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Date Posted: 11-28-11

Position: Production Control Planner

Location: Louisville, KY

Company:  GrindMaster (www.gmcw.com)

Job Summary: The Production Control Planner plans and schedules work through manufacturing work centers to meet the on-time delivery schedule and cost target commitments. The Production Control Planner is responsible for maintaining and reporting production schedules, which includes but is not limited to capacity and manpower planning, to ensure that bottlenecks are prevented or minimized and that work flows through all manufacturing departments as effectively as possible. In addition, the Production Control Planner mentors Production Control personnel and recommends improvements for streamlining the department.

Responsibility: Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Planning, implementing, monitoring, troubleshooting, adjusting, publishing and communicating production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of all customer orders.
  • Expediting and prioritizing work orders and coordinating and facilitating production schedule meetings.
  • Analyzing sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements to ensure Grindmaster’s ability to effectively allocate and schedule parts, materials, machines, and sequences of operations and workflow to meet the demands of the sales orders.
  • Examining, improving, streamlining and standardizing procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates work processes.
  • Interfacing (collaborating, troubleshooting, reporting and partnering) with Customer Service, Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain personnel (and key personnel in other functional organizations, as required) on material status and production planning issues.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Five years of experience in Production Control in roles of increasing responsibility.
  • Strong team collaboration and problem solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills are a must, both written and oral.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience with Baan.
  • APICS certification – Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Email/phone contact:

Please contact Carrie Fletcher, Payroll & HR Manager, CFletcher@gmcw.com,
Phone 502-357-2126, Fax 502-357-2233

 

Date Posted: 11-16-11

Position: Inventory Control Manager

Location: Orlando, FL (Relocation assistance is available)

Company: John Bean Technologies Corporation and its predecessor companies have a long history of technical innovation. JBT traces its roots to 1884 when inventor John Bean developed a new type of spray pump to combat San Jose scale in California's orchards.

Today, JBT Corporation’s AeroTech Division is a world leader in the supply of airport equipment and services focused on the future. At our Orlando, Florida facility we manufacture airport ground support equipment, including aircraft deicers, aircraft tow tractors, cargo loaders and transporters.

We believe that work should be fun as well as challenging. That's why the company offers the best of both worlds -- the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus a competitive benefits package and frequent company-sponsored events.

Job Summary: As an Inventory Control Manager with JBT AeroTech, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels and the receipt, custody, control and distribution of materials. Major areas of responsibility include service parts pull pack and ship, receiving, stockroom, and cycle counting. This function will work in conjunction with Tactical and Strategic Sourcing Function, Business Planning Function, and Manufacturing Management. This position is also in charge of setting strategic and operational inventory management goals, tracking progress on same goals and reporting progress to senior management.

Responsibility: Additional duties and responsibilities include . . .

  • Establish and maintain inventory levels to ensure continued production throughput while maximizing inventory turns.
  • Safeguard the business unit’s investment in inventory and protect against inventory obsolescence.
  • Identify problems and develop creative solutions within a deadline driven customer focused environment is necessary for success.
  • Lead and manage people of varying skill sets and capabilities. Must be able to work well with both executive-level personnel and the employees performing the daily warehouse and purchasing functions.

Supervisor Responsibilities: Group Team Leads and 15 to 20 indirects.

Scope of Responsibility: Approximately $60 Million USD Inventory annual consumption with 3-6 turns.

Relocation assistance is available.

Email/phone contact:

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ann Dabrowski at 432.254.0074 or email ann.dabrowski@jbtc.com

Date Posted: 10-15-11

Position: Manager-Master Scheduling

Location: Jasper, IN

Company: WE MAY NOT ALWAYS SIT DOWN TOGETHER, BUT WE STILL GATHER AROUND THE TABLE... come home to MASTERBRAND.

At MasterBrand Cabinets we understand the importance of working hard and living well. It’s our people-first company philosophy and the very foundation that allows top talent to feel valued and fulfilled. With annual revenue of more than $1 billion, we reward individual contribution, promote career mobility, and allow you to grow as we do. But, perhaps the best part of working at MasterBrand comes when you realize the people you work with have become the people you rely on, care for, and partner with at every turn. Discover what the heart of a great company can do for your future. Discover the people of MasterBrand.

http://www.masterbrand.com

Job Summary: Help define and develop new scheduling techniques and processes to service special business requirements. Responsible for detailed day-to-day master scheduling of assigned facilities and staff. Coordinate with operations leadership to manage plant capacity, customer order backlogs, and finished goods inventory levels while meeting customer delivery expectations and minimizing logistics costs.

This position will report to the Director – Logistics Operations within the Jasper Corporate Logistics Team.

Accountability:

  • Manage staff of schedulers, lead the groups initiatives, and develop KPI’s for staff.
  • Define, monitor, and adjust capacity buckets to match demonstrated capacities and expected shutdowns, etc.
  • Optimize balance of freight, production, and distribution costs with customer/program delivery commitments.
  • Assist in MBCI logistics strategic initiatives.
  • Provide back-up support for other Manager-Master Scheduler as needed.
  • Maintain a high level of effective communication between internal and external customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Experience in managing people.
  • Working knowledge of MBCI operating companies preferred.
  • 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Production and Inventory Control.
  • Strong computer skills ERP/System integration experience with emphasis on scheduling and material systems.
  • Experience in multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment a must.
  • Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly understand complex business processes and drive change.
  • Proven experience crossing functional boundaries.
  • Possess basic geographical knowledge of United States and Canada.

