Institute of Industrial Engineers
Chapter 71: Lancaster - Harrisburg
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The Local Job Corner
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suggestions from the membership,
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Job Posting 1/31/12
Exel/DHL Supply Chain, a third party logistics provider, is recruiting for an Industrial Engineer to serve at their startup in New Holland, at the Case New Holland site. This position falls under their inbound to manufacturing vertical. The individual would need a strong background in material flow. The work environment is vertically integrated manufacturing with machining, press, shear, weld, paint and final assembly operations. Exel/DHL's job is to get the materials to where the customer needs them, when they need them, and improve processes to reduce the amount of WIP needed to meet their schedule. This site is young in their implementation of World Class Manufacturing, the TPS, if you will, of FIAT/CNH. An individual who is passionate about lean would thrive in this environment as the customer is looking to us to make significant improvements in logistics.
Please contact Shawn Chase, Process Engineering Manager, for more information at (316)-941-3484 or Shawn.Chase@Exel.com.
Job
Posting 1/31/12
Responsibilities: The mission for
the Estimator / Operations Support position is to assist sales by
preparing estimates and proposals and to support the operations of the
company by overseeing the continual development of the PennCoat
Estimating Manual, SOP Installation Manual and Safety Program.
Requirements - Education & Experience:
High School Diploma
Technical or Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree – Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or Similar – Preferred
Three years Project Management experience in construction or manufacturing
Key Competencies:
o Proactive / Problem Solver / Enthusiastic – Exhibits passion and excitement toward work assignments. Exhibits a “Can Do” attitude.
o Good listening skills - Allows others to speak and seeks to understand issues from their point of view.
o Attention to detail – Manages project details and does not permit problems to derail a project. Seeks alternative solutions when required
o Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and concisely.
o Process oriented – Can develop, write and create systems and procedures that define a set of tasks to achieve or manage a particular outcome.
o Excellent math and analytical skills – Must evaluate and process qualitative and quantitative information and draw clear conclusions from available data.
o Coachable – Must be willing to learn accept constructive criticism.
o Ability to read and understand blue prints and specifications.
o Well-developed Computer skills. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, File and Folder manipulation.
o Flexible – Must be adaptable and able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions without losing focus on deadlines and project requirements.
o Organization and Planning – Plans and organizes schedules and budgets in a proficient and productive manner
o Strategic – Able to handle both short and long term projects simultaneously.
Leadership:
o High Standards – Sets high standards for both personal and team performance. Leads by example through individual effort.
Role Specifications:
Hours of Work
o This position requires that you routinely arrive at work consistently by 7am every day. The typical workweek is from 7am – 4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am – 11am Friday. On weeks with a heavy workload, additional hours are required to complete high priority tasks.
o Vacation Time - PennCoat, Inc. does mandate a set amount of vacation time for their office staff. We look for self-starters who can manage their own time and take into consideration their responsibilities as a whole. For example, Staff may take a week or several days for vacation. You are responsible for making arrangements with co-workers to cover your work duties and you are responsible for monitoring their outcome and maintaining Project Schedules. If in the opinion of management, the office personnel vacation policy is abused, management will revert to the PennCoat vacation policy and schedule as outlined for field staff.
Estimating / Sales Supports
o Assist the PennCoat Sales team by generating proposals for prospective projects.
o Estimating / Cost Analysis – Generate budgets that accurately define labor hours, materials, equipment, total project cost and projected profits.
o Written Proposals – Develop and write proposals that define the inclusions, exclusions and specifications for a project summarized in a written scope of work.
o Blue Print Estimating – Read architectural and engineering blue prints and specifications to develop project cost and a written scope of work. This type of estimating is primarily for the new construction and remodeling industry.
o Management’s objective is that within one-year, you will have mastered the estimating system and understand the coatings industry to the level that you can work independently with minimal managerial oversight.
Project Management Support
You will work between the salesman and installation crews by preparing Job Folders that contain all of the information necessary for the field crews to perform an installation of our services and by placing material orders specific for each project. The specific Job Folder tasks include but are not limited to.
o Project notes, schedules and contact information
o Material tracking sheet that includes material quantities, colors and textures approved for the project.
o Project scorecards used to track successes and problems on the project.
o Billing sheets – Tracking purchase orders and billing information
o MSDS and technical data sheets for specific products used on the project.
o Field Budget Sheets used to designate the labor hours budgeted for the project and also used to track the actual labor required to complete each task.
o Written scope of work specific to the project.
o Site-specific safety plan for the project.
o Placing paint and flooring material orders for upcoming projects.
o Receiving and sorting orders for the field crew.
