Associate/Channel Marketing Manager – Builder Kohler, WI

Seeking candidate with Bachelor's degree B2B/B2C marketing & builder channel experience.

Develop short and long-term marketing strategies targeting the builder industry in support of K&B business objectives
• Create impactful and competitive programs that drive growth through the builder channel
• Assess and develop the tools needed by builder channel to specify and buy Kohler products
• Develop and maintain annual marketing calendar including trainings, communications/advertising plans, and key product launch activities
• Provide ongoing analysis of competitive landscape – including benchmarking channel programs, pricing, and market segment identification
• Maintain database of top customers and prospects, and develop and maintain progressive relationship with each
• Act as lead corporate contact for key industry associations
• Develop effective CRM strategies and activities



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum five years marketing experience in B-to-B and/or B-to-C markets
• Previous builder channel experience



SKILL PREFERENCES – HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT
• Analytical rigor
• Strong planning, detail and accuracy in work
• Strong business acumen
• Creative thinking
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Contact me with resume to apply - kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com

A day in the life of a recruiter

I was encouraged to take some more classes or obtain some training experiences outside my company. I found myself joining in on a webinar by ere.net presented by Janine Truitt. I don't often attend industry training or conferences in person, so I have to get my news via online resources. This was a great hour-long refresher about "building your recruiter brand." So here I am, getting more engaged. (insert disclaimer about lack of writing skills and possible satire undertones) ;)

It's difficult to be transparent online. With that said, opinions and experiences are my own.

A little background...
I am homegrown. I started working for The RightThing Inc - now an ADP Company while I was completing my MBA right after my undergrad. I was hired right into the new recruiting team and gosh how it has evolved! I started as a psychology major with intent to work in some area of counseling because I wanted to understand people and help to make the world a better place - one person at a time. As I explored my options at The University of Findlay, I started learning a new language - business. Human Resources seemed like a great fit for that direction. So when I got started in recruiting I found a world of professionals to interact with, internet search skills that I could grow with, processes that I could follow, analyze, and help to improve, and the client/candidate communication to keep me connected. All in all, making the world a better place, right!?

I work for RPO, recruitment process outsourcing that is. I understand the stresses behind agency recruiting can be even more crazy. I've grown through the various levels of recruiter positions. I work closely with some other homegrown recruiters, some external talent, client relationship managers, and hiring managers. I started using Boolean in high school (big kudos to my English teacher for focusing on the one thing I use every day in my current career). I was overwhelmed and amazed by all of the techniques taught in the AIRS certification. Internet search, mining, and sourcing hits that self-validation for critical thinking and creativity. Recruiters are never finished working. There is always a job opening regardless of the economic situation. It can be is very stressful. As I continue to grow my recruiter brand, I'm taking a look back at what I've done so far and I feel confident. I like to think I can recruit with the best of them, haha!

I'm writing this post mostly, to provide personal connection. To candidates, clients, and other recruiters. To tell you that I do more than push paper, I'm more than just a twitter handle for posting jobs, and I care! I am here to fill a job. Or to be more markety - I'm here to match top talent with quality employers. Or to give it to you straight - I work toward a goal - to get a hire, but I understand that it's process and people and I do my best to manage all of that.

What do I do all day?

• Drink coffee
• Analyze job descriptions wishing they could all be full of useful keywords, but figuring that out by talking to CRMs and HMs anticipating the questions that a candidate is going to ask me
• Follow-up with emails. I told you I'm interested in human interaction, I'm going to count this. If you apply for my job, you should get more than just an automated response.
• Sit Indian-style in my office chair, I dunno it's just more comfy!
• Take notes and make reports. It's time consuming, but it's necessary and in the end helpful for myself, my client, and other recruiters.
• Createsearch strings. O Boolean, Boolean wherefore art thou Command, deny thy directories and refuse thy job postings, or if thou wilt not, be but decent search results And I'll no longer be an AIRS Sourcing Superstar?
• Sourcing! Trying to find you on the internet. Are you on LinkedIn, I am, much of the day sometimes. Of course I'm using big boards, any free effective site, organizations, Twitter, Facebook  Myspace (hey those old profiles can be useful), Pinterest (I'm rooting for it), jigsaw, Google plus, and tons of fun AIRS power searches, sometimes virtual feet on the street plans, and yes even cold calls
• Develop sourcing strategies, have team calls, train others as I would want to be trained - the new golden rule
• Resume review - I dream about these, not sure if that's a good thing or a nightmare
• Curse at myself or my computer when something goes awry 
• Screen candidates, pre-screens, online applications, phone interviews, could I get any more information? Yes, tell me about you, where you've been, where you want to be. I want that for you too. Seriously!
• Get emotional about no-shows and offers accepted, smile at unique candidate names and silly resumes additives, breath deeply at long hiring processes and mergers, shout for joy with interested candidate call backs.

