R&D- Sr. Group Leader
R&D- Sr. Group Leader
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Job Description
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 Companys staff employees and business relationships.
Responsibilities
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.
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).
Bachelors degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Math field.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
5 years of experience in coating formulation and applications
4 years of experience in managing/supervising direct report(s)
Must have previous project management experience
Must have a 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 coating 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
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
