Director of Innovation

Franklin Park, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 153990 - 171100

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 11813

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Sloan is the worlds leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water- efficient products including flush valves electronic faucets soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

Job Purpose

This role is based at Sloans Franklin Park IL headquarters and reports directly to the Chief Engineering Innovation Officer. Serving as the key liaison between the plumbing industry and the Innovation team this position translates deep market expertise into forward-looking product strategy and drives end-to-end innovation execution to deliver next-generation solutions that accelerate sustainable growth.

Job and Responsibilities

Defines strategic direction for innovations based upon deep category knowledge external trends of relevance and competitive market analysis that translate into sustainable success and business growth.
Provide thorough and responsible stewardship of innovative engineering projects or individual modules within complex cross-functional initiatives including driving the problem-solving process and supporting research and analytics and distilling pragmatic recommendations for company leaderships consideration.
Lead execution of design reviews integrate with product teams with early requirement capture phase gate reviews design control audits verification validation design and manufacturing transfer and post-market surveillance.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with university and vendor partners.
Bridge the greater creative community within Sloan.
Interact with external innovations community.
Attracts leads manages and mentors employees in such a way to ensure retention development and superior performance of talent.
Provide reports to leadership and team members on projects on a regular basis. Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
10 Years Product Design and Development
Advanced level experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.).
Business Acumen - understand the financial implications of ideas. Understand the market and how to develop products consumers want. Know how to present ideas to executives and justify the costs of projects.
Communication - Able to convey and present ideas to their team clients and key stakeholders in a way they will understand.
Complete understanding of construction and architectural process for large scale projects like stadiums and airports as well as smaller scale projects like schools and office building.
Creativity The ability to come up with futuristic products and next generation solutions and develop new ideas and strategies. Able to develop new products improve existing products or develop new ways to market products. Able to improve processes and procedures. Be inventive unafraid to explore new ideas or mix old and new ideas to come up with new solutions. Be a forward thinker predicting the future of customer needs by understanding the existing market architectural design trends and the current issues customers experience.
Demonstrates clear professional and respectful verbal and written communication in all interactions consistent with an inclusive work environment.
Strategic Thinking - Able to develop plans and strategies for innovation including: considering resources potential outcomes testing ideas and evaluating success. Strong ability to interface with ownership and senior executives delivering presentations and demonstrations and have challenging conversations.
Successful past experience with team collaboration
The skill passion and knowledge to persuade fellow team members regarding ideas you believe in.
Working experience within the plumbing market and the insight to help predict where that market is going by having a good market knowledge of the latest design trends and customer needs.

Why youll love working here:

Inclusive Culture: YOU Belong at Sloan

At Sloan we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced and celebrated. We proudly offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin disability age genetic information marital status political affiliation veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

Innovative Projects: Be part of exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology and have make a real difference in the world.

Compensation:

The compensation range for this U.S.-based position is $153990-$171100 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in the company incentive plan. The terms and conditions of the company incentive plan will be provided to plan participants on an annual basis.

Our compensation range reflects our good faith estimate of what an ideal candidate can expect but final agreed upon compensation will always be based on the individual candidates experience skills qualifications and other job-related or market factors that may prove relevant during the hiring process.

Benefits:

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage) Dental and Vision Insurance effective the first of the month following your hire date.
Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
Financial Security: Basic Life Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Short-term Disability Long-term Disability and Accident Insurance.
Additional Protection: Optional Life Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection.
Convenient Commuter Benefits: Save on your daily commute.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays Volunteer Time Off Paid Time Off Sick Leave Military Leave Parental Leave Bereavement Leave and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring great talent.
Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
Community and Networking: Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues.

We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs

We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organizations official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park the Cubs Spring Training facility in Mesa Arizona we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Req ID: 11813JOIN AN INDUSTRY LEADER! Quality First & Green Always Sloan is the worlds leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water- ef...