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05/10/10 Lean Specialist
05/10/10 Quality Manager/Director
05/13/10 Manufacturing / Production Management
06/02/10 Buyer/Planner
06/23/10 Director of Operations
08/11/10 Materials Manager

08/11/10 Materials Manager
Inglewood, CA

Responsible for the materials management function relating to the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements. This involves the responsibility of the overall inventory integrity and directing and administering Purchasing, Materials planning, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving.

Supervision:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations.

Requirements:

8 to 10 years experience:

• 3 years in Purchasing
• 3 years in Inventory Control
• At least 3 years running the MRP system of a manufacturing software package in a job shop environment (small parts, high volume).
• Medical device/components experience preferred (FDA specifications).
• Direct experience in supervising both management and clerical employees is necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintains optimum and accurate inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.
• Oversees the activities of the Buyer in purchasing and/or contracting for raw materials, dies and plates, supplies, and any other inventory items.
• Investigates and solves problems resulting from material shortages.
• Oversees the material planning activities of the Inventory Control Analyst.
• Participates in the Material Review Board function of determining the outcome (CAPA) of all non-conforming raw materials. Ensures continuous supply of materials in non-conformance situations.
• Keep abreast of material pricing trends that affect company products. Maintain and distribute, as required, the raw material price index (RMPI) report on a monthly basis.
• Maintains a vendor rating program, in accordance with quality procedures to assess vendor performance.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedules. Negotiates price and delivery terms to achieve the most favorable terms for the company.
• Establishes inventory control procedures, physical inventory procedures, and supervises the annual physical inventory.
• Responsible for the supervision, motivation and development of the Inventory Control Analyst, Buyer, and Warehouse Manager to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth.
• A specific responsibility within this supervision is to expand the use of MRP, Standard cost, inventory management and Purchase order entry modules of the company’s Manufacturing Software within the respective functions.

Mark J. Donahue, Staffing
Scapa, NA
860-456-7860
mdonahue3@charter.net

06/23/10 Director of Operations
Southern California

Make a significant impact as the Director of Operations [D-Ops] for this family owned educational materials publisher. As D-Ops, you will manage receiving, assembly, storage, and distribution of products (components and finished goods). The D-Ops also manages the facility, supervises warehouse (full-time and seasonal employees) and purchasing teams. The D-Ops is a key member of the management team, involved in all aspects of operations to ensure that products are fulfilled in a timely manner and meet customer expectations.

Our client publishes quality-research based, educational books and materials in all curricular areas for teachers and students at all grade and skill levels. These supplemental teaching tools are sold directly to schools and school districts, through educational publishing distributors and direct to end users on the company’s web site. The company is seeking to capitalize on growth opportunities and is located in Southern, CA.

The mission of the D-Ops is to initially focus on Warehouse Operations, adding responsibilities as key initial projects are completed. As the D-Ops, your key objectives will include:

• Develop an understanding of existing conditions in the warehouse, and complete a thorough analysis of how merchandise flows through the facility.
• Analyze the current order handling process and revamp the system for greater simplicity and speed.
• Develop the organization, ensuring that each employee in the Operations group has a complete understanding of the contribution their job makes to the business.
• Evaluate the current assembly processes and optimize the assembly function. This will include evaluating what is assembled in-house vs. outsourced, and recommending the best solution.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to identify appropriate metrics for operations (both group and individual performance), including error rates, line item shipping accuracy, etc.
• Ensure that the company has excellent vendors selected for all outsourced needs, including assembly, shipping, supplies, facility maintenance, etc.
• Establish and document procedures for shipping and receiving, including inspection checklist, quality control, etc.
• Help implement the new ELAN ERP system, and recommend and select future modules to implement. Implementation will include integration with any new bar-code system, and training of operations personnel.
• Serve as the company’s Facilities Manager and Planner.

Background and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in warehouse operations, with 2+ years in management of warehouse personnel and operations.
• Experience in a large company with well-established processes and system is a must. Prior experience in implementing a warehouse automation system is important.
• Ideal product experience would be published product, educational materials, or similar products in terms of storage ordering and shipping requirements.
• Currently a Director or Manager of Operations, Warehouse Manager, Fulfillment Manager or similar. Solid experience in managing a team of at least 10 people.
• Familiar with bar-coding, EDI, proof of delivery procedures, implementation of ERP systems. Experience and knowledge of setting up and running an assembly operation is a strong plus.
• Labor forecasting and flexing work is important.
• Familiarity with standards and practices established by BISG (Book Industry Study Group) is a plus.

