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Job Title :

Materials Supervisor

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Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, developing and implementing inventory control and material flow processes and systems across the plant
• Provides leadership toward resolving materials management and inventory control issues and leads resolution activities where needed
• Responsible for development, proliferation, and enforcement of transaction controls that yield accurate inventory balances
• Achieve inventory turns and customer flexibility objectives by implementing and managing sound inventory control practices.
• Effective implementation of engineering changes (E.R.s) – phase in/out without shortages or extra stock
• Minimization of excessive and obsolete inventory
• Timely replenishment through the effective implementation and maintenance of our and other ‘Pull’ systems
• Vendor stocked material (i.e. fasteners)
• Create, control and measure schedules for manufactured parts
• Manage planning and execution databases to support the master production schedule
• Manage manufacturing work orders and ISL (Interplant) orders to satisfy production and service demand
• Ensure that due dates are met, orders are transacted, shipped and received in a timely manner. Dates are changed in light of schedule and sales changes.
• Measure and mitigate shortages, responsible for material availability to support due dates
• Scheduling sublet items and related communication with suppliers
• Timely approval and effective execution of sales change Adept in using P.C.s and MAPICS to obtain, interpret and organize data
• Familiarity with MRP II and pull inventory systems
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to negotiate and demonstrate good conflict and problem resolution

Additional Job Information:

• Adept in using P.C.s and MAPICS to obtain, interpret and organize data
• Familiarity with MRP II and pull inventory systems
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to negotiate and demonstrate good conflict and problem resolution
• Understand and meet expectations of 'internal customer concept'
• Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) if preferable

This position has the following direct reports:
• 1 Team Leader
• 4 Material Flow Specialists
• 10 Indirect reports to Team Leader

Job Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team Player
• Excellent communication skills
• 4 year degree
• 3-5 years experience with Materials Management.
• Thorough knowledge of shop floor scheduling, material planning and inventory controls, policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with an ERP system preferably AS400

Nice to have (but not a deal breaker):

• Portability - willing to relocate to another facility in the future
• Prior experience with JIT (Just in Time Manufacturing) and Pull Inventory Systems
• Prior experience in a Heavy Manufacturing Environment
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing

Interested candidates should contact:
Keith Zeigler
Recruiter
5700 Lombardo Center
Seven Hills, OH 44133
kzeigler@aerotek.com
Phone: (216)573-5573
Fax: (216)573-5590

Job Title :

Manager of Production Planning

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Title: Manager of Production Planning

Location: Cleveland, OH

Company: confidential

Our profitable, growing client has an immediate need for a Manager of Production Planning. For this role, successful candidates will need some supervisory or team leader experience, a Bachelor’s degree, ERP proficiency and at least two years planning experience in a metals or metal products manufacturing environment. APICS certification preferred.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Mark Kuehling at mkuehling@purchasingrecruiter.com

For more information, please visit www.PurchasingRecruiter.com

Job Title :

Industrial Lean Engineer

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Industrial Engineer - Lean Engineer
Can you take us to the next level?

Steere Enterprises, a privately owned, mid-sized, high-caliber manufacturing company with a superb work environment, is in the midst of launching a number of new programs including, implementing a brand new process. In this newly created position, we need a hands-on IE-Lean Engineer who can help lead a team dedicated to highly successful new program launches and taking our existing lean programs to the next level. What’s more, you get to work with the most dedicated, supportive, and cohesive leadership and employee team anywhere, and in an extremely well run, clean, and air-conditioned plant.
Steere has an excellent reputation in both our industry and community and the work environment is superb. We also offer an excellent pay/benefit package and flexible work schedules. This is a great place to work!
Please send resumes to:
Sherman Gandee-HR Director
Steere Enterprises, Inc.
285 Commerce St.
Tallmadge, OH 44278
SG@steere.com
EOE

Job Title :

Director Facilities and Strategy - Distribution/Warehousing/SupplyChain

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Position - Director Facilities and Strategy - Distribution/Warehousing/SupplyChain
Location - California and North Carolina
Salary - 6 figures plus bonus/Relocation Package
Industry - Consumer, Electrical, Power
Function - Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, (distribution), warehousing
Certifications - APICS, PMI, Supply Chain, ISM and other appropriate related industry functional certifications

This position involves the planning, development and execution of all engineering for a facility, material handling and optimization design. This individual will be involved with developing and implementing Capital and Network Strategy (Supply Chain) projects in a high volume, multi-location distribution and logistics operations. Network Strategy involves working with Supply chain department and outside vendors regarding capital construction projects with a high volume distribution environment. Purpose is to expand distribution center capacity and efficiency.