Experience and Education

  • B.S. degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years experience in master scheduling, materials management, manufacturing, or engineering.
  • APICS certification preferred.
  • Well developed interpersonal skills.

Email/phone contact:

Please visit the job website to apply (Click Apply Now at the bottom of the page)

MasterBrand Cabinets offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, and medical/dental/vision insurance.

In order to be considered for employment, you must complete an Application for Employment in its entirety. Only applications that are fully completed shall be considered by MBCI.

You will be contacted for an interview if MBCI believes you may be qualified for an open position(s). If you are made an offer of employment, the offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing: (1) a background check; and (2) a drug screen. In addition, prior to reporting to active employment, you will need to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.

MasterBrand Cabinets Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.
 

Date Posted: 10-06-11

Position: SAP Business Analyst (PP or MES)

Company: The Schaeffler Group is a growing, technically innovative developer and manufacturer of high-precision products for many of the world’s leading companies throughout the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors. With over 180 facilities throughout 50 countries, this international, highly diversified organization is growing throughout North America and a result, is currently seeking to identify an experienced SAP Business Analyst to serve in either a Production Planning (PP) or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) role within one of their North American locations.

Job Summary: The position will serve as the point of contact for the business organization in order to support the SAP PP module (Production Planning) or MES (Manufacturing Execution System) applications. This role is accountable for providing hands-on day-to-day support to the business as needed, including gathering business requirements from internal customers and implementing them into the system. The role develops best business practice knowledge and supports the business in integrating this into the SAP solution. Approximately 50% of the business analyst’s time will be spent on the SAP rollout implementation, 20% supporting existing issues and 30% on training and optimization projects throughout the region.

The Opportunity: Are you somewhat bored by working in environments that are focused on SAP redesigns, consolidations and upgrades? This position will enable you to play a key role in a full cycle SAP implementation from beginning to end. It is an energized assignment where you can apply your creativity, experience and intellect within a highly diversified, growing organization.

Are you seeking a more familiar, stable environment, with reduced travel, so you can spend more time at home with your significant other, kids, friends or on activities you enjoy? This position will provide an analyst with the ability to be involved in several aspects of production planning, while having closer contact with various business groups than would be realized within a large, mature SAP client or consulting firm, where short (1-3 months) specialized projects are the norm, extended client interaction is limited and travel is lengthy.

Are you looking for future leadership opportunities? Growth prospects abound within the North American Group and a 50% increase in revenues is expected over the next 3-5 years. As a result, the potential for a talented analyst to move into a position of functional leadership is prevalent.

Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of SAP PP or MES implementation experience within the manufacturing sector. Qualified candidates will have 2 full cycle SAP implementations, where individuals have gone from the business blueprinting process all the way through implementation. Alternatively, a candidate with multiple major roll out projects stretching from 6-12 months in a country or region where SAP had previously been implemented would be of interest. A BS/BA degree or equivalent functional experience is required.

Email/phone contact: Lordstone Research provides cost effective, candidate sourcing services to progressive HR and Talent Acquisitions Departments throughout the world. The Schaeffler Group has retained the services of Lordstone to locate, assess and interview prospective candidates. To be considered for this opportunity, please forward a resume and cover letter, explaining you interest and qualifications, to:

Jeff Ketchum or Kim Hawley
Research Managers
Tel. (239) 344 9514
Email: corp@lordstone.us
 

Date Posted: 8-21-11

Position: Senior Purchasing Agent / Buyer, Full-time

Department: Purchasing

Reports to: Production Control and Purchasing Manager

Shift: 1st

Location: Louisville, KY

Company: Dant Clayton www.dantclayton.com

Job Summary

This position is responsible for procurement for the business and its successful execution under the direction and as assigned by the Production Control / Purchasing Manager.  This includes the procurement and timely delivery of resources, supplies, equipment, products, components and raw materials needed to meet the objectives of the business at the best total cost and quality.  Sourcing from suppliers both domestically and internationally, and successfully negotiating contracts, terms, and requirements, as part of the company’s purchasing team ensures Dant Clayton is fairly positioned in the marketplace.

Essential Job Duties

  • Purchases goods and services for the company following established policies and procedures and as directed by their manager
  • Defines and documents policies or procedures in cases where important processes are missing as approved by their manager.
  • Selects vendors based on price, capabilities, and performance.
  • Provide value analysis on purchases; quantify the cost of quality and late shipments, etc. 
  • Negotiate in good faith to recover the company’s cost of poor performance by vendors.
  • Participates in the teaming program at Dant Clayton.
  • Ensures any new suppliers have been evaluated / approved jointly by the Production Control/Purchasing Manager, Quality and Engineering.
  • Travel will be required, but it is not extensive.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelors degree in a related field required
  • CPM or APICS Certification desired, or willingness to complete if hired

Work experience:

  • Minimum 5-7 years of purchasing experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of successful international sourcing.
  • History of supplier development and achieving cost reductions.
  • History of managing deliveries to meet forecast and minimize risks of production shortfalls or inventory obsolescence.
  • Has worked in and is familiar with a Pull environment vs. a push system.
  • LEAN experience is a plus.
  • Information system platform experience in Oracle is a plus.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:       

  • Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook and prior use of MRP systems.
  • Experience creating and executing RFQ’s with international sources.
  • Knowledge of proper negotiating techniques based on international cultures.
  • Project management.
  • Organized individual with solid decision making skills, taking calculated risks, resulting in improvement performance / work flow.
  • Ability to make and keep commitments; encourages others to assume responsibility for same.

Email/phone contact:
Please visit the company website www.dantclayton.com or call 800-626-2177.