Production Manager

Our Client, South of Canton, Ohio looking for an Impact Player with both Lean Sigma Skills and Production Leadership Skills. This leading company has multiple locations around the world and is fast, flexible and focused on their customers and sustaining growth. As the Production Manager you will report directly to the Plant Manager and help assist with running a 200,000 square foot facility.  This facility is known as one of the top producing downstream facilities within the company and currently runs 7 days per week. The Production Manager will focus on 3 main areas (Safety, Quality and Productivity) within this Operation. This leader will have Five Supervisors and  70 indirect reports and will need to work hand in hand with several key leaders to drive the companies Key Performance Indicators so they can continue to Achieve Outstanding Results.

Must Have's

·         Must be able to lead up to 70 hourly union employees

·         Lean Sigma Experience - must have knowledge of the process and systems

·         Must be able to lead up to 70 hourly union employees

·         Safety Experience

·         Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Experiences

Preferred

·         Metallurgical Experience or some Material Science understanding

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Lean Champion- Full Relocation to Cleveland

We are searching for a Lean Expert to help lead a company in a multi-year journey to Lean excellence.  This Lean Champion will partner with Plant Manager, Executives and leaders at all levels of the organization in identifying Lean improvement opportunities and help lead, manage and execute projects from concept through to completion. This is a highly visible role and you will interact with the Executive Management and the CEO.

As the Lean Champion you will:

·         Help with the Lean Steering Committee with the Global Leadership team in helping to identify activities, values, select Kaizen events and ensure proper resourcing and preparation for all events.

·         Link Lean activities to the business objectives and each site and develop transformation plans in collaboration with the site leadership teams.

·         Develop and maintain detailed process maps, metrics and control plans for the key manufacturing processes.

·         Manage a Kaizen Promotion Office to perform pre-event training, prepare the plant/department for events, develop and implement a communication plan, conduct post event follow-up and auditing of results and mentor KPO team members.

·         Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System.

·          Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 6S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC board, MDI, etc.)

·         Lead Kaizen Events.

·         Act as the plant's internal 6-S calibration expert globally.

·         Travel 75% of the time to work with the plants.

Qualifications

·         BS - Engineering or Operations Manager - MBA is a Plus

·         Five or more years experience in plant/business function leadership

·         At least two (2) successful transformational experiences where Lean was used as part of the catalyst and foundation for the change either in focused transformational leadership role or as part of the Senior Operating team driving the change. Demonstrated impact that translated to clear, bottom line performance results with step-function change.

·         Formal Lean training from an "academy" organization - either through direct consulting experiences (i.e. Shingijutsu, TBM) or via organization with deep, well established lean operating systems (Toyota, Danaher, etc)

·         Personal experience in leading more than 50 Kaizen events

·         Proven success designing and meeting KPI goals, including reducing supply chain costs, improving through-put, shortening cycle time, and improving inventory turns.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Relocation

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DOD SALES REPRESENTATIVE- San Francisco

DOD SALES

THE JOB CHOICE THAT WILL MAKE YOUR CAREER We want former Junior Military Officers with Exceptional Reputations that have a passion for Sales.   If you're looking for a place to jump into government sales and join a World Class Manufacturer that has grown their Federal Business Segment over 400% in the last 36 months, take a close look at this opportunity. You might want to be involved in providing solutions sales to DOD Installations in your market.    What ever attracts you, you will find Best of Class co-workers and a detailed training program that will set you up for success.  Our Client is a leader in the manufacture, distribution and installation of customized integration systems that are in high demand with the commitment to upgrade IT within the DOD.   . We are seeking Talented Sales Executives based out of San Francisco or Sacramento. The ideal candidate will be an energetic self starter with knowledge of the government procurement process and a passion for Hunting New Business Opportunities. We are looking for former General's Aides, Officer Selection Officers, Recruiting Command Officers, and Former Military that have excelled in Sales and Marketing or Leaders that have extensive exposure to Senior Officers.   This is a High base with first year guarantees that will put you well into the Six Figures, with an opportunity to knock the ball out of the park.   Don't miss out on this lifestyle changing opportunity!

