What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Group Leader position at The Sherwin-Williams Company?
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)
* Previous project management experience
* 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 paint 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
* UV Technology
Travel Requirements: 20% Domestic and International
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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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