In this position you will maintain and repair the most complex rental equipment and vehicles at assigned RSC and customer locations. In addition, you will ensure that equipment and vehicles operate effectively, efficiently and safely.
•Maintains and repairs of a variety of rental equipment, tools, and vehicles involving mechanical, hydraulics, and diesel, pneumatic and electrical systems.
•Assists in familiarizing and training customer on equipment and vehicles.
•Demonstrates orientation toward excellent customer service by conducting daily activities, communications and interactions in a cooperative, positive and professional manner.
Qualifications
•High school diploma or equivalent required.
•2nd/3rd year Apprentice, Journeyman, or Red Seal certificate
•Minimum of three years experience in mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and electrical repairs involving complex equipment, tools, and vehicles preferred
•Valid driver’s license required.
•Ability to diagnose complex mechanical problems and successfully repair the equipment.
•Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, reach, crouch and kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in unprotected weather elements, wear hard-toed shoes and other required personal protective equipment, enter and exit vehicle appointed to drive. Must possess necessary skills to perform all duties required on vehicle assigned to operate
In this position you will provide support for the branch location to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment, tools, or vehicles.
•Assists in routine inspections, repairs and maintenance of equipment, tools, or vehicles, as necessary, including but not limited to, mechanical, lubrication, painting, washing, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
•Loads and unloads equipment as necessary in order to inspect, maintain, or repair. Ensures safety decals are positioned correctly.
•May answer emergency road calls, and may provide customer training on equipment and/or lead other operations techs.
•Demonstrates orientation toward excellent customer service by conducting activities, communications, and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner.
•Implements, sustains and develops quality process improvements that focus on safety, financials, operations and customer service.
Qualifications
•Six months related experience required.
•Ability to diagnose and solve routine mechanical issues required.
•High school dipoloma or equivalant required.
•Valid driver’s license required.
•Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, reach, crouch and kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in unprotected weather elements, wear hard-toed shoes and other required personal protective equipment, enter and exit vehicle appointed to drive. Must possess necessary skills to perform all duties required on vehicle assigned to operate.
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@righthinginc.com to apply with a resume and summary of qualifications.
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
•Assists in routine inspections, repairs and maintenance of equipment, tools, or vehicles, as necessary, including but not limited to, mechanical, lubrication, painting, washing, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
•Loads and unloads equipment as necessary in order to inspect, maintain, or repair. Ensures safety decals are positioned correctly.
•May answer emergency road calls, and may provide customer training on equipment and/or lead other operations techs.
•Demonstrates orientation toward excellent customer service by conducting activities, communications, and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner.
•Implements, sustains and develops quality process improvements that focus on safety, financials, operations and customer service.
Qualifications
•Six months related experience required.
•Ability to diagnose and solve routine mechanical issues required.
•High school dipoloma or equivalant required.
•Valid driver’s license required.
•Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, reach, crouch and kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in unprotected weather elements, wear hard-toed shoes and other required personal protective equipment, enter and exit vehicle appointed to drive. Must possess necessary skills to perform all duties required on vehicle assigned to operate.
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@righthinginc.com to apply with a resume and summary of qualifications.
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
Monday, December 19, 2011
In this position you will maintain and repair the most complex rental equipment and vehicles at assigned RSC and customer locations. In addition, you will ensure that equipment and vehicles operate effectively, efficiently and safely.
•Maintains and repairs of a variety of rental equipment, tools, and vehicles involving mechanical, hydraulics, and diesel, pneumatic and electrical systems.
•Assists in familiarizing and training customer on equipment and vehicles.
•Demonstrates orientation toward excellent customer service by conducting daily activities, communications and interactions in a cooperative, positive and professional manner.
Qualifications
•High school diploma or equivalent required.
•Minimum of three years experience in mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and electrical repairs involving complex equipment, tools, and vehicles preferred
•Valid driver’s license required.
•Ability to diagnose complex mechanical problems and successfully repair the equipment.
•Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, reach, crouch and kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in unprotected weather elements, wear hard-toed shoes and other required personal protective equipment, enter and exit vehicle appointed to drive. Must possess necessary skills to perform all duties required on vehicle assigned to operate
Housing available.
Contact me to apply!
Please include resume and summary of qualifications.
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
•Maintains and repairs of a variety of rental equipment, tools, and vehicles involving mechanical, hydraulics, and diesel, pneumatic and electrical systems.
•Assists in familiarizing and training customer on equipment and vehicles.
•Demonstrates orientation toward excellent customer service by conducting daily activities, communications and interactions in a cooperative, positive and professional manner.
Qualifications
•High school diploma or equivalent required.
•Minimum of three years experience in mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and electrical repairs involving complex equipment, tools, and vehicles preferred
•Valid driver’s license required.
•Ability to diagnose complex mechanical problems and successfully repair the equipment.
•Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, reach, crouch and kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in unprotected weather elements, wear hard-toed shoes and other required personal protective equipment, enter and exit vehicle appointed to drive. Must possess necessary skills to perform all duties required on vehicle assigned to operate
Housing available.
Contact me to apply!
Please include resume and summary of qualifications.
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Monday, December 5, 2011
Elk Grove Village, IL
In this position you will be responsible for prospecting, presenting and closing key and strategic accounts. You will maintain and enhance relationships with these types of customer accounts within the region. You will also assist sales representatives within the region in identifying and developing key and strategic account prospects.
Pursues and signs service contracts with targeted strategic accounts (national level customers), key accounts (district or regional level customer) or Industrial accounts.
Makes senior level presentations to internal and external customers within specified regional area.
Builds and maintains relationships with senior level customer contacts.
Maintains and enhances relationships with established strategic, key and Industrial accounts.
Qualifications
Requires ten years of outside sales experience with five years successful sales management experience. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies to enhance customer and market share.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
Ability and willingness to engage in out of town travel 50% of each week on company business.
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply
Please include a resume and summary of your qualifications
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
In this position you will be responsible for prospecting, presenting and closing key and strategic accounts. You will maintain and enhance relationships with these types of customer accounts within the region. You will also assist sales representatives within the region in identifying and developing key and strategic account prospects.
Pursues and signs service contracts with targeted strategic accounts (national level customers), key accounts (district or regional level customer) or Industrial accounts.
Makes senior level presentations to internal and external customers within specified regional area.
Builds and maintains relationships with senior level customer contacts.
Maintains and enhances relationships with established strategic, key and Industrial accounts.
Qualifications
Requires ten years of outside sales experience with five years successful sales management experience. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies to enhance customer and market share.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
Ability and willingness to engage in out of town travel 50% of each week on company business.
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply
Please include a resume and summary of your qualifications
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Seeking a candidate with 6 or more years in related sales and marketing, 2 years in management at a district or regional level and must have industrial and oil sands experience. This role involves creating local marketing plans, developing budgets, regional product promotions, business partnerships, training programs, and sales forecasts. It would require 2-3 weeks travel per month and is vehicle eligible.
Description:
In this position you will be responsible for attaining revenue and profit plan objectives for an assigned region. You will also create local marketing plans and strategies for implementation by region sales and marketing teams to achieve region plan goals.
•Attains agreed upon sales and profit objectives, develops budgets and ensures effective region operations within budget parameters.
•Ensures the effective execution of tactical and operational segments of the sales plans for all marketed services relevant to region scope.
•Proposes, develops and implements marketing plans. Researches local pricing practices and recommends new market opportunities.
•Responsible for regional product promotions and business partnerships. Assists in the development, design and execution of highly effective training programs.
•Ensures availability of appropriate region resources.
•Actively participates with other management team members in developing, refining and evaluating local marketing and promotional strategies, strategic business plans, and sales forecasts.
Qualifications
Require at least six years related experience including a minimum of two years sales management experience at a district or region level.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
Contact me to apply!
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Description:
In this position you will be responsible for attaining revenue and profit plan objectives for an assigned region. You will also create local marketing plans and strategies for implementation by region sales and marketing teams to achieve region plan goals.
•Attains agreed upon sales and profit objectives, develops budgets and ensures effective region operations within budget parameters.
•Ensures the effective execution of tactical and operational segments of the sales plans for all marketed services relevant to region scope.
•Proposes, develops and implements marketing plans. Researches local pricing practices and recommends new market opportunities.
•Responsible for regional product promotions and business partnerships. Assists in the development, design and execution of highly effective training programs.
•Ensures availability of appropriate region resources.
•Actively participates with other management team members in developing, refining and evaluating local marketing and promotional strategies, strategic business plans, and sales forecasts.
Qualifications
Require at least six years related experience including a minimum of two years sales management experience at a district or region level.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
Contact me to apply!
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Seeking a candidate with rental, heavy equipment, construction equipment, or industrial equipment and supply experience combined with customer service and computer skills.
Solicits and services new and existing customers to maintain and increase the company’s customer base and to achieve rental, sales and service revenue goals.
Manages new and existing customer accounts by negotiating terms, managing customer expectations, and resolving customer problems, issues and concerns. Develops new accounts by marketing company product lines and offering value-added services.
Prepares bids on new and existing jobs and projects.
Identifies and develops new service contract opportunities. Receives customer orders and serves as the customer contact point on rental equipment.
Develops a referral network to assist in increasing the client base.
May assist in orienting customer on equipment and vehicles.
Assists in implementing, sustaining and developing quality process improvements that focus on safety, financials, operations and customer service.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Minimum 1 year customer service or sales experience required.
Construction equipment experience preferred.
One to three years experience in sales required. Equipment rental sales experience preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to successfully engage all levels of customer base.
Contact me to apply! Please send a resume and a summary of why you are qualified for this role.
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Solicits and services new and existing customers to maintain and increase the company’s customer base and to achieve rental, sales and service revenue goals.
Manages new and existing customer accounts by negotiating terms, managing customer expectations, and resolving customer problems, issues and concerns. Develops new accounts by marketing company product lines and offering value-added services.
Prepares bids on new and existing jobs and projects.
Identifies and develops new service contract opportunities. Receives customer orders and serves as the customer contact point on rental equipment.
Develops a referral network to assist in increasing the client base.
May assist in orienting customer on equipment and vehicles.
Assists in implementing, sustaining and developing quality process improvements that focus on safety, financials, operations and customer service.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Minimum 1 year customer service or sales experience required.
Construction equipment experience preferred.
One to three years experience in sales required. Equipment rental sales experience preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to successfully engage all levels of customer base.
Contact me to apply! Please send a resume and a summary of why you are qualified for this role.
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Seeking candidate with 7+ years sales leadership experience in field related to construction, industrial, or rental equipment. Must have experience managing commission-based sales reps in a territory. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience require. Valid driver’s license required. This position is vehicle eligible with moderate travel, managing 5 direct reports, and will be covering the North Andover district.
The Manager of District Sales will meet sales objectives in an assigned major metropolitan area through leading the development and management of a qualified sales team in cooperation with the Mgr, Branch, Mgr, District, and Dir, Regional Sales & Marketing. Responsible for the sale and rental of assigned products throughout assigned area to meet planned objectives regarding sales volume, market penetration, customer penetration, and customer diversification.
Essential Functions:
Sales Management: Supports sales initiatives by sharing information and providing support in account sales and service activities. Facilitates communication and coordination of sales and services with customers within the assigned area. Leads Outside Salespersons to acquire and grow account business and deliver unmatched customer service.
Business Development: Develops and implements strategies to identify business opportunities with new and existing customers and to differentiate Company products and services. Develops and deploys appropriate pricing strategies. Employs a thorough understanding of customers, competitors, and market conditions to favorably influence spot and contract selling efforts and fleet on rent.
Sales Accountability: Meets sales accountability requirements by preparing regular forecasts and reports on sales results, market conditions, and strategic selling metrics.
Process Improvements: Promotes district performance by implementing, sustaining, and developing quality process improvements that focus on sales lead generation, better utilization of market data providers (Dodge, PEC, etc.), participation in industry trade organizations, and sales reporting.
People Management: Participates in the recruitment of, and leads the training, and development of qualified employees. Communicates job expectations and fosters a collaborative climate. Ensures employees complete required compliance training including equipment safety, sales, and negotiation training. Provides guidance and mentoring for field sales staff and store personnel.
Qualifications
Minimum seven years of demonstrated successful sales leadership experience in a related field required.
Knowledge of and prior experience with rental equipment preferred.
Requires Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and influencing skills along with knowledge of excellent selling practices and techniques. Must have proven ability to present to high level client personnel and successfully close new business opportunities. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially in Excel, and the use of computer applications.
Contact me to apply!
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
The Manager of District Sales will meet sales objectives in an assigned major metropolitan area through leading the development and management of a qualified sales team in cooperation with the Mgr, Branch, Mgr, District, and Dir, Regional Sales & Marketing. Responsible for the sale and rental of assigned products throughout assigned area to meet planned objectives regarding sales volume, market penetration, customer penetration, and customer diversification.
Essential Functions:
Sales Management: Supports sales initiatives by sharing information and providing support in account sales and service activities. Facilitates communication and coordination of sales and services with customers within the assigned area. Leads Outside Salespersons to acquire and grow account business and deliver unmatched customer service.
Business Development: Develops and implements strategies to identify business opportunities with new and existing customers and to differentiate Company products and services. Develops and deploys appropriate pricing strategies. Employs a thorough understanding of customers, competitors, and market conditions to favorably influence spot and contract selling efforts and fleet on rent.
Sales Accountability: Meets sales accountability requirements by preparing regular forecasts and reports on sales results, market conditions, and strategic selling metrics.
Process Improvements: Promotes district performance by implementing, sustaining, and developing quality process improvements that focus on sales lead generation, better utilization of market data providers (Dodge, PEC, etc.), participation in industry trade organizations, and sales reporting.
People Management: Participates in the recruitment of, and leads the training, and development of qualified employees. Communicates job expectations and fosters a collaborative climate. Ensures employees complete required compliance training including equipment safety, sales, and negotiation training. Provides guidance and mentoring for field sales staff and store personnel.
