Full-Time
Global Fire Protection Portfolio R&D Technical Director
Sherwin-Williams
10,001+ employees
Global paint and coatings manufacturer
No salary listed
Bolton, UK
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- Advanced degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in coatings or specialty chemicals R&D, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and product delivery.
- Deep expertise in global fire protection standards and certification processes, including successful engagement with third-party testing agencies.
- Lead the full lifecycle of product development for intumescent coatings, ensuring timely and successful delivery from concept to commercialization.
- Drive executional excellence across global R&D teams, ensuring alignment with business cases and market strategies.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement in product performance, application, and system integration.
- Serve as the technical authority on global fire protection standards (UL, EN, ASTM, ISO), ensuring all products meet or exceed regulatory and certification requirements.
- Develop and manage third-party testing programs, including coordination with external laboratories and certification bodies.
- Monitor and respond to evolving regulatory landscapes, proactively adjusting development strategies to maintain compliance.
- Oversee rigorous testing of product physical properties including adhesion, durability, thermal expansion, and fire resistance.
- Ensure environmental and physical compatibility across substrates, surface preparation methods, primers, and topcoats.
- Lead system-level validation to ensure product performance in real-world applications.
- Partner closely with the Global Fire Portfolio Marketing Director to align technical development with customer needs, market trends, and strategic priorities.
- Translate business cases into clear, actionable R&D plans with defined deliverables and success metrics.
- Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between R&D, marketing, regulatory, and operations.
- Key Stakeholder in the delivery of the Fire Center of Excellence (FCOE) Approval and Completion
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex technical programs, and deliver results aligned with strategic business goals.
- Strong background in physical property testing and system compatibility, especially in multi-layer coating systems.
- Skilled in technical decision-making, risk management, and resource prioritization across global teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across technical and commercial domains.
Sherwin-Williams is a global paint and coatings company that sells branded and private-label coatings to professional, industrial, commercial, and consumer customers. Its products cover architectural, industrial, packaging, and transportation markets and are distributed through more than 5,000 company-operated stores and facilities across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with engineered coatings supplied to over 120 countries. The company emphasizes quality, customer service, and digital access to simplify ordering and support, backed by a large workforce and diverse supplier partnerships. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the coatings industry by expanding globally, improving customer satisfaction, and delivering reliable products and services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Founded
1866
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- AkzoNobel's Axalta merger strengthens a global competitor and increases coatings pricing pressure.
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- Sherwin-Williams combines premium consumer paints with industrial coatings and private-label manufacturing.
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Sherwin-Williams manufacturing plant expanding in BG. Published 6:00 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Sherwin-Williams last month announced completion of a new building at its Bowling Green manufacturing site with plans to increase production by 60% as it adds 16 employees to its 100-member staff. The 347 Central Ave. location is one of Sherwin-Williams' main plants for manufacturing coil coatings, large rolls of metal that unwind while applying protective coating and paint to metal roofing, siding, garage doors and other surfaces. The company, which completed the project in February, anticipates the additional processing vessels and automated technology that - with the new, production operator positions - will increase production capacity by 60%. It's also one of multiple companies over the last year that has expanded manufacturing in Bowling Green. Other recent developments include the March announcement of manufacturer Stupp Bridge's expansion and the December announcement that AKFA Aluminum Solutions plans to bring 331 jobs to the Kentucky Transpark. Sherwin-Williams is expanding here due to the existing location being strategic as well as growing demand for coil coating, Plant Manager Ka'Ron Alexander said. Coatings made at the plant are distributed from an on-site warehouse directly to customers globally, he added. "It helps strengthen job security in Bowling Green, for our current employees and in terms of adding additional jobs in the Bowling Green community," Alexander said. "It sounds like the city of Bowling Green is here to grow, and Sherwin-Williams is here to be a staple of growth for the long term." Sherwin-Williams Vice President of Sales Drew Waldroup added in a statement that the 32-year-old plant had operated at near full utilization. The increased capacity and automation due to the expansion will increase flexibility, reduce possible delays and strengthen continuity in the supply chain, he stated; advanced automated systems will replace manual processes and improve precision, consistency and safety, he added. Polls. "We value our partnership with the region and are proud to contribute to local economic growth through expanded operations and long-term job opportunities," Waldroup added in the statement. "This facility represents our ongoing dedication to supporting the area's development and building a strong future together."
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