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Carefree of Colorado, a division of the Scott Fetzer Company and Berkshire Hathaway, is the world's premier provider of awnings, shade products and accessories to the global Recreational Vehicle market, Marine OEM and Aftermarkets. By leveraging our 45 year history, leading industry position, and financial strength, we are able to provide unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

We have built a strong manufacturing and assembly operation by embracing LEAN principles, investing in technology and in our team members. We pride ourselves on the Quality, Value, Performance and Style of our products and are always looking for team members who want to grow and achieve success right along with us.
The Plant Manager will oversee all phases of plant operations including safety, production, quality control and maintenance.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide leadership and direction for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility across all shifts.
• Maintain plant safety, adhering to all regulatory guidelines, to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.
• Drive initiatives to maximize employee contribution in both product quality and production.
• Develop strategies to ensure the plant meets production goals and standards at minimal manufacturing costs.
• Identify areas for line improvements and efficiencies.
• Ensure all managers, supervisors, leads, including maintenance and production employees, are properly trained to perform their job functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Analyze and establish workforce requirements to meet customer demands and business objectives.
• Calculate and report productivity and capacity, by work center, on a continuous basis.
• Ensure the plant and equipment is maintained in a safe, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Work closely with the Director of Supply Chain and other peers to ensure:
• o Production schedules are provided timely, within capacity, to ensure customer orders and expectations can be produced on time.
• o Raw materials meet production requirements in both quantity and quality.
• o Raw materials delivered to the floor are done efficiently and timely to meet production schedules.
• o Finished goods produced are handled and stored appropriately to fulfill customer orders and inventory stocking requirements.

Qualified candidates must possess the following:

• 3-5 years' experience in managing multiple departments within a manufacturing environment

• Excellent people and communication skills
• Strong process documentation skills
• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate team interactions and partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance and other peers.
• MRP or ERP experience

In addition to possessing experience in and the ability to perform the duties outlined above, the qualified candidate will have a Bachelor Degree in Management, Manufacturing Engineering or similar educational background.

We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in becoming part of our team, please send your resume and salary requirements via e-mail, [email protected] , fax (303) 459-5103, or apply in person,

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm.
All responses must include salary requirements to be considered.

USD - Dannon, a subsidiary of Danone, is looking for Material Planner in United States (US) for Broomfield

Danone is a global food company holding top positions in healthy food through its four businesses: Fresh Dairy Products, Early Life Nutrition, Waters, and Medical Nutrition. Its mission, bringing health through food to as many people as possible, embodies commitment to human progress and business success. It gives meaning to the work of our 100,000 Danoners worldwide on an everyday basis.
For passionate people looking for autonomy and exciting career opportunities, Danone truly has something special inside.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Danone is a global food company holding top positions in healthy food through its four businesses: Fresh Dairy Products, Early Life Nutrition, Waters, and Medical Nutrition. Its mission, bringing health through food to as many people as possible, embodies commitment to human progress and business success. It gives meaning to the work of our 100,000 Danoners worldwide on an everyday basis. For passionate people looking for autonomy and exciting career opportunities, Danone truly has something special inside.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for material inventories for a specified category to support finished goods production plans, minimize obsolescence and provide overall cost containment.

• Full Responsibility for accurate Materials plans and strategies resulting in superior customer service and minimized operating costs. Assisting in development of safety stock strategies and inventory optimization modeling.
• Key member of category team representing Material Planner function. Team includes members in FG planning & deployment planning.
• Broad exposure to entire supply chain with direct contacts in both field and HQ.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•          Overall responsibility for material plans for specified categories.

• Ensure overall MRP system (both within SAP and in external processes) maintained and overall system planning is optimized. Conduct regular consistent reviews of all parameters and update based on new criteria.
• Lead & conduct material planning meetings with suppliers, ensuring all material plans are adequate from DOS and obsolescence targets in the long and short term.
• Develop packaging run out plans with information from project managers, supply planning team, marketing and suppliers to minimize obsolescence and meet project timelines.
• Participate in weekly supply planning team meetings with counterparts in finished good planning, deployment, forecasting and procurement to deliver key KPIs - service, DOS, L&D, forecast accuracy, material SS, obsolescence minimization and sourcing optimization
• Track and report key KPIs - obsolescence, supplier inventory levels, DIO, service.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Education
Bachelor of Science/ Engineering or BBA with Supply Chain knowledge.