Inventory Control
Managing the PennCoat Shop Sundries and Cage Sundries.
o Inventory Shop Sundries, place orders and restock shelves.
o Distribute and retrieve Cage Sundries list from crew leaders on a monthly basis. Place orders required to replenish Cage Inventory.
o Manage the Shop Sundries list including product codes and updated pricing.
Estimating Manual
Oversee the continual development of the PennCoat Estimating Manual
o Review completed Field Budget Sheets and create benchmarks that summarize projected to actual production rates.
o Qualify production rate discrepancies by interviewing Crew Leaders and comparing labor activity to payroll reports.
o Make revisions to the Estimating Manual with updated and qualified production rates. Use standards and written summary’s to describe the task.
o Edit and insert pictures into the Estimating Manual that help define specific conditions.
(SOP) Standard Operations Installation Manual
Oversee the continual development of the PennCoat Installation Manual
o Manage all contents of the PennCoat Installation Manual including the table of contents, newly developed and revision of existing standards.
o Manage Site pictures and insert supporting information to create both a written and visual description of each installation standard.
o Develop a training process to implement the PennCoat Standards throughout the PennCoat organization. Create a process that outlines the specific standards requirement for each job description along with documentation and certification process to track implementation and success of understanding by individual applicators.
Safety Program
Manage the PennCoat Safety Program
o Oversee all topics and aspects of the Safety Program including monthly meetings, agendas, tool box talks, specific training, documentation, awards and incentives.
o Work with and delegate to the Office Manager and Production Manager as support points to help you run a proactive and productive safety program
Contact:
Oneida D. DeLuca, FACHE
Partner, Birchwood Consulting Group, LLC
Vistage Chair CE3318, KEY9127, TA1183
717.475.3111
Oneida@birchwoodconsulting.net
Requirements - Education & Experience:
High School Diploma
Technical or Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree – Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or Similar – Preferred
Three years Project Management experience in construction or manufacturing
Key Competencies:
o Proactive / Problem Solver / Enthusiastic – Exhibits passion and excitement toward work assignments. Exhibits a “Can Do” attitude.
o Good listening skills - Allows others to speak and seeks to understand issues from their point of view.
o Attention to detail – Manages project details and does not permit problems to derail a project. Seeks alternative solutions when required
o Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and concisely.
o Process oriented – Can develop, write and create systems and procedures that define a set of tasks to achieve or manage a particular outcome.
o Excellent math and analytical skills – Must evaluate and process qualitative and quantitative information and draw clear conclusions from available data.
o Coachable – Must be willing to learn accept constructive criticism.
o Ability to read and understand blue prints and specifications.
o Well-developed Computer skills. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, File and Folder manipulation.
o Flexible – Must be adaptable and able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions without losing focus on deadlines and project requirements.
o Organization and Planning – Plans and organizes schedules and budgets in a proficient and productive manner
o Strategic – Able to handle both short and long term projects simultaneously.
Leadership:
o High Standards – Sets high standards for both personal and team performance. Leads by example through individual effort.
Role Specifications:
Hours of Work
o This position requires that you routinely arrive at work consistently by 7am every day. The typical workweek is from 7am – 4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am – 11am Friday. On weeks with a heavy workload, additional hours are required to complete high priority tasks.
o Vacation Time - PennCoat, Inc. does mandate a set amount of vacation time for their office staff. We look for self-starters who can manage their own time and take into consideration their responsibilities as a whole. For example, Staff may take a week or several days for vacation. You are responsible for making arrangements with co-workers to cover your work duties and you are responsible for monitoring their outcome and maintaining Project Schedules. If in the opinion of management, the office personnel vacation policy is abused, management will revert to the PennCoat vacation policy and schedule as outlined for field staff.
