Job Description

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
• Leading and managing a team of chemists and technicians with technical and formulation expertise in Woodcare and other paint technologies.
• Working with Marketing to prioritize projects and allocate resources to drive projects through the Stage Gate process to market with a focus on NPD
• Collaborating with the Technology Groups internal and external to Sherwin-Williams to identify collaboration opportunities, best practices, and technologies to exceed customer expectations
• Utilizing and reinforcing DFSS tools during R&D activities
• Growing and developing team members to drive efficiencies and execute on enterprise strategies and initiatives

1. Leadership
• Aligning departmental activities to deliver on strategic goals for the Company
• Supporting the transfer of knowledge and information throughout Sherwin-Williams
• Identifying opportunities and building strategic internal and external relationships
• Selecting excellent employees and using a flexible style, along with an open environment, to build a cohesive and productive team
• Coordinating individual and group efforts across boundaries, and function as a Technical liaison

2. Business Management
• Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time
• Setting and meeting project deadlines through effective planning and execution
• Prioritizing projects and resources, assessing and communicating progress relative to goals
• Managing and monitoring multiple projects and programs
• Identifying and understanding project issues. Determining and implementing best alternative course of action
• Supporting and leading continuous improvement activities and collaborating with RM group to drive simplification

3. Employee and Team Development
• Facilitating the professional and technical growth of team members
• Supervising manpower resources and allocation
• Facilitating open sharing of knowledge and ideas to promote employee engagement
• Conducting formal performance reviews and addressing performance concerns
• Creating a culture of diversity and inclusion and a positive cooperative work environment

4. Communication
• Written and verbal communication of team and project related information to key stakeholders and Senior Management
• Communicating/interfacing with other departments and divisions
• Effectively communicating projects and deliverables to team

5. Safety and Quality
• Ensuring and reinforcing Safety, Housekeeping and ISO practices
• Actively seeking to improve overall safety through proper training and implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Identifying and addressing quality issues through the implementation of product and or process improvements

Qualifications

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)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") field
• Must have at least 1 year of supervisory experience (project management or people management) within R&D or Quality

Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with formulation and performance testing
• Experience leading project teams
• Experience in delegating work and responsibilities is preferred
• Design for Six Sigma Champion training is preferred
• Understanding of/Experience within Sherwin-Williams business units

Travel Requirement: 20%

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.