R&D Colorant Technical Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage technical staff and drive R&D development projects from ideation to market implementation of new colorant formulations.
• Lead multiple industrial colorant portfolios across key business segments including automotive, aerospace, and industrial wood.
• Oversee existing product portfolios regarding quality, regulatory compliance, cost savings, and supply chain initiatives.
• Proactively scout and identify new technology, product, and process opportunities while monitoring the competitive landscape.
• Support the growth and career development of chemists, scientists, and lab technicians.
• Ensure lab practices comply with internal standards and external HSE regulations.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver on sustainable ingredients and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.
• 5+ years of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• 5+ years of product development or formulation experience, preferably in colorant dispersions or pigment development.
• Strong knowledge of coating formulation, processing, and material science.
• Proven experience in project management with a track record of completing complex projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry.
• Stage-gate leadership experience within New Product Development (NPD).
• Experience taking products from initial idea through prototyping, testing, and manufacturing to launch.
• Strong skills in developing both professional and non-professional level reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and disability coverage.
• Retirement and saving benefits.
• Generous time away from work, including personal leave, paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility.

About the Company

Sherwin-Williams aims to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. We provide innovative paints, coatings, and solutions that make the world brighter and stronger. We invest in our people through stability, growth, and a commitment to career development and inclusive communities.