Available Positions

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Strategic Purchaser/Purchasing Engineer

FOCUSED MANUFACTURING TEAM MANAGERS

Quality Systems Manager

 
 
 
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Nabco Entrances - Muskego, WI

Bachelor Degree or equivalent accounting experience in manufacturing environment, experience with local area networked ERP system, some exposure to lean manufacturing atmosphere.  Background should include experience in both general and cost accounting. 

 
 
 
Strategic Purchaser/Purchasing Engineer
Danfoss - North America Motion Controls - Milwaukee, WI
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This position supports cost optimized development of new and existing control panel products by coordinating design for manufacturing activities with Suppliers, Danfoss Product Development, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.  Also coordinates process improvement effort at suppliers for cost reduction and quality enhancement.  May also interact with other Danfoss locations and applicable suppliers to further global purchasing strength.  Participates in team evaluation of prospective suppliers.  Activities involve analysis of internal needs, markets, and suppliers; strategy development/implementation; creating contracts/agreements; supplier evaluation/development; network building and development - both internally and externally, cross functionally and internationally and process optimization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Work with suppliers to improve processes and costs for existing components. 

·         Coordinate work between Engineering and suppliers for cost effective development of new components. 

·         Research, study and recommend new suppliers and components. 

·         Interact with other Danfoss locations to expand global purchasing opportunities. 

·         Work with Quality, Manufacturing and suppliers on problem solving and quality improvement. 

·         Perform evaluation visits at prospective and existing suppliers. 

·         Participate in negotiation of supplier purchase agreements. 

·         Participate on project teams as required. 

Other Skills and Abilities                                               

• Must understand and be able to help calculate and develop product cost data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to function well in a team or group environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.

 
 
 
FOCUSED MANUFACTURING TEAM MANAGERS
Spacesaver Corporation - Fort Atkinson, WI
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SPACESAVER CORPORATION (a division of KI) the leading manufacturer of information and material storage systems, located in Fort Atkinson, WI, has a couple openings for Focused Manufacturing Team Managers due to a re-structuring of our plant operations teams.  We're thinking differently about our business and therefore Spacesaver is well positioned for strong and exciting growth.  But it will require developing a solid team of people that understands the importance of meeting and exceeding customer requirements both internally and externally by working with focused teams and continuous improvement.  Come grow with us! 

The Focused Manufacturing Team Managers will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations for assigned business unit, to include team building, production management, training and development, purchasing, material control, quality, scheduling, safety, and product and process engineering. 

The basic functions of these positions will be to manage, lead, and implement operational policies and programs that ensure achievement of operational and financial goals.  The focus for short term goals will include on-time delivery, cost of sales, quality, safety, and gross margins.  The focus for long term goals will include the formulation, planning and implementation of strategies to improve operational efficiency and business growth.  Ensuring employee engagement and teamwork within, and outside of, these business units will be a key accountability for these positions as well.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field with a minimum of 5-10 years progressively responsible operations experience, preferably managing a manufacturing facility or managing a manufacturing support department (i.e. Manufacturing Manager, General Manager, Plant Manager, etc.).  Thorough knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, painting and assembly is preferred.  Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, and Profit & Loss accountability of manufacturing operations is required. 

Spacesaver offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.  Please submit resume with salary requirements to:

HRD

Spacesaver Corporation

1450 Janesville Avenue

Fort Atkinson, WI  53538

e-mail: employment@spacesaver.com

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Quality Systems Manager
Snap On Tools - Milwaukee, WI
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Position Summary:

Responsible for the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of all quality systems in the Milwaukee Manufacturing Plant, which include but are not limited to, ISO 9001 (latest revision). Use appropriate skills and tools to reduce the overall cost of quality. 

KEY TASKS

·          Act as both quality systems and quality control manager.

·          Act as the Milwaukee plant quality management representative for quality systems auditors as well as for General Services Administration (GSA) Coordinator, when applicable.

·          Ensure that the Milwaukee plant's quality system is properly and accurately documented to meet the requirements of all systems standards.

·          Manage the Gage Calibration Government Inspection, when applicable. 

·          Make the final decision on whether or not units meet specifications and can be shipped to customer. 

·          Ensure that inspection, measuring and test equipment in the Milwaukee plant is controlled per the plant’s policies/procedures.

·          Develop and maintain the documented quality system.  This includes, but is not limited to writing, reviewing, and updating quality policies, procedures, inspection instructions, and work instructions.