Monday, December 25, 2006

First Energy Professional Recruitment

First Energy, based in Akron, is engaging in a major professional recruitment drive due to current and planned retirement. They are especially interested in IT, finance and accounting and engineering personnel. The contact is Valencia Woodard at 800-633-4766.

Instrumentation Engineer

From across the desk of the Medina Area Job Seekers.
Thx Theo for thinking of the group. If interested, please contact Steve Directly.
Don Bernard


----- Original Message -----
From: Theo Kurela
To: Don Bernard
Cc: swartko@neo.rr.com
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:06 AM
Subject: Instrumentation Engineer
Don:

I received a call from Steve Wartko (Integrity Technical Services) regarding an Instrumentation Engineer position. The company needs someone with expertise in Bailey Net90 and Infi90 products. Software and I/O knowledge is expected. Major clients include oil refineries and water treatment plants. Travel is expected. Kindly pass this onto the group.

Steve can be contacted at (888-262-3226) or via email (swartko@neo.rr.com).

Client Manager, Szarka Financial

Position Description

CLIENT MANAGER


Full/Part Time: FT Hours: 40 Exempt: Y

Overview:

Plays a critical role in the achievement of recognition by prospects & clients that Szarka Financial is a “first choice” provider of comprehensive financial services.

Responsibilities:

Supports all activities related to contact with prospects/clients. Becomes, on an ongoing basis, the “first contact” for the client with Szarka Financial Management. Continually exceeds the expectations of the client.
· Supporting the expressed Vision, Mission, goals and objectives of the company
· Supporting all assigned financial planners
· Providing excellent first touch service to all prospects and clients
· Executing financial planning preparation prior to all client appointments with assigned planners
· Completing in a timely and accurate manner all forms/paperwork relating to prospect/client meetings/requests/transactions
· Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with all broker/dealer home office personnel in order to effectively facilitate transaction follow up and troubleshooting activities

Duties:

Takes steps necessary to ensure all tasks relating to working with prospects/clients are performed in a timely and very accurate manner while demonstrating the highest degree possible of professionalism and concern for the well-being of all those choosing to visit/work with Szarka Financial Management.
· Coordination of scheduling, client meeting preparation & investment updates
· Establish and maintain client records in designated database system
· Establish and maintain client planning files and securities files, in good order, in their respective filing cabinets
· Handle all calls from prospects/clients. Take ownership of prospect/client issues. Request assistance from financial planner, when necessary, to resolve prospect/client issues. Participate with financial planner in resolution process to help strengthen relationship with client.
· Develop and maintain excellent relationship with clients. Initiate periodic follow up “touches” with client per our Client Servicing Matrix
· Perform all necessary tasks in preparation of client meetings. Coordinate preparation with respective financial planner
· Enter all new business, client/prospect updates and requests into online broker/dealer system.
· Perform follow up necessary to track all business entered into broker/dealer home office system to ensure client’s account is setup correctly

Required Education, Licenses, Certifications & Designations:

· Bachelor’s degree - required
· Series 6 securities license
Other:

Completion of special projects as requested.

Required Skills and Proficiencies:

· Minimum of five years experience working in the financial planning/financial services industry in a client contact role
· Excellent organizational and time management skills.
· Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at the same time
· Independent thinker showing ability to make good decisions in a timely manner
· Excellent problem solving skills
· Strong PC skills especially using the following applications: MS Office (Word & Excel). Strong comfort level using the Internet. Ability to quickly and effectively learn new software applications
· Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including neat handwriting
· Strong change management skills

Equipment Used:

Personal Computer, multi-line phone system, copier, fax, calculator

Training Provided:

As Required


Equal Opportunity Employer

Economic Development Dir., City of Medina

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
CITY OF MEDINA




The City of Medina is seeking an Economic Development Director. This position is appointed by the Mayor and requires the confirmation of Medina City Council. This is a salaried position with starting pay between $ 51,500 and $ 61,800 plus benefits. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory. Those interested should send their resumes to the City of Medina, Mayor’s Office, 132 North Elmwood, Medina, Ohio, 44256 by Wednesday, December 27, 2006. The City of Medina is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.



ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(Job Description)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Economic Development Director develops and manages a proactive economic development program capable of meeting the City’s long range and short-term economic development goals and objectives. This individual has primary implementation responsibility for all City economic development activities, actively represents an economic development perspective, and must be dedicated to the goals and objectives of the City and the realization thereof. Under the broad supervision of the Mayor, this department head is responsible for the administration and management of the City’s involvement and the collaboration with City and County officials and the business community in these areas. This position requires strong administrative ability, computer skills, communications skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
Identifies, promotes and facilitates the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and the attraction of new businesses

Responsible for implementation of the City’s Economic Development Plan and providing leadership and direction to the City’s Economic Development Committee.

