January 2027 Leadership Development Program R&D- Bowling Green, KY

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking motivated individuals for the R&D Leadership Development Program. This 8–12 month training track develops key skills to pursue a Chemist role within our Performance Coatings Group, supporting automotive, coil, industrial wood, and other divisions.

Participants relocate as needed for the program and for post-program opportunities, begin in January 2027 at the Bowling Green Plant, and will work closely with senior chemists while

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in science or technical field by start of program.
• Must have a minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must have previous experience working on projects in a lab environment
• Must be open to relocation based on business need for this position, and again for post program position and promotional opportunities
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Must have at least one year of experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Must be able to retrieve materials from shelves and lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Leadership Development Program to gain deep-dive experience in R&D.
• Position will lead toward a Chemist track within the Performance Coatings Group after program completion.
• Relocation may be required for the program and for future placements.

Skills

Paint and coatings chemistry

Lab testing & QC with statistics

Product commercialization

Project management & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Teamwork with senior chemists

Relocation flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or technical field

Preferred: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals who have a drive for research & development to join our R&D Leadership Development Program. This training program is designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a role in the Chemist track within our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions which include Automotive, Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging or Protective and Marine.

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 8-12-month program that will expose participants to the various aspects of the Performance Coatings Group. Participants will spend the full program in one assignment that will provide a deep-dive experience in Research & Development. LDP participants will be in one position for the entire program until post program placement. Participants should be open to initial relocation for program and possible long-term relocation for post program positions.

This position will start in January 2027 at our Bowling Green Plant supporting the Coil Coatings Division within the Performance Coatings Group.

Following completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a post-program promotion as on the Chemist track.

The Research & Development Leadership Development Program is an 8-12-month program designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a position within the Chemist track of our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions.

• Knowledge of paint and coatings chemistry and formulation
• Experience testing methods and quality control using statistics software
• Understanding of commercialization, product, industry and segment
• Expertise in project management and reporting results and findings
• Opportunity to build relationships with supply chain and gain knowledge of plant operations
• Opportunity to build cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Operations, & Technical Services to execute innovation strategy
• Opportunity to work alongside senior chemists

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor's degree in science or technical related field including but not limited to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and Corrosion Engineering by the start of this development program.
• Must have a minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must have previous experience working on projects in a lab environment
• Must be open to relocation based on business need for this position, and again for post program position and promotional opportunities
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office Products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook)
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve materials from shelves,, floor stacks, and/or floor stacks, and/or pallet racking and lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100lbs occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience managing projects
• Have previous Sherwin-Williams lab experience
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have paint and coatings industry knowledge or experience
• Have prior work experience maintaining and analyzing data

About Performance Coatings Group at Sherwin-Williams:

The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. There are seven business units under the Performance Coatings Group, which include: Automotive Finishes, Coil Coatings, Engineered Polymer Solutions, General Industrial Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Protective & Marine, and Industrial Wood Coatings. The industrial markets we service include but are not limited to: Beverage & Food Cans, Furniture, Flooring, Cars, Airplanes, Marine, Oil & Gas, Electronics, Military and Appliances.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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