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Topic: Opportunity for Food Manufacturing Specialist (Western New York): ty (Western New York) Reports to: Plant Manager Compensation: Competitive base salary and package (including upside bonus potential and full benefits). Relocation assistance (if required) will be considered. Overview: This is an exceptional opportunity to join the rapidly growing team for an innovative manufacturing producer, supplier and marketer in the food processing and specialty products industries. The company is always seeking ways to improve its efficiency and customer base by growing with new initiatives, new customers and new opportunities. This position is conveniently located in Western New York (Orleans County). For the "right" candidate this situation has wonderful long term potential with a trusted, well respected, quality minded and customer focused company that has been serving clients for over 45 years. The Manufacturing Specialist will develop new ideas, manufacturing / warehousing approaches and techniques to increase efficiency and productivity. This individual must work well with others and be highly self-motivated. The company always has demonstrated unwavering dedication to customer service and a commitment to teamwork and high integrity. To this end, they have established a fun, respectful workplace in which their employees, intelligent, creative, open-minded individuals, can thrive. They have created a safe, healthy, professional culture that consistently encourages and educates their employees in a challenging and rewarding environment. The “right” candidate will have an important voice in shaping the company’s current and future manufacturing plans with autonomy and freedom to grow with a growing organization. The Manufacturing Specialist will oversee special projects and all warehouse operations including budget management, staffing, inventory control, distribution of product to outside customers and re-direction of product for in-house customers, and safety compliance. The Manufacturing Specialist interacts directly with and must ensure excellent outside and inside customer satisfaction through efficient and timely coordination of order receipt, scheduling, shipping and record keeping accuracy. Key Responsibilities: Staff, organize, and directs operations within a warehouse and manufacturing setting to effectively manage the receipt, storage, selection, packaging, loading, and shipping of products to customers. Follows established operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping inventory current Plan department functions to schedule the prompt delivery of finished products and receipt of raw materials (in the amount ordered) ensuring that products, parts, (or supplies) are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient and timely manner Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of manufacturing and warehouse activities such as production, records control, and purchasing. Coordinates the logistics of materials movement for production purposes with the Materials Coordinator and outside warehouses (as needed) Reviews documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, distribution orders and procedure manuals ensuring that all activities are carried out as per documents and instructions. Screens and hires manufacturing and warehouse personnel Issues all appropriate work assignments Controls costs through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of operations, storage space, and proper protection of stored materials Maintains accurate records of inventories and location for production control and cost accounting purposes Recommends manufacturing and warehouse material storage handling equipment needs and replacement (as needed) Responsible for enforcing company policies of conduct and safety and initiates disciplinary action and terminations when needed Identifies the root causes of any product loss and takes corrective action Responsible for sanitation and cleanliness of responsible areas as well as all outside areas of the facility (i.e., best practices in facility management) Work Experience Requirements Food manufacturing experience is preferred (but is not mandatory) 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment related to Plant Operations, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Facility Management, Sanitation and Logistics Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel, Word and Outlook Knowledge of SAP is beneficial Knowledge of Microsoft “Dynamics” and “Navision” is beneficial History of working with vendors during installation of new operations/warehouse software including barcode scanning and RF implementation Excellent math and analytical skills · Proven advanced leadership and development skills · Cultivate and maintain favorable relationships with vendors, work crews, employees, and industry contacts. · Support the supervision, hiring, development and training programs for new manufacturing / warehousing recruits and employee additions Ability to manage and react to day-to-day operational requirements in a professional and timely manner Excellent communication, problem-solving and analysis skills along with the ability to provide clear and concise details regarding cause and effect, both verbally and in writing High degree of attention to detail in all job functions Ability to follow instructions and set the example on the safe use of all industrial and warehouse equipment (e.g., forklift) Ability to work effectively with all levels of the workforce and management Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision Education Requirements Bachelors’ degree (i.e., engineering or equivalent) desired along with a minimum of 5 years experience working in a manufacturing environment. Training in HACCP and GMP (i.e., Good Manufacturing Processes). A combination of education and work experience may be acceptable in lieu of a degree. Description of the Ideal Candidate: · Experience in manufacturing / warehousing accountability, multi-channel product distribution, planning and organizational management. · Accomplished professional with proven experience in leadership, as well as growing, managing and mentoring superior manufacturing / warehousing teams. · Results-oriented, intelligent, decisive leader with proven success in continuous improvement, strategic thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving. · Ability to think "outside the box", to sell ideas and to make things happen. · Strong understanding of food ingredients manufacturing, biotechnology solutions with knowledge and experience in warehouse operations and plant construction. · Highly organized, detail oriented with follow through on commitments · Excellent communication skills – written and oral · Engineering background is a definite plus. Why This Company is a Great Place to Work: The company has a strong history of providing quality service and commitment to excellence to its customers They differentiate themselves from the competition, by doing the job right and always putting the customer and customer needs first. They develop lasting relationships by listening to clients and partnering with their clients. The company places a very high priority on attracting and retaining quality people by providing competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a safe, respectful work environment. The company prides itself in working very hard at having the best communication skills in the marketplace with the CEO and President leading the way by setting the right tone and direction. Outstanding employee contributions are rewarded in kind. The company remains committed to providing the best possible climate for development for all employees while seeking to maintain a spirit of teamwork where individuals continually work together to attain a common goal. Whenever possible, the company will continue striving to improve its workforce by promoting capable and qualified employees (from within) and, hiring and retaining the best and brightest people available.…; Added by David M. Schwartz to Recruiters Looking For Splits at 11:11pm on August 25, 2009