Responsibilities : Promote and sell the company's product to DOD accounts. Develop, implement, manage, and improve DOD account sales to meet/exceed sales goals. Assess business conditions across your markets DOD installations and develop business plan to exceed fiscal goals. Based in San Francisco with Regional Travel to Northwest DOD, DEA and other Gov't facilities

Job Skills and Qualifications : Bachelor's degree. Ability to sell directly to end-customers Outstanding coaching, communication, organization and problem solving skills. Frequent travel.   The Stratus Consulting Group, a Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, is a recruitment solutions leader within Defense and Security, Manufacturing and Diversified Outsourcing industries, with a focus on Systems Engineers, Project Managers, Computer Engineers, Electrical Engineers, RF Engineers, Radar Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, DOD New Business Development , Regional Sales Managers, Marketing, General Management, Plant Management, Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Safety, Distribution and Transportation TALENT. We specialize throughout North America as well as in the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

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South Jersey Maintenance Mechanic First and Second Shift

  

Our client is a global leader in the production of rolled aluminum and alloys for the aerospace, commercial, building and construction and military industries.  We are looking for an experienced 2^nd Shift  and 1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic for our clients Southeastern, New Jersey manufacturing facility. 

Successful candidate must  . . .

           Must have five or more years multi-craft electrical, in combination with mechanical, experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

Must possess ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics

Must possess strong trouble shooting skills

Must have ability to obtain a Black Seal License

Knowledge of PLCs

Demonstrated ability to weld a plus

Required to work any shift, hours, overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled

             

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Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer- West Chester, PA

Description

Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of currency collectors and other unattended transaction systems.  Their brand has world wide recognition in vending, soft drink, gaming, amusement, transportation, tele-communications, retail, and kiosk markets.  Today, their electronic payment systems are relied upon for more than 2 billion transactions per week in 100 countries. 

 

We have been retained to help our client's new product development group identify Hardware Engineers that will design and develop embedded systems, with high concentration on low noise, high speed data acquisition systems.   

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Candidate should have 3+ years experience in the design and development of embedded systems
• Digital and Analog design experience required
• Direct hands-on experience in development low noise, high speed data acquisition systems required
• DSP experience  
• Experience with RF design, test and measurement in the ISM bands is desirable

Responsibilities 

• Design and development of embedded systems, with high concentration on low noise, high speed data acquisition systems
• Coordinate Alpha and Beta builds, and lead the Design Proving activities to verify the design complies with all its requirements
• Design, debug, and document designs, HW verification tests, and test results
• Hold/attend design reviews
• Work closely with software developers during the concept stages of development to architect systems and throughout system development
• Must work well with internal customers such as Marketing and other engineering functions within the business
• Support UL/FCC/EMC compliance activities
• Support transition into production by interfacing with Test Engineering group, training technicians on the manufacturing floor, and tech support personnel
• Occasional travel to the final assembly facility in Mexico will be required 

If you're looking for a full time opportunity with a rapidly growing company that is on the cutting edge of technology, then this opportunity is for you.  

 

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Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer- West Chester, PA

Description

Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of currency collectors and other unattended transaction systems.  Their brand has world wide recognition in vending, soft drink, gaming, amusement, transportation, tele-communications, retail, and kiosk markets.  Today, their electronic payment systems are relied upon for more than 2 billion transactions per week in 100 countries. 

We have been retained to help our client's new product development group identify Embedded Software Engineers that will design and develop real-time embedded control and processing software that will integrate with our client's currency collector hardware.   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• At least 3 years experience in the design and development of embedded systems in C for 8, 16, and 32 bit microprocessors
• Experience developing for real time or near real time processing/computing
• Experience interfacing with low-level hardware functions 
• Embedded micro-controller development highly desirable
• Experience with TI DSP, link state routing [mesh] protocols and embedded Linux is considered a plus

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for the embedded C code design and development for new products and in support of existing designs
• Develop flexible and powerful APIs to support higher level  software system integration
• Perform analysis, modeling, and testing of production code
• Coordinate with hardware engineers on hardware design activities as they relate to firmware development
• Participate  in Hardware/Software integration activities, including the development of test code/scripts to aid in hardware debugging activities
• Participate in and comply with Client's software development processes including peer reviews and software releases

If you're looking for a full time opportunity with a rapidly growing company that is on the cutting edge of technology, then this opportunity is for you.  

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Firefighter

                                                       
 
We have been engaged by a Multi Million Dollar, Global Leader that has served the United States and international government agencies by executing the toughest of projects worldwide.  They have asked us to locate Firefighters, Airport Firefighters, and Fire Chiefs for contingency contracts throughout the world. 

Our client has completed challenging projects in remote regions of Afghanistan, Africa, Alaska, the Caribbean, Iraq, the Middle East, Kazakhstan, and Russia, as well as providing services to bases in the United States. 

We are looking for highly skilled fire fighters that will be billeted on contingency bases or throughout bases in CONUS.

 

Primary Duties

Performs as firefighter to protect life and property in response to all types of fires and other emergencies including burning structures, airfield crash, brush and rangeland fires, and hazardous material such as fuel, ammunition, and poisonous chemicals

Performs fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning risk assessment.