Qualifications
Minimum seven years of demonstrated successful sales leadership experience in a related field required.
Knowledge of and prior experience with rental equipment preferred.
Requires Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and influencing skills along with knowledge of excellent selling practices and techniques. Must have proven ability to present to high level client personnel and successfully close new business opportunities. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially in Excel, and the use of computer applications.
Contact me to apply!
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Seeking a candidate with 1 or more years related safety experience in a related field, specifically with aerial lifts, bobcats, backhoes, and/or OSSA training. This candidate should be willing to travel up to 3 days a week around the Fort McMurray and Conklin area for safety training. Vehicle eligible.
The Safety Trainer ensures effective training of field operations employees by scheduling, conducting, and monitoring corporate and regional safety training programs for one or more districts. Performs field inspections and maintains appropriate safety-related documentation.
Position Summary: Safety Training Delivery: Meets organizational training requirements by effectively delivering field operations safety training including Service Excellence for Drivers and Mechanics, Aerial Work Platform, Rough Terrain Fork Lift, Fall Protection, and related internal training development programs. Promotes understanding by presenting new hire safety orientation and other general employee information sessions.
Safety Compliance: Ensures safety compliance by organizing, scheduling, and tracking safety training programs for one or more districts. Advises managers of required training for their employees. Conducts regular observations and inspections of Company personnel to promote safe work practices and adherence to all job related safety requirements.
Safety Administration: Provides safety training administration support by organizing, collecting, and distributing course materials as appropriate. Prepares Company documentation such as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan, At-Risk Employee, Root Cause Investigation, and other safety related reports. Reports metrics on effectiveness and completion of training programs.
Safety Training Coordination: Coordinates training for safety and environmental programs by communicating expectations regarding safety goals and work practices. Keeps management informed of safety and health related issues and progress toward accomplishing safety goals and objectives.
Safety Investigations: Participates in addressing accidents, incidents, and near misses through timely fact-finding investigation, determination of root cause, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Qualifications
One (1) or more years related safety experience in the construction industry required.
High School diploma or equivalent certification required. CSST certification preferred.
Ability to interact successfully with government agencies and contractor personnel.
Demonstrated ability to deliver on the job training.
May travel up to 75% of work time
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
The Safety Trainer ensures effective training of field operations employees by scheduling, conducting, and monitoring corporate and regional safety training programs for one or more districts. Performs field inspections and maintains appropriate safety-related documentation.
Position Summary: Safety Training Delivery: Meets organizational training requirements by effectively delivering field operations safety training including Service Excellence for Drivers and Mechanics, Aerial Work Platform, Rough Terrain Fork Lift, Fall Protection, and related internal training development programs. Promotes understanding by presenting new hire safety orientation and other general employee information sessions.
Safety Compliance: Ensures safety compliance by organizing, scheduling, and tracking safety training programs for one or more districts. Advises managers of required training for their employees. Conducts regular observations and inspections of Company personnel to promote safe work practices and adherence to all job related safety requirements.
Safety Administration: Provides safety training administration support by organizing, collecting, and distributing course materials as appropriate. Prepares Company documentation such as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan, At-Risk Employee, Root Cause Investigation, and other safety related reports. Reports metrics on effectiveness and completion of training programs.
Safety Training Coordination: Coordinates training for safety and environmental programs by communicating expectations regarding safety goals and work practices. Keeps management informed of safety and health related issues and progress toward accomplishing safety goals and objectives.
Safety Investigations: Participates in addressing accidents, incidents, and near misses through timely fact-finding investigation, determination of root cause, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Qualifications
One (1) or more years related safety experience in the construction industry required.
High School diploma or equivalent certification required. CSST certification preferred.
Ability to interact successfully with government agencies and contractor personnel.
Demonstrated ability to deliver on the job training.
May travel up to 75% of work time
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Seeking candidate with 3-5 years store management experience and strong people skills! Rental equipment, construction, or idustrial experience preferred.
Candidate responsible for managing 17-18 employees in a rather large branch, maintain company operations, profit & loss, budgeting, staffing, safety, process improvements, and customer service.
Directs all activities of one location. In coordination with District Manager, establishes sales and profitability goals, manages proper fleet levels, responsible for the effective leadership of branch employees and drives a safety first culture. Plans and establishes systems to control expenses at the branch location. Ensures high operations excellence standards, through equipment availability and reliability to customers 24/7 that supports a world-class customer service.
Essential Functions:
Establishes high safety standards for audits, training and compliance with State, Federal OSHA, D.O.T. regulations, drug and alcohol testing and the safe equipment maintenance program within the branch.
Recruits, trains, develops and retains of qualified employees. Communicates job expectations and fosters a climate conducive to optimizing performance and outcomes.
Works with regional sales management, and district sales managers as available, to facilitate sales training as needed, promote a thorough understanding of market conditions including current customers, potential customers, and competitors for assigned territory, and design and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue goals.
pricing considering existing market conditions, product quantities available, and product quality to provide customers with an affordable, yet competitively priced product.
Plans, directs and coordinates all rental equipment operations within the branches supervised. Fosters a customer-focused approach to sales and service. Reviews product
Optimizes profitable market share growth and financial performance including revenue and EBIT performance. Ensures accurate financial reporting and budget preparation.
Qualifications
Minimum three to five years experience in a management role required and five years working experience in a related industry.
Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR some college and 5 (five) years in a management role required.
Strong branch operations management and communication skills required. Proven sales results, people leadership, forecasting, staffing, training and ability to drive branch profitability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially in Excel, and the use of computer applications.
Valid driver’s license required.
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Candidate responsible for managing 17-18 employees in a rather large branch, maintain company operations, profit & loss, budgeting, staffing, safety, process improvements, and customer service.
Directs all activities of one location. In coordination with District Manager, establishes sales and profitability goals, manages proper fleet levels, responsible for the effective leadership of branch employees and drives a safety first culture. Plans and establishes systems to control expenses at the branch location. Ensures high operations excellence standards, through equipment availability and reliability to customers 24/7 that supports a world-class customer service.
Essential Functions:
Establishes high safety standards for audits, training and compliance with State, Federal OSHA, D.O.T. regulations, drug and alcohol testing and the safe equipment maintenance program within the branch.
Recruits, trains, develops and retains of qualified employees. Communicates job expectations and fosters a climate conducive to optimizing performance and outcomes.
Works with regional sales management, and district sales managers as available, to facilitate sales training as needed, promote a thorough understanding of market conditions including current customers, potential customers, and competitors for assigned territory, and design and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue goals.
pricing considering existing market conditions, product quantities available, and product quality to provide customers with an affordable, yet competitively priced product.
Plans, directs and coordinates all rental equipment operations within the branches supervised. Fosters a customer-focused approach to sales and service. Reviews product
Optimizes profitable market share growth and financial performance including revenue and EBIT performance. Ensures accurate financial reporting and budget preparation.
Qualifications
Minimum three to five years experience in a management role required and five years working experience in a related industry.
Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR some college and 5 (five) years in a management role required.
Strong branch operations management and communication skills required. Proven sales results, people leadership, forecasting, staffing, training and ability to drive branch profitability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially in Excel, and the use of computer applications.
Valid driver’s license required.
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
I will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Seeking a candidate with at least 1 year of inside or outside sales. Bachelor's degree and construction equipment experience preferred. Account management, cold calling, contract negotiation.
Description
Identifies and creates rental service and sales opportunities to achieve rental and sales revenue goals. Develops relationships with key decision makers and end users to promote customer satisfaction within assigned area.
Promotes products and negotiates rental contracts to achieve assigned rental and sales revenue goals. Enhances customer satisfaction by developing rapport with key decision makers and end users at job sites.
Develops and executes strategies to achieve revenue goals that reflect an understanding of market conditions and trends. Employs territory analysis and targeted sales and marketing research to identify top prospects.
Addresses customer service issues in the field by managing customer expectations and coordinating with sales team.
Develops, implements, and sustains quality process improvements that focus on safety, financials, operations, and customer service.
Company car provided.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 1 year sales experience required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Construction equipment experience preferred.
Experience in the attainment of challenging sales goals and managing accounts within a designated region.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to successfully engage all levels of customer base.
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
Description
Identifies and creates rental service and sales opportunities to achieve rental and sales revenue goals. Develops relationships with key decision makers and end users to promote customer satisfaction within assigned area.
Promotes products and negotiates rental contracts to achieve assigned rental and sales revenue goals. Enhances customer satisfaction by developing rapport with key decision makers and end users at job sites.
Develops and executes strategies to achieve revenue goals that reflect an understanding of market conditions and trends. Employs territory analysis and targeted sales and marketing research to identify top prospects.
Addresses customer service issues in the field by managing customer expectations and coordinating with sales team.
Develops, implements, and sustains quality process improvements that focus on safety, financials, operations, and customer service.
Company car provided.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 1 year sales experience required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Construction equipment experience preferred.
Experience in the attainment of challenging sales goals and managing accounts within a designated region.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to successfully engage all levels of customer base.
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Do you have someone at work who consistently triggers you? Doesn't listen? Takes credit for work you've done? Wastes your time with trivial issues? Acts like a know-it-all? Can only talk about himself? Constantly criticizes?
Our core emotional need is to feel valued and valuable. When we don't, it's deeply unsettling, a challenge to our sense of equilibrium, security, and well-being. At the most primal level, it can feel like a threat to our very survival.
This is especially true when the person you're struggling with is your boss. The problem is that being in charge of other people rarely bring out the best in us.
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," Lord Acton said way back in 1887. "There is no worse heresy than the office that sanctifies the holder of it."
The easy default when we feel devalued is to the role of victim, and it's a seductive pull. Blaming others for how we're feeling is a form of self-protection. Whatever is going wrong isn't our fault. By off loading responsibility, we feel better in the short-term.
The problem with being a victim is that you cede the power to influence your circumstances. The painful truth when it comes to the people who trigger you is this: You're not going to change them. The only person you have the possibility of changing is yourself.
Each of us has a default lens through which we see the world. We call it reality, but in fact it's a selective filter. We have the power, to view the world through other lenses. There are three worth trying on when you find yourself defaulting to negative emotions.
The Lens of Realistic Optimism. Using this lens requires asking yourself two simple questions when you feel you're being treated badly or unfairly. The first one is "What are the facts in this situation?" The second is, "What's the story I'm telling myself about those facts?"
Making this distinction allows you to stand outside your experience, rather than simply reacting to it. It also opens the possibility that whatever story you're currently telling yourself isn't necessarily the only way to look at your situation.
Realistic optimism, a term coined by the psychologist Sandra Schneider, means telling yourself the most hopeful and empowering story about a given circumstance without subverting the facts. It's about moving beyond your default reaction to feeling under attack, and exploring whether there is an alternative way of viewing the situation that would ultimately serve you better. Another way of discovering an alternative is to ask yourself "How would I act here at my best?"
The Reverse Lens. This lens requires viewing the world through the lens of the person who triggered you. It doesn't mean sacrificing your own point of view but rather widening your perspective.
It's nearly certain that the person you perceive as difficult views the situation differently than you do. With the reverse lens, you ask yourself, "What is this person feeling, and in what ways does that make sense?" Or put more starkly: "Where's my responsibility in all this?"
Counterintuitively, one of the most powerful ways to reclaim your value, when it feels threatened, is to find a way to appreciate the perspective of the person you feel devalued by. It's called empathy.
Just as you do, others tend to behave better when they feel seen and valued — especially since insecurity is what usually prompts them to act badly in the first place.
The Long Lens. Sometimes your worst fears about another person turn out to be true. He is someone who bullies you unreasonably and seeing it from his perspective doesn't help. She does invariably take credit for your work.
When your current circumstances are incontrovertibly bad, the long lens provides a way of looking beyond the present to imagine a better future. Begin with this question: "Regardless of how I feel about what's happening right now, how can I grow and learn from this experience?"
How many times has something that felt terrible to you in the moment turned out to be trivial several months later, or actually led you to an important opportunity or a positive new direction?
My last boss fired me. It felt awful at the time, but it also pushed me way out of my comfort zone, which is where it turned out I needed to go.
Looking back, the story I tell myself is that for all his deficiencies, I learned a lot from that boss, and it all serves me well today. I can understand, from his point of view, why he found me difficult as an employee, without feeling devalued. Most important, getting fired prompted me to make a decision — founding the company I now run — that has brought me more happiness than any other work I've ever done.
Source: http://blogs.hbr.org/schwartz/2011/10/the-secret-to-dealing-with-dif.html
7:51 AM Wednesday October 12, 2011
Tony Schwartz
Tony Schwartz is the president and CEO of The Energy Project and the author of Be Excellent at Anything. Become a fan of The Energy Project on Facebook and connect with Tony at Twitter.com/TonySchwartz and Twitter.com/Energy_Project.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
ADP, best known by the adjective “payroll processor,” will need to launch a rebranding campaign. Something like, “ADP, the full-service human capital company.”
The $10 billion company announced today it is acquiring The RightThing, a leading recruitment process outsourcer, which three years ago acquired AIRS. Terms of the deal weren’t announced.
It’s the second acquisition for ADP in as many months. In September it bought Asparity Decision Solutions, a supplier of employee health benefits decision support tools.
Besides giving ADP a strong and immediate presence in the burgeoning RPO business, The RightThing’s AIRS unit brings a sophisticated recruitment technology and a well-regarded recruiter Internet training component.
However, the announcement strongly suggests that it was the RPO side of the house that ADP was after in the acquisition.
“With the addition of The RightThing’s industry-leading RPO services, technology and management team, ADP will not only expand into a strategic adjacent market, but will also immediately become a principal player in the RPO industry,” said Regina Lee, president of ADP’s National Account Services, Major Account Services, GlobalView and ADP Canada business units. “Expansion into complementary markets — such as RPO — will be of great benefit to our clients and is a critical element in our plan to grow our business.
As a privately-owned company, The RightThing does not disclose its financial details. However, when the company acquired AIRS, which reported its 2006 income as $9.1 million, CEO Terry Terhark reported The RightThing was the larger of the two companies. At the time of the sale, AIRS had a staff of 62. The RightThing had about 450 employees.
