Development Group Leader

As a **Development Group Leader** based in **Clayton, Victoria**, you will report to the Architectural Technical Manager. You will lead, coordinate, and implement all development projects in the ANZ Architectural Coatings businesses. You will also ensure that the appropriate regulatory requirements for the Architectural product families are met and maintained following the relevant market and national standards. LI-Onsite **Responsibilities** - Manage the ANZ Architectural development group to develop coating technology in a time frame consistent with customer goals to achieve the growth targets for the business and strategic initiatives. - Manage and coordinate internal and external customer communication for long-term coating development projects. - Manage product compliance and regulatory accountabilities following relevant market and national standards. - Execute Raw Material qualifications to meet the needs of the businesses for cost efficiency and supply security. - Identify laboratory equipment that is required to support new customer technologies/ processes. - In collaboration with the Technical Customer Support group, provide provision of technical support to major customers for key products by coordinating resources during the launch of new technology. - Coordinate 3rd party testing and global accreditations related to performance and sustainability. - Manage the recruitment, development, and motivation of direct reporting staff. - Ensure all new technology developments meet statutory and EHS requirements and that all work group activities are conducted in a safe manner by conforming to PPG policy requirements and Technical Support safety policies. - Ensure that all new products and processes are introduced following the ISO 9001 Quality System by complying with defined quality procedures and Work Instructions. **Requirements**: - Postgraduate degree in chemistry with an interest in polymers and processes. - Minimum 5 years of practical experience within the industry. - In-depth knowledge of coating technology formulation. - Ability to innovate and identify novel approaches to meet new ‘leading edge’ customer requirements. - Experience leading a team and project planning. **About us**: **PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD** **The PPG Way** Every day at PPG: **We partner with customers to create mutual value.** We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. **We are "One PPG" to the world.** We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets. **We trust our people every day, in every way.** We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable. **We make it happen.** We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly. **We run it like we manage it.** We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities. **We do better today than yesterday - everyday.** We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. **About us**: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are “One PPG” to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.