If you are an excellent problem solver, an effective communicator, and results-oriented, we’d like to hear from you. Excellent compensation program and benefits provided.

Contact:
Amanda Smith
amanda@bobsearch.com
949-474-3365

06/02/10 Buyer/Planner
Monrovia

Contract to hire.

Works closely with Production management, Product Engineers, Quality Engineers, Sales & Marketing of Production and new product development as well as improvements and cost reduction efforts for existing products and processes. Will have responsibility for finding new material sources, supplier selection, price negotiation, supplier measurements. Responsible for creation of accurate and timely systematic production schedules, forecast analysis, planning bills, load data center and load profiles for mature and new product lines. Oversees supply stream supporting production lines.

Instrumental in developing strong supplier relationships as well as working with cross-functional teams to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of new product development, engineering and manufacturing. The position will require frequent travel between US and international manufacturing sites. Leading role in the global contracting strategies needed to accomplish client's business goals. Key projects: implement Supplier Managed Inventory VMI or stocking agreements for key suppliers, cost reductions and global sourcing

Requirements:

• BS Degree or other advanced degree in materials management/supply chain management
• APICS or NAPM certification
• Epicore ERP experience
• 6+ years of procurement and/or planning in a high volume operations environment at a senior level
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Production and INventory Control (P&IC) techniques and formal MRPII system concepts. Closed loop control systems including, MRP, ERP and microcomputer applications
• Proficient with PC's including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access
• Demonstrated leadership in contracting and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience in cost reduction projects
• Ability to learn quickly
• Knowledge of plastic, electronic parts, rubber, metal and packing commodities and sub-contracting.

Crystal Romero, Technical Recruiter
Two Roads Professional Resources, Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA

714-901-3804 Desk

877.427.6237 Toll Free

cromero@2roads.com

www.2Roads.com

05/13/10 Manufacturing / Production Management
Cerritos, CA

• Must be bilingual (Spanish fluency)
• Manufacturing experience, perhaps automotive
• Management experience of about 150 employees
• Must have engineering bachelors
• Responsible for Purchasing function with heavy emphasis on flexible packaging materials (PE/PET)
• Experience with P&L management
• Lean manufacturing operations experience
• Kaizen methodology
• Productive maintenance practices
• Value stream mapping strategy application experience
• Facility layout / production flow experience
• Knowledge in root cause analysis / failure mode / reliability tool utilization and safety experience required.
• Other industry certifications preferred

Nader Ghaemmaghami
Principal
Cell: 949-307-7539

nader@recruitx.net

www.recruitx.net

http://www.linkedin.com/in/recruitx4nader

05/10/10 Quality Manager/Director
Teledyne - Poway, CA,

Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc., located in Poway, CA, specializes in the design and manufacture of underwater acoustic Doppler products for a wide array of current profiling and precision navigation applications. Originally founded as RD Instruments, the company was formed in 1982 by Fran Rowe and Kent Deines as a result of their development of the industry’s first Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), a revolutionary device capable of profiling currents at up to 128 individual points in the water column.