Establishes contacts in business and industry, as well as the allied fields of real estate and industrial park development and management.

Serves as the City’s ombudsman to and cooperates with all business and industries in the resolution of any problems they may have and encourages the management of the same to have a constructive interest in the City.

Coordinates the development and implementation of a City profile, marketing plan and City image building.

Serves as the City’s representative to Medina County Economic Development Corp., the Joint Economic Planning Committee and the Medina County Housing Network

Serves as the City’s Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Officer, processes all applications for CRA tax abatement, and prepares Ohio Department of Development reporting forms.

Serves as the City’s Certified Local Government Coordinator and completes all State requirements of the CLG program.

Develops an effective working relationship with other private and public sector economic development groups and organizations through participation on task forces and committees.

Works with adjacent townships and county in development and coordination of Cooperative Economic Development Agreements (CEDAs), Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDDs) or other cooperative efforts that benefit the community.

Periodically surveys the status of business and industry and analyzes data to evaluate the nature of workforce needs and other economic factors.

Prepares correspondence, reports, and status report records in order to communicate program activities, explain ideas and recommend alternatives.

Attends and participates in professional and community meetings to stay current on issues relative to the field of economic development.

Oversee the creation and on-going maintenance of the economic development pages of the City website.

Networks with county, regional and state economic development entities; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other economic development organizations at all levels and in a variety of locations.

Monitors local, state and Federal legislation and regulations relating to economic development and report findings and trends.

All other duties as assigned by the Mayor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess knowledge of economic development principles, practices and techniques; pertinent federal and state laws, regulations, and principles; practices of budget administration; management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs; marketing techniques and public relations; principles and practices of public administration and personnel; occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and make presentations to professional and lay groups, City Council, boards, commissions and the general public. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees, other governmental agencies and the general public. Visual ability sufficient to read and write reports, correspondence and instructions; to operate office equipment; and to operate a motor vehicle requiring a standard Ohio Driver’s License to visit buildings, construction sites, and unimproved land and provide tours. Possess and maintain proof of auto liability insurance. Travel independently to statewide or national meetings and locations. Comprehend and make inferences from reports, appraisals, legal opinions, land and title reports, and building cost estimates in order to understand project proposals, negotiate agreements and make policy recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires the employee to spend part of each working day in the office at a desk or computer station and at meeting sites and facilities. The employee may be required to stand and walk during the work day. Work performed may involve irregular hours, including weekend and evening meetings. The position includes high incidence of interaction with citizens, government officials, and other municipal employees, occasionally under stressful conditions. Must be able to lift and move containers weighing up to 25 pounds.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A degree or certificate in Commerce, Economic Development, Marketing or Business Administration. Or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Mechanical Engineer

From across the desk of the Medina Area Job Seekers.
Happy and Hopefilled Holidays to all.
Don Bernard


----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie Bzymek
To: d.t.bernard@worldnet.att.net
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 8:29 AM
Subject: Candidates
Dear Don:

I am a Search Consultant with GRN of Plymouth, Michigan. I specialize in the medical/engineering industry and I contacted Ed Caja who gave me your name. One of my best clients is working in the Aerospace industry and they are looking for several candidates to feel key positions in their company. These positions are located in Kansas. They need the following:
Mechanical engineer, 3+ experience
CAD (autoCAD or Solid Edge preferable)
Experience with MRP
Lean manufacturing, pneumatics, process documentation and test specifications
Duties will include improves production processes, working with engineering on produciblity
Develop BOM'S and Routings in MRP system.
In addition to the abover requirements they are also looking for a Project/Program Manager with 5+ years of experience.

This Aerospace company is experiencing a lot of growth right now and anticipating additional growth next year also. Please let me know any contacts that you might have that would be interested in a new opportunity.

Thank you,


Jackie BzymekSearch ConsultantGlobal Recruiters of Plymouth9357 General Drive, Suite 103Plymouth, MI 48170(734) 354-6862 Office(734) 354-6863 Faxjbzymek@grnplymouth.comwww.grnplymouth.com

