Behr Paint Company

Our Why
We believe a workplace that encourages different voices, perspectives and backgrounds creates better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. And more importantly, it’s the right thing to do.  

The collective work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is continuous and ever-changing, and there is no finish line. What’s more, it’s a job shared by all at Behr.

DEI Council
The DEI Council board is represented by team members from all major departments who reflect diversity on many dimensions: job level, tenure, age, background, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and gender. Their primary role is to:

• Promote community and provide a sense of belonging for underrepresented teammates at Behr
• Create a safe space for team members to share, ask, discuss, and connect
• Support education and growth

Communities of Support
Our DEI Council has established the following focus areas: Asian/Asian American & Pacific Islander; Black/African American; Hispanic/Latinx; LGBTQ ; Mental Fitness; Veterans/Military Service Members; Women in Business; Working Families

Commitment to Learning on our DEI Journey
To help us hear the voices and diverse perspectives of our team members, we gather feedback and sentiments in formal and informal ways. Two examples are our Open Door Policy  and. executive-hosted Listening Tours, which are roundtable discussions led by our senior executives to provide team members visibility with leaders, and leaders with new perspectives.

Here are a few ways we’re advancing connection, kinship, and inclusion at Behr:

• Hosting interactive workshops and practical toolkits to learn and apply behaviors that improve inclusion, empathy, and allyship.
• Spotlights on Behr team members through storytelling and recognized celebrations.
• Open forums to share and bring to light diverse opinions, ideas, and experiences on a range of topics. 

Let's Make Life More Colorful 

Life at Behr Paint Company is a colorful experience in every way. From our products and services to our talented people who bring unique ideas, personalities, and perspectives to work each day, we are committed to creating an environment that team members can take pride in and feel a sense of belonging. 

• "What I like most about working at Behr is our culture and collaborative environment. I get to mentor and help others grow." – Sandra, Customer Care
• “Behr has given my family and me the opportunity to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. I think of my team members as my second family. - Fernando, Manufacturing
• “Behr creates an environment to succeed professionally and personally. I get to work with a lot of smart individuals within different departments. Every day brings something fresh and exciting." – Michael, Product Marketing

See our colorful journey come to life on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Most Trusted Brands

Paint Company is the maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ®, and E&J® brands creating paints, primers, specialty products, and applicators that meet the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and value. 

• #1 Primer Brand
• #1 DIY Paint Brand
• #1 Product Quality by Consumer Reports
• #1 Most Trusted Paint Brand in America by Lifestory Research

Top Workplace in Orange County

For 15 consecutive years, Behr Paint Company has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register. 

Career Development Opportunities

Team members can develop skills, hear best practice information from top talent, and receive practical tools and resources for professional development. Our innovative Mentoring Circles program offers small-group virtual breakouts, hosted by leaders within Behr, to help team members build relationships with leaders and peers across the organization and gain new insights.

 Talent Mobility

We actively encourage team members to seek roles within the organization to broaden their knowledge, skill sets, and perspectives. We share open positions internally first, giving our team members a five-day head start to apply before interviewing any external candidates. All internal candidates are promised at least an exploratory/informational discussion with the hiring manager as well as the opportunity to seek related developmental feedback. Team members can also learn about, and apply for, positions within the Masco Corporation family of companies.

Education Assistance

Team members may apply for up to $8,000 in educational assistance annually to support formal education relating to their job responsibilities. Team members may also apply for undergraduate scholarships on behalf of their children and grandchildren through a fund offered by one of Behr’s founders. 

Extra Perks

We care about your overall wellbeing, and offer more than the usual health and retirement benefits: 

• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Multiple bonuses, including holiday bonus of up to $500
• Referral bonus of $1,000
• Family planning assistance, including adoption and fertility
• Personal services and lifestyle discounts

Our team members are a mosaic of visible and invisible characteristics, including backgrounds, skill sets, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate this diversity and strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion.

To us, that means a culture where every team member…

• is treated fairly and has an equal opportunity to develop to full potential
• has a sense of belonging and feels safe to speak up and take calculated risks
• is free to be authentic and feels respected and valued for their uniqueness

To learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts, check out the Diversity & Inlcusion section below. 

Volunteer & Matching Gift Incentive Programs 

Full-time team members are given one day of paid time annually to serve a nonprofit of their choice in their communities. Personal monetary donations can be doubled through a company match of up to $5,000 per year.

Corporate Giving & Philanthropic Partnerships

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion grants to help eliminate biases for historically underrepresented populations 
• Housing grants to help build safe, decent, affordable homes in our communities
• Community development grants to support community programs that foster prosperity
• In-kind paint donations to support charitable organizations’ painting

Supplier Diversity Program

We aspire to build a community of suppliers that reflects both our consumer and team member base. To that end, we’re increasing our partnerships with businesses that are at least 51% owned and operated by an individual or group that is part of a historically underrepresented community (e.g., minorities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+, veterans).

Sustainability

Being a good corporate citizen is a part of who we are, and we constantly look for ways to make positive, sustainable changes. We continue to make efforts to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve our operational performance in ways that respect our environment.

We’re growing! We’re building a new state-of-the-art facility in Heath, OH, located only 40 minutes from Columbus. Our 320,000-square-foot space includes a regional distribution center and manufacturing operations to support our growing business.  

Here’s a peek at some of our current open positions along with future positions that will become available soon:  

• Distribution Services: Order Pullers, Paint Mixers, Reach Truck Operators, and Field Service Reps (Drivers)
• Manufacturing (from August 2023): Machine Operators, Batching Operators, Receiving and Shipping Operators, Production Supervisors, and an MRO Buyer 
• Quality: Quality Technicians
• Supply Chain (from January 2024): Supply Chain Specialist

To learn more about these open positions, type “Heath” in the location field of the Job Search bar or reach out to Ashley Pugliese, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at apugliese@behr.com.

Come grow with us!