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Senior Production Engineer
Our growing automotive manufacturing client 30 minutes east of Lexington, KY is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards, recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes and methods, lead and assist with projects such as new model launches, trials, automation activities, and TS 16949 documentation.
Job Duties:
- Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
- Prepares and presents plans for such processes and methods.
- Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data.
- Able to follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
- Responsible for Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and creating PFMEA and Machine Specifications.
- Utilizes Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Performs work, which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which are precedent.
- Lead cross-functional teams in project completion.
- Provide training to others as needed and serve as Project Manager with new projects.
Minimum Requirements: (Skills, Abilities, Training/Education, and Experience)
1. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
2. Project management/planning skills.
3. 3+ years experience in automotive environment.
4. TS 16949, ISO14001 experience
5. Machine controls experience (i.e.: PLC , HMI, Vision Systems)
6. Microsoft Office Proficiency (Excel , PowerPoint)
7. Strong communication skills and presentation.
8. Ability to work in team environment.
9. Ability to design jigs and fixtures
Preferred Requirements:
1. Experience creating PFMEA and Machine Specifications
2. Vision Systems programming
3. Design proficiency with CAD / Solidworks
Client offers an excellent benefits package: medical, vision, dental, disability, group life & AD&D, voluntary life, FSA, HRA, HAS, paid time off, 401-k, and a competitive salary ($70-80k per year). Company offers great opportunities for advancement! The culture is a friendly, open atmosphere. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a well-respected and growing company. If you are looking to take your career to the next level and build a successful long-term career, please email your resume to beverly@cmiconsulting.com.
Senior Industrial Engineer
Our growing automotive manufacturing client, 30 minutes east of Lexington, KY is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to develop and implement Toyota Production System using Kanban and other tools to control the flow of material and information throughout the plant, design and implement various tools to move and store components and finished product, and recommend and implement Kaizen improvements to manufacturing processes and methods.
1. Devises and promotes plans for Industrial Engineering activities.
2. Develops, promotes and teaches Industrial Engineering training classes.
3. Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
4. Collects time study data and analyzes to improve line balance and manpower efficiency.
5. Follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
6. Performs motion Kaizen on all processes.
7. Finds ways to reduce inventory levels of components, work-in-process and finished product.
8. Understands Kanban flow and its effect on the flow of materials.
9. Builds and installs various racks, indications, visual tools.
10. Creates accurate design drawings for Kaizen objects.
11. Participates in problem-solving and trouble shooting.
12. Participates in TS16949 and ISO14001 activities related to Industrial Engineering.
1. Knowledge of Industrial Engineering policies, procedures and terms.
2. Basic Toyota Production System knowledge
3. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field (manufacturing or industrial engineering) or equivalent experience in automotive environment (2 – 5 years’ experience)
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills.
5. Ability to coordinate and monitor a high level of activity as demonstrated under a variety of conditions and constraints.
6. Project management and planning skills
7. Knowledge of appropriate office software applications, especially Excel and Powerpoint, as well as Visio
8. Ability to create basic design drawings
9. Satisfactory test score following participation in internal The Industrial Engineer Standardized Work Basic Training
Candidates will be required to possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures applicable to Production Engineering and standardized work. Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Candidates should also have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable in a continuous improvement environment focused on lots of data with proficiency with spreadsheets and the ability to provide valid numbers, meet deadlines, and multi-task. Must be a team player and enjoy spending time on the floor and finding and fixing problems.
Client offers an excellent benefits package: medical, vision, dental, disability, group life & AD&D, voluntary life, FSA, HRA, HAS, paid time off, 401-k, and a competitive salary ($70-80k+ per year). Client will also consider hiring a more junior-level Industrial Engineer ($58 - $70k.) Company offers great opportunities for advancement! The culture is a friendly, open atmosphere. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a well-respected and growing company. If you are looking to take your career to the next level and build a successful long-term career, please email your resume to beverly@cmiconsulting.com.
Position Title Content Creator
Position Status Independent Contractor
Location In the U.S. (full remote)
Payment $30 - $100/item
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Hitachi Astemo Electric Motor Systems America, Inc. ((Astemo)USMS)
1150 Mayde Road, Berea, KY 40403
Position: Part-time Japanese-English Interpreter/Translator
Job Summary:
The Interpreter and Translator will convert oral speech and written text in Japanese to English, and vice versa, in a variety of contexts.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
This is a non-full-time position, and the person will be employed through a local staffing agency. Interested parties should email:
hiromi.troxler.uu@hitachiastemo.com
or
david.edwards.oh@hitachiastemo.com
Version 9/7/22
For more information and application link, please visit: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/406275
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm with some flexibility for patient care needs.
Job Summary: The Language Interpreter II will provide Japanese interpretation services for UK Healthcare (UKHC), primarily for main Lexington HealthCare campus sites. This position will accurately convey information between patient and provider; manage the flow of communication to maintain accuracy; facilitate rapport between the provider & patient; recognize & address instances that require intercultural inquiry to ensure accurate & complete understanding; and provide interpretation of policies, procedures, consents, directions, & instructions. These duties enable patients and families to effectively communicate in a language they understand which allows UKHC to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This position also helps UK Healthcare meet federal and Joint Commission requirements for language access.
