R&d- Regional Technical Director

Sherwin-Williams

Brecksville, OH, United States
Base: $143,108 - $186,723 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Onsite
15 years industry experience in coatings
Direct leadership of teams at multiple sites
Cross-functional global program management
The Regional R&D Technical Director at Sherwin-Williams in Brecksville, OH, will oversee product development and sales support for coating systems within the Protective & Marine business. This role requires extensive experience in the coatings industry, strong leadership capabilities, and collaboration with various departments to drive innovation and growth

Job Summary

  • The Regional R&D Technical Director leads sales support and product platform development for coating systems within the Protective & Marine global business.
  • This role is responsible for driving the creation, protection, and deployment of intellectual property while collaborating with regional purchasing to guide raw material selection.
  • Successful candidates will build organizational capability by hiring, developing, and mentoring technical talent while promoting a safe laboratory environment.

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The Regional R&D Technical Director at Sherwin-Williams in Brecksville, OH, will oversee product development and sales support for coating systems within the Protective & Marine business. This role requires extensive experience in the coatings industry, strong leadership capabilities, and collaboration with various departments to drive innovation and growth.

Salary

Base: $143,108 - $186,723 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: World-class benefits including retirement and health care

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years industry experience in coatings
  • Direct leadership of teams at multiple sites
  • Cross-functional global program management
  • Intellectual property strategy and deployment
  • Raw material selection and cost-saving initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Six Sigma certification
  • Market- and customer-centric culture
  • Strong internal and external connectivity
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Global technology partnership building

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum 15 years industry experience in coatings or polymer development
  • Direct leadership of teams at multiple sites for over 5 years
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without future sponsorship

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