Sloan · 17 hours ago
Director of Innovation
Franklin Park, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expSloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, committed to sustainable restroom solutions. The Director of Innovation will serve as a key liaison between the plumbing industry and the Innovation team, driving product strategy and innovation execution to achieve sustainable growth.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Defines strategic direction for innovations based upon deep category knowledge, external trends of relevance, and competitive market analysis that translate into sustainable success and business growth
Provide thorough and responsible stewardship of innovative engineering projects or individual modules within complex, cross-functional initiatives, including driving the problem-solving process and supporting research and analytics, and distilling pragmatic recommendations for company leadership's consideration
Lead execution of design reviews, integrate with product teams with early requirement capture, phase gate reviews, design control audits, verification, validation, design and manufacturing transfer, and post-market surveillance
Build and maintain trusted relationships with university and vendor partners
Bridge the greater creative community within Sloan
Interact with external innovations community
Attracts, leads, manages, and mentors employees in such a way to ensure retention, development, and superior performance of talent
Provide reports to leadership and team members on projects on a regular basis
Other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
10 + Years Product Design and Development
Advanced level experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Business Acumen - understand the financial implications of ideas. Understand the market and how to develop products consumers want. Know how to present ideas to executives and justify the costs of projects
Communication - Able to convey and present ideas to their team, clients, and key stakeholders in a way they will understand
Complete understanding of construction and architectural process for large scale projects like stadiums and airports as well as smaller scale projects like schools and office building
Creativity – The ability to come up with futuristic products and next generation solutions and develop new ideas and strategies. Able to develop new products, improve existing products, or develop new ways to market products. Able to improve processes and procedures. Be inventive, unafraid to explore new ideas, or mix old and new ideas to come up with new solutions. Be a forward thinker predicting the future of customer needs by understanding the existing market, architectural design trends and the current issues customers experience
Demonstrates clear, professional, and respectful verbal and written communication in all interactions, consistent with an inclusive work environment
Strategic Thinking - Able to develop plans and strategies for innovation including: considering resources, potential outcomes, testing ideas, and evaluating success
Strong ability to interface with ownership and senior executives, delivering presentations and demonstrations and have challenging conversations
Successful past experience with team collaboration
The skill, passion and knowledge to persuade fellow team members regarding ideas you believe in
Working experience within the plumbing market and the insight to help predict where that market is going by having a good market knowledge of the latest design trends and customer needs
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
Health Savings Account (HSA ): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
Financial Security : Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Convenient Commuter Benefits : Save on your daily commute.
Flexible Spending Accounts : Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
Retirement Savings : 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring great talent.
Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
Community and Networking: Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues.
Company
Sloan
Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bernard Peters
CFO
Amy Risk
Human Resources Business Partner
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