ADP, which has more than 51,000 workers, has been aggressively pushing into the human capital market for several years. Even though it’s widely known for its payroll processing and benefits administration, ADP has a strong HR technology lineup and services for auto dealers.
At the HR Tech show last week in Las Vegas the company unveiled Vantage, its first full-lifecycle talent suite. Its huge show booth featured its talent management product line.
ADP started building out its HR tech products in 2006, when it bought VirtualEdge, which had a strong talent acquisition system. Over the years, it has added a number of other companies to strengthen its business process outsourcing, as well as to expand its HR tech services. In 2010, it acquired Workscape, giving it a compensation component.
The year before, ADP and Cornerstone OnDemand partnered up with ADP, gaining the rights to license and sell Cornerstone’s talent management suite, which included succession, performance, and learning. Now, Vantage integrates all those components into an HR suite aimed at the enterprise market.
The RightThing acquisition helps ADP fill in one of the few remaining gaps in its obvious quest to be a 360-degree, HR services provider. By its own count, the company already does business with 500,000 companies of all sizes through its payroll and benefits handling arm. That gives it unique access — and intelligence — into the hiring practices of its customers. With The RightThing, ADP can now provide recruitment services of one type or another to even the smallest — or the largest — of employers.
Source: http://www.ere.net/2011/10/10/adp-buys-rpo-servicer-the-rightthing/
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Seeking a candidate with a bachelor's degree 7-10 years facilities management, change management, cost reduction/streamlining, building management, across multiple sites with a manufacturing background.
What we offer
The Regional Facilities Director is responsible for managing the strategic initiatives of assigned facilities to ensure company standards are met in a cost effective, safe and efficient manner. Working in conjunction with purchasing, this position will develop and execute regional facilities provider and program strategies
Observe, evaluate, and make recommendations for improvements in regional and local markets
Design and implement regional facilities management reporting metrics and benchmarks
Evaluate and make recommendations for changes to programs and service providers; lead due diligence efforts
Build regional facilities management network and initiate and participate in best practice knowledge exchange
Initiate and implement continuous improvement strategies and programs
Work closely with SHEQ Auditor to ensure facilities are in compliance at all times
Who we are looking for
Bachelor's and/or technical degree or equivalent experience required
7-10 years of facility management experience
Strong technical expertise in construction and building systems
Experience leading international teams
Demonstrate leadership abilities and organizational skills
Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
What we offer
The Regional Facilities Director is responsible for managing the strategic initiatives of assigned facilities to ensure company standards are met in a cost effective, safe and efficient manner. Working in conjunction with purchasing, this position will develop and execute regional facilities provider and program strategies
Observe, evaluate, and make recommendations for improvements in regional and local markets
Design and implement regional facilities management reporting metrics and benchmarks
Evaluate and make recommendations for changes to programs and service providers; lead due diligence efforts
Build regional facilities management network and initiate and participate in best practice knowledge exchange
Initiate and implement continuous improvement strategies and programs
Work closely with SHEQ Auditor to ensure facilities are in compliance at all times
Who we are looking for
Bachelor's and/or technical degree or equivalent experience required
7-10 years of facility management experience
Strong technical expertise in construction and building systems
Experience leading international teams
Demonstrate leadership abilities and organizational skills
Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
Friday, September 30, 2011
Seeking a candidate with strong strategic sourcing and purchasing and procurement in manufacturing - SAP and experience with Fats, Oils, and/or Surfactants a plus.
The Purchasing Manager will be a member of the North American Purchasing Team in material group raw materials and provides local/regional support to category team managers on global category team
Responsible for the management, development and implementation of purchasing or fulfillment strategies for an assigned unit; this unit supports the Fats, Oils, and Surfactants Category. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects diverse requirements of internal line/operation clients and geographic regions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to organization procurement policies and practices. Exerts influence in the development of overall objectives for the Fats, Oils, and Surfactants unit.
Deliver results according to category team and regional targets
Select and steer assigned supplier base. Organize “one voice” to the supplier base, ensuring best in class supply base and supplier relationship management
Owns and lead sourcing strategies considering full potential of business, regions and functions
Leverage and deliver full purchasing program including global/best country sourcing, supply base management, risk management, contract management, and cash networking capital management.
Who we are looking for
6 + years purchasing experience
4 year college degree equivalent in Business or Materials Management
PC skills and communication skills
Thorough knowledge of good purchasing practices, contract law as it applies to the procurement process, and supply chain management a plus.
Strong negotiation skills
Contact Kimberly Hughes to apply!
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
The Purchasing Manager will be a member of the North American Purchasing Team in material group raw materials and provides local/regional support to category team managers on global category team
Responsible for the management, development and implementation of purchasing or fulfillment strategies for an assigned unit; this unit supports the Fats, Oils, and Surfactants Category. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects diverse requirements of internal line/operation clients and geographic regions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to organization procurement policies and practices. Exerts influence in the development of overall objectives for the Fats, Oils, and Surfactants unit.
Deliver results according to category team and regional targets
Select and steer assigned supplier base. Organize “one voice” to the supplier base, ensuring best in class supply base and supplier relationship management
Owns and lead sourcing strategies considering full potential of business, regions and functions
Leverage and deliver full purchasing program including global/best country sourcing, supply base management, risk management, contract management, and cash networking capital management.
Who we are looking for
6 + years purchasing experience
4 year college degree equivalent in Business or Materials Management
PC skills and communication skills
Thorough knowledge of good purchasing practices, contract law as it applies to the procurement process, and supply chain management a plus.
Strong negotiation skills
Contact Kimberly Hughes to apply!
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years experience in technical/industrial sales support and service.
This is a position for a Field Service Representative that will spend 80-90% of the time maintaining current business across multiple product lines. The remainder of the time could be spent developing incremental sales at existing accounts or supporting startups for sales reps. This position is the first line of technical support for Henkel at existing customers.
The ideal candidate would be able to handle the majority of issues at the customer including technical and administrative.
Position Responsibilities
Maintain a presence and relationship with current customers.
Conduct routine service calls in which a service report would be generated for customer quality documentation.
Coordinate resolution of product substitutions, technical issues, invoicing details when needed, etc.
Put together a proactive schedule of routine coverage for various accounts as well as being the first line of defense in case of issues at the customer.
Who we are looking for
Bachelors degree in Engineering/Chemistry or other related fields.
At least 3 years experience in a chemical materials industry supporting the application of your products at the end user.
Must have excellent communication skills and proficient in the use of programs including Office applications and Lotus Notes.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Contact me to apply:
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
This is a position for a Field Service Representative that will spend 80-90% of the time maintaining current business across multiple product lines. The remainder of the time could be spent developing incremental sales at existing accounts or supporting startups for sales reps. This position is the first line of technical support for Henkel at existing customers.
The ideal candidate would be able to handle the majority of issues at the customer including technical and administrative.
Position Responsibilities
Maintain a presence and relationship with current customers.
Conduct routine service calls in which a service report would be generated for customer quality documentation.
Coordinate resolution of product substitutions, technical issues, invoicing details when needed, etc.
Put together a proactive schedule of routine coverage for various accounts as well as being the first line of defense in case of issues at the customer.
Who we are looking for
Bachelors degree in Engineering/Chemistry or other related fields.
At least 3 years experience in a chemical materials industry supporting the application of your products at the end user.
Must have excellent communication skills and proficient in the use of programs including Office applications and Lotus Notes.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Contact me to apply:
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Looking for a candidate with maintenance experience in electrical and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment – troubleshooting and repair of machinery, tanks, agitators, filters, pumps, meters, valves, pipefitting, line repair. 3rd shift.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Who we are looking for
High mechanical aptitude
Troubleshooting abilities a must
Mixing vessels (Tanks, agitators, filters, pumps, meters, valves)
Pipefitting, (line repairs)
Electrical and Instrumentation maintenance and calibrations
HVAC
Boiler operation
Welding preferred
Must have intermediate computer skills ( email, word, excel, computer navigation)
Welding preferred
Self starter
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must fit into high Preventive Maintenance, PSM and 5S environment.
Must be highly disciplined to the point that the mechanic must be able to work off a work order list and do much work alone and at the same time be flexible enough to help production teams at a moments notice.
Minimum Experience Required:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Experience in a chemical process manufacturing environment
Must be able to identify required parts, work with vendors and order parts as needed.
Must be able to work with procedures, maintain a schedule, communicate to operations and supervisors, work in supervising and supporting contractors, and maintain very well organized documentation.
Must be able to lift 50-55 lb
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Fork Lift certification. Electrical, welding, hydraulic, boiler certificates preferred.
Must have five years experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in maintenance/mechanic work.
Contact me to apply: kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Who we are looking for
High mechanical aptitude
Troubleshooting abilities a must
Mixing vessels (Tanks, agitators, filters, pumps, meters, valves)
Pipefitting, (line repairs)
Electrical and Instrumentation maintenance and calibrations
HVAC
Boiler operation
Welding preferred
Must have intermediate computer skills ( email, word, excel, computer navigation)
Welding preferred
Self starter
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must fit into high Preventive Maintenance, PSM and 5S environment.
Must be highly disciplined to the point that the mechanic must be able to work off a work order list and do much work alone and at the same time be flexible enough to help production teams at a moments notice.
Minimum Experience Required:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Experience in a chemical process manufacturing environment
Must be able to identify required parts, work with vendors and order parts as needed.
Must be able to work with procedures, maintain a schedule, communicate to operations and supervisors, work in supervising and supporting contractors, and maintain very well organized documentation.
Must be able to lift 50-55 lb
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Fork Lift certification. Electrical, welding, hydraulic, boiler certificates preferred.
Must have five years experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in maintenance/mechanic work.
Contact me to apply: kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years experience in facility management, people management experience, manufacturing environment, with strong knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Program.
This position will lead the management of all maintenance and engineering personnel and site contractors, and will be responsible for the sites efficient running of all manufacturing and laboratory equipment, assistance in making process efficiencies, and the successful implementation of facility related capital projects at the Bay Point facility.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day to day management of the site maintenance mechanics and project engineers.
Identifies training needs for maintenance staff and project engineers, and works with Human Resource department to identify and implement solutions to satisfy these needs.
Responsible for organizational development of the maintenance department and project engineering staff.
Responsible to work with the manufacturing personnel and the process engineering staff to assist in the optimization and improvement all processes within the facility.
Responsible for all preventive and predictive maintenance activities at the site.
Overall supervisory responsibility for the maintenance, project engineering, and contractors at the site as well as the maintenance planning program (MP2) that is utilized.
Budgetary responsibility for the maintenance and engineering activities within the facility.
Responsible for the oversight of the site Maintenance Improvement Program.
Participates with manufacturing and process engineering in evaluating reliability data and helps to achieve improvements in equipment downtime and improve equipment utilization.
Coordinates drafting, submission, approval and implementation of facility related capital projects.
Issues regular status reports in established format.
Participates in the planning and development of expense and capital budgets, and facility goals and objectives.
Overall responsibility of site contractor program.
Ensures the sites compliance of the Henkel SHE Standards requirements to the contractor standard.
Helps establish and implement cost reduction efforts with manufacturing and distribution.
Issues regular status reports in established formats including the Henkel Cost of Goods Database (COG).
Works with R&D and manufacturing to help introduce and scale up new products and processes based on current equipment capabilities.
Works with SHE representatives to help ensure the sites compliance with regulatory standards, Process Hazard Analyses, and other requirements ensuring compliance to the Henkel SHE Standards.
Ensures adequacy of process controls and measuring equipment to appropriate standards through proper preventive maintenance and calibration standards.
Who we are looking for
Ability to demonstrate proficiency using modern office software (word processing, database, spreadsheet, Lotus Notes, etc.).
Five to seven years experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment and at least three of which are at a supervisory or managerial level.
Knowledge and use of preventive or predictive maintenance programs in manufacturing facilities.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency using modern office software.
Facilities Management Experience
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
This position will lead the management of all maintenance and engineering personnel and site contractors, and will be responsible for the sites efficient running of all manufacturing and laboratory equipment, assistance in making process efficiencies, and the successful implementation of facility related capital projects at the Bay Point facility.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day to day management of the site maintenance mechanics and project engineers.
Identifies training needs for maintenance staff and project engineers, and works with Human Resource department to identify and implement solutions to satisfy these needs.
Responsible for organizational development of the maintenance department and project engineering staff.
Responsible to work with the manufacturing personnel and the process engineering staff to assist in the optimization and improvement all processes within the facility.
Responsible for all preventive and predictive maintenance activities at the site.
Overall supervisory responsibility for the maintenance, project engineering, and contractors at the site as well as the maintenance planning program (MP2) that is utilized.
Budgetary responsibility for the maintenance and engineering activities within the facility.
Responsible for the oversight of the site Maintenance Improvement Program.
Participates with manufacturing and process engineering in evaluating reliability data and helps to achieve improvements in equipment downtime and improve equipment utilization.
Coordinates drafting, submission, approval and implementation of facility related capital projects.
Issues regular status reports in established format.
Participates in the planning and development of expense and capital budgets, and facility goals and objectives.
Overall responsibility of site contractor program.
Ensures the sites compliance of the Henkel SHE Standards requirements to the contractor standard.
Helps establish and implement cost reduction efforts with manufacturing and distribution.
Issues regular status reports in established formats including the Henkel Cost of Goods Database (COG).
Works with R&D and manufacturing to help introduce and scale up new products and processes based on current equipment capabilities.
Works with SHE representatives to help ensure the sites compliance with regulatory standards, Process Hazard Analyses, and other requirements ensuring compliance to the Henkel SHE Standards.
Ensures adequacy of process controls and measuring equipment to appropriate standards through proper preventive maintenance and calibration standards.
Who we are looking for
Ability to demonstrate proficiency using modern office software (word processing, database, spreadsheet, Lotus Notes, etc.).