And that's kind of how my day goes.
Thanks for reading. I hope to share more humorous, thoughtful, or just matter of fact tidbits and to hear your thoughts too!

Maintenance Supervisor

Full-time opening for 3rd shift, Monday-Friday. Must have strong hydraulic experience, robotics experience, preventive and predictive maintenance, and Associates or Bachelor's degree.

As a Maintenance Supervisor this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge. This position is responsible for directing plant mechanical and electrical maintenance and provides support for project engineering programs consistent with sound engineering practices. This role maintains high performance of the machine operating efficiencies as well as develops and maintains preventative maintenance programs and records. The Maintenance Supervisor will also be responsible for ordering spare parts and maintaining storeroom.


HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE


• Responsible for the operating efficiencies of all plant equipment.
• Responsible for controlling and maintaining the cost of repair and replacement of the existing plant equipment.
• Accountable for the development of discipline and safety procedures of all maintenance associates.
• Responsible for implementation of good, preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for scheduling the manpower, availability, and spare parts to meet the operating objective as planned.
• Responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with all departments and all shifts.
• Trained on all applicable SOPs, LOPs, policies, and procedures.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY


• Associates degree in related field. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Three to six years’ experience in manufacturing operations, organization, planning, and developing work schedules to maintain smooth operations.
• Experience diagnosing equipment issues (read hydraulic and/or electrical schematics).
• A good knowledge of sound practices and principles of supervision, ability to interpret and apply company policies, communicate effectively, and develop subordinates.
• Experience using or maintaining hydraulic presses, Allen Bradley PLC’s, and/or Fanuc robotics is strongly preferred.

To apply:
Send resume to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com

Purchasing Specialist (Electronics) - Kohler, WI

Purchasing Specialist-Strategic Sourcing (Electronics Components & Assemblies) - Global Faucets business unit.

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and/or services from suppliers. Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine the most competitive solution based upon a total cost of ownership. Independently conducts multiple complex sourcing projects. Ideal candidate will have experience with the global Electronics markets and suppliers and will understand the cost elements, market drivers, forecasting methods, modeling tools, and statistical analysis to develop and drive strategic sourcing of this category. High level of procurement expertise is required to develop, implement, and publish category strategies that result in an aligned supply base to meet the needs of the business on a global basis. Proven track record of success in procuring, managing the supply base, and forecasting prices and availability of component markets to ensure competitive prices and continuity of supply.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manages Electronics Category for the Global Faucets business unit.

· Create, maintain and monitor the Electronics category sourcing strategy and performance of suppliers of electronic components, high level assemblies, and service parts.

· Communicate with product Marketing and Engineering product lifecycle changes due to regulation changes or component obsolescence.

· Maintains an understanding of the Electronics industry and how it can influence Kohler products including changes in technology, product validation, and global factors affecting component availability.

· Manage the design and implementation of category strategies to attain year over year material cost reductions, material quality/delivery improvements and inventory reduction targets through the use of appropriate supply chain tools.

· Lead the strategic sourcing process of team formation, research, evaluation, and structure. This initiative will include RFQ development, quotation reviews, supplier/contract negotiations and supplier development. Lead sourcing meetings with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing to reach consensus on a sourcing strategy.

· Analyze trade reports, journals and periodicals regarding market trends and changes alerting appropriate personnel to potential or imminent problems/opportunities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or Engineering Degree required.

· Minimum six years professional experience required to include a minimum of two years Purchasing experience.

· Previous SAP experience highly desirable.

To apply, send resume to:
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com