What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Quality Director position at Sherwin-Williams?
Job Description
Directs the global quality initiatives and programs for the business unit. Responsibilities may include developing and implementing quality strategies and programs, prioritizing regional quality programs and performance, and working with executive management.
International travel will be required on a frequent basis.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Minimum Requirements:
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 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.
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.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
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.
Directs the global quality initiatives and programs for the business unit. Responsibilities may include developing and implementing quality strategies and programs, prioritizing regional quality programs and performance, and working with executive management.
International travel will be required on a frequent basis.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Supervises staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation, and determining disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Directs the activities of the department to include overseeing the development and administration of policies, procedures, programs, goals and objectives, and presents them to Executives or the Board as necessary. Develops overall quality strategy for the business unit and reports on implementation, execution, and necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
- Directs the development, implementation, and administration of quality programs for a global business group, which includes determining scope and objectives, ensuring administrative compliance, and interpreting broad guidelines and policies. Using influence strategies to align business unit priorities with regional quality and/or global supply chain programs and deliverables.
- Applies advanced LSS principles and practices while directing the flow information, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, preparing findings, and developing recommendations and conclusions.
- Reviews and develops a variety of projects, serves on management teams, develops reports and recommendations, and presents them to management as required.Acts as a key stakeholder in the global stage gate development process to ensure quality design is integral in the product development process.
- Serves as a liaison to Executives regarding quality and related manufacturing questions, direction, and strategies. Participates on the Executive Team in determining or develop the strategy of the business unit.
- Identifies risks to the business from quality issues and insures timely, resourced, and actionable plans to mitigate those risks.Ensures that customer complaints or claims are properly investigated and resolved in a timely manner.Ensures that a manufacturing and scale up strategy is implemented which minimizes risks to the business caused by failed scale up of new products, defective production, or loss of high value raw materials.
- Assists Executives in developing and implementing an overall manufacturing strategy.
- Directs the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree
- Must have ten (10) years of progressive quality experience within the manufacturing industry
- Must have five (5) years of management experience
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Material science
- Have experience in Packaging or Metal coatings
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 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.
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.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
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.
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