Experience:
- 10 years plus large volume distribution experience which may include manufacturing environment.
- 5 years plus experience progressive project management experience in facilities operations.
- Must currently be a manager or director level.
- Education - BS - Engineering. - Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Controls and Automation.
- Experience - 2 years minimum experience involving indepth knowledge of distribution systems and automation with
a thorough knowledge of distribution systems and automation, conveyors, controls and material handling.
- Should have Expert knowledge in Electrical/NEC, electronics/Communications and Motor Controls/PLC
- Personality - detail oriented, troubleshooter, problem solver, strategic, leadership skills, creative, results-oriented, multitasker.
- Excellent communication skills and presentation skills with the ability to influence management and reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database/data mining and analysis tools.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, Oracle, and WMS
- Must be able to TRAVEL.
- Strong knowledge and experience using Lean Manufacturing Methodologies. Six Sigma certifications highly desirable.

Please send resume to:

Josie Erent josie.erent@talented-minds.com
416-232-0600

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Job Title :

Production Scheduler

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Production Scheduler

Job Responsibilities

The Production Scheduler is an integral member of the entire Weatherchem team, interfacing with sales, operations, customer service, maintenance, engineering, finance, toolroom, and QA to ensure that customer orders are properly received, processed and delivered. While scheduling is the primary responsibility, this role also focuses on inventory control and purchasing of raw materials. This, as all positions at Weatherchem, is performed within a continuous improvement environment and with a team mindset. The successful candidate will:

• Establish and manage accurate production schedules and related operations within a fully integrated ERP system, in a fast paced, make to order, 24/7 environment.
• Balance meeting customers’ expectations with operational efficiencies.
• Manage customer demands through their ERP systems.
• Understand and provide capacity planning and analysis.
• Actively engage in meeting customer requirements, solving problems, and setting priorities.
• Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels, using best practices, while being mindful of financial implications of inventory control.
• Recommend and utilize continuous improvement and standardization processes and systems, such as KANBAN, EOQ, and ABC inventory analysis for optimal plant efficiencies.
• Provide appropriate and consistent reporting to all levels of organization.
• Procure, including negotiate, raw materials at optimal pricing and delivery cycles, while maintaining the lowest possible inventory levels.

Education
Baccalaureate degree in materials management or related field or APICS Certification preferred

Previous Experience
• Minimum 5 - 7 years experience in production scheduling and inventory control.
• Must have experience working with ERP system, IQMS preferred..
• Experienced in purchasing materials, supplies and equipment.
• Experience with managing secondary processes/outsourcing.
• History of developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience in an injection molding environment is preferred.

Competencies
• Adaptive to change and fast pace
• Confidence and resilience
• Analytical and logical thinking skills
• External and internal customer focus
• Ability to work with interruptions and multi task
• Negotiation Skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Team facilitation
• Self-Directed

Weatherchem offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription, vision, disability, vacation, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing. Please send resumes to

humanresources@weatherchem.com or fax: 330.405.7778

Job Title :

Demand Planner

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Job Description Title: Demand Planner

Ref No: 376

Location: Avon, OH

Our client is a 100 year old company and a worldwide industry leader that has grown rapidly in North America during the past decade. This year is no different as they continue to show a substantial increase in sales and profits, with sales increase of 8% in the first quarter. Their products are found in retail and distribution channels around the world. As a result of the success and growth they’re experiencing, they are looking to add a Demand Planner to the team.

If you have finished goods forecasting and inventory planning experience in a Consumer Goods / CPG environment and get excited about companies that pride themselves on their products having the stamp of Made in America, then we’d love to hear from you ASAP.

Position Description:
• Reporting to the Manager of Demand Planning;
• Drive the finished goods forecasting and inventory planning process
• Manage all supply chain activities associated with new product launches and promotional events;
• Support the monthly S&OP process;
• Protect the financial performance of the strategic business unit by identifying potential supply chain issues;
• Advise sales, marketing and finance of variances between existing forecasts, plans and actuals.

Background Required:
• Highly energetic individuals with 2-5 years supply chain forecasting / demand planning / finished goods inventory planning experience;
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) a must;
• Very strong knowledge of MS Access and Excel, as well as software applications experience to support the forecasting process (i.e. Demantra, SAP APO, Manugistics, i2, Logility, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree required;
• Proven track record of success in similar role.

Compensation Plan:
• $50-60K;
• Full benefits package;
• No relocation or sponsorship available

For consideration, please submit your current resume to:

Kelly Moura

TopGrading Solutions
519 American Legion Hwy, Suite 12
Westport, MA 02790

kelly@topgradingsolutions.com
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Job Title :

Materials Manager

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G.M. SNYDER & ASSOCIATES
300 Ozark Trail Drive - Suite 104
St. Louis, Missouri 63011
636/ 256-3870
Fax 636/ 256-3506

Materials Manager. Base $110 to $120 + bonus. Wisconsin. Responsible for materials and plant level purchasing with heavier emphasis on the Materials/Systems side. Metal fabrication experience required. APICS certification preferred.