Five to seven years experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment and at least three of which are at a supervisory or managerial level.
Knowledge and use of preventive or predictive maintenance programs in manufacturing facilities.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency using modern office software.
Facilities Management Experience
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
Monday, August 22, 2011
Looking for candidate with Bachelor’s degree or MBA, 10+ years technical/commercial global marketing, business development, project management, and team leadership in manufacturing. Adhesives industry preferred.
This position is a member of the AG Global Technology Management team responsible for developing and implementing key strategic plans and initiatives for our overall AG Technology portfolio.
Key interaction for this position will be with:
Product Development (PD) / Advanced Research (AR)
Global and Regional Market Segment Management
Regional Technology Management
Global AG Excom members
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and implement AG Global Strategy for Hotmelts / Sealants and Waterbased Adhesive Technology category
Defined Market Strategy (targeted segments / categories)
Innovation Strategy
Necessary investment plan (R&D / Mfg, etc.
Lead Innovation process for the Technology Category (Manage PD project plan / AR Project Plan for Global and Regional projects
Manage top Stage Gate Projects
AR Project / resource plan and deployment Ownership of overall Global projecct portfolio for Technology category
Lead and participate in necessary Regional Business Development activities to support category Sales growth - Collaboration with Regional AG Technology Management & SBU teams
Technology Category Oversight - Global monitoring on key metrics (NES / GP1 etc.)
Who we are looking for
Technical Degree in either Chemistry or related field or Engineering
Strong Commercial (Marketing / Business Development) experience
Strong Project Management skills and experience
Extremely strong communication and team leadership skills and experience
Ability to travel internationally. Approximately 25%-50% (depending on primary work location)
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
This position is a member of the AG Global Technology Management team responsible for developing and implementing key strategic plans and initiatives for our overall AG Technology portfolio.
Key interaction for this position will be with:
Product Development (PD) / Advanced Research (AR)
Global and Regional Market Segment Management
Regional Technology Management
Global AG Excom members
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and implement AG Global Strategy for Hotmelts / Sealants and Waterbased Adhesive Technology category
Defined Market Strategy (targeted segments / categories)
Innovation Strategy
Necessary investment plan (R&D / Mfg, etc.
Lead Innovation process for the Technology Category (Manage PD project plan / AR Project Plan for Global and Regional projects
Manage top Stage Gate Projects
AR Project / resource plan and deployment Ownership of overall Global projecct portfolio for Technology category
Lead and participate in necessary Regional Business Development activities to support category Sales growth - Collaboration with Regional AG Technology Management & SBU teams
Technology Category Oversight - Global monitoring on key metrics (NES / GP1 etc.)
Who we are looking for
Technical Degree in either Chemistry or related field or Engineering
Strong Commercial (Marketing / Business Development) experience
Strong Project Management skills and experience
Extremely strong communication and team leadership skills and experience
Ability to travel internationally. Approximately 25%-50% (depending on primary work location)
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree, 3-10 years experience packaging design, prefer adhesives/sealant/paint industry. Packaging systems, packaging engineer, supplier sourcing, functionality, performance, quality, cost evaluation.
The main function of this position is to identify and develop innovative product packaging for Henkel's Consumer Adhesives Division (AC), North America. These can be existing products or new products developed as part of the innovation initiatives. This is a key role in strengthening the AC business market position in North America and will require evaluation of new packing materials and new packaging designs. This position will develop high performance, cost effective, sustainable, packaging and delivery systems for Henkel AC NA products while taking into account any necessary technological and/or marketing requirements as well as ensuring compliance with applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations. These include water based, solvent based and solvent free products including reactive product systems.
This position will address the expectations of device/pack functionality, performance, quality, cost and lead time while establishing, controlling and reviewing project plans, schedules and risks. This role will coordinate with and assist marketing, procurement, production, manufacturing, sales, customer suppliers, consultants and other relevant groups relative to packaging and delivery systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Research/ scan developing technology and materials and use to enhance device/pack properties.
Source and evaluate new suppliers and develop potential common interests.
Work with Henkel packaging technology groups in Europe, Latin America, Asia to domesticate developed technology.
Make technical recommendations for and analyze costs and feasibility of proposed device/packaging projects.
Effectively communicate and present ideas, concepts and innovative designs and their progress.
Work with suppliers to develop modified materials and packaging designs.
Develop more effective labels including working with ink suppliers to use sustainable ink formulations.
Investigate and champion the use of recyclable and sustainable packaging materials.
Establish packaging design capability at Mentor, Ohio manufacturing site.
Investigate the effect of pigments on packaging.
Perform benchmark testing of competitive products and relevant intellectual property (patent) reviews.
Write project status reports and final project reports.
Participate in project meetings and present plans and findings.
Contribute to the development and implementation of new products as well as maintaining the benefits of existing ones through effective packaging design.
Conduct thorough review of competitor packaging, develop packaging process improvement/optimisation and implement the packaging innovations.
Participate on interdisciplinary, as well as international, teams consisting of research, product development, engineering, purchasing and marketing.
Who we are looking for
Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering or professional qualification in a similar discipline such as packaging technology or industrial design.
At least three years experience in design of packaging systems, materials, equipment and production processes for consumer and retail adhesive systems.
Experience of packaging in a chemical/pharmaceutical related industry
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
The main function of this position is to identify and develop innovative product packaging for Henkel's Consumer Adhesives Division (AC), North America. These can be existing products or new products developed as part of the innovation initiatives. This is a key role in strengthening the AC business market position in North America and will require evaluation of new packing materials and new packaging designs. This position will develop high performance, cost effective, sustainable, packaging and delivery systems for Henkel AC NA products while taking into account any necessary technological and/or marketing requirements as well as ensuring compliance with applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations. These include water based, solvent based and solvent free products including reactive product systems.
This position will address the expectations of device/pack functionality, performance, quality, cost and lead time while establishing, controlling and reviewing project plans, schedules and risks. This role will coordinate with and assist marketing, procurement, production, manufacturing, sales, customer suppliers, consultants and other relevant groups relative to packaging and delivery systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Research/ scan developing technology and materials and use to enhance device/pack properties.
Source and evaluate new suppliers and develop potential common interests.
Work with Henkel packaging technology groups in Europe, Latin America, Asia to domesticate developed technology.
Make technical recommendations for and analyze costs and feasibility of proposed device/packaging projects.
Effectively communicate and present ideas, concepts and innovative designs and their progress.
Work with suppliers to develop modified materials and packaging designs.
Develop more effective labels including working with ink suppliers to use sustainable ink formulations.
Investigate and champion the use of recyclable and sustainable packaging materials.
Establish packaging design capability at Mentor, Ohio manufacturing site.
Investigate the effect of pigments on packaging.
Perform benchmark testing of competitive products and relevant intellectual property (patent) reviews.
Write project status reports and final project reports.
Participate in project meetings and present plans and findings.
Contribute to the development and implementation of new products as well as maintaining the benefits of existing ones through effective packaging design.
Conduct thorough review of competitor packaging, develop packaging process improvement/optimisation and implement the packaging innovations.
Participate on interdisciplinary, as well as international, teams consisting of research, product development, engineering, purchasing and marketing.
Who we are looking for
Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering or professional qualification in a similar discipline such as packaging technology or industrial design.
At least three years experience in design of packaging systems, materials, equipment and production processes for consumer and retail adhesive systems.
Experience of packaging in a chemical/pharmaceutical related industry
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Looking for local candidate with Bachelor’s degree, 5 years sales/service experience in manufacturing, preferably at a customer location related to adhesives, sealants, metal treatment, paints, coating, or automotive. Account management at an on-site location.
This position will manage Henkel's account service and technical functions supporting a major automotive OEM in Georgetown, KY. Representative will manage all aspects of Henkel business as on-site representative. Job requires daily interaction with customer managing quality and cost savings functions.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for working with automotive pretreatment system, sealer applications, and additional process areas.
Includes: performing daily tests and quality audits to ensure processes are within specifications.
Recording results and providing reports to customer management and staff.
Must communicate effectively with plant personnel at all levels.
Develop effective account management and service & sales support strategies and activities to cultivate new business opportunities and to provide an outstanding customer service and support commitment.
Develop, manage, and apply organizational resources to provide excellent customer and technical support.
Ensure the rapid resolution of problems and provide technical and product management support across multiple technology platforms.
Maintain high standards and professional image of the company.
Track shipments, monitor inventory levels and usages of Henkel products.
Champion site continuous-improvement projects that result in process efficiencies and recognized value.
Who we are looking for
BS/BA, preferably chemical engineering, chemistry or related fields or equivalent industry experience.
5 years business experience with significant experience in a sales/service function required, preferably at a customer location.
Must have a strong work ethic and excellent customer relationship skills.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Must have strong problem resolution and technical leadership skills.
Strong PC capability.
Strong knowledge of Coatings, A&S, and P&F product lines.
Please contact me to apply! kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
This position will manage Henkel's account service and technical functions supporting a major automotive OEM in Georgetown, KY. Representative will manage all aspects of Henkel business as on-site representative. Job requires daily interaction with customer managing quality and cost savings functions.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for working with automotive pretreatment system, sealer applications, and additional process areas.
Includes: performing daily tests and quality audits to ensure processes are within specifications.
Recording results and providing reports to customer management and staff.
Must communicate effectively with plant personnel at all levels.
Develop effective account management and service & sales support strategies and activities to cultivate new business opportunities and to provide an outstanding customer service and support commitment.
Develop, manage, and apply organizational resources to provide excellent customer and technical support.
Ensure the rapid resolution of problems and provide technical and product management support across multiple technology platforms.
Maintain high standards and professional image of the company.
Track shipments, monitor inventory levels and usages of Henkel products.
Champion site continuous-improvement projects that result in process efficiencies and recognized value.
Who we are looking for
BS/BA, preferably chemical engineering, chemistry or related fields or equivalent industry experience.
5 years business experience with significant experience in a sales/service function required, preferably at a customer location.
Must have a strong work ethic and excellent customer relationship skills.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Must have strong problem resolution and technical leadership skills.
Strong PC capability.
Strong knowledge of Coatings, A&S, and P&F product lines.
Please contact me to apply! kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
A colleague of mine pointed this out to me this morning. What a great Friday article! Yay, recruiting!
Take Pride in What You Do
On Recruiter.com, we’ll often discuss all of the fun positives of working as a professional recruiter. We talk about the flexibility, fast-pace and great opportunity. We joke about the off-time, the compensation and the competition. A lot of other times we discuss the negatives…the difficult clients, kooky candidates and all around frustrations of recruiting. But there’s something that definitely deserves a lot more time: professional pride.
Many of us gravitated towards the recruiting profession because of the flexibility it offered along with the immediate return on investment. After all, there aren’t a lot of careers where you can so quickly and so aggressively affect your own bottom line. But these days, with dire economic news on every front page, pundits bemoaning the still sky-high unemployment, and others questioning whether agency recruiting will even exist in ten years, recruiters should be taking heart and taking pride in their profession. Let me tell you what I mean.
Earlier today I was walking into a client to meet my candidate before her interview. I was pleased because her resume was a great fit and she seemed to have the right personality for the client. But as I sat talking to her before the interview, I started to focus on a couple of other important things. First of all, she had been out of work for a couple of years after she had started a family. And second, she really needed the job after her husband had fallen ill. As I sat with her, waiting for the Hiring Manager to come meet her in the lobby, I realized how important it was that she actually lands the job. The rest of our conversation is a blur…the Manager came down and she went in to the interview. But I couldn’t shake the conversation from my thoughts for the rest of the day.
It turns out the Manager liked her a lot, but wasn’t sure if she would be able to step back into a professional environment as quickly as he needed. Now certainly I could go find another candidate, but instead, I worked on selling her skills, assets and drive. In short, I sold the dickens out of her. I want her to get the job. In an economy like this, it will be hard enough to find a new role, let alone after you’ve been out of work for a time. Now things are looking good for her, by the way (cross your fingers!)
This got me to thinking…Recruiters tend to treat their job with blithe humor. Honestly, I think it’s necessary for any of us to remain sane and successful in such a changeable and people-based business. But at the end of the day, we work to get people jobs. We work to get people careers. We work to make peoples lives better. Now certainly our day to day tends to focus on getting people a better opportunity or more money (and thusly, a greater payday ourselves), but sometimes, maybe even a lot of times, what we do can really truly help someone.
These days in particular, it’s important to take pride in what you do. There are a number of people out there struggling to find work and more than a few will find their way to your email or voicemail. While in reality we work for our clients, we still have a responsibility to our candidates. Take pride in the fact that someone views you as a lifeline. Take pride in the fact that you may be the person who makes all the difference in their little world. Because in the last few years, and again just a few days ago, we all became a lot more important.
Source: http://www.recruiter.com/articles/take-pride-in-what-you-do/
Take Pride in What You Do
On Recruiter.com, we’ll often discuss all of the fun positives of working as a professional recruiter. We talk about the flexibility, fast-pace and great opportunity. We joke about the off-time, the compensation and the competition. A lot of other times we discuss the negatives…the difficult clients, kooky candidates and all around frustrations of recruiting. But there’s something that definitely deserves a lot more time: professional pride.
Many of us gravitated towards the recruiting profession because of the flexibility it offered along with the immediate return on investment. After all, there aren’t a lot of careers where you can so quickly and so aggressively affect your own bottom line. But these days, with dire economic news on every front page, pundits bemoaning the still sky-high unemployment, and others questioning whether agency recruiting will even exist in ten years, recruiters should be taking heart and taking pride in their profession. Let me tell you what I mean.
Earlier today I was walking into a client to meet my candidate before her interview. I was pleased because her resume was a great fit and she seemed to have the right personality for the client. But as I sat talking to her before the interview, I started to focus on a couple of other important things. First of all, she had been out of work for a couple of years after she had started a family. And second, she really needed the job after her husband had fallen ill. As I sat with her, waiting for the Hiring Manager to come meet her in the lobby, I realized how important it was that she actually lands the job. The rest of our conversation is a blur…the Manager came down and she went in to the interview. But I couldn’t shake the conversation from my thoughts for the rest of the day.
