R&D Group Leader

This position is accountable for managing the timely development of new and/or improved products/processes in support of business goals and objectives, meeting or exceeding the agreed upon completion dates, and the timely resolution of internal and external technical problems. Presentations will routinely be made to marketing, sales, technical, and manufacturing organizations. This position is also accountable for the prioritization of overall formula improvements for the Aerosol group including the following Brands/projects: Krylon, DupliColor, VHT and OEM color matching requests.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to 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 Companys staff, employees, and business relationships.

Leading and managing a team of chemists and technicians with technical and formulation expertise in Aerosols.
Working with Marketing to prioritize projects and allocate resources to drive projects through the Stage Gate process to market with a focus on MOB.
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

Basic Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment without needing sponsorship for employment visa status
Must have a Bachelors 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
High level of initiative and leadership ability

Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with formulation and performance testing
Design for Six Sigma Champion training is preferred
Proven ability to lead project teams
Experience in delegating work and responsibilities is preferred
Understanding of/Experience within Sherwin-Williams businessunits

Travel Requirements: 20%

Upon completion of construction, the individual selected for this role will primarily work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Construction is expected to be complete in 2025. Until then, the role will be based at 4440 Warrensville Center Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128.