Estimating / Sales Supports
o Assist the PennCoat Sales team by generating proposals for prospective projects.
o Estimating / Cost Analysis – Generate budgets that accurately define labor hours, materials, equipment, total project cost and projected profits.
o Written Proposals – Develop and write proposals that define the inclusions, exclusions and specifications for a project summarized in a written scope of work.
o Blue Print Estimating – Read architectural and engineering blue prints and specifications to develop project cost and a written scope of work. This type of estimating is primarily for the new construction and remodeling industry.
o Management’s objective is that within one-year, you will have mastered the estimating system and understand the coatings industry to the level that you can work independently with minimal managerial oversight.
Project Management Support
You will work between the salesman and installation crews by preparing Job Folders that contain all of the information necessary for the field crews to perform an installation of our services and by placing material orders specific for each project. The specific Job Folder tasks include but are not limited to.
o Project notes, schedules and contact information
o Material tracking sheet that includes material quantities, colors and textures approved for the project.
o Project scorecards used to track successes and problems on the project.
o Billing sheets – Tracking purchase orders and billing information
o MSDS and technical data sheets for specific products used on the project.
o Field Budget Sheets used to designate the labor hours budgeted for the project and also used to track the actual labor required to complete each task.
o Written scope of work specific to the project.
o Site-specific safety plan for the project.
o Placing paint and flooring material orders for upcoming projects.
o Receiving and sorting orders for the field crew.
Inventory Control
Managing the PennCoat Shop Sundries and Cage Sundries.
o Inventory Shop Sundries, place orders and restock shelves.
o Distribute and retrieve Cage Sundries list from crew leaders on a monthly basis. Place orders required to replenish Cage Inventory.
o Manage the Shop Sundries list including product codes and updated pricing.
Estimating Manual
Oversee the continual development of the PennCoat Estimating Manual
o Review completed Field Budget Sheets and create benchmarks that summarize projected to actual production rates.
o Qualify production rate discrepancies by interviewing Crew Leaders and comparing labor activity to payroll reports.
o Make revisions to the Estimating Manual with updated and qualified production rates. Use standards and written summary’s to describe the task.
o Edit and insert pictures into the Estimating Manual that help define specific conditions.
(SOP) Standard Operations Installation Manual
Oversee the continual development of the PennCoat Installation Manual
o Manage all contents of the PennCoat Installation Manual including the table of contents, newly developed and revision of existing standards.
o Manage Site pictures and insert supporting information to create both a written and visual description of each installation standard.
o Develop a training process to implement the PennCoat Standards throughout the PennCoat organization. Create a process that outlines the specific standards requirement for each job description along with documentation and certification process to track implementation and success of understanding by individual applicators.
Safety Program
Manage the PennCoat Safety Program
o Oversee all topics and aspects of the Safety Program including monthly meetings, agendas, tool box talks, specific training, documentation, awards and incentives.
o Work with and delegate to the Office Manager and Production Manager as support points to help you run a proactive and productive safety program
Contact:
Oneida D. DeLuca, FACHE
Partner, Birchwood Consulting Group, LLC
Vistage Chair CE3318, KEY9127, TA1183
717.475.3111
Oneida@birchwoodconsulting.net
Job Posting 1/25/12
Flinchbaugh
Engineering
Inc.,
York,
Pa
–
an
ESOP
company
Reports to - Manager of Technical Services
General Responsibilities:
The Industrial Engineer will have project responsibility to evaluate operating costs and implement cost improvement plans to meet company financial goals. The IE will provide support in a manufacturing environment where challenges vary as business shifts.
Scope:
The IE will plan and implement current and new engineering projects, and measure the results achieved. The IE will evaluate facilities, equipment, layouts, processes and systems for modification or replacement. Will procure and implement new equipment and facilities. The IE will plan material flow and material handling. Will evaluate operating costs and implement cost improvement plans in all areas to meet company financial goals. Will support bids and proposals for current and future customers. Will develop technical training programs for professional and hourly employees. Will research, recommend and develop new manufacturing processes and handle customer contact on related projects. The IE will provide engineering problem solving support throughout the facility. The IE will be responsible for standards, routers, hourly rates, bills of materials and engineering input to the Resource Planning system.
Qualifications:
The IE must have a BSIE or equivalent with 2 to 4 years of experience. The IE must have an organized and professional approach to manage projects. Must have analytical problem solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies. The IE must have good computer skills, verbal communication skills and written communication skills to work in a team environment. A plus for experience with Resource Planning, scheduling tools, and customer support. The IE must be highly organized to handle multiple priorities.
www.flinchbaughengineering.com in York, Pa
Sent resume to: IndustrialEngineer@fei-york.com.