It turns out the Manager liked her a lot, but wasn’t sure if she would be able to step back into a professional environment as quickly as he needed. Now certainly I could go find another candidate, but instead, I worked on selling her skills, assets and drive. In short, I sold the dickens out of her. I want her to get the job. In an economy like this, it will be hard enough to find a new role, let alone after you’ve been out of work for a time. Now things are looking good for her, by the way (cross your fingers!)
This got me to thinking…Recruiters tend to treat their job with blithe humor. Honestly, I think it’s necessary for any of us to remain sane and successful in such a changeable and people-based business. But at the end of the day, we work to get people jobs. We work to get people careers. We work to make peoples lives better. Now certainly our day to day tends to focus on getting people a better opportunity or more money (and thusly, a greater payday ourselves), but sometimes, maybe even a lot of times, what we do can really truly help someone.
These days in particular, it’s important to take pride in what you do. There are a number of people out there struggling to find work and more than a few will find their way to your email or voicemail. While in reality we work for our clients, we still have a responsibility to our candidates. Take pride in the fact that someone views you as a lifeline. Take pride in the fact that you may be the person who makes all the difference in their little world. Because in the last few years, and again just a few days ago, we all became a lot more important.
Source: http://www.recruiter.com/articles/take-pride-in-what-you-do/
Friday, August 12, 2011
Why some people almost always are successful
by Henrik Edberg
(Something I came across that I think could be used in recruiting life or your work life of any kind as well as your personal life.)
Like everyone else I´ve spent some time thinking about why some people are so successful in life. And what factors in success that are under more personal control than others.
Successful people might be intelligent. Or have had a socially well connected upbringings. Or be naturally energetic and open and positive.
But a lot of the factors that make some people more successful at almost anything in life are very much under their control. And much can be improved in anyone’s life by learning from the people that have gone before us.
Here are some of the thoughts on success that I´ve come up with from reading/watching documentaries throughout the years about people such as Michael Jordan, Thomas Edison, Eleanor Roosevelt and Henry Ford. The following factors of success are just a few and I´m quite sure there are a lot more.
They make decisions and take action
Right or wrong action, they take it. Either way it’s always better than making no decisions and taking no action at all. As Franklin Roosevelt said:
“It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.”
They do things even when they don´t feel like it
I think this is a pretty huge factor. A lot of us back down when we don´t want to do something, even though it may eventually bring us to a wonderful experience or goal. Successful people may not always like doing some of the things they have to do. But they do them anyway. And in the longer run that makes all the difference.
They do the most productive thing right now
Instead of trapping themselves in doing productive but not so important tasks or projects they realise what’s most important and do that. And after they´re done with that they do what´s most important again. Instead of just doing a lot of things, they think and plan before they act and try to focus as much as possible of their thoughts and actions on those few very important things.
They do one thing at a time
Many of them don´t seem to multi-task. Some reasons for avoiding that may be that it creates internal confusion, wastes time and spreads the multi-tasker too thinly. Instead, they do one thing and focus on that until it is done. Then they do the next thing until it is done. Focusing 100% on one task at a time will get it done quicker and better.
They have a positive attitude
A negative attitude can be very damaging and limiting to one´s life. A positive one can open new doors every day. It can open your mind to new ideas and input and create or sustain great relationships. It helps you through the hard times as a successful person often sees an opportunity within what others would merely see as a problem.
Have a look at Take The Postivity Challenge for more thoughts and practical tips for creating a more positive attitude.
They have redefined failure
While a lot of people see failure as a way to rationalizing the feeling of wanting to giving up or as a sign that it´s actually time to do something else successful people tend to see it more as useful feedback. They may not like to fail, but they don´t fear it – or at least they have little fear of it – and they know that if they fail they´ve been there before and they can start over again and succeed. This is of course a very useful belief and keeps successful people going while the rest have already given up.
They don´t let fear hold them back
They overcome fear and slay that dragon whenever they face it. Or they may have defined or redefined reality so that fear is substantially decreased or even gone in some areas of their life.
Doing this enables you to take action on your thoughts. This pulls down the barriers in the mind and create new roads and opens up to whole new possibilities. Have a look at 5 Life-Changing Keys to Overcoming Your Fear for more on both slaying your dragons and redefining your reality to contain less fear.
They have found a purpose in life
They are internally driven rather than externally driven. They do what they have a burning desire to do rather than conforming to what others think they should do. Even if what the others think may be positive and successful stuff.
The Michael Jordans, the Edisons and the Stephen Kings have figured out what they want to do in life and are doing it (or did it).
The purpose, I think, is largely why they can keep on going and be motivated while others may tire or just go and do something else that they find more purposeful. The successes love their purpose and when they aligned with it then it seems to push them forward with enthusiasm and energy through life.
They don´t get distracted
When others get too caught up in everyday life to do what they really want to do the successes don´t. They can really focus on actually doing what´s important and what needs to be done. Again, this seems to go back to having a purpose and more clear sense of direction in life.
They value their time highly and plan it out well
A lot of people don´t value their time that much. Successful people have a purpose in life and therefore they do. They have so much they want and an inner urge to do it and therefore need to plan well to use their days effectively.
They´ve got awesome communication-skills
So very much of what we do in life has to do with other people. So it seems quite obvious that to be successful you´ll probably have to have good or great communication-skills (or hire someone that has such skills).
People skills is fortunately something anyone can improve and develop. Have a look at Do You Do these 10 Mistakes in a Conversation and How to Make a Great First Impression for some useful tips.
They have an open mind and are willing to learn
Successful people take the time to study and learn – and often seem to really like doing it – what is necessary to improve their skills. They are open to thoughts, suggestions, solutions, new information and change rather than thinking they already know everything, that there is not much more to learn and that everything should be as it has always been.
What to focus on?
Now, what factors are the most important ones, where should one focus the energy? I am currently focusing on improving my ability to take action, doing what I may not feel like doing and doing the most productive thing right now. To me it seems like these three factors are very important and since they are pretty interconnected they are easy to combine.
I think what you should focus on varies a lot. And it’s up to everyone to figure that out for themselves. But if you´re anything like me you probably already know what areas you need to work on.
Source: http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/03/21/why-some-people-almost-always-are-successful/
by Henrik Edberg
(Something I came across that I think could be used in recruiting life or your work life of any kind as well as your personal life.)
Like everyone else I´ve spent some time thinking about why some people are so successful in life. And what factors in success that are under more personal control than others.
Successful people might be intelligent. Or have had a socially well connected upbringings. Or be naturally energetic and open and positive.
But a lot of the factors that make some people more successful at almost anything in life are very much under their control. And much can be improved in anyone’s life by learning from the people that have gone before us.
Here are some of the thoughts on success that I´ve come up with from reading/watching documentaries throughout the years about people such as Michael Jordan, Thomas Edison, Eleanor Roosevelt and Henry Ford. The following factors of success are just a few and I´m quite sure there are a lot more.
They make decisions and take action
Right or wrong action, they take it. Either way it’s always better than making no decisions and taking no action at all. As Franklin Roosevelt said:
“It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.”
They do things even when they don´t feel like it
I think this is a pretty huge factor. A lot of us back down when we don´t want to do something, even though it may eventually bring us to a wonderful experience or goal. Successful people may not always like doing some of the things they have to do. But they do them anyway. And in the longer run that makes all the difference.
They do the most productive thing right now
Instead of trapping themselves in doing productive but not so important tasks or projects they realise what’s most important and do that. And after they´re done with that they do what´s most important again. Instead of just doing a lot of things, they think and plan before they act and try to focus as much as possible of their thoughts and actions on those few very important things.
They do one thing at a time
Many of them don´t seem to multi-task. Some reasons for avoiding that may be that it creates internal confusion, wastes time and spreads the multi-tasker too thinly. Instead, they do one thing and focus on that until it is done. Then they do the next thing until it is done. Focusing 100% on one task at a time will get it done quicker and better.
They have a positive attitude
A negative attitude can be very damaging and limiting to one´s life. A positive one can open new doors every day. It can open your mind to new ideas and input and create or sustain great relationships. It helps you through the hard times as a successful person often sees an opportunity within what others would merely see as a problem.
Have a look at Take The Postivity Challenge for more thoughts and practical tips for creating a more positive attitude.
They have redefined failure
While a lot of people see failure as a way to rationalizing the feeling of wanting to giving up or as a sign that it´s actually time to do something else successful people tend to see it more as useful feedback. They may not like to fail, but they don´t fear it – or at least they have little fear of it – and they know that if they fail they´ve been there before and they can start over again and succeed. This is of course a very useful belief and keeps successful people going while the rest have already given up.
They don´t let fear hold them back
They overcome fear and slay that dragon whenever they face it. Or they may have defined or redefined reality so that fear is substantially decreased or even gone in some areas of their life.
Doing this enables you to take action on your thoughts. This pulls down the barriers in the mind and create new roads and opens up to whole new possibilities. Have a look at 5 Life-Changing Keys to Overcoming Your Fear for more on both slaying your dragons and redefining your reality to contain less fear.
They have found a purpose in life
They are internally driven rather than externally driven. They do what they have a burning desire to do rather than conforming to what others think they should do. Even if what the others think may be positive and successful stuff.
The Michael Jordans, the Edisons and the Stephen Kings have figured out what they want to do in life and are doing it (or did it).
The purpose, I think, is largely why they can keep on going and be motivated while others may tire or just go and do something else that they find more purposeful. The successes love their purpose and when they aligned with it then it seems to push them forward with enthusiasm and energy through life.
They don´t get distracted
When others get too caught up in everyday life to do what they really want to do the successes don´t. They can really focus on actually doing what´s important and what needs to be done. Again, this seems to go back to having a purpose and more clear sense of direction in life.
They value their time highly and plan it out well
A lot of people don´t value their time that much. Successful people have a purpose in life and therefore they do. They have so much they want and an inner urge to do it and therefore need to plan well to use their days effectively.
They´ve got awesome communication-skills
So very much of what we do in life has to do with other people. So it seems quite obvious that to be successful you´ll probably have to have good or great communication-skills (or hire someone that has such skills).
People skills is fortunately something anyone can improve and develop. Have a look at Do You Do these 10 Mistakes in a Conversation and How to Make a Great First Impression for some useful tips.
They have an open mind and are willing to learn
Successful people take the time to study and learn – and often seem to really like doing it – what is necessary to improve their skills. They are open to thoughts, suggestions, solutions, new information and change rather than thinking they already know everything, that there is not much more to learn and that everything should be as it has always been.
What to focus on?
Now, what factors are the most important ones, where should one focus the energy? I am currently focusing on improving my ability to take action, doing what I may not feel like doing and doing the most productive thing right now. To me it seems like these three factors are very important and since they are pretty interconnected they are easy to combine.
I think what you should focus on varies a lot. And it’s up to everyone to figure that out for themselves. But if you´re anything like me you probably already know what areas you need to work on.
Source: http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/03/21/why-some-people-almost-always-are-successful/
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Saw this shared on LinkedIn yesterday - definately worth sharing
The Heady Thrill of Having Nothing to Do
by SCOTT ADAMS • Aug. 6, 2011
• Scott Adams
We've won the war on boredom! If you have a smartphone in your pocket, a game console in the living room, a Kindle in your backpack and an iPad in the kitchen, you never need to suffer a minute without stimulation. Yay!
But wait—we might be in dangerous territory. Experts say our brains need boredom so we can process thoughts and be creative. I think they're right. I've noticed that my best ideas always bubble up when the outside world fails in its primary job of frightening, wounding or entertaining me.
I make my living being creative and have always assumed that my potential was inherited from my parents. But for allowing my creativity to flourish, I have to credit the soul-crushing boredom of my childhood.
I grew up in the tiny mountain town of Windham, N.Y., and graduated with the same 40 kids I met in kindergarten. When we picked teams during gym class, there was no mystery about which team would win. The fourth-grader with a mustache would hit four home runs, and the kid with a limp would get thrown out at first. I lived a surprise-free childhood.
The rabbit ears on our television only pulled in one channel well, and we grew accustomed to the picture rolling for the entire evening. Our radio wasn't much better, but if I kept my hand on the antennae I could hear a rhythmic noise that I later learned to call music.
We didn't have many toys by modern standards. But I discovered that if you have a blob of clay and some Lincoln Logs, you can make your own toy rifle. You can use those same materials to create a FrankenBarbie doll with body-image issues and a G.I. Joe that looks like an angry starfish with snow shoes. I'd take turns shooting at both of them, sometimes using the Lincoln Log rifle and sometimes the handgun that I whittled out of a block of wood. I blame society for all of that.
When I wasn't making something inappropriate out of nothing, I would stare out the window into the frosty tundra and watch birds freeze to death in midflight. In the summers I rode my bike for hours every day, imagining fantastic worlds in which ice cream was free and farm dogs didn't attack kids on bicycles just because biting is fun.
My period of greatest creative output was during my corporate years, when every meeting felt like a play date with coma patients. I would sit in long meetings, pretending to pay attention while writing computer code in my mind and imagining the anatomically inspired nicknames I would assign to my boss after I won the lottery.
Years later, when "Dilbert" was in thousands of newspapers, people often asked me if I ever imagined being so lucky. I usually said no, because that's the answer people expected. The truth is that I imagined every bit of good fortune that has come my way. But in my imagination I also invented a belt that would allow me to fly and had special permission from Congress to urinate like a bird wherever I wanted. I wake up every morning disappointed that I have to wear pants and walk. Imagination has a way of breeding disappointment.
Lately I've started worrying that I'm not getting enough boredom in my life. If I'm watching TV, I can fast-forward through commercials. If I'm standing in line at the store, I can check email or play "Angry Birds." When I run on the treadmill, I listen to my iPod while reading the closed captions on the TV. I've eliminated boredom from my life.