Chris Snyder at chrisrsnyder@gmsnyder.com or Gib Snyder at gibsnyder@gmsnyder.com
Telephone: 636/256-3870
Fax: 636/256-3506
Website: www.gmsnyder.com

Job Title :

Division Director of Materials and Distribution

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G.M. SNYDER & ASSOCIATES
300 Ozark Trail Drive - Suite 104
St. Louis, Missouri 63011
636/ 256-3870
Fax 636/ 256-3506

Division Director of Materials and Distribution. Base salary $110-120 + bonus 20% to 45%. The bonus has an excellent track record and paid at the target of 20% for 2009. Location Western Michigan. Large, multi plant, high volume sheet metal fabrication, stamping and assembly division. Well run operation. Strong parent company. Responsible for Materials, Distribution and Purchasing. Between $400 and $500 million annual sales volume. Travel is required, but the plants are all in North America.

Chris Snyder at chrisrsnyder@gmsnyder.com or Gib Snyder at gibsnyder@gmsnyder.com
Telephone: 636/256-3870
Fax: 636/256-3506
Website: www.gmsnyder.com

Job Title :

IT Supply Chain Lead

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Salary Range $75k-$85k + Bonus
The Information IT Supply Chain Lead - Lighting Solutions demonstrates accountability for functional, business and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Responsibilities:
• Manage Supply Chain ERP strategy and implementations
• Partner with Functional Supply Chain team to develop Strategic Vision and Action Plan
• Manage project and program timelines, budget and resources to ensure goals are met
• Leverage existing solutions and global design to drive standardization & simplification to reduce implementation timelines & costs
• Identify critical path decisions; make recommendations, and influence program leaders and business process owners to maximize project payback
• Lead the analysis, requirement development, design, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of large / complex IT solutions for business processes
• Work as a business partner with client leaders and users to evaluate / improve business processes and arrive at mutual, cost effective solutions for business processes
• Participate in the preparation of long-range systems plans and assure that they are in concert with business objectives and goals
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university with concentration in one or more of the following areas: Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years experience in business systems analysis and support, including working with all aspects of the systems development life cycle
• Minimum 2 years experience in ERP supply chain working in a global environment team members working remotely located in various time zones

If you would like move forward with this position email updated resume and salary requirements to darion@minorityexecsearch.com Refferrals are welcomed!

Darion Burks- Executive Recruiter
M.E.S. # 216-932-2022
www.minorityexecsearch.com

Job Title :

Purchasing Supervisor

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Job Title: Purchasing Supervisor- Brooklyn, OH
Job Description: Eaton Corporation has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Supervisor at its Brooklyn, OH manufacturing facility. The primary responsibilities of this position include directing all activities related to the flow of purchased materials and services into multiple facilities to ensure they meet quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost.
Additionally, responsible for analyzing material requirements, order placement, and follow-up. The position will also be responsible for leading initiatives with suppliers to improve their delivery and quality performance, as well as responsibility for managing inventory accuracy, the physical inventory process, and the Logistics and MRO commodities, and manages and directs the purchasing department.

Key duties of this position include but are not limited to:
A. Acts and applies skillful negotiations with internal and external suppliers; creates problem solutions and settles disputes; develop win-win resolutions, and creates positive relations with tact, diplomacy, and expert judgment.
B. Possesses expert knowledge in the applications of data analysis and tools for process improvements. Prepares reports and other correspondence for use by Eaton SCM professionals. Manages supplier metrics for the organization.
C. Works closely with scheduling and operations to understand changes in the operating conditions and work with suppliers to expedite or de-expedite product as needed.
D. Possesses expert knowledge and applications skills in the value chain process; and is recognized as an expert in analyzing and interpreting cost drivers when developing cost out strategies.
E. Ensure that supplier data is maintained accurately and develop processes to keep them updated on a regular basis.
F. Work with Division SCM, Suppliers, and Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvement; Understand the applicable elements of the Eaton Business System and drive actions to meet the requirements.
G. Analyze material requirements (direct & indirect material, including subcontract vendors) and place orders on suppliers to bring material in on time. Work closely with the suppliers to follow up on order status and provide updates to the rest of the organization. Manage the purchase-to-pay process, including managing invoice holds (may involve interface with the Financial Services Center).
H. Build strong relationships with existing suppliers constantly look out for new suppliers as backup for internal processes; Leverage these relationships during machine downtime or other times to expedite material.
I. Manage inventory to meet profit plan and forecast commitments, including inventory accuracy; Play a lead role in annual physical inventory and ongoing cycle count program.

Relocation is not offered for this position. Only candidates from the immediate geographical area will be considered.
Eaton Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, D/M/F/V.

Job Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor degree required with at least three years of manufacturing, supply chain, and/or relevant production experience
• Strong communications and customer care skills when interacting with both internal and/or external customers.
• Expert knowledge of supply chain and purchasing reporting systems.
• Expert knowledge of Eaton commodity products and supplier resources.
• Expert knowledge of supply chain and purchasing requirements.
• Expert knowledge of quality assurance and reporting accuracy.
• Expert knowledge and applications skills of process improvement

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Country: United States
US Locations: Brooklyn, OH
State: Ohio
Employee category: Regular
Experience Level: 3-5 years
Travel Required: Up to 10 percent
Relocation benefit provided: No

If interested, please submit your application through the following link: www.eatonjobs.com