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From: Sara Deem [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:39 AM
To: Sara Deem
Subject: IIE Meeting Reminder and 2 Job Opportunities - Quality Mgr,
IEFood Industry


IIE Members and Friends:

November Meeting Notice

Six Sigma on a Shoestring*
Applications in Small and Medium Sized Business and on a Part Time Basis
Event:  Webinar
When:   Tuesday, November 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where:  Phone Access from wherever you are; contact Sara Deem
Cost:   FREE for IIE members
Speaker:        Karen Brodbeck, Strategic Leadership Solutions


One hot topic in Industrial Engineering continues to be the application of
the Six Sigma methodology to a wide variety of industries and institutions.
I found that the bulk of the tools used in Six Sigma, especially Lean Six
Sigma, are taught in IE programs at universities and colleges and
educational programs.  The power is in the sequence and in maintaining the
rigor of the process.  Personally, I am a Six Sigma Black Belt that
practices on the shoestring of time. I practice the methodology as a part of
my regular responsibilities.  In transactional Six Sigma, the service
industry focus, much of our time is spent not on analyzing causes of defects
as actually defining the process to begin with.

Karen Brodbeck's presentation will focus on the advantages and pitfalls of
Six Sigma on a small scale, whether in a small or medium sized business,
within a particular plant that is a division of a larger company, practiced
on a part time basis, or Six Sigma developed in the trenches.  Karen can
share examples of companies that she has worked with that have employed all
these strategies.  So she will be able to answer questions on any type of
Six Sigma implementation that you are considering, or the implementation
within your own company.

Karen has eight years Master Black Belt Experience.  She received her
training while at Navistar where she worked for 12 years as an Environmental
Chemist, Quality Engineer, and Quality Manager for the Paint Division in
addition to her Master Black Belt position.  The last four years have been
spent consulting where she has trained over 1,000 Black Belts and Green
Belts in the Six Sigma Methodology.  She has worked with over 30 companies
across North and South America.  Karen's work has taken her in to many types
of industries including gas and electric utilities, healthcare, service
organizations, and manufacturing.  Her background includes a B.S. in
Chemistry Education and an M.S. in Manufacturing Management.  She also
volunteers in the educational system doing career development and creative
problem solving with Jr. and Sr. High School students.

AREA POSITION OPENING - QUALITY MANAGER

Company: A. F. Leis Co., Inc.
Location: Vandalia, OH
Description: Manufacturer of machined metal medical implants and surgical
instruments.
Requirements: Experienced with machined metal products. Must be CQM and
prefer degreed applicant.
Salary: $60-75K
Date Posted: 11/16/2004
POC: Diana Kwiatkowski, HR Manager
Phone: 937-387-0529
Fax: 937-387-0549
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]

POSITION OPPORTUNITY: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - FOOD INDUSTRY

Our client is a recognized innovator in the food industry, providing meal
solutions in manufacturing, processing, packaging and assembly and new food
product development. Domestic and international food marketers, the U.S.
government, the Canadian government and other governments around the world
look to us to help them test, develop and introduce new products, refine
existing products and meet their ever-changing needs.

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Prepared Foods Division specializes in the
production, packaging, and distribution of shelf-stable, frozen, and
extended-shelf-life refrigerated foods. The Prepared Division occupies a
modern 200,000 square-foot food processing facility and is a pioneer and
industry leader in retort flexible-pouch processing. Our client has
developed innovative approaches to the manufacturing of entrees, side dishes
and desserts.



POSITION TITLE:     Industrial Engineer


Work Experience

·     5-10 years food processing experience desirable
·     Studies related to the improvement of manufacturing processes
·     Experience in the optimization of product flow and material handling
improvements



Job responsibilities
·     Identifying and implementing process improvement projects
·     Detailing process and packaging line layouts
·     Evaluation of potential capital expenditures for process improvement
·     Establishing labor standards for manufacturing
·     Analysis of labor and machine efficiencies and recommendations for
improvements
·     Downtime analysis
·     Material utilization studies and recommendations for improvements
·     Training of management and employees in advanced manufacturing strategies.

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Candidates must be capable of establishing strong working relationships at
the management level and on the plant floor.  A strong understanding of team
environments is mandatory.  Experience in facilitating independent work
groups is preferred.  Strong leadership skills along with the ability to
manage multiple projects are required.


Experience in one or more of the following areas are beneficial:
·     Modeling of manufacturing processes and machines
·     Systems for shop floor visibility and control
·     Organizational behavior
·     Six Sigma training

POSITION REPORTS TO:  Director of Manufacturing

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS NEEDED BY CANDIDATES:
(INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL LEVEL, TECHNICAL SKILLS OR DEGREES REQUIRED).

·     Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering or
similar engineering or business field
·     Experience in the utilization of higher level approaches to manufacturing
(Lean Manufacturing, TPS) essential.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

 $60,000 to $75,000 Base Salary  +   12-18% Gain sharing bonus

Qualified candidates should contact Bob Knapp, Recruiter, Resource, Inc. at
781-837-8113. Confidential resumes can be forwarded to [log in to unmask]

Resource, Inc. is a Retained Executive Search firm based in Boston, MA that
specializes exclusively in the recruitment of senior level talent in the
Foods & Consumer Products industry.