Now let's suppose that the people who are leaders and innovators around the world are experiencing a similar lack of boredom. I think it's fair to say they are. What change would you expect to see in a world that has declining levels of boredom and therefore declining creativity? Allow me to describe that world. See if you recognize it.
For starters, you might see people acting more dogmatic than usual. If you don't have the option of thinking creatively, the easiest path is to adopt the default position of your political party, religion or culture. Yup, we see that.
You might see more movies that seem derivative or are sequels. Check.
You might see more reality shows and fewer scripted shows. Right.
You might see the best-seller lists dominated by fiction "factories" in which ghostwriters churn out familiar-feeling work under the brands of famous authors. Got it.
You might see the economy flat-line for lack of industry-changing innovation. Uh-oh.
You might see the headlines start to repeat, like the movie "Groundhog Day," with nothing but the names changed. We're there.
You might find that bloggers are spending most of their energy writing about other bloggers. OK, maybe I do that. Shut up.
You might find that people seem almost incapable of even understanding new ideas. Yes.
To be fair, economics is to blame for some of the decrease in creativity. A movie studio can make more money with a sequel than a gamble on something creative. A similar dynamic is at work in every industry. And, to be fair, sometimes things seem to be getting worse when, in fact, you're only noticing it more. It seems as if folks are more dogmatic than ever, but maybe the pundits are creating that illusion.
Still, it's worth keeping an eye on the link between our vanishing boredom and our lack of innovation. It's the sort of trend that could literally destroy the world without anyone realizing what the root problem is. A lack of creativity always looks like some other problem. If no one invents the next great thing, it will seem as if the problem is tax rates or government red tape or whatever we're blaming this week.
All I'm saying is that if you someday find yourself in a movie titled "The Hangover Part III," that's a good time to sell all of your stocks and invest in gold.
—Mr. Adams is the creator of "Dilbert."
The Heady Thrill of Having Nothing to Do
by SCOTT ADAMS • Aug. 6, 2011
• Scott Adams
We've won the war on boredom! If you have a smartphone in your pocket, a game console in the living room, a Kindle in your backpack and an iPad in the kitchen, you never need to suffer a minute without stimulation. Yay!
But wait—we might be in dangerous territory. Experts say our brains need boredom so we can process thoughts and be creative. I think they're right. I've noticed that my best ideas always bubble up when the outside world fails in its primary job of frightening, wounding or entertaining me.
I make my living being creative and have always assumed that my potential was inherited from my parents. But for allowing my creativity to flourish, I have to credit the soul-crushing boredom of my childhood.
I grew up in the tiny mountain town of Windham, N.Y., and graduated with the same 40 kids I met in kindergarten. When we picked teams during gym class, there was no mystery about which team would win. The fourth-grader with a mustache would hit four home runs, and the kid with a limp would get thrown out at first. I lived a surprise-free childhood.
The rabbit ears on our television only pulled in one channel well, and we grew accustomed to the picture rolling for the entire evening. Our radio wasn't much better, but if I kept my hand on the antennae I could hear a rhythmic noise that I later learned to call music.
We didn't have many toys by modern standards. But I discovered that if you have a blob of clay and some Lincoln Logs, you can make your own toy rifle. You can use those same materials to create a FrankenBarbie doll with body-image issues and a G.I. Joe that looks like an angry starfish with snow shoes. I'd take turns shooting at both of them, sometimes using the Lincoln Log rifle and sometimes the handgun that I whittled out of a block of wood. I blame society for all of that.
When I wasn't making something inappropriate out of nothing, I would stare out the window into the frosty tundra and watch birds freeze to death in midflight. In the summers I rode my bike for hours every day, imagining fantastic worlds in which ice cream was free and farm dogs didn't attack kids on bicycles just because biting is fun.
My period of greatest creative output was during my corporate years, when every meeting felt like a play date with coma patients. I would sit in long meetings, pretending to pay attention while writing computer code in my mind and imagining the anatomically inspired nicknames I would assign to my boss after I won the lottery.
Years later, when "Dilbert" was in thousands of newspapers, people often asked me if I ever imagined being so lucky. I usually said no, because that's the answer people expected. The truth is that I imagined every bit of good fortune that has come my way. But in my imagination I also invented a belt that would allow me to fly and had special permission from Congress to urinate like a bird wherever I wanted. I wake up every morning disappointed that I have to wear pants and walk. Imagination has a way of breeding disappointment.
Lately I've started worrying that I'm not getting enough boredom in my life. If I'm watching TV, I can fast-forward through commercials. If I'm standing in line at the store, I can check email or play "Angry Birds." When I run on the treadmill, I listen to my iPod while reading the closed captions on the TV. I've eliminated boredom from my life.
Now let's suppose that the people who are leaders and innovators around the world are experiencing a similar lack of boredom. I think it's fair to say they are. What change would you expect to see in a world that has declining levels of boredom and therefore declining creativity? Allow me to describe that world. See if you recognize it.
For starters, you might see people acting more dogmatic than usual. If you don't have the option of thinking creatively, the easiest path is to adopt the default position of your political party, religion or culture. Yup, we see that.
You might see more movies that seem derivative or are sequels. Check.
You might see more reality shows and fewer scripted shows. Right.
You might see the best-seller lists dominated by fiction "factories" in which ghostwriters churn out familiar-feeling work under the brands of famous authors. Got it.
You might see the economy flat-line for lack of industry-changing innovation. Uh-oh.
You might see the headlines start to repeat, like the movie "Groundhog Day," with nothing but the names changed. We're there.
You might find that bloggers are spending most of their energy writing about other bloggers. OK, maybe I do that. Shut up.
You might find that people seem almost incapable of even understanding new ideas. Yes.
To be fair, economics is to blame for some of the decrease in creativity. A movie studio can make more money with a sequel than a gamble on something creative. A similar dynamic is at work in every industry. And, to be fair, sometimes things seem to be getting worse when, in fact, you're only noticing it more. It seems as if folks are more dogmatic than ever, but maybe the pundits are creating that illusion.
Still, it's worth keeping an eye on the link between our vanishing boredom and our lack of innovation. It's the sort of trend that could literally destroy the world without anyone realizing what the root problem is. A lack of creativity always looks like some other problem. If no one invents the next great thing, it will seem as if the problem is tax rates or government red tape or whatever we're blaming this week.
All I'm saying is that if you someday find yourself in a movie titled "The Hangover Part III," that's a good time to sell all of your stocks and invest in gold.
—Mr. Adams is the creator of "Dilbert."
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Looking for a local candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years strategic purchasing – vendor contract negotiations in manufacturing, packaging preferred. Not looking for just a supply chain professional, but someone with long-term purchasing, contracts, and vendor negotiations experience.
Manager, Purchasing 5309
The Purchasing Manager will manage a portion of the North American supply base specific to the MRO, utility and capital expenditure categories. This position will help develop and execute procurement strategies and negotiate agreements for products and services consistent with company goals, procedures, and policies.
Position Responsibilities:
Management of assigned indirect material categories
Develop and implement purchasing strategies throughout North America
Negotiate contractural terms and conditions
Drive supplier reduction and spend consolidation
Manage strategic supplier relationships
Align procurement strategies with colleagues around the world
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Who we are looking for
6+ years Purchasing experience
4 year college degree required preferably in Business, Materials Management, or Supply Chain.
PC skills, SAP knowledge preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of good purchasing practices, contract law as it applies to the procurement process, and supply chain management
Basic financial modeling and data analysis skills
Ability to work independently and manage projects
Please contact me to apply! kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Manager, Purchasing 5309
The Purchasing Manager will manage a portion of the North American supply base specific to the MRO, utility and capital expenditure categories. This position will help develop and execute procurement strategies and negotiate agreements for products and services consistent with company goals, procedures, and policies.
Position Responsibilities:
Management of assigned indirect material categories
Develop and implement purchasing strategies throughout North America
Negotiate contractural terms and conditions
Drive supplier reduction and spend consolidation
Manage strategic supplier relationships
Align procurement strategies with colleagues around the world
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Who we are looking for
6+ years Purchasing experience
4 year college degree required preferably in Business, Materials Management, or Supply Chain.
PC skills, SAP knowledge preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of good purchasing practices, contract law as it applies to the procurement process, and supply chain management
Basic financial modeling and data analysis skills
Ability to work independently and manage projects
Please contact me to apply! kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years experience in quality, engineering, or problem-solving. Automotive industry experience preferred. OEM customer complaints, customer satisfaction, FMEA, control plans, root-cause analysis, corrective action, six sigma, ISO/TS16949. ASQ, SQE, SQM certification a plus.
The Quality Manager position presents an opportunity to make a measurable impact on customer satisfaction and to be instrumental in driving Henkel to the next level of effective problem solving. There is significant exposure to the most senior management of Henkel’s automotive business as well as international colleagues.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the customer complaint process for Henkel Adhesive Technologies Automotive business which includes:
• Leading problem solving teams and coordinating problem solving tasks assigned to others in the organization.
• Drive effective containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and verification of customer complaints.
• Communicate with customers and internal Henkel personnel regarding the status and resolution of complaints using the customer's format when required.
• Lead internal meetings regarding top issues for key customers.
• Establish, follow, and improve quality policies, procedures, instructions and methods.
• Gather and analyze complaint trend data; and take action on identified trends.
• Prepare complaint metrics for senior management and Operations management.
• Coordinate and conduct audits to follow-up on corrective actions that will ensure lasting change.
• Increase the problem solving capabilities of all employees involved in the customer complaint process.
• Lead Customer Satisfaction interview process for Henkel's automotive business.
• Provide training on use of the Customer Complaint System within SAP.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in technical / chemical field.
• Minimum five years experience in Quality, Engineering, or problem solving role.
• Experience responding to automotive OEM customer complaints.
• Expertise in FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Six Sigma, and ISO/TS16949.
• Demonstrated success in leading problem resolution teams.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Able to negotiate and influence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary, as well as great attention to detail.
• Experience using SAP a plus.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran
Contact me to apply!
will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
The Quality Manager position presents an opportunity to make a measurable impact on customer satisfaction and to be instrumental in driving Henkel to the next level of effective problem solving. There is significant exposure to the most senior management of Henkel’s automotive business as well as international colleagues.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the customer complaint process for Henkel Adhesive Technologies Automotive business which includes:
• Leading problem solving teams and coordinating problem solving tasks assigned to others in the organization.
• Drive effective containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and verification of customer complaints.
• Communicate with customers and internal Henkel personnel regarding the status and resolution of complaints using the customer's format when required.
• Lead internal meetings regarding top issues for key customers.
• Establish, follow, and improve quality policies, procedures, instructions and methods.
• Gather and analyze complaint trend data; and take action on identified trends.
• Prepare complaint metrics for senior management and Operations management.
• Coordinate and conduct audits to follow-up on corrective actions that will ensure lasting change.
• Increase the problem solving capabilities of all employees involved in the customer complaint process.
• Lead Customer Satisfaction interview process for Henkel's automotive business.
• Provide training on use of the Customer Complaint System within SAP.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in technical / chemical field.
• Minimum five years experience in Quality, Engineering, or problem solving role.
• Experience responding to automotive OEM customer complaints.
• Expertise in FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Six Sigma, and ISO/TS16949.
• Demonstrated success in leading problem resolution teams.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Able to negotiate and influence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary, as well as great attention to detail.
• Experience using SAP a plus.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran
Contact me to apply!
will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Posted by Karen Bucks on July 12, 2011 at 11:00am
With all the news about Google+, I'd like to share another great blog post on the topic by iCIMS Blogger, Katie Meeker. Check it out below!
Barely 2 weeks old and the buzz of Google+ has already taken over technology blogs, business sites, and my personal Facebook feed (invites anyone?). According to a recent article in PC World, estimates for the social network’s user base run as high as 5 million (not quite the 200 million of Twitter or 750 million of Facebook, but it’s only been 14 days). I recently received my own invitation and can’t stop reading anything and everything about the new social site. Like its social networking cousins, Google+ has the potential to further revolutionize business – from new marketing and advertising techniques to personalized and quick customer service responses. But what effect will Google+ have on the recruiting world?
We already know the benefits of integrated social recruiting, and smart recruiters have already added automated tools into their campaigns (check out my last post on “Recruiting for the Millennial Generation”). From the basic, firsthand knowledge I have of using Google+, here are my predictions for Google+’s potential game-changing role in the recruiting world:
1. Circles:
According to the Google+ Wikipedia page, “Circles” enable users to organize contacts into groups for sharing, across various Google products and services. This system replaces the typical friend’s list function used by sites such as Facebook. There’s no limit to the number of circles you can have – so recruiters can start separating their business contacts by topic and share highly targeted messages or updates based on the circle.
Potential +1 for Circles: Recruiters (and eventually companies) can share jobs to specific Circles (or subsets) of people (without spamming others). The true value will come when recruiters figure out how to best leverage the search capabilities of Google Profiles and grow out their circles. On the flip side, candidates will need to make sure their profiles are Search Engine Optimized in order to be found by those searching.
2. Sparks:
Much like candidates becoming fans of a Facebook company page or following a corporate twitter account, users can add companies of interest to their Sparks Page for real time updates on the given organization. This automated feature acts as a saved search within the Sparks tab of their platform page.
Potential +1 for Sparks: Instead of organizations asking you to fan or follow, they’ll be soliciting for a spot in your sparks. Depending on how this functionality evolves, users could have saved job searches appear in their Sparks interest page.
3. Huddle:
Not only does Google+ already tout a mobile app, but a BBM-like group chat feature called “Huddle”, for communicating quickly and efficiently with circles via instant messaging.
Potential +1 for Huddle: Already texting applicants? Huddling with them might be the future…
4. Hangouts:
Simply stated, “Hangouts” are a place for multi-person video chatting.
Potential +1 for Hangouts: Forget phone interviews and Skype, Hangouts has the potential to be the new video interviewing platform of choice. With the multi-person functionality you can have a candidate, recruiter and hiring manager in 3 different locations all on the same interview.
