R&D-Group Leader
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Job Location:
Greensboro, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Industrial Wood Laboratory is seeking a 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 and Management of Business.
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.
3 years of experience in coating formulation and applications
Must have previous leadership experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
5 years of product development and/or commercialization experience
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
Experience with 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.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
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 purp ... View more