Operates a variety of firefighting equipment, including structural and brush firefighting vehicles

Operates specialized fire alarm computers

Fire inspection duties include independently scheduling and conducting fire safety inspections of assigned medical center buildings to include fire protection and suppression systems, fire extinguishers, and fire department equipment.

Must Have the Following Certifications

Firefighter I and II

Airport Firefighter

Hazardous Material Awareness

Hazardous Material Operations

Telecommunicator I and II and First Responder/CPR

Hazardous Material Technician

Emergency Medical Technician preferable

Must Have

Ability to work outside of the United States on remote forward operating bases

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

2-5 Years of DOD experience

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Service Manager

   

Our Client is the largest and fastest growing regional Medical textile rental company in the mid-Atlantic, with a dominating market presence in Four States.   During the next four years, our Client will double it's size while continuing to provide exceptional customers service to their customer base which reaches from North Carolina to New York.  Our Client, was nominated the "Best Place to Work" for five consecutive years and is an aggressive, fast-paced and growing company. 

Summary for Service Manager in Beltsville, MD 

We have been retained to identify Service Managers that are responsible for monitoring, managing, and mentoring staff regarding all aspects of account management for the customers serviced by their assigned team. The Service Manager is responsible for motivating team performance, maintaining good customer relationships, and increasing revenue and account profitability.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Lead a Team of Route Sales Reps and Support Staff that provide World Class Service to their weekly customer base  
• Continually improve customer service, increase customer loyalty and minimize lost business.
• Support company growth objectives and maximize existing account revenue through the introduction of new products.
• Optimize Existing Routes and ensure scheduling is efficient and provides the greatest opportunity for Route Service Reps to provide exceptional service to their customer base. .
• Proactively visit customers and establish strong business relationships in accordance with customer visitation program.   
• Execute performance metrics and lead the team of Route Service Professionals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage 4-8 Route Service Representatives (RSR) an Assistant Service Manager (ASM) and a Route Training Coordinator (RTC).
• Monitor work performance for compliance with company and department policies, including but not limited to attendance/punctuality, customer service, poor work performance, etc.
• Responsible for work force development of personnel; from on-boarding, coaching, training and implementing succession planning for promotion of team members.  

Here is What our Client Offers You:

Exceptional Compensation Package and World Class Benefits with the opportunity to join an organization that is growing over 15% organically.  Our client will triple their size in the next five years due to their exceptional reputation and dominance of the Medical Wear Market.    

A Three Month Training Program to ensure that you understand our Client's Culture, The Industry, Client's Internal Processes and the Vision of World Class Service.

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer-  West Chester, PA

Description

Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of currency collectors and other unattended transaction systems.  Their brand has world wide recognition in vending, soft drink, gaming, amusement, transportation, telecommunications, retail, and kiosk markets.  Today, their electronic payment systems are relied upon for more than 2 billion transactions per week in 100 countries. 

We have been retained to help our client's new product development group identify 10 Mechanical Design Engineers that will create concept models, prepare designs for production, qualify parts with vendors, product sustainability activity and identifying external design resources.

Your Qualifications

·         Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

·         2-5 years of Mechanical Engineering related professional experience

·         3 years of SolidWorks or Pro/ENGINEERT 

·         Experience in Plastic Injection Molding and Sheet Metal within a high volume, multi cavity product environment

·         Geometric Tolerance and Dimensioning per ANSI 14.5m-1982

·         Strong mechanical experience with bearings, gears and linkage

 

If you're looking for a full time opportunity with a rapidly growing company that is on the cutting edge of technology, then this opportunity is for you.  

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Field Marketing Manager- Kansas City Kansas

We are currently recruiting for a Field Marketing Manager in Metro Kansas City                                                   Job Summary

The Field Marketing Manager will activate, execute and / or develop annual local demand and lead generation programs that extend and complement our client's North American Marketing initiatives. This marketer will drive visibility to, and adoption of, integrated messaging; promote new product launches; and adapt, activate and execute corporate programs to local market needs.

Must Have

  BA degree is required. 

  Successful candidate will have 7-10 years business-to-business services / technology solutions marketing experience with demonstrated achievement in leading field, area / geographic marketing programs within a large corporate environment that has a direct sales force. 

  Strong command of, and ability to integrate, a broad set of marketing disciplines including but not limited to:  brand, market assessment, database marketing, relationship marketing, web marketing, e-mail lead and demand generation marketing, public relations, collateral and sales tools.