Corporate VP of Operations

Dallas, Texas OR Orlando, Florida







Corporate VP of Operations


Posted by: North American Recruiting and Consulting
Please refer to job: CRT0586


Job Description & Duties

Our client's parent has been in business since 1971 as a manufacturer of small school buses and ambulances built from modified cargo vans. The company's initial product was the first "Type A" school bus, designed to carry 16-20 passengers. Today the Corporate parent manufacturers specialty vehicles and accessories for various basic service niches of the transportation industry. The Parent Corporation's products include ambulances, small school buses, shuttle and min-size commercial buses, terminal trucks, commercial bus chassis, road construction equipment and industrial rental sweepers. In the US the Parent Corporation is the largest manufacturer of ambulances, the second largest manufacturer of terminal trucks and a leading manufacturer of small school buses, and sweepers used in the road construction industry.This client is considered a world class supplier, with units operating in all 50 states, and many foreign countries in addition to supplying a number of government agencies, including GSA, AAFES, DOD, and the Postal Service. In addition to the terminal tractors, they also produce a walk behind sweeper, a four-wheel road sweeper, a three-wheeled street sweeper, buses, ambulances, and a loader backhoe.My client is making significant changes in their manufacturing approach throughout all of their plants and are putting in place the appropriate professionals who will lead them into a very "lean manufacturing"/"six sigma" culture change. They need someone in this role who can evaluate, vision, and drive/implement the culture into a "lean world", establish the quality standards corporate wide which will continue and exceed their past level of excellence and work with established the metrics required to fully implement Six Sigma practices.This is a NEW position will report to the CEO who will be in Dallas. It is yet to be determined whether this position will be located in Dallas or Orlando. This candidate Should come out of the Auto or Truck Industry or Specialty Truck (RV, Dump Truck, Tow Truck, Fire Engine) Industry. This candidate will have the responsibility of creating/establishing a corporate wide level of Quality, which will then have to be fully implemented throughout the organization. In addition, this candidate will work to directly impact the operations in all plants throughout the US and will be traveling up to 60-80% of the time. This candidate will work with “plant” level “lean managers” to ensure that the proper processes are being implemented within each plant to comply with corporate policy. This organization is to have a Major “Lean Manufacturing” push during 2007 and this candidate MUST be very familiar with Lean Manufacturing processes as well as being a Six Sigma Black Belt.

From the CEO and the VP of HR: “Our ideal candidate would come from some type of industry that has a Fabrication Background (welding, painting, assembly) rather than a background where they manufactured a simple component or two that then went into a final product (or a background that is primarily an unrelated manufacturing process such - plastics and chemicals)”.


Requirements

* BS Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering* Masters/MBA would be a PLUS* P.E. or E.I.T would be a PLUS* Ideal if you have understanding of "Design Experience" for Chassis and experience in metal fabrication, welding, product development* 10-15 years of Management Experience* 8-10 years of Management Experience in a Manufacturing Environment* 5-7 years experience with Corporate Level responsibility in Quality or Lean or Six Sigma* Must be a Six Sigma Black Belt* Must Have Lean Manufacturing experience in a Manufacturing Environment (Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)* Ideal if you currently hold Certification in Quality (CQE)* Strong Leadership and Vision Skills/Talents* Solid Computer Skills* Excellent Team Leadership Skills* Demonstrated experience in either implementing or running a Quality/Lean Program in a manufacturing environment

* Experience taking a manufacturing organization into, through and retaining ISO Certification

* Must Have upper management experience in the truck/auto industry—with a major player in those industries

* 5-10 years of experience at the Corporate level (VP/COO) in the truck/auto industry

* Experience in mentoring Green Belts to Black Belts


Education: 4 Years college
Travel Percent: 60-80%
Experience:At least 5+ Years experience required.
Relocation Assistance?Yes
Security Clearance? No







Compensation Summary

$200000 - $275000 Annual; With Bonus this position should go well over $300 K

Contact Information

Bob Turner, Ed.D., PresidentNorth American Recruiting and Consulting10834 HarvestwoodTyler, TX 75703 USPhone: 903-561-6928Cell: 903-618-0066
E-mail: dr.bobturner@earthlink.net or bob.turner@narecruiting.net Web Site: http://www.narecruiting.net Please refer to job: CRT0586

Recruiter

Recruiter
Full Time Executive Management Recruiter Needed
Serving the Call Center Industry.
Base plus commissions.

Involves extensive new business development utilizing an established base of previous and potential clients. Strong communication and presentation skills required.

Our firm places key management and executive personnel in contact centers across the US and abroad.

We offer a support staff to assist with administrative and candidate sourcing functions, an extensive database of over 8,000 qualified candidates, and excellent industry visibility.

TeleDevelopment Services, Inc.
Richfield, OH
330-659-4441

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Christmas Fellowship

Hi All:
We will be gathering for our Christmas Fellowship on Tuesday, December 19th at Panera Bread on Bagley Road across from Southwest General Health Center at 7:00PM. Please come and enjoy a casual time of fellowship and Christmas Cheer! All current and previous Job Seekers NetWORK members are welcome to join us!

See you there, and Merry Christmas!

-Jim

Welcome Nick Lombardo!

Nick finally made it to the blog - Congratulations!

-Jim

1st time blogger

Hi, finally made it thank God!!

-Nick Lombardo