POSITION TITLE: Vice-President Janitorial Operations
REPORTS TO: President
BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage, direct, and implement Operations’ strategies and objectives in the area to ensure the achievement of division’s goals. Specifically, involving all operating functions focusing on customers service, cost of services, quality and gross margin, and staffing for the near term. Focuses for the long-term goals are the formulation, planning and implementation of strategies.
The VP of Janitorial Operations will oversee the day-to-day activities of the company, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Participates in the hiring and training of departmental managers. • Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of departmental managers. • Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. • Handles discipline and termination of employees with assistance of Human Resource Director as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Participates in the hiring and training of departmental managers.
• Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of departmental managers.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees with assistance of Human Resource Director as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics (KPI’s), guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement. • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
• Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics (KPI’s), guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
• Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations. • Ensures work environments are adequate and safe. • Oversees manufacturing, purchasing, and sales departments, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership. • Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each division to achieve financial objectives. • Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale. • Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes. • Leads coordination and integration of efforts among operations, engineering, technology, and customer service divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes. • Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community. • Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
• Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.
• Oversees manufacturing, purchasing, and sales departments, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership.
• Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each division to achieve financial objectives.
• Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
• Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
• Leads coordination and integration of efforts among operations, engineering, technology, and customer service divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance. • Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. • Superior managerial and diplomacy skills. • Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred. • Extensive and diversified background with at least 10 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Extensive and diversified background with at least 10 years of related experience.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
SMC Vice-President Level Benefits Package
-At 30 days of employment -
Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Life Insurance Short Term Disability Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance
-At one year of Service -
401k – 401k participation eligibility at one year of service on January 1st and July 1st each year. Company currently matches 5% up to 5% of your payroll deferrals.
-Time Off/Leaves –
Employment Years / Vacation Earned Years 1 through 3 / 5 Days Years 4 through 9 / 10 Days 10+ years / 15 Days
Employment Years / Vacation Earned
Years 1 through 3 / 5 Days
Years 4 through 9 / 10 Days
10+ years / 15 Days
After 30 days of service, You are also eligible for (5) annual days PTO (Paid Time Off) time off In addition to the above schedule, which must be used within the year. Each January you are again awarded (5) days. Unused PTO time is forfeited at the end of each year.
In the event you experience death in your immediate family, SMC will grant you three (3) days of funeral leave with pay. Immediate family members are as follows: spouse, child, parent/legal guardian, brother, sister. Immediate family member also includes in-laws and step relationships. Employees who experience the death of a non-immediate family member are eligible for one (1) day of paid funeral leave. Non-immediate family members are as follows: grandparent, great-grandparent, first cousin, aunt, uncle, niece, and nephew. This policy also includes in-laws and step relationships and applies to employee only.
For more information, contact: Laura Yates (laura@smc.cc)
Address:141 Howell Drive Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270)-769-2553 Fax: (270)-769-3257
POSITION TITLE: Vice-President Human Resources
BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for oversight of Human Resource Department and Related Issues
The VP Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the Corporate HR Department. • Oversees the daily workflow of the department. • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the Corporate HR Department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. • Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs. • Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Oversees organizational changes to boost employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Oversees organizational changes to boost employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Manages Temporary Staffing Personnel Contracts. • Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system. • Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management. • Develops and implements HR Departmental budget. • Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff. • Performs other duties as required.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Manages Temporary Staffing Personnel Contracts.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develops and implements HR Departmental budget.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong supervisory and leadership skills. • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees. • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus. • At least five years of human resource management experience required. • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus.
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
POSITION TITLE: Vice-President Production Operations
Manage, direct, and implement Production Operations’ strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of goals. Specifically, involving all operating functions focusing on customers service, cost of services, quality and gross margin, and staffing for the near term. Focuses for the long-term goals are the formulation, planning and implementation of strategies.
The VP of Operations will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.
With authority stretching over all or most of the organization’s departments, a VP’s responsibilities can include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning how both material and human resources are to be utilized. Other duties can include scheduling, making work assignments, and overseeing projects to completion.
Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization’s operations division. Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems. Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives. Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision. Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution. Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects. Establishes and administers the department’s budget. Presents periodic performance reports (KPI’s) and metrics to the President and other leadership. Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in production operations management. Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; At least 10 years of industry-related experience including three years in upper
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional Plant floor walking up to 2-3 miles per visit Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Located in Lexington.
We are looking for a competent Restaurant Server to take and deliver orders. You’ll be the face of our restaurant and responsible for our customers’ experiences.
Food server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean when guests arrive, presenting menus and serving food and beverages. You need to be quick on your feet and have a polite and friendly attitude. If you enjoy talking to people and thrive in a fast-paced workplace, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to provide high-quality service that will help us maintain and attract customers.
Responsibilities:
If you're interested in this position, please contact Tomoka at (859)-368-0660 or send an email to contact@schoolsushilex.com
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who can perform a multi-tasking job in our restaurant.
Kitchen experience is desired but not required. Important to have a good work ethic and be able to work with a Japanese chef.
Assist in prepping and cooking items according to meal schedule.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and use proper precautions to ensure fresh and clean products.
Clean work areas including counters, floors, dishes and related equipment, and ensure they are in proper sanitary conditions.
Assist cooks, performs other duties as necessary.
Anybody interested in learning how to cook Japanese food.
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