Comment on: Blog Post 'Interesting Post: "10 Reasons Why I hate Recruitment Agents"': l lack of knowledge in both the technical material they are representing, the fact that they haven't read your resume, and their exceptionally brilliant conversation. They are fond of using 'On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate yourself in each of the following areas.' They can't read, since many of them will ask you to do jobs you have no experience in, even though you have sent them your resume. They are typically from 24-36 years of age, either studied: Physical Education, Sociology, English Lit, or Psychology, and are tired for working for $4.25/hr at McDonalds. Being a recruiter is what can be called the 'later' pupal stage of this creature. Adult specimens are sometimes found on used car lots, trying to sell old Pintos. SuperiousSnottius: This vile and disgusting creature is perhaps one of the most feared and dreaded of all the Recruiter beasts. They are characterized by an appalingly smug and satisfied air. They sometimes read your resume, although you would never know, because they act like you don't have enough experience to be a slug. This particular specimen is noted by its behavior of trying to sound self-important, and eating while on the phone with prospective clients. Other behavious include: interrupting you to answer another call, putting you on hold for long periods with no explanation, and generally irritating smugness that stinks to high heaven. The adult stage of this monster is indeed the most frightening: The become little Godzillas when they are turned out on their ears because they scare all prospective candidates away. ThrowThemToTheWolvesicidion: This species of recruiter has one of the most insideous defense stratedgies of any of the Recruiter kingdom: It sends you out on hopeless quests, divulging no information about the client. They provide no job description, no tips, no heads up about the company that you are interviewing, and no directions to the site that you will be going to. They are noted for the large barrage of hopeless jobs that they will throw at you, in an effort to confuse you. They then progress to the final stage of their lifecycle, which is very similar to SuperiousSnottius for its characteristics. CandyearSaurus: A most unscrupulous breed of recruiter. They flatter you for all of your job skill, and talk for hours and hours about absolutely nothing. They make you feel 'good' about yourself, while providing 'Air' for a job. They are noted for their technological backwardsness, not even having e-mail, and pride themselves on ancient and worn-out technology. They will never dare contradict you, instead capitualting to your every whim. They are the fuzziest, nicest, and most useless of all the Recruiter order. Avoid them at all costs. SuperProfessional Rex: Noted for its exceptionally glossy exterior, the SuperProfessional Rex is noted for its seeming easy tone in conversation. Some of its other distinguishing features: A confidential tone, and an 'insiders' view. They will tell you that they have a 'big' company who is 'really desperate' for some people. They will promise ridiculous salaries, and ridiculous benefits and not even snicker. They display limited reading capability, at least able to recite some of your more obvious skills. Once you hear from them the first time, they never call again. In this respect, the SuperProfessional Rex is one of the least annoying of the Recruiter order. Stupidius Maximus: The most distinguishing characteristic of this creature is its incessent babbling about nothing. It will never have your resume available, and will talk endlessly about nothing. It also employs a very effective defense tatic, that of the 'survery to help us place you.' This consists of forcing the stunning the prey by a series of mindless questions that answer absolutely nothing in the search for the job. Popular ranges that this specimen will use are from 1-4, 1-10 being the most common. It has terrible organizational skills, and is fond of dizzying its intended prey by the aeformentioned 'survey.' This creature is perhaps the least intelligent of all the recruiter order. EffortisMaximus Vegetablaurus: This rather pathetic kind of recruiter is the saddest of the whole recruiter order. They are typically very enthuiastic about finding you a job, but haven't a clue on what an enter key is, much less what a computer is. They typically have limited reading skills, which might be more likened to a monkey's or a parrot's understanding of technical issues, in that they mimic, without understanding what they see on the page. They try desperately to find you a job, but because they don't understand technical issues, it might be more scientific if they were using a dart board with possible career choices. Try to be nice to this species, as it is not their fault that they are created the way that they are. They don't have a malicious bone in their body, and for their innocent and pliable nature, they are to be commended. Beneficial Recruiter Species: Unfortunately, there is only one species of recruiter that is beneficial. DoRightius Selfsecondarius This most unique species of recruiter is noted for the following characteristics, not at all evident in any other species of recruiter. 1. They have read your resume in its entirity 2. They understand your field of work 3. They screen you and try to get the best out of you 4. They selflessly go over your resume before submitting it to the client 5. Their formidible editing skills 6. Their selfless attitude in getting you a job 7. Their willingness to go to extra lengths to make your interview as pleasent as possible 8. Their sincere and honest desire to get you a job, while at the same time getting themselves some income 9. They provide written job descriptions 10. They almost make an interview unecessary, as they have done such a good job of communicating you to the client that they want you before they even talk to you. Unfortunately, in this taxonomists's experience, this recruiter is currently only found in 1 out of 300 recruiter species. It is so rare that it must immediately be put on the endangered species list, and there must be some kind of a breeding plan to help this species increase in number. However, due to its slow reproductive cycle, this will be a difficult task. Most other recruiter species reproduce so quickly that they sometimes saturate the valuable ecosystem, making this recruiter's existance threatened. However, this species is highly adaptable, and usually manages to hold its own against the other non-beneficial recruiter species.…; Added by Rob McIntosh at 2:28pm on July 24, 2008

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