PURCHASING MANAGER (WOOD INDUSTRY) & PRODUCTION SUPERVISORS

Talis Group
Talis Group is a premier staffing firm in the Louisville, KY area. Talis Group has been placing candidates in temporary and direct hire positions with top companies for more than 15 years. Our Technical Division recruits for positions such as Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Purchasing Reps, Purchasing Managers, Inventory Control, Logistics Manager, Materials Manager, Quality Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Project Engineers, Operations Managers, Plant Managers, etc. We also have other divisions such as Accounting, Legal and Administrative. To see a current list of all positions with Talis Group, please visit our website at www.talisgroup.com.
All Jobs are Current as of September 18, 2006. New Jobs on this Slot Every Day!!!.

Susan Woods is the Recruiter for the Technical Division.MATERIALS MANAGEMENT JOBSINVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER / DIRECT HIRE (LOU,KY)- Riverport area distributor is experiencing exponential growth. Company is seeking local candidate with 5+ years experience in distribution environment and at last 2+ years experience as manager. Candidate must have stable work career and be strong problem solver. Very fast paced environment. Salary required: $45-$53,000. Good benefits and bonuses available.

PURCHASING MANAGER / Direct Hire (Southern IN) - Local manufacturer is a leader in its industry of custom millwork and is experiencing growth. Company has over 20 years experience with both domestic and international customers primarily in the retail and hospitality industry. Company is seeking a Purchasing Manager to add to their team. Position will be responsible for all purchasing and vendor management functions to effectively support the company goals and objectives. Duties: Develop and manage the vendor base; Negotiate pricing and aggressively pursue cost reductions per the annual business plan goals and objectives; Ensure all materials are available to meet scheduled production; Coordinate quality assurance activities with quality personnel as needed; Resolve vendor quality, quantity and timeliness issues; Provide reports and information as requested. Qualifications: Minimum of five years purchasing experience in a wood manufacturing environment; Thorough understanding of purchasing practices and superior negotiation skills; Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets along with a ERP experience; Must be able to take independent action, to act as a problem solver, and possess excellent communication skills. Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 based on experience. Company also has bonus plan and profit sharing.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT JOBSESTIMATOR ASSISTANT / DIRECT HIRE (Sellersburg, IN)- Southern Indiana steel and aluminum manufacturing plant is seeking an energetic, talented candidate who understands building drawings and can apply that to projects. DUTIES: Assist in setup of Project Estimating Plot drawings for developing estimate; Monitor job tracking schedule; Organize and distribute specs and plans; Monitor all projects from the time of shop/estimating submittal and handle administrative details. REQUIRES: Associates degree in drafting. All resumes are kept confidential and are not submitted without specific permission from the candidate. Salary range: $30-$35,000. Send an email in confidence to [Click here for email]

SHIFT SUPERVISOR - Direct Hire (LOU,KY)Growing manufacturing company in Riverport area is seeking a Shift Supervisor. Candidate must have 2 years + experience in distribution and strongly prefer PKMS software experience. This company has room for advancement in positions and salary. Starting salary $35-$40 with plenty of room to grow.

2ND SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - DIRECT HIRE (Southern IN) - Metal company is seeking a Production Supervisor for New Albany location. This position requires a highly organized, high energy, self-starting individual with outstanding leadership skills capable of handling many tasks during the course of the day. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal are a must. Duties: Define and manage all operational issues. Assist in staffing personnel for the 2nd shift. Manage all employees on the 2nd shift. . Ensure product quality standards are meeting or exceeded by production crews. Maintain/improve production tracking systems to effect zero material inventory variance. Drives scrap improvements with Quality Manager. Work with maintenance to ensure equipment is in top condition. Qualifications: A minimum of five years of manufacturing management experience is required. Lean manufacturing experience a plus. Metal roll forming experiences a plus. Must be able to use information systems and basic programs such as Outlook, Excel and Word. AS400 experience also a plus.Salary Range: $42,000-$55,000 based on experience.

MILL SUPERVISOR / Direct Hire (Southern IN) - Local manufacturer of custom millwork is experiencing growth. Company is seeking a Mill Supervisor to join their team due to expansion. Position will direct the mill labor work force overseeing the efficient cutting and machining of wood parts ensuring quality standards and proper safety measures are achieved. Duties:Plan, prioritize and assign work activities to the mill labor team; Maximize production flow by lean set ups and load adjustments to keep a balance flow of work to assembly and paint.; Implement and sustain quality improvement measures with an emphasis on cutting and machine accuracy; Monitor day to day preventative maintenance requirements on the equipment; Develop and train new and existing personnel to maximize production potential; Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives; Promote safety by communication and action; Promote cost savings initiatives. Qualifications: MUST have at least 2 years experience in milling operation field with supervisory responsibilities; Basic math and tape measure skills; Blue print reading; Problem solving; Ability to direct others; Basic computer skills; Display positive “can do” work ethic.Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 based on experience. Company also has a very good bonus program along with profit sharing.
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Please send your resume as an attachment in Word or WordPerfect format. The CareerBuilder text is usually very difficult to read. All resumes are kept confidential and are not submitted for open positions without permission from the candidate. We also have other divisions such as Accounting, Legal and Administrative. To see a current list of all positions with Talis Group, please visit our website at www.talisgroup.com