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Date Posted: 11-15-09

Position: Production Planner - Kentucky

Description:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this position is responsible for production planning and scheduling and for capacity planning.

  • Create & maintain production schedules that meet customer requirements and also maximize production efficiency.
  • Configure MRP system to drive efficient materials and resource planning.
  • Coordinate with Customer Service to meet customer requirements.
  • Monitor and report production compliance to schedule.
  • Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on scheduling production interruptions.
  • Measure and communicate metrics that track effectiveness of production planning tools.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering and 6+ years of production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing an MRP system. Helpful attributes include: CPIM Certification, Export/Import regulation experience, continuous process type manufacturing experience.

Location:
Kentucky

Compensation:
Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Email/phone contact:
Jeffrey@latterell.com,
507-263-4841
Reference #: LTS-227


Date Posted: 05-27-09

Position: Maintenance Manager - Louisville

Description:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, responsibilities include:

  • Provides strategic direction for the Maintenance Department.
  • Manages a departmental budges approximating $16 Million Annually.
  • Directs the work of 12 Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners. Ensures that performance and development plans are met.
  • Ensures the safety of the work force.
  • Tracks and reports Maintenance Department performance data.
  • Initiates and oversees improvements in Preventive and Predictive Maintenance.
  • Interacts with Union Leadership to maintain open communication and resolve problems.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in a similar position. Experience in a unionized plant. Experience with cold rolling, finishing and shipping processes would be a plus.

Location:
Louisville, Kentucky

Compensation:
Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Email/phone contact:
Jeffrey@latterell.com,
507-263-4841
Reference #: LTS-215


Date Posted: 05-07-09

Description:

Our client is a profitable, stable, ethical manufacturer of aftermarket replacement parts (non-automotive). They are part of a NYSE company who has an excellent record of profitability and growth even in these unsettling times.

We are seeking an individual who has a strong operations\manufacturing\materials background who also possesses a good financial\cost understanding. This is a new position due to growth and restructuring. This position will report to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for putting together the plant P&L and controlling the plant performance measurement functions at a facility employing 100 individuals.

Other responsibilities will include, managing the purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving functions, as well as overseeing production scheduling on all material flow issues.

We are seeking a strong participative leader with excellent communication skills who has a passion for customer satisfaction as well as a proven track record of controlling the flow of raw material $’s and finished product $’s.

It is a highly visible opportunity with tremendous growth opportunities. The company offers a culture that is very dynamic, pragmatic and people oriented. It is important that this person have the ability to grow beyond this position into a more substantial role with the company.

Our client is offering a competitive base salary, bonus, 401k program, stock purchase plan, and an excellent benefit health plan to compliment this package.

People who would like to be considered for this position should contact:

Gregg Wells
Vogrinc & Short
429 S. Phelps Ave.
Rockford, IL 61107
815-394-1001
gregw@vogshort.com
www.vogshort.com