Reports to - Manager of Technical Services
General Responsibilities:
The Industrial Engineer will have project responsibility to evaluate operating costs and implement cost improvement plans to meet company financial goals. The IE will provide support in a manufacturing environment where challenges vary as business shifts.
Scope:
The IE will plan and implement current and new engineering projects, and measure the results achieved. The IE will evaluate facilities, equipment, layouts, processes and systems for modification or replacement. Will procure and implement new equipment and facilities. The IE will plan material flow and material handling. Will evaluate operating costs and implement cost improvement plans in all areas to meet company financial goals. Will support bids and proposals for current and future customers. Will develop technical training programs for professional and hourly employees. Will research, recommend and develop new manufacturing processes and handle customer contact on related projects. The IE will provide engineering problem solving support throughout the facility. The IE will be responsible for standards, routers, hourly rates, bills of materials and engineering input to the Resource Planning system.
Qualifications:
The IE must have a BSIE or equivalent with 2 to 4 years of experience. The IE must have an organized and professional approach to manage projects. Must have analytical problem solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies. The IE must have good computer skills, verbal communication skills and written communication skills to work in a team environment. A plus for experience with Resource Planning, scheduling tools, and customer support. The IE must be highly organized to handle multiple priorities.
www.flinchbaughengineering.com in York, Pa
Sent resume to: IndustrialEngineer@fei-york.com.
Job
Posting 1/25/12
Process Engineer Position
Job Description:
• Designs, develops, installs, and supports industrial process systems.
• Provides project management services on directly assigned projects.
• Interfaces with customers during the design and implementation phases of process projects.
• Assists in the development of quotations and functional specification
• Develops project drawings and writes formal specifications for equipment and installation.
• Develops and maintains good customer relations.
• Provides training in process design concepts, practices, and procedures to other engineers.
• Reports to the Manager of Process Design.
Required Qualifications:
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with industrial process systems, including equipment selection, design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience developing P&ID’s (process and instrumentation diagram), isometric drawings, and general arrangements.
• Experience creating technical specifications and sequences of operation.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards, regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of sanitary process system design standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with industrial process control and installation of process systems.
• Design, operation, validation, and GMP experience in the food industry.
Candidates who would like to apply for the position please contact Elise Lefever at 717-519-3925 or elefever@aerotek.com.
Job Description:
• Designs, develops, installs, and supports industrial process systems.
• Provides project management services on directly assigned projects.
• Interfaces with customers during the design and implementation phases of process projects.
• Assists in the development of quotations and functional specification
• Develops project drawings and writes formal specifications for equipment and installation.
• Develops and maintains good customer relations.
• Provides training in process design concepts, practices, and procedures to other engineers.
• Reports to the Manager of Process Design.
Required Qualifications:
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with industrial process systems, including equipment selection, design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience developing P&ID’s (process and instrumentation diagram), isometric drawings, and general arrangements.
• Experience creating technical specifications and sequences of operation.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards, regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of sanitary process system design standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with industrial process control and installation of process systems.
• Design, operation, validation, and GMP experience in the food industry.
Candidates who would like to apply for the position please contact Elise Lefever at 717-519-3925 or elefever@aerotek.com.
Resume Posting 11/28/11
An
accomplished Manufacturing Professional with demonstrated creativity in
solving manufacturing problems and providing financial returns.
Expertise in Industrial Engineering, and an accomplished Black Belt in
Lean Six Sigma. Full resume can be viewed via LinkedIn at
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tombohnert.
Interview Advice 11/25/11
Have
you ever experienced brain freeze during a job interview? You are asked
a question and your mind goes blank—it's horrifying. You lose composure
as well as confidence. Your interview goes down hill from there. Brain
freeze most often happens as a result of behavioral or situational
interview questions that are not anticipated before hand. As a career
coach, this is the most common interview problem I hear about from my
clients. With the right preparation you can avoid the nightmare of
brain freeze and improve your interview performance greatly.
