Senior Regional Process Technology Manager

Job Description Leads high-impact strategic process excellence team for Global Polymers. Collaborates with manufacturing plants and wide range of technical areas to drive improvements across Process Safety, Opportunity and Operational Cost, Productivity, Quality and Service. Provides advanced technical expertise in manufacturing operations, drives process technology transformation & innovation. Manages CAPEX and non-CAPEX projects. Manages scale-up & commercialization, supporting product launching and business growth. Leads and develop process engineers and technical team members across the region while promoting best practice sharing across the organization. Additional Information: Shift: Days, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 25% Travel. This position is also eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, 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 vendors. The selected internal candidate may qualify for the GSC Relocation Adjustment Program. Please click this link for more details. Responsibilities Key Areas of activity Process Engineering & ImprovementMonitors and Identifies value creation opportunities within manufacturing/operationsManages project pipeline and resource prioritizationLeads execution of projects focused on manufacturing process improvementSupport sites with reactive chemistry, process safety management, and coating manufacturing process expertise Process Development & Innovation Manages process design with focus on advanced/new technologiesLeads simplification for new and existing processesLeads introduction of breakthrough process technologiesDefine requirements and validate new process equipment New Formula Introduction & Scale-up Collaborate with R&D and technical teams on new formula developmentOwns all New Formula Introduction to manufacturing plantsManages all process and formula changesEnsures process stability on industrial scale and coordinate hand-over to manufacturing sites Quality Performance Drive quality improvement on manufacturing processDefine and implement standard ways of working / standard operating procedures and conditionsEnsures process capability to deliver product specification and performanceInterface with wider quality organization within GSC and BU CAPEX Support CAPEX project with process inputs/knowledgeSupport new equipment/line/plant start-upsInterface with engineering and other technical areas for best-in-class process solutions Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 15+ years progressive experience in technical, process engineering and/or operations managementKnowledge of reactive chemistry including resin manufacturingMust have prior experience managing Profit and Loss (P&L), and corporate financial acumenMust have PC skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends. Must have previous experience/knowledge of coating or chemical processingMust have previous experience implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement. Must have demonstrated strong leadership, team building and people developmentMust have ability to work across sites and functions for standardizationMust have Process Safety Management experienceMust have CAPEX project experience Preferred Qualifications: Chemical Engineering experience preferredAt least fifteen (15) years of progressive technical, process engineering and operations management experience preferredGreen belt certification or higher preferredExcellent planning and organizational skills with a strategic vision preferredExcellent interpersonal communication skills across all organization levels preferredA strong ability to be adaptable and flexible is preferredStrong analytical and decision-making skills is preferredAbility to work with teams and lead decision making processes in a team environment is preferredAbility to drive for results, champion change and innovation is preferred 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. 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