Product Manager, Analytical.
 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status).
•    Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  
•    Must be at least 18 years of age. 
•    5 years of experience in coating formulation and applications
•    4 years of experience in managing/supervising direct report(s)
•    Must have previous project management experience
•    Must have a minimum of 5 years new product development experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    10+ years of product development and/or commercialization experience is preferred
•    Knowledge or experience in Industrial Wood coating formulations and processing is preferred
•    Knowledge of the Industrial Coatings market and regulations
•    Training in Design of Experiments and Design for Six Sigma
•    Proven successful project management (of multiple projects) and leadership skills

Travel Requirements: 20% Domestic and International

 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.
 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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