Manager R&D Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

The Colorant Group at Accurate Dispersions is seeking a Technical Manager to lead development activities for the Industrial Colorants group. This role will be responsible for developing close partnerships with the Performance Coatings Group's business units and Global Supply Chain to clearly identify the needs and define projects and project priorities for SW global industrial colorant platforms - development to commercialization. They will also develop and recommend strategies for exploratory research within their department to investigate opportunities to utilize new technologies or achieve general market needs.
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.
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
10% Travel
Responsibilities

• Manage technical staff and drive R&D development projects from ideation to market implementation of new colorant formulations for internal and external partners.
• Lead and oversee multiple industrial colorant portfolios across Sherwin-Williams' critical business segments-including automotive, aerospace, industrial wood, coil, packaging, and general industrial-ensuring strategic alignment, formula integrity, regulatory compliance and timely execution of product development and commercialization initiatives to support growth and operational excellence
• Contribute to idea creation activities and proactively scout, identify, and drive new technology, product, and process opportunities. This includes monitoring of competition landscape.
• Manage an existing colorant product portfolio related to quality, regulatory compliance, cost saving, supply chain, production initiatives, and IP environment.
• Align with, update, and support the Group Director on resources, key project milestones and budget (as assigned)
• Monitoring of markets and trends related to technologies and materials.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver on opportunities for new technologies, sustainable ingredients, or process improvements.
• Supporting growth and career development for team of chemist, lab technician and scientist.
• Ensure lab practices comply with internal standards and external regulations.
• Be role model for processes and HSE activities in the R&D centers.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field
• Must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience
• 5+ years of product development and/or formulation experience
• Knowledge and experience of coating formulation, processing and product commercialization; fundamental knowledge of material science application for industrial products development.
• Experience in project management with track record of successfully completed complex projects
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
• 7 years supervisory experience
• Experience in colorant dispersions, pigment development and/or solvent borne paint
• Stage-gate leadership experience within NPD with proven track record taking products from idea to launch, with complete technical responsibility for R&D (such as prototyping, testing, manufacturing)
• Strong skills in personnel and team development - working with both non-professional and professional level reports
About Us
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
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
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.
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