Lead the development, commercialization, maintenance, and optimization of liquid industrial coating products and platforms for the General Finishes, Building Products and Energy market segments.
Provide technical direction for solvent-borne and water-borne coating formation, application, testing, manufacturing scale-up, product performance and troubleshooting.
Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing and Product Management to identify and prioritize customer and market needs, support and secure new business as well as maintain the existing customer base.
Provide technical leadership in customer-facing activities, including customer visits, technical presentations, plant or line trials and communication of technical recommendations.
Develop key customer and supplier relationships to support existing business and new business growth.
Partner with Product Management, Purchasing, and PCG Raw Materials team to support raw material consolidation and cost saving initiatives.
Develop key customer and supplier relationships to support existing business and new business growth.
Leads a workplace culture for innovative solutions, execution excellence, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.
Oversee people development using performance management, succession planning, and individual development planning tools.
Holds the technical team accountable for achieving product development, customer support, portfolio management, project execution, safety and business goals.
Builds and strengthens General Industrial lab team through mentoring, training, talent acquisition, and attrition.
Collaborate in cross-functional teams, including quality control, production, engineering, and product management to increase production efficiency, reduce cost, and improve product quality.
Collect and analyze data on project metrics, to identify areas for improvement.
Determine and obtain capital resources needed to support business goals.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s of Science Degree including 2 semesters each of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Minimum 10 years industry experience in the development of formulated coatings, plastics or inks products and polymer development or materials science and intellectual property management
Laboratory management of teams greater than 6 people
Strong strategic perspective and ability to deal with complex requirements and set priorities
Structured, data-based rational thinker and strong execution skills.
Strong market knowledge, customer experience, and demonstrated relationships with Sales and Marketing groups.
Knowledge of related Regional markets, product stewardship, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
English Speaking, strong communication skills, both orally and written.
Technical understanding and knowledge in industrial coatings chemistry
Coatings formulation skills
Coatings application testing
General computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, emails
Preferred Qualifications:
Six Sigma practical knowledge and experiences desired.
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Math and Statistic Software – JMP or Minitab
IP Management and Patenting
Polymer resin experiences
Travel Requirements: Domestic and some International Travel estimated at 25%.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
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 purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree, including two semesters each of general chemistry and organic chemistry
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience in formulated coatings, plastics, inks, polymer development, materials science, or intellectual property management
- Experience managing laboratory teams of more than six people
- Strategic perspective and ability to manage complex requirements and priorities
- Structured, data-based reasoning and strong execution skills
- Market knowledge, customer experience, and established relationships with Sales and Marketing
- Knowledge of regional markets, product stewardship, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Project management and problem-solving skills
- English speaking and strong written and oral communication skills
- Technical knowledge of industrial coatings chemistry
- Coatings formulation skills
- Coatings application testing experience
- General computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email
- Six Sigma practical knowledge and experience
- Design of Experiments experience
- Experience with JMP or Minitab
- Intellectual property management and patenting experience
- Polymer resin experience
Sherwin-Williams Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage breadth is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision and related protections, with options like HSA/FSA, life, and disability included. Plan specifics are centralized in a dedicated benefits portal for clarity by role and location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards, including PTO, vacation, holidays and leave programs (such as parental leave). Schedules and accruals are outlined in plan summaries and can be strong for many full-time roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance via a Guild partnership and tuition reimbursement provide tangible upskilling pathways within the benefits package. Additional perks such as product discounts, wellness resources, and adoption assistance add lifestyle value.
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What We Do
Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 4,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways.
