Min 1 to 2 years experience. Exposure to lathe machines a +.

Min 4 years experience as a CNC Mill Setup operator. Prefer Okuma experience 500H, but not required. Must be good with precision tools & performing own inspections. Must be able to read blueprints & light programming is a +. Must have own tools. Workboots required.

This position will not start until 01-14-06. Accepting resumes now & will be interviewing the 1st week of January 2006.

5 to 10 years experience managing a company with 100 to 200 employees. Must be familiar with managing multiple states, handled insurance renewals, labor laws, 401(k), safety, DOL reporting, workers comp, unemployment insurance, recruiting, orientations, etc. Must be able to manage a diverse workforce. Prefer candidate with manufacturing background. No payroll experience necessary for this position. This position is geared for someone who has run a one person department & is comfortable in this type of environment. Must be able to successfully pass a drug screen prior to employment.

HS Diploma / GED or min. one year related experience. Must have excellent communication skills both verbal & written, possess proper email etiquette. Will be responsible for writing routine reports & correspondance. Intermediate skill level on MS Word & Excel. AS 400 experience is a +. Typing 30 to 40 wpm. Must have a positive attitude and be a team player. Requires a candidate who is flexible, motivated & a self starter. Will be taking orders over the phone, inputting into the system, following up with internal departments & customers, computing pricing, training customers on products, etc. Must be able to successfully pass a drug screen prior to employment.

Must be able to work on feet all day, be a self-starter and be project oriented. Responsible for repair and maintenance of facility, maintaining a safe work environment, implement & enforce safety, maintain a clean & organized work area. Troubleshoot & repair electrical, plumbing, some PVC experience, repair mechanical malfunctions, some PLC experience required. Preventive Maintenance, maintain parts inventory.

Maintain daily packing schedule, meet established daily efficiency numbers, ensure nightly picking of orders is completed according to schedule, managing work flow of the dept., inventory accuracy, troubleshooting of problems that might arise, developing employees. Min. 3 years exp managing a packing/dist. dept. required. Must have understanding of shipping & other compliance issues. Demonstrated proficiency in computer inventory systems (MRP) required. Bilingual Spanish required. College degree is a + but not required.

Supervision of Shipping & Ticketing depts. Maintain written procedures for customer requirements, research shipping & ticketing chargebacks with OM Director, retrieve and forward all customer updates from websites, interpret customer routing guides & specs. Verify customer routing & shipping docs. Ensure accuracy & completeness. Audit tickets, plan shipping priorities and work assignments, interface with freight carrier reps. Must be detail oriented, have strong written & communication skills, excellent organizational skills. Multi-task in a fast paced environment. Min 35 wpm typing. JD Edwards computer exp a +. Computer literate in MS Office Programs. Excellent knowledge of domestic & international shipping requirements, regulations, procedures. Min 2 years supervisory exp required.

Ideal candidate will have BSME. 3 to 5 years experience as a mfg. engineer or similar. Must be sales oriented. Must be exceptionally good at MS Excel and good with major MS software. Will have customer interaction. Product Development background a +. Must have good communication skill. Will be generating contracts & proposals & must have knowledge of materials and some marketing background. Position is a stron support position to Engineers. Growth potential of job would be to transition into Project Manager, which would entail P & L responsibilities, with a future transition to Sales / Marketing. Will also generate marketing reports, etc.

Responsible for the management of special projects that identify opportunities for improvement of the methods and activities with and related to the procurement function.  Management of the ERP system function and development of stocking strategies that meet company fill rate objectives and inventory goals. Managing the supply chain activities related to the procurement and sourcing function, including identifying and qualifying suppliers, negotiating, purchasing, pricing/applied cost, inventory management, lead times, delivery, terms, and overall supplier development, in conjunction with the product development and quality departments.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Identify, audit, and qualify new sources as required.   Participates in negations of pricing, terms, and conditions for the supply base.  Recommend and develop new sourcing strategies and process improvements, and engages other departments in a commitment to sourcing strategy.  Understands industry/commodity cost structures and strategic sourcing implications.  Maximizes the value-added elements of the supply chain, and selects and develops suppliers to realize the optimal applied cost of ownership at lowest cost of quality. Analyzes and reports issues relating to material availability for production and distribution scheduling.   Mentors and develops Buyers and the supply base on operational principles, including lean manufacturing, ERP/MRP, continuous improvement, JIT, six sigma, risk mitigation, value add, and other fundamental and strategic disciplines. Develops, implements, documents, and maintains policies and procedures relevant to company directives and supply chain function.  Build strategic alliances in conjunction with product development that result in improvements to supply chain flow and effective cost management.  Identifies and mitigates risks in the supply chain associated with financial stability, capacity and capability restrictions, engineering, and design capabilities. Establish relevant metrics and monitors achievement toward strategic goals. Establishes, monitors, and maintains supply chain budget,.  Works with other functional managers and groups to achieve company initiatives as related to process improvements, cost containment, and exceeding customer expectations.  QUALIFICATIONS:   BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing or equivalent experience. CPM preferred. o Minimum of 5 years procurement/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.  Previous supervisory experience. o Thorough understanding of MRP and ERP concepts . Ability to manage supplier relationships o Working knowledge of spreadsheet, charting, and word processing software    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.   Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment o Excellent time management skills o Ability to manage and complete projects within specified timelines