We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
If you think this job sounds interesting to you and that you're our ideal candidate, let's get to know each other. Please send your up-to-date CV and a short covering note to Joerg.Wittkowski@smartrac-group.com and thomas.decker@smartrac-group.com
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Who is Zebra?
Zebra Technologies Corporation helps companies identify, track and manage assets, transactions and people with on-demand specialty digital printing and automatic identification solutions. In more than 100 countries around the world, more than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use innovative and reliable Zebra printers, supplies, RFID products and software to increase productivity, improve quality, lower costs, and deliver better customer service. To learn more about our broad range of applications visit our homepage at www.zebra.com.
Why join Zebra?
Zebra Technologies is a career-defining place to work that can offer you:
• A challenging job where you can really make a difference.
• A friendly and collaborative work environment.
• A dynamic and growing company.
If you're interested in this kind of company and ready to earn your stripes, we invite you to explore this opportunity!
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We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Manager, Supplies Development in our
Card Printer Solutions business unit located in Camarillo, CA.
POSITION PURPOSE
Develop and manage Supplies Business activity for the Card Printer division.
• Overall leadership of entire Supplies Organization
• Develop the supplies roadmap working with product managers
• Deliver media, laminate and card products on roadmap by identifying and creating strategic partnerships
• Manage and respond to supplies portion of RFP's
• Contribute to the development of marketing/sales collateral for all supplies products.
• Proactive role is assisting RSM's in up-selling additional value-added supplies into their existing accounts
• P&L analysis and management
• Deliver supplies growth results through proactive and well planned quarterly incentives and special discount programs.
• Work closely with Worldwide Regional Sales Managers to identify and understand regional market requirements.
• Negotiate prices for supplies products with Asian and European Suppliers.
• Monitor, Track, and respond to any changes in supplies pricing strategies of our major competitors.
• Pricing, product offering, end of life, and distribution issue management
SUPERVISES
Will directly supervise Supplies Product Specialists, and have management responsibilities for entire Supplies cross functional team members (QA Engineer, Materials Engineer, Buyer/Planner).
RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL
Overall business management for the CPS Supplies segment. Development and implementation of product strategies and tracking of successes and failures in media initiatives.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Business development for new Supplies offerings
2. Budget proposals and management including CPS Supplies P&L and project budgeting
3. Planning new media, laminate and card products
4. Create strategic partnerships with suppliers
- Minimum Bachelors degree, MBA Preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of Senior Level Management experience managing a multi-million dollar business.
- Product Management and Business Development experience with Supplies offerings in a consumables business setting preferred.
- Knowledge of dye-sublimation printing a plus.
- Must have excellent verbal and writing skills.
- Must be able to prepare and present clear and effective presentations.
- Must have excellent organizational skills; the ability to effectively prioritize activities on an individual basis.
- Must have strong leadership skills.
- Budget development and management, MS Office, MS Project, P&L management
What can Zebra offer me?
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance, LTD, 401(k) (with immediate company match), Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more. In addition, we offer a six month on-boarding experience to support you through your transition. To apply for the position and learn more about our benefits package, please visit our career center at www.zebra.com/career.
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Vice President-Operations
POSITION INFORMATION
Position ID:
Job Category: Executive Management
Type: FTE
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s
TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
LOCATION: Nashville, TN
REPORTS TO: SVP and GM
SUPERVISED: 100+
COMPANY INFORMATION
• 200 M division of a Fortune 500
• Leading provider of plastic cards, mailing fulfillment, electronic publications, direct mail and business communications.
DEPARTMENTS REPORTING TO VP OPERATIONS
• Quality Manager
• Letter Shop Manager
• Print Shop Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Dotted line to IT
Working Relationships: Works closely with Sr Management, Production, Production Support, Client Services, Implementation, IS, HR
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Vice President of Operations, this position is responsible for all operations within the facility to include PVC and Digital Card Production, Printing, Production Support, Production Control, Industrial Engineering, Warehousing, Cardroom and/or Vault, Shipping, Facility Maintenance, Technical Maintenance, Security and other related or assigned functions for the local or overall organization.
LEADERSHIP:
• Leading the division to a fully functional lean manufacturing environment
• Provide strategic vision, lead process change, revamping the way of doing things, resetting the company’s vision. Adopting Company’s best practices in process against the other locations to achieve objectives.
• Proven history of being a “DOER”. Not afraid to roll up their sleeves.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Development, operation, and administration in all areas of assignment. Through joint consideration and planning, determine, formulate, and establish goals, budgets, policies and practices, pertinent to operations on a long/short-term basis for General Manager and parent company approval.
• Knowledge and use of lean practices is essential in all areas.
• Through delegation of responsibilities, application of motivating techniques, administration of manager controls, implement sound and effective programs to accomplish established objectives and profit goals.
• Coordinate various functions with managers on matters such as but not limited to, task and project assignments; review of periodic performance statistics and budgets; investigation of alternatives operation methods and recommending alternative approaches and plans; expediting of activities; scheduling and capacity planning of work between/among plant operations; expansion of facilities and acquiring of capital equipment; major repairs, overhauls, and plant layout; and 3rd party negotiations.