First of all, it's important to understand what a behavioral or situational interview question is. It is any question that start with:
Tell me a time when …
Give an example of …
Describe a situation when …
Employers ask these types of questions with the assumption that past behavior indicates future performance. These questions reveal a lot about a candidate, including a candidates ability to think fast on their feet. Given that interviews are inherently stressful, many job seekers find it extremely difficult to think fast during interviews. Here are four steps that will help you prepare for any interview question.
1. Take inventory of your accomplishments.
This requires more than a cursory mental note of the good stuff you've done in the past year. Take a systematic approach by asking yourself what challenges you've faced in each of your positions over the past five or more years. Try asking yourself
What processes have I improved?
How have I made work easier for others?
What did I do to save my company money?
When did I find a solution to a departmental problem.
How did I save time?
When did I go beyond the call of duty to solve a customer problem?
Write out your answers to these questions. Remember to include the quantitative details when appropriate. Include dollars saved, hours cut, percentage increased etc.
2. Study the job description.
With your list of accomplishments in hand you are ready to turn your attention to the job description. Study the requirements to determine the all possible challenges involved with the job. If the actual job description is skimpy in details, look to other similar positions listed to help fill in the blanks. Additionally, ask others who hold similar positions what their greatest challenges of the job are. Write out your list of anticipated challenges.
3. Create a list behavioral questions.
Turn your list of challenges of the position into a list of questions that start with:
Tell me a time when you …
Describe a situation when …
Have you ever had to …
Your list will look something like:
Tell me a time when you had to cut costs out of your annual budget.
Describe a situation when you had to fire a friend.
How would you go about repairing a relationship with a disgruntled client?
4. Use your list of accomplishments to answer your behavioral questions.
Ask a friend to help you role play your interview answers. You should feel very comfortable communicating your success stories. The more time you practice actually talking about your accomplishments the faster you'll be able to recall your stories in your next interview.
With interview performance more important than ever before it pays to prepare, prepare, prepare. There is no such thing as over preparation when it comes to interviews. Use this 1,2,3,4 approach to interview prep and you'll be surprised at how much more confident you'll feel in your next interview. The better you interview the faster you'll be at your new job.
First of all, it's important to understand what a behavioral or situational interview question is. It is any question that start with:
Tell me a time when …
Give an example of …
Describe a situation when …
Employers ask these types of questions with the assumption that past behavior indicates future performance. These questions reveal a lot about a candidate, including a candidates ability to think fast on their feet. Given that interviews are inherently stressful, many job seekers find it extremely difficult to think fast during interviews. Here are four steps that will help you prepare for any interview question.
1. Take inventory of your accomplishments.
This requires more than a cursory mental note of the good stuff you've done in the past year. Take a systematic approach by asking yourself what challenges you've faced in each of your positions over the past five or more years. Try asking yourself
What processes have I improved?
How have I made work easier for others?
What did I do to save my company money?
When did I find a solution to a departmental problem.
How did I save time?
When did I go beyond the call of duty to solve a customer problem?
Write out your answers to these questions. Remember to include the quantitative details when appropriate. Include dollars saved, hours cut, percentage increased etc.
2. Study the job description.
With your list of accomplishments in hand you are ready to turn your attention to the job description. Study the requirements to determine the all possible challenges involved with the job. If the actual job description is skimpy in details, look to other similar positions listed to help fill in the blanks. Additionally, ask others who hold similar positions what their greatest challenges of the job are. Write out your list of anticipated challenges.
3. Create a list behavioral questions.
Turn your list of challenges of the position into a list of questions that start with:
Tell me a time when you …
Describe a situation when …
Have you ever had to …
Your list will look something like:
Tell me a time when you had to cut costs out of your annual budget.
Describe a situation when you had to fire a friend.
How would you go about repairing a relationship with a disgruntled client?
4. Use your list of accomplishments to answer your behavioral questions.
Ask a friend to help you role play your interview answers. You should feel very comfortable communicating your success stories. The more time you practice actually talking about your accomplishments the faster you'll be able to recall your stories in your next interview.
With interview performance more important than ever before it pays to prepare, prepare, prepare. There is no such thing as over preparation when it comes to interviews. Use this 1,2,3,4 approach to interview prep and you'll be surprised at how much more confident you'll feel in your next interview. The better you interview the faster you'll be at your new job.
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Deborah Walker, Certified Career Management Coach
Read more career tips and see sample resumes at:
http://www.alphaadvantage.com/
Email: Deb@Alphaadvantage.com
