Jim Johnson Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Us

Technical lead for Spray, responsible for a 14-person team focused on product R&D and commercialization, quality system execution, regulatory, and customer/product onboarding. Collaborate with sales and manufacturing to bring on new customers and products, optimizing formulas and processes for efficient and accurate manufacturing at launch and throughout manufacturing. Specific successes included:- Launched two new aerosol delivery systems, providing solution to Fortune 500 companies looking to bring innovative but cost-effective products to market.- Identified significant cost savings, using formula optimization, raw materials swaps, new supplier introduction, and process changes towards greater than $1M in cost savings and additional efficiency gains over the past 18 months.- Help drive exponential company growth, managing my team and working with new customers to significantly grow sales for the organization

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Technical lead for CRC Industries' Americas Business. Through management of the R&D and Lab Services teams, led the development and continuous improvement of CRC and secondary-branded products for the automotive, industrial, electrical, and marine markets. Managed the regulatory and distribution-related requirements to ensure ongoing product availability across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Specific priorities included: - Managing and prioritizing product commercialization projects in collaboration with sales and marketing to meet market demand and customer needs- Leading new product ideation, managing innovation projects to deliver timely new product launches to drive market evolution- Managing quality and post-production analysis, to ensure our customers receive consistent, top-quality products- Implementing appropriate processes, including Stage-Gate, mentoring, cost savings, and technical education towards creating a culture of technical excellence

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Innovation lead for $1B+ operating group of Sherwin-Williams. Lead the product and market innovation efforts across product categories - including aerosol paints and chemicals, paint applicators, caulks and sealants, concrete coatings, and wood care. Worked in collaboration with marketing and technical functions to understand market dynamics. Leveraged supplier and vendor relationships to gain first-hand knowledge of evolutionary changes in customer needs. Used end-user visits to identify unarticulated product needs. Exceeded established metrics for filling the new product pipeline, product launches, and market expansion opportunities. Obtained multiple patents for new products that were commercialized.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Technical lead for $500M+ segment of business, including aerosol paints, chemicals, lubricants, and cleaners. Worked in collaboration with marketing and sales to prioritize commercialization and new product development efforts to best support organizational goals leveraging available resources. Implemented Stage/Gate and other processes to ensure a systematic approach to project prioritization and delivery. Managed team through aerosol market changes, including MRI preparations, regulatory changes, and the launch of "green" aerosols. Worked closely with suppliers and vendors to be first to market with new technologies, achieve cost savings, and adapt materials to meet customer needs.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Led the commercialization and development efforts for the entirety of Sherwin-Williams non-paint aerosol product offering, including private-label aerosols. Collaborated closely with sales and marketing to ensure the delivery of customer-specific industrial solutions while managing key distribution brands such as Spray-On, Tri-Flow, and others. Managed the R&D team in projects touching the full spectrum of end-user customer and segment needs. Earned patents, along with team members, for technological and product innovations.

Ms, Polymer Science

Bs, Chemistry