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If you have expertise in waterborne chemistry and formulations knowledge in both architectural and industrial products, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. You should also have an expert level of technical knowledge with a strong track record of product and process development, innovation, and commercialization in coating technologies. You must also possess strong, demonstrated competencies and experience in project management accompanied by people and organizational leadership skills.\nTechnology Knowledge:\nExpertise in broad ranges of coating chemistries particularly acrylic, epoxy, urethane, polyaspartics and sil(ox)anes etc.\nExpertise in application and formulation science for various coating systems of primer, basecoat, topcoat systems for liquid waterborne, solventborne and 2K coatings along with expert understanding of DIY, Contractor, and OEM Coatings.\nStrong command on analytical methods and structure-property relationship\nExpert understanding of manufacturing process and product development\nTechnical Leadership:\nAction Oriented - ability to make strategic decisions (technical and staff utilization) and influence leaders and scientist to execute those initiative while managing business strategy and value creation \nDemonstrated skillset and track record in creating an environment to scout new ideas and innovation.\nContinuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape\nDemonstrated ability to develop and execute project plan - time management, prioritization, managing the projects and R&D projects/teams and measuring progress. \nExcellent effectiveness to allocate resources towards initiatives by working with cross-functional leadership\nDemonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and external scientific community.\nPeople Leadership:\nOutstanding personal and interpersonal skills - listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc.\nEnergetic, Driving and Inspiring\nAction oriented, perseverance and results driven\nDemonstrates Courage\nLeadership (technical & managerial) command skills, conflict management\nContinuous learning/growth and mentorship and teaching skills\nOrganization Leadership:\nAbility to lead and interact with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization \nAgility to respond emerging business needs - strong change of management skills\nManaging high stakes and challenging situation with all levels of organizations\nUsing, assessing the organizational processes and developing new processes to improve efficiency and quality\nDemonstrate strong career ambition - potential to become top leader.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nKNOWLEDGE:\nChemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.\nMathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.\nProduction and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.\nAdministration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. \nCustomer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.\nEngineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.\nAt least 4 years of technical supervisory or management experience with a diverse workforce., M.S. or equivalent science degree in Chemistry, must possess a strong knowledge of organic chemistry, or related scientific field, minimum 10 years technical experience in product development in specific area of expertise, strong understanding of manufacturing, Quality assurance, scale up procedures, applications, raw materials purchasing, regulatory matters and must be computer literate, 2 to 3 years successful working experience with marketing group.\nFrom big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and generous PTO (vacation/sick days/parental leave). Rust-Oleum offers (9.5) paid holidays and (2) floating holidays per year.\nWe also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.\nRust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. 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