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.

•    Aligning 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 managing time and resources to ensure that projects work is delivered on long- and short-term goals.
•    Conducting formal performance reviews and addressing performance concerns
•    Effectively communicating projects and deliverables to team
•    Identifying and understanding customer and project issues, while providing and implementing best course of action.
•    Creating a culture of diversity and inclusion, along with a positive cooperative work environment.
•    Facilitating the professional and technical growth of team members 
•    Written and verbal communication of team and project related information to key stakeholders and Senior Management
•    Communicating/interfacing 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.  
•    5 years of experience in coating formulation and applications
•    3 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

 

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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 designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
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