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.

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

It's all here for you let's Create Your Possible

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 . 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.