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The Sherwin-Williams Company Sr. R&D Group Leader in Cleveland, Ohio
Responsible for the daily management of 5 synthetic chemists and scientists and new product development for waterborne polymers. This person will sit at Breen Technical Center until the group is relocated to Brecksville. 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 Company's staff, employees, and business relationships. Leadership Assign projects and goals to the team. Give overall guidance and written performance reviews to the team members. Coach team members on projects, teamwork, communication and safety. Business Management Manage multiple projects, timelines, and priority shifts within the group Liaison with Polymer quality/technical service to solve customer issues/complaints Safety and Quality Maintain safe operating procedures through complete knowledge of safety rules and lab procedures Ensure and reinforce Safety, Housekeeping, and GBMS practices Oversee chemical inventory, SDS, and chemical hygiene plan compliance Identify and address quality issues through implementation of product or process improvements Innovation Balances a personal project load with those of the team Individually performs specialized tasks requiring a high-level of chemistry and polymer expertise Reads and interprets relevant technical information, examines new product concepts and technology, and determines how to improve or utilize technology to develop product lines. Communication Directly communicate with stakeholders, including hosting quarterly project review meetings Maintain monthly report for group activities Effectively communicate projects and deliverables to team. 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. * Supervisory or mentoring experience * Project leadership/management * Minimum of 5 years of waterborne polymer synthesis * Experience in a variety of polymer chemistries with a heavy focus on latex synthesis * Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Master's Degree or higher in a polymer science related area * High level of initiative and leadership ability * Excellent organization and planning skills * Proven problem solving and decision making skills and abilities * Polymer scale-up and commercialization experience * Supervisory or mentoring experience * Project leadership/management * Minimum of 5 years of waterborne polymer synthesis * Experience in a variety of polymer chemistries with a heavy focus on latex synthesis * Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Travel Requirements: 10% Upon completion of construction, the individual selected for this role will primarily work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Construction is expected to be complete in Q4 2024. Until then, the role will be based at Breen Technology Center, located at 601 Canal Road, Cleveland, OH 44113. 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