• Consult with, advise, direct, and coordinate the activities of various departments to assist managers in achieving full and timely objectives.
• Make periodic visits to all company locations to resolve problems and to aid in making decisions. Review reports relating to operations, analyze problems and opportunities and make recommendations to management.
• Champion the plant’s quality program to seek continuous improvement in the daily operations and service quality. Utilize trade journals, attend seminars, trade association business meetings and exhibits, and related to keep abreast of and well informed about industry, products, services, etc.
• Mentor supervisory and managerial staff to develop their tactical execution skills so the incumbent can concentrate on the development of strategic operational plans.
• Administer performance appraisals, salary, and compensation programs for subordinates.
• Incumbent is expected to be able to perform independent of supervision/technical assistance
• Superior operations skills and very broad knowledge of operations and production management technology and methodology.
• Technical and management problem solving is a major responsibility and often requires innovation, research, investigation, inquiry, analysis, and evaluation.
• Usually all necessary work information is not available and must be developed by the incumbent. Incumbent counsels, assists, and helps as needed.
• Regularly works with confidential data requiring care to protect. Comply with all policies, procedures, and work rule guidelines – administer complaint process and corrective action program where appropriate.
• The incumbent is expected to understand and perform all duties and tasks within his/her department or job and when assigned, in any other department or job to the best of his/her individual skill and ability.
• This may include being assigned certain production tasks during work peak periods.
• This individual must be a team player that possesses a humanistic management approach that displays and advocates passion, accountability, courage, transparency, communication, and can lead change in a fast paced organization.
• Many times the incumbent will be assigned projects outside the normal scope of the plant operations area; these include but are not limited to conducting due diligence on acquisitions; equipment strategies and cross-function and plant teams.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Under the direction of and reports to the General Manager. As a senior manager incumbent is responsible for Operations Management, PVC and Digital Card Production, Printing, Production Support, Production Control, Industrial Engineering, Warehousing, Secure Vault Storage, Shipping, Facility Maintenance, Technical Maintenance, Security and other related or assigned functions for the overall organization.
• Through joint consideration/planning, determine pertinent goals, budgets, etc. both long/short-term for General Manager, senior management and parent company approval.
• Coordinate various functions with managers on matters such as investigation of alternatives operation methods and recommending alternative approaches and plans; expediting of activities; scheduling of work between plant operations; expansion of facilities, acquisition, and acquiring of capital equipment; major repairs, overhauls, and plant layout; and 3rd party negotiations.
• Make periodic visits to all company locations to resolve issues and develop information for decision making.
• Consult with, advise, direct, and coordinate the activities of various departments to assist managers in achieving full and timely objectives.
• Utilize trade journals, attend seminars, trade association business meetings and exhibits, and related to keep abreast.
• At this level incumbent is expected to be able to perform independent of supervision and technical assistance.
• Technical and management problem solving is a major responsibility and requires innovation, research, investigation, inquiry, analysis, and evaluation.
• Regularly works with confidential information and data requiring care to protect. Must have a working knowledge of financial statements and the principals of accounting. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is a requirement.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: A four year degree in industrial engineering, operations management, business management, or related is required and a graduate degree in business or operations is preferred. Up to ten years of manufacturing experience with 4 –6 years in mgmt or closely related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Call Patti Luther if you are interested in applying 614.901.0551.
SENIOR TECHNICIAN
Pittsburgh Embossing Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Technician for its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location. Candidate should have a minimum of 10 years prior experience with technical and field service companies, be proficient in electro-mechanics, digital electronics, and software required to maintain Datacard equipment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years Datacard experience as a Senior Technician or with Tech support experience.
Contact John Milhoan at: johnm@pittsburghembossing.com.
Jason Anderson
Pittsburgh Embossing Services, Inc.
185 Linnwood Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330-2918 USA
Voice: 1-724-222-5240
Fax: 1-724-222-5250
Email: jason@pittsburghembossing.com
Web: www.pittsburghembossing.com
A full-service gift card manufacturer located in Downers Grove, Illinois (western suburbs of Chicago) seeks a Product Development Manager for our gift card programs. This position will direct the company's overall marketing strategic planning programs and internal marketing communications for gift card products, programs and markets. Must be a self-starter, highly organized with polished presentation and interpersonal skills. This position is all about targeting customer's and taking their ideas and making them real. We offer a broad product line serving a variety of industry market segments and are extremely proud of our national reputation for high quality printing, servicing loyal customers across the country and throughout the world, 5 years experience required in a marketing management role within a professional service environment directing gift card programs. A proven track record in developing and administering marketing programs is a must. 4-year degree required in a related field. Please send resume and salary history:
Jet
1500 Centre Circle
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Attention: Laurie Mohr
Fax: (630) 424-2604
Email: Lauriem@jetlitho.com
www.jetlitho.com