While these features might seem like “nice-to-have’s” on your list of recruiting essentials, it’s the convenience of one that sets this site apart. If you’re like me, you’re already using Gmail, Google Reader, Google Searches, and Google Profiles – imagine these features integrating seamlessly with social networking.
Oh, and did I mention that a Google+ Business Edition is slated for later this year. My prediction is that it will pick up where Facebook and LinkedIn company pages left off/fell short. While Google+ is late to the game, they’re able to learn from the mistakes of both their failed projects (Buzz, Wave) and the current contenders.
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Posted by Karen Bucks on July 12, 2011 at 11:00am
With all the news about Google+, I'd like to share another great blog post on the topic by iCIMS Blogger, Katie Meeker. Check it out below!
Barely 2 weeks old and the buzz of Google+ has already taken over technology blogs, business sites, and my personal Facebook feed (invites anyone?). According to a recent article in PC World, estimates for the social network’s user base run as high as 5 million (not quite the 200 million of Twitter or 750 million of Facebook, but it’s only been 14 days). I recently received my own invitation and can’t stop reading anything and everything about the new social site. Like its social networking cousins, Google+ has the potential to further revolutionize business – from new marketing and advertising techniques to personalized and quick customer service responses. But what effect will Google+ have on the recruiting world?
We already know the benefits of integrated social recruiting, and smart recruiters have already added automated tools into their campaigns (check out my last post on “Recruiting for the Millennial Generation”). From the basic, firsthand knowledge I have of using Google+, here are my predictions for Google+’s potential game-changing role in the recruiting world:
1. Circles:
According to the Google+ Wikipedia page, “Circles” enable users to organize contacts into groups for sharing, across various Google products and services. This system replaces the typical friend’s list function used by sites such as Facebook. There’s no limit to the number of circles you can have – so recruiters can start separating their business contacts by topic and share highly targeted messages or updates based on the circle.
Potential +1 for Circles: Recruiters (and eventually companies) can share jobs to specific Circles (or subsets) of people (without spamming others). The true value will come when recruiters figure out how to best leverage the search capabilities of Google Profiles and grow out their circles. On the flip side, candidates will need to make sure their profiles are Search Engine Optimized in order to be found by those searching.
2. Sparks:
Much like candidates becoming fans of a Facebook company page or following a corporate twitter account, users can add companies of interest to their Sparks Page for real time updates on the given organization. This automated feature acts as a saved search within the Sparks tab of their platform page.
Potential +1 for Sparks: Instead of organizations asking you to fan or follow, they’ll be soliciting for a spot in your sparks. Depending on how this functionality evolves, users could have saved job searches appear in their Sparks interest page.
3. Huddle:
Not only does Google+ already tout a mobile app, but a BBM-like group chat feature called “Huddle”, for communicating quickly and efficiently with circles via instant messaging.
Potential +1 for Huddle: Already texting applicants? Huddling with them might be the future…
4. Hangouts:
Simply stated, “Hangouts” are a place for multi-person video chatting.
Potential +1 for Hangouts: Forget phone interviews and Skype, Hangouts has the potential to be the new video interviewing platform of choice. With the multi-person functionality you can have a candidate, recruiter and hiring manager in 3 different locations all on the same interview.
While these features might seem like “nice-to-have’s” on your list of recruiting essentials, it’s the convenience of one that sets this site apart. If you’re like me, you’re already using Gmail, Google Reader, Google Searches, and Google Profiles – imagine these features integrating seamlessly with social networking.
Oh, and did I mention that a Google+ Business Edition is slated for later this year. My prediction is that it will pick up where Facebook and LinkedIn company pages left off/fell short. While Google+ is late to the game, they’re able to learn from the mistakes of both their failed projects (Buzz, Wave) and the current contenders.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Position Summary:
Leader of Technical Service functions for Henkel Consumer Adhesives in North America. Manage Product Portfolio Maintenance (PM) programs and Technical Customer Service (TCS) Programs.
Product Portfolio Maintenance consists of company-focused activities, programs and projects to maintain current business, increase profitability and efficiency and reduce complexity.
Technical Customer Service refers to customer-facing projects, programs and activities in support of customers to maintain and grow existing business and support the development of new business. This includes, where appropriate, in-field technical support to customers and end users.
Position Responsibilities:
A key responsibility is to ensure that the essential functions required for PM and TCS are allocated adequate resources for timely completion to a standard of excellence. Programs, projects and activities should be aligned with business objectives and KPI targets.
Key duties for Product Portfolio Maintenance (PM) include:
Reformulate to meet new environmental regulations
Plant QC support
Overall manager of QC labs in LaGrange, GA and Mentor, Ohio
Provide technical support to plant operations in Mentor and LaGrange
Key duties for Technical Customer Service (TCS) include:
Standard Certification
Customer problem diagnosis and solving.
Define product field application. Provide advice on how to use products optimally.
Alliance partner certification
Support main market Quality complaints
Maintain consumer relationship tasks
Manage programs to screen alternative raw materials
Screen new raw material sources
Identify and implement cost saving opportunities through modified formulations or process optimization
Test & approve product from external vendors
Competitive product testing
Report Writing
Performance Management
Minimum Requirements:
Education
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years industrial experience in one or more of the following fields: polymer compounding, mixing, adhesives, sealants. Supervisory experience of technical professionals of three years or more.
Special skills
Strong working knowledge of Quality Systems and ISO. Proficient is the use of spreadsheets, data analysis and presentation. Understands the benefit of speed as a competitive advantage and incorporates this understanding into planning, performance reviews, setting objectives and carrying out daily activities
Certifications and licenses
Six Sigma or equivalent certification.
Contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidate on an as-needed basis.
Leader of Technical Service functions for Henkel Consumer Adhesives in North America. Manage Product Portfolio Maintenance (PM) programs and Technical Customer Service (TCS) Programs.
Product Portfolio Maintenance consists of company-focused activities, programs and projects to maintain current business, increase profitability and efficiency and reduce complexity.
Technical Customer Service refers to customer-facing projects, programs and activities in support of customers to maintain and grow existing business and support the development of new business. This includes, where appropriate, in-field technical support to customers and end users.
Position Responsibilities:
A key responsibility is to ensure that the essential functions required for PM and TCS are allocated adequate resources for timely completion to a standard of excellence. Programs, projects and activities should be aligned with business objectives and KPI targets.
Key duties for Product Portfolio Maintenance (PM) include:
Reformulate to meet new environmental regulations
Plant QC support
Overall manager of QC labs in LaGrange, GA and Mentor, Ohio
Provide technical support to plant operations in Mentor and LaGrange
Key duties for Technical Customer Service (TCS) include:
Standard Certification
Customer problem diagnosis and solving.
Define product field application. Provide advice on how to use products optimally.
Alliance partner certification
Support main market Quality complaints
Maintain consumer relationship tasks
Manage programs to screen alternative raw materials
Screen new raw material sources
Identify and implement cost saving opportunities through modified formulations or process optimization
Test & approve product from external vendors
Competitive product testing
Report Writing
Performance Management
Minimum Requirements:
Education
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years industrial experience in one or more of the following fields: polymer compounding, mixing, adhesives, sealants. Supervisory experience of technical professionals of three years or more.
Special skills
Strong working knowledge of Quality Systems and ISO. Proficient is the use of spreadsheets, data analysis and presentation. Understands the benefit of speed as a competitive advantage and incorporates this understanding into planning, performance reviews, setting objectives and carrying out daily activities
Certifications and licenses
Six Sigma or equivalent certification.
Contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidate on an as-needed basis.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Looking for candidate with Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years accounting management/controls experience, analysis, CPA highly preferred, international IFRS experience.
The Financial Controller will support the reporting of the financial results of Henkel’s adhesive businesses (U-A) in North America.
Position Responsibilities:
Coordinate and support the activities for Henkel’s adhesive businesses (U-A) in the financial systems (mainly SAP) especially through Product Contribution.
Work with the business unit controllers to ensure that adequate reserves/ provisions are maintained for major items of business expenditure like trade, promotion, advertising and inventory.
Oversight of and responsibility for processes completed by Shared Services Center in Manila to ensure satisfactory completion of activities designated to be performed offshore.
Liaise with the adhesive businesses to ensure their financial results are reported accurately and timely manner.
Conduct periodic reviews with the businesses to establish & maintain service level expectations.
Review assigned schedules and reconciliations prepared by staff and other finance personnel to support and meet internal and external audit requirements.
Liaise with the global FCO team in the maintenance of the global SAP template in the areas of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) & Fixed Assets (FA).
Ensure that North American business requirements are represented in the global template. Analyze assigned systems, policies, and procedures.
Recommend, direct, and implement changes.
Assist with other financial projects as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA a plus.
Seven or more years of experience in the areas of business analysis, cost analysis and management reporting.
Experience working with external vendors and/or offshore resources preferred. Demonstrated project management and presentation skills.
Proficiency in SAP especially in the Controlling Modules.
Exposure to adhesive and/or manufacturing businesses a plus.
Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility to travel (especially Manila, Germany and around USA)
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
The Financial Controller will support the reporting of the financial results of Henkel’s adhesive businesses (U-A) in North America.
Position Responsibilities:
Coordinate and support the activities for Henkel’s adhesive businesses (U-A) in the financial systems (mainly SAP) especially through Product Contribution.
Work with the business unit controllers to ensure that adequate reserves/ provisions are maintained for major items of business expenditure like trade, promotion, advertising and inventory.
Oversight of and responsibility for processes completed by Shared Services Center in Manila to ensure satisfactory completion of activities designated to be performed offshore.
Liaise with the adhesive businesses to ensure their financial results are reported accurately and timely manner.
Conduct periodic reviews with the businesses to establish & maintain service level expectations.
Review assigned schedules and reconciliations prepared by staff and other finance personnel to support and meet internal and external audit requirements.
Liaise with the global FCO team in the maintenance of the global SAP template in the areas of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) & Fixed Assets (FA).
Ensure that North American business requirements are represented in the global template. Analyze assigned systems, policies, and procedures.
Recommend, direct, and implement changes.
Assist with other financial projects as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA a plus.
Seven or more years of experience in the areas of business analysis, cost analysis and management reporting.
Experience working with external vendors and/or offshore resources preferred. Demonstrated project management and presentation skills.
Proficiency in SAP especially in the Controlling Modules.
Exposure to adhesive and/or manufacturing businesses a plus.
Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility to travel (especially Manila, Germany and around USA)
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Looking for a candidate with Bachelor degree, 5-10 years quality control or technical laboratory (including management/supervisory experience) , within the adhesives, aerospace, or consumer electronics industry.
Responsible for the plants quality control processes. Supervisory responsibility of all personnel related to incoming, in process, and final quality testing and maintains the SHEQ systems for the site, residing as the SHEQ management representative at the Bay Point facility.
Supervise all chemists and technicians at the Bay Point facility, to support the BP manufacturing processes and the needed customer requirements for aerospace business. Budgetary responsibility for the QC departments. Participates with manufacturing in daily meetings (DRO) to ensure quality control activities are supporting scheduling and manufacturing processes and are being met as planned. Participates in the planning and development of expense and capital budgets, facility goals and objectives. Coordinates with Customer Service and Logistics Manager at home office and with our European Customer Service team in regards to proper certification and specification requirements for our customer base. Coordinates with QA and Product Development departments to ensure proper test methods are in place during new product introduction and during any product changes. Ensures all QC documentation/analytical testing requirements are maintained to the aerospace testing standards and that all personnel are properly trained. Acts as Management Representative for facility SHEQ management systems. (ISO 9001, AS 9120, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001) Meets with customers during site audits Works with R&D, SHE department, and Manufacturing to assist in new raw material and packaging requirements. Coordinates and maintains the Quality Review Board (QRB) and the Central Complaint Management System (CCMS). Works with SHE representatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in regards to activities within QC area. Identifies training needs for Quality staff. Enures adequacy of metrics for measuring important site metrics in regards to R&R testing, SQC tracking, QC scheduling attainment, and others as appropriate.
Proficiency in SAP and good knowledge of the ISO management systems.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency using modern office software (word processing, database, spreadsheet, Lotus Notes, etc.).
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Responsible for the plants quality control processes. Supervisory responsibility of all personnel related to incoming, in process, and final quality testing and maintains the SHEQ systems for the site, residing as the SHEQ management representative at the Bay Point facility.
Supervise all chemists and technicians at the Bay Point facility, to support the BP manufacturing processes and the needed customer requirements for aerospace business. Budgetary responsibility for the QC departments. Participates with manufacturing in daily meetings (DRO) to ensure quality control activities are supporting scheduling and manufacturing processes and are being met as planned. Participates in the planning and development of expense and capital budgets, facility goals and objectives. Coordinates with Customer Service and Logistics Manager at home office and with our European Customer Service team in regards to proper certification and specification requirements for our customer base. Coordinates with QA and Product Development departments to ensure proper test methods are in place during new product introduction and during any product changes. Ensures all QC documentation/analytical testing requirements are maintained to the aerospace testing standards and that all personnel are properly trained. Acts as Management Representative for facility SHEQ management systems. (ISO 9001, AS 9120, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001) Meets with customers during site audits Works with R&D, SHE department, and Manufacturing to assist in new raw material and packaging requirements. Coordinates and maintains the Quality Review Board (QRB) and the Central Complaint Management System (CCMS). Works with SHE representatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in regards to activities within QC area. Identifies training needs for Quality staff. Enures adequacy of metrics for measuring important site metrics in regards to R&R testing, SQC tracking, QC scheduling attainment, and others as appropriate.
Proficiency in SAP and good knowledge of the ISO management systems.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency using modern office software (word processing, database, spreadsheet, Lotus Notes, etc.).
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Looking for a candidate with polymer/chemistry/chemical engineering degree, quality control experience, structural adhesives/composites in aerospace, adhesives, or automotive industry. Lean six sigma, ASQ certified quality engineer, or aerospace internal auditor a plus.