  Previous sales experience and / or the ability to influence regional sales teams and its leadership, managing lead and pipeline programs and providing best practices coaching within a matrixed organization is highly desirable.

  The successful candidate will have a strong achievement orientation, solid planning and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated results in a matrixed organization. 

  Must have working knowledge of personal computing, ideally web publishing software.  Previous experience in running marketing campaigns using Salesforce and Eloqua tools is desirable.

  Self awareness and an ability to coach others. 

  Prior experience with C Suite, Functional Field Teams and External Vendors

 30% Travel

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Field Marketing Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Field Marketing Manager in Manhattan

Job Summary

The Field Marketing Manager will activate, execute and / or develop annual local demand and lead generation programs that extend and complement our client's North American Marketing initiatives. This marketer will drive visibility to, and adoption of, integrated messaging; promote new product launches; and adapt, activate and execute corporate programs to local market needs.

Must Have

  BA degree is required. 

  Successful candidate will have 7-10 years business-to-business services / technology solutions marketing experience with demonstrated achievement in leading field, area / geographic marketing programs within a large corporate environment that has a direct sales force. 

  Strong command of, and ability to integrate, a broad set of marketing disciplines including but not limited to:  brand, market assessment, database marketing, relationship marketing, web marketing, e-mail lead and demand generation marketing, public relations, collateral and sales tools.

  Previous sales experience and / or the ability to influence regional sales teams and its leadership, managing lead and pipeline programs and providing best practices coaching within a matrixed organization is highly desirable.

  The successful candidate will have a strong achievement orientation, solid planning and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated results in a matrixed organization. 

  Must have working knowledge of personal computing, ideally web publishing software.  Previous experience in running marketing campaigns using Salesforce and Eloqua tools is desirable.

  Self awareness and an ability to coach others. 

  Prior experience with C Suite, Functional Field Teams and External Vendors

 30% Travel

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Field Marketing Manager- South Florida

We are currently recruiting for a Field Marketing Manager in South Florida- Miami/Fort Lauderdale

Job Summary

The Field Marketing Manager will activate, execute and / or develop annual local demand and lead generation programs that extend and complement our client's North American Marketing initiatives. This marketer will drive visibility to, and adoption of, integrated messaging; promote new product launches; and adapt, activate and execute corporate programs to local market needs.

Must Have

  BA degree is required. 

  Successful candidate will have 7-10 years business-to-business services / technology solutions marketing experience with demonstrated achievement in leading field, area / geographic marketing programs within a large corporate environment that has a direct sales force. 

  Strong command of, and ability to integrate, a broad set of marketing disciplines including but not limited to:  brand, market assessment, database marketing, relationship marketing, web marketing, e-mail lead and demand generation marketing, public relations, collateral and sales tools.

  Previous sales experience and / or the ability to influence regional sales teams and its leadership, managing lead and pipeline programs and providing best practices coaching within a matrixed organization is highly desirable.

  The successful candidate will have a strong achievement orientation, solid planning and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated results in a matrixed organization. 

  Must have working knowledge of personal computing, ideally web publishing software.  Previous experience in running marketing campaigns using Salesforce and Eloqua tools is desirable.

  Self awareness and an ability to coach others. 

  Prior experience with C Suite, Functional Field Teams and External Vendors

 30% Travel

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Field Marketing Manager- Chicago Land

We are currently recruiting for a Field Marketing Manager in Metro Chicago

Job Summary

The Field Marketing Manager will activate, execute and / or develop annual local demand and lead generation programs that extend and complement our client's North American Marketing initiatives. This marketer will drive visibility to, and adoption of, integrated messaging; promote new product launches; and adapt, activate and execute corporate programs to local market needs.

Must Have

  BA degree is required. 

  Successful candidate will have 7-10 years business-to-business services / technology solutions marketing experience with demonstrated achievement in leading field, area / geographic marketing programs within a large corporate environment that has a direct sales force. 

  Strong command of, and ability to integrate, a broad set of marketing disciplines including but not limited to:  brand, market assessment, database marketing, relationship marketing, web marketing, e-mail lead and demand generation marketing, public relations, collateral and sales tools.

  Previous sales experience and / or the ability to influence regional sales teams and its leadership, managing lead and pipeline programs and providing best practices coaching within a matrixed organization is highly desirable.

  The successful candidate will have a strong achievement orientation, solid planning and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated results in a matrixed organization. 

  Must have working knowledge of personal computing, ideally web publishing software.  Previous experience in running marketing campaigns using Salesforce and Eloqua tools is desirable.

  Self awareness and an ability to coach others. 

  Prior experience with C Suite, Functional Field Teams and External Vendors

 30% Travel

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