Work Experience
Approx. 3-5+ years related experience in Supply Planning in a CPG Industry
Other
Ability to travel (10 % of the time)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Functional Competencies needed(specific to job):

• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain processes and safety stock optimization strategies.
• Demonstrated understanding of materials management & supplier management.
• SAP/APO/BW knowledge a plus.
• APICS certification desired.

Managerial Competencies and Personal Skills/Attributes needed:

• Strong project management/organization skills.
• Success in problem solving and critical thinking
• Achieve results effectively
• Anticipates and is proactive.
• Develop cross-functional effectiveness
• Leads and drives change
• Ability to take thoughtful risks
• Develop talent through training, feedback, coaching and fostering a training environment.
• Passion for excellence.
• Demonstrates the DanoneWave Culture, behaviors and attitudes

For more information about Danone, its people and its business, please visit danone.com. We have something special inside, do you?
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The Dannon Company is a US-subsidiary of Danone, a Fortune 500 company and one of the most successful health-focused food companies in the world with leading positions in fresh dairy products, water, baby nutrition and medical nutrition. Danone’s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

Our core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and innovation. There truly is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our people, our products and our culture. If you like what you have learned, we encourage you to apply and learn more.

Dannon is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.

We are looking for a strong Project Manager that can operate independently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial enterprise product market. Provides solutions to a diverse range of complex problems. Manages New Product (hardware and software) Introduction and Product Life Cycle for Operations. Key Product Core Team Member, and Project Core Team Lead for the Supply Chain/Operations Group. High level tasks may include but are not limited to: Supply Chain Design. Business Case Reviews. Capital planning, allocation, and management. Supplier Readiness for volume ramp. Manages the development cycle for Supply Chain/Operations Team. SAP set up, and catalogue management. Supply Chain tools and systems management.

Typically requires 5 - 8 year’s experience and a Bachelor's degree.

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Experience

5 - 8 Years of Experience

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Certifications

Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason.

Job Summary

Maintains the Inventory Part Master to ensure contains the necessary elements to correctly execute transactions electronically through the software and physically through the Materials department. Assists the Sr. Inventory Analyst in maintaining proper stocking levels and preparing reports as required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Use advanced industry knowledge, experience, and techniques to create and maintain biennial and annual physical inventory plans for field bases. Must use own discretion and experience to make decisions regarding physical counts with little or no supervision.
• Schedule and monitor physical inventory for field base warehouse locations.
• Maintains Inventory Parts Master in RAMCO to accurately reflect parts information.
• Modifies part classifications as required for procurement and repair. Must rely on experience and knowledge to research effectivity and validate alternate part number usage, and make independent decisions with limited supervision.
• Ensures that department complies with quarterly Sarbanes Oxley Certification and ISO requirements for Inventory valuation. Reports any associated risks and assists in the implementation of controls to manage loss.
• Works closely with Logistics and Purchasing Departments to maintain offsite field addresses and contacts in Inventory database.
• Evaluates Inventory for: Obsolescence, Effectivity, Interchangeability, Usage, Min/Max stocking levels.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and initiatives. Be familiar with the SMS Policy Manual, SMS Procedures, OSHA, and HAZMAT
• Leads and participates team process improvement processes
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Minimal travel may be required

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and three or more years’ inventory control experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years aviation and/or warehouse management experience
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university is preferred

Holder of an Airframe, Powerplant, A&P license or IA license a plus

Past aircraft inspector for 145 or 135 experience is also a plus

Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal with internal customers and external customers
• Strong interpersonal skills and high collaboration at all levels
• Advanced customer service and phone skills
• Demonstrates ability to effectively analyze and evaluate information and situations in search of best solutions
• Ability to understand, contribute and execute plans in support of corporate, divisional and department goals

Computer Skills

• Working knowledge of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software)
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word.
• Experience with RAMCO/ERP preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• APICS certification in Inventory Management desired
• A&P License helpful

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.