The Quality Technical Manager will be highly focused on Customer Requirements and Achievement of Henkel Aerospace Strategic Initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating and directing a team responsible for quality assurance processes required to ensure customer design specification compliance through the Aerospace Supply Chain. Equally, this position is responsible for supporting product realization, and design review for the Assembly, MRO and Composite segments. Other expectations include Continuous Improvement leadership including business process engineering.
Position Responsibilities:
•Provide leadership for all quality related activities associated with product manufacturing operations, customer requirements including AS9100, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, and NADCAP.
•Ensures Aerospace Strategic Objectives are understood and linked to Continuous Improvement Priorities, Actions, and Accountabilities through Policy Deployment.
•Technical and administrative leadership of regional Quality Systems Administrator and Quality Engineers as assigned.
•Serve as the AS9100 Management representative responsible for the implementation improvement and oversight of the Aerospace Quality Systems.
•Work with Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Supervisors on ways and means to improve quality, reduce scrap and enhance productivity, to include: development and deployment of feedback tools to define, focus and implement process improvements based on internal and in-service "lessons learned" and non-conformance report databases.
•Prepare monthly and quarterly reports/metrics of quality cost, scrap/rework, non-conformance trends and other quality performance measures for management review.
•Drive overall root cause and corrective actions within the business and measure the same effectively.
•Leads Business Process Engineering project teams.
•Participates in Integrated Product Development meetings and other Advance Quality Planning activities to contribute quality assurance requirements and considerations.
•Approves final Product Design Review to ensure compliance to customer requirements and ensure manufacturing process capability is demonstrated ensuring safe, cost effective and engineered controls established to support and drive out probability for error.
•Approves Change Projects to ensure compliance to customer requirements and ensure manufacturing and business process capability is demonstrated ensuring safe, cost effective and engineered controls established to support and drive out probability for error.
•Review quality control requirements with customer representative assuring compliance with requirements; works with customer quality control and Henkel Manufacturing and Technical representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
•Supports Industrial Process Control Assessment through the Henkel Aerospace Supply Chain and Suppliers.
•Improves product and/or productivity with new technologies and processes.
•Writes subordinate reviews and monthly engineering report.
•Perform other related duties as required.
Position Requirements:
•Degree with emphasis on Chemistry or Chemical Engineering .
•Demonstrated work experience in the quality function of a specialty chemical material supplier, specific experience in aerospace industry desirable.
•ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
•Certified Aerospace Internal Auditor preferred.
•Thorough understanding of Aerospace Quality Standards AS9100/9102, NADCAP, SAE, SQA, AQP and metrology desired.
•Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
•Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, peers and the leadership team.
•Good working knowledge of probability and statistical models.
•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
•Demonstrated experience in leading a group of quality engineers or professional
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
The Quality Technical Manager will be highly focused on Customer Requirements and Achievement of Henkel Aerospace Strategic Initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating and directing a team responsible for quality assurance processes required to ensure customer design specification compliance through the Aerospace Supply Chain. Equally, this position is responsible for supporting product realization, and design review for the Assembly, MRO and Composite segments. Other expectations include Continuous Improvement leadership including business process engineering.
Position Responsibilities:
•Provide leadership for all quality related activities associated with product manufacturing operations, customer requirements including AS9100, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, and NADCAP.
•Ensures Aerospace Strategic Objectives are understood and linked to Continuous Improvement Priorities, Actions, and Accountabilities through Policy Deployment.
•Technical and administrative leadership of regional Quality Systems Administrator and Quality Engineers as assigned.
•Serve as the AS9100 Management representative responsible for the implementation improvement and oversight of the Aerospace Quality Systems.
•Work with Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Supervisors on ways and means to improve quality, reduce scrap and enhance productivity, to include: development and deployment of feedback tools to define, focus and implement process improvements based on internal and in-service "lessons learned" and non-conformance report databases.
•Prepare monthly and quarterly reports/metrics of quality cost, scrap/rework, non-conformance trends and other quality performance measures for management review.
•Drive overall root cause and corrective actions within the business and measure the same effectively.
•Leads Business Process Engineering project teams.
•Participates in Integrated Product Development meetings and other Advance Quality Planning activities to contribute quality assurance requirements and considerations.
•Approves final Product Design Review to ensure compliance to customer requirements and ensure manufacturing process capability is demonstrated ensuring safe, cost effective and engineered controls established to support and drive out probability for error.
•Approves Change Projects to ensure compliance to customer requirements and ensure manufacturing and business process capability is demonstrated ensuring safe, cost effective and engineered controls established to support and drive out probability for error.
•Review quality control requirements with customer representative assuring compliance with requirements; works with customer quality control and Henkel Manufacturing and Technical representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
•Supports Industrial Process Control Assessment through the Henkel Aerospace Supply Chain and Suppliers.
•Improves product and/or productivity with new technologies and processes.
•Writes subordinate reviews and monthly engineering report.
•Perform other related duties as required.
Position Requirements:
•Degree with emphasis on Chemistry or Chemical Engineering .
•Demonstrated work experience in the quality function of a specialty chemical material supplier, specific experience in aerospace industry desirable.
•ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
•Certified Aerospace Internal Auditor preferred.
•Thorough understanding of Aerospace Quality Standards AS9100/9102, NADCAP, SAE, SQA, AQP and metrology desired.
•Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
•Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, peers and the leadership team.
•Good working knowledge of probability and statistical models.
•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
•Demonstrated experience in leading a group of quality engineers or professional
Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Looking for candidate with BS/MS engineering degree, 8+ years process, equipment, construction, full lifecycle cost engineering/estimating experience in the industrial gas/related industry.
JOB PURPOSE: This position coordinates and leads the Cost Estimation / Cost Engineering activities for one or more engineering projects for Global Hydrogen organization.
SCOPE: This position works under minimal supervision, with guidance in only the most complex situations. The cost engineer actively participates in understanding competitive costs and defining proper scope and execution strategies for various industrial gas plants. The position works on first-of-a-kind and complex projects, and performs project cost estimation and engineering work.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Associate Director of Engineering in the Global Hydrogen organization, and may supervise the work of less experienced Engineers.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Understand and drive scope definition.
• Generate and validate cost models for global Hydrogen plants combining internal Praxair project history, general construction industry data, published material indices and contractor inputs.
• Understand general engineering management practices and proposed execution strategies from a standpoint of effectively estimating engineering labor hours.
• Understand general industrial (petrochemical) construction practices.
• Understand and apply regional differences in fabrication and construction costs, evaluate local contractor labor rates & availability, productivity, market conditions and contractor surveys for use in field construction estimates
• Maintain current cost models and expand historical cost databases.
• Maintain price trends and forecasts for commodities, plant equipment, and construction.
• Evaluate plant competitiveness through research and analysis of known competitor offerings.
• Influence team members and promote ideas and optimization for cost effectiveness.
• Develop cost comparisons of offshore prefabrication and onshore field construction of portions of the plant scope. Comparisons include impact of shipping, schedule and tariffs.
• Identify project risks and opportunities, effectively estimate contingency.
• Conduct detailed material take-offs from plant design/construction drawings and generate cost estimates for project execution.
• Review contractor bid submittals for completeness, correct scope and conformance with project specifications, and participate in contractor bid reviews and contract negotiations.
• Generate complete bottoms-up (FEL-2) project control cost estimate, including engineering, equipment, construction, transportation and contingency.
• Seek out new rules of thumb ratios to generate quick, top-down (FEL-1) high-level estimates under short time constraints.
• Interface with, and conduct effective presentations to internal and external customers at all organizational levels.
• Promote ideas for improvement of design and construction.
• Keep current with state of the art estimating tools, practices and concepts.
• Provide training and supervision to junior engineers.
Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Engineering with minimum 8+ years of experience in process, equipment, construction or design engineering. Knowledge of industrial capital cost estimating and cost modeling systems is desired, along with familiarity to specific construction and engineering methodologies. AACE / PMI certifications will be considered a distinct asset.
Strong Excel skills are required.
Domestic and International travel is required and can be expected 5-15%.
Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.
Contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
JOB PURPOSE: This position coordinates and leads the Cost Estimation / Cost Engineering activities for one or more engineering projects for Global Hydrogen organization.
SCOPE: This position works under minimal supervision, with guidance in only the most complex situations. The cost engineer actively participates in understanding competitive costs and defining proper scope and execution strategies for various industrial gas plants. The position works on first-of-a-kind and complex projects, and performs project cost estimation and engineering work.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Associate Director of Engineering in the Global Hydrogen organization, and may supervise the work of less experienced Engineers.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Understand and drive scope definition.
• Generate and validate cost models for global Hydrogen plants combining internal Praxair project history, general construction industry data, published material indices and contractor inputs.
• Understand general engineering management practices and proposed execution strategies from a standpoint of effectively estimating engineering labor hours.
• Understand general industrial (petrochemical) construction practices.
• Understand and apply regional differences in fabrication and construction costs, evaluate local contractor labor rates & availability, productivity, market conditions and contractor surveys for use in field construction estimates
• Maintain current cost models and expand historical cost databases.
• Maintain price trends and forecasts for commodities, plant equipment, and construction.
• Evaluate plant competitiveness through research and analysis of known competitor offerings.
• Influence team members and promote ideas and optimization for cost effectiveness.
• Develop cost comparisons of offshore prefabrication and onshore field construction of portions of the plant scope. Comparisons include impact of shipping, schedule and tariffs.
• Identify project risks and opportunities, effectively estimate contingency.
• Conduct detailed material take-offs from plant design/construction drawings and generate cost estimates for project execution.
• Review contractor bid submittals for completeness, correct scope and conformance with project specifications, and participate in contractor bid reviews and contract negotiations.
• Generate complete bottoms-up (FEL-2) project control cost estimate, including engineering, equipment, construction, transportation and contingency.
• Seek out new rules of thumb ratios to generate quick, top-down (FEL-1) high-level estimates under short time constraints.
• Interface with, and conduct effective presentations to internal and external customers at all organizational levels.
• Promote ideas for improvement of design and construction.
• Keep current with state of the art estimating tools, practices and concepts.
• Provide training and supervision to junior engineers.
Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Engineering with minimum 8+ years of experience in process, equipment, construction or design engineering. Knowledge of industrial capital cost estimating and cost modeling systems is desired, along with familiarity to specific construction and engineering methodologies. AACE / PMI certifications will be considered a distinct asset.
Strong Excel skills are required.
Domestic and International travel is required and can be expected 5-15%.
Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.
Contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Looking for candidate with Bachelor’s or Masters in Engineering/Construction, PMP certification, 10-20 years experience large projects - engineering, PM, and construction in the oil & gas industry. EPC contracts, vendors, industrial operations experience preferred.
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing an array of projects from the initial support of business development through proposal generation, design engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final customer acceptance. Manages key project indicators including cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Following a defined project management methodology, manages and coordinates all work within the scope of assigned projects and ensures that objectives are met and within budget.
Focuses on meeting project commitments, including communication with sponsors, stakeholders, team members, etc.
Identifies, develops and initiates innovations and solutions where precedents and procedures may not exist.
Drives leadership vision and direction setting for both project team and business.
Responsible for significant and sizeable internal projects including EP and EPC staff.
Actively participates in cross functional groups to resolve problems across disciplines within the project.
Utilizes a network of relationships to collect and disseminate information, and to build support and secure buy-in for desired objectives.
Fosters and manages productive relationships with executive level sponsors.
Makes timely decisions. Regularly makes decisions and takes independent action on issues directly affecting project strategic goals. Able to analyze risk and future impact of decisions.
Possesses, obtains and distributes knowledge of industry safety initiatives in the areas of new product development and construction techniques. Maintains ownership for specific program elements at the portfolio level e.g. project safety plan, design safety and construction site safety plan.
Provides management review and control over multiple units of engineering work or across multiple projects.
Works closely with Project Business Leaders and support business development in evaluating options for new supply opportunities.
Partner with Operations teams during project execution, commissioning and plant startup.
Must be able to provide effective schedule and cost control, along with resource planning requirements. Other accountabilities will include risk management, quality assurance planning and code regulation compliance.
Position requires 25% travel to U.S. and international sites. Position may also require extended stays (1-3 months) at international locations or an expatriate assignment.
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering or Construction with 10-20 years combined experience in engineering, project management and construction. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) required.
Experience with the design and operation of large hydrogen steam methane reformers, hydrogen processing equipment, or air separation facilities desirable.
Demonstrated high-level proficiency in project development, scope planning and definition, project plan execution, and change control for projects over $100 Million. Demonstrated success with past projects both in results achieved and in use of professional methodology.
Experience administering and managing global third party lump sum turnkey EPC contracts, vendors, fabricators strongly preferred.
Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.
Contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.
Looking for local candidate with bachelor’s degree and experience in process development/improvement, equipment operations and applications in consumer products, hygienic, adhesives or related industry. Experience with non-woven market applications, UV technology, laminator/coater, lean/six sigma is a plus.
Position Overview:
The Applications Engineer has shared responsibility for developing and maintaining training materials and product selection guides including the product database. They will be responsible for coordination of internal lab resources, technicians, PD, manufacturing, and regulatory.
Position Responsibilities:
Shared responsibility for the Selling and Value Quantification Processes including Value Quantification, Product Recommendations, Pre-trial Plans, Troubleshooting, and Complaint Handling
Interpret, analyze and present complex data
Responsible for Six Sigma tool usage and internal project work
Maintenance and operation of application equipment
Support the field sales and technical solutions team
Laminator/coater expert for Hygiene (75%) and PSA (25%)
Manage high level projects
May supervise Lab Technicians
Capable of lab work and face-to-face calls
Travel up to 1-2 overnights per quarter
Minimum Requirements:
Ability to lead and implement change
Laminator or coater experience
Mechanical aptitude
BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Six Sigma Black Belt a plus
Minimum 2 years field TS or equivalent experience
Trained and fluent in non woven market applications a plus
Ability to work effectively on multiple projects in a highly organized manner
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills coupled with very strong oral/written communication and computer skills
Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
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