Through the years, RD Instruments experienced steady growth and remained dominant in the industry by providing an unwavering commitment to new product development, superior data quality, and the highest level of customer service and support. In August 2005, RD Instruments was purchased by Teledyne Technologies, and now operates as a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies, Inc. Upon acquisition, the company’s name was changed to Teledyne RD Instruments. The company currently employs over 200 multi-disciplined scientists, engineers, technicians, sales, manufacturing and support personnel; and resides in an 80,000 square foot ISO-9001:2008 facility that includes state-of-the art engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, and test areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with customers, auditors, government representatives and suppliers in order to improve the quality of our products and services
• Ensures ongoing site compliance of ISO requirements as well as other relevant quality standards
• Manages the coordination and control of supplier quality, calibration, nonconforming material, internal audits and other quality functions
• Develops inspection procedures and trains inspection staff for receiving, in-process and final inspection
• Creates qualification, environmental, functional and reliability test programs to continually monitor and improve products
• Coordinates customer and supplier quality surveys and audits
• Assures customer specifications and inspection records are properly maintained
• Plays a key role in transitioning new products from initial prototype to production via the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth
• On an organization bases, provides key role in the implementation of training staff for the continuous improvement of products and services
• Verifies complete follow-through of internal and external customer corrective action
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company
• Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures to affect immediate organization(s)
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends
• Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably Engineering or Technical or an equivalent level of work experience
• Black Belt Certification in Lean and Six Sigma is highly desirable
• At least 10 years of professional quality level experience
• A minimum of 5 years quality leadership experience in an electromechanical, electronic, printed circuit assembly or machined assemblies environment
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, train and develop employees as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
• Proven track record in the application of Quality methods for business improvement
• Takes a pro-active role in the organization quality process
• Expert knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 quality management systems, quality assurance standards and methods
• Proven track record or implementing root cause and correction action throughout the organization
• Provides quality related leadership role in the Product Development Process
• Develops and implements a systems, information and processes to capture meaningful quality data and distribute to organization as a tool for broad improvements
• Must understand statistical analysis tools/methodology, project management, continuous improvement, quality and basic financial principles and apply them to analyze the planned activities
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of MS Office, MRP/ERP and statistical process tools associated with Six- Sigma, Black Belt techniques
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Must be detailed oriented, self-disciplined, motivated, problem solver, decision maker and a great communicator
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• US person (US citizen or green card holder)

Compensation and Benefits:

Teledyne RD Instruments offers a very competitive compensation and benefits plan. Some of our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Educational Reimbursement
• Prescription
• Life Insurance
• Onsite Gym
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Activities

Interested candidates are to apply at:

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QHKCV&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8A4JT6LB6060PG0FH2

Teledyne RD Instruments is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Only local candidates will be considered for this position. Please contact HR if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position.

05/10/10 Lean Specialist
Tri-City Medical Center

Position Summary: Lean Specialist position serves as lean improvement consultant to all departments in the organization, providing expert support, data and education to improvement teams created as part of the hospital-wide Lean improvement program. Lean specialist maintains expertise in all lean methodologies and is instrumental in applying techniques and methods to all lean initiatives and rapid-improvement-events. Lean specialist provides recommendation of data to be collected, data preparation, analysis and assists in interpretation to aid in decision-making. Lean specialist assists director in collecting and analyzing cost/benefit/ROI data for each initiative. The position requires independent thought and action, expertise in use of lean tools & data analysis tools, documentation of lean activities and reports to management on lean effectiveness.

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Achieve expertise and skill consistent with external expert methods and program
• Coordinate implementation of roll-out plan with external expert
• Maintain an active support role for all lean teams and rapid improvement events (RIEs)
• Work with process owners/team leaders to determine data needs and coordinate collection of data with PI Department and operating departments
• Assist Director in collection of all data contributing to costs; assist in ROI development per RIE
• Provides organizational education on our lean program and lean methods/concepts/tools
• Develops and maintains a Lean Project Control Center to aid in lean visibility across the organization
• Organizes and presents reports to management on status & progress of our lean program

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
• Expertise in lean methods and performance improvement methods
• Two years or more experience in lean project implementation, preferably healthcare related.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of personal accountability for meeting organizational program goals; works independently.
• Professional demeanor is required in the following areas: appearance, confidentiality, timeliness, prioritization, judgment and relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel within facility including physicians

Education:

Bachelors degree in industrial engineering, organizational development, business administration or equivalent education and experience. Masters preferred.

Essential Organizational Behaviors:

1. Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with the Medical Center's Mission and Values and those that reflect the "Seven Standards of Service Excellence".
2. Performs job responsibilities in an ethical, compliant manner consistent with the Medical Center's values, policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
3. Works well with team members toward a common purpose. Reinforces the efforts and goals of the work group. Supports the team's decisions regardless of individual viewpoint.
4. Demonstrates flexibility in schedules and assignments in order to meet the needs of the Work Unit/Department.
5. Utilizes, maintains, and allocates equipment and supplies in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Improves productivity through proper time management.
6. Seeks feedback from customers and team members in order to identify and improve processes and outcomes.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Tri-City Medical Center is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or present or past disability (unless the nature and extent of the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.