4 jobs found in kalamazoo

Analytical Lab Manager- Incoming Materials 17524 MI/IN border Our client is Fortune 150 Manufacturer of specialty food products for the world and due to promotion recent and plant growth is looking to hire a Lab Manager for their state-of-the-art plant on MI/IN border (Lagrange-Kalamazoo corridor) Reporting directly to Quality Director, the Analytical Lab Manager is responsible for and is an active leader in ensuring major objectives are met such as assuring regulatory compliance, meeting production schedules, creating and maintaining a high level of employee relations, satisfying all customer service needs, and ensuring budgetary and financial goals are met. An excellent understanding of the manufacture of products is required, as well as expert knowledge of the Processing and Analytical areas. Chemical and physical testing of ingredients, in-process, finished product and various environment/utility tests. Corrective action/preventive...

Continuous Improvement Leader Relocation May Be Offered We have many manufacturing facilities and is a leader in our industry.  We are always striving to improve and grow by constantly improving both processes and culture. The role of Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is focused on collaborating with and assisting site management to eliminate waste and drive improvement and efficiency in the operation. The CI department consists of an amazing group of people at various locations across the US, as well as Canada. The CI Leader, is responsible for assisting and leading facilitating efforts to continually improve and standardize business processes, identify, and implement best practices, and establish metrics on the shop floor. The CI Leader works with both shop floor and administrative employees in addressing opportunities for CI and will be expected to apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing to improve processes, product quality, and employee knowledge. Position...

Continuous Improvement Leader Kalamazoo, Mi Relocation May Be Offered The position of Continuous Improvement Leader, is responsible for assisting and facilitating efforts to continually improve and standardize business processes, identify and implement best practices, and establish metrics on the shop floor. The Continuous Improvement Leader works with both shop floor and administrative employees in addressing opportunities for continuous improvement and will be expected to apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing to improve processes, product quality, and employee knowledge. Position responsibilities include:  * Champion, Mentor, and facilitate standardization processes. * Communicate and support the strategic vision, principals, and annual objectives across the organization ensuring course correction and alignment is continuously taking place. * Integrate leadership skills with Lean Manufacturing principals and expertise to guide and train employees at all...

Job Overview: Dimplex Thermal Solutions is looking for an experienced Strategic Buyer to join their team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Strategic Buyer is responsible for executing our sourcing strategy, working primarily with R&D on sourcing components for new products and supporting current business through contract negotiations with strategic suppliers. The successful candidate must have the ability to learn and understand the features and benefits of a product and use that knowledge to make informed purchasing decisions. This role will include submitting requests for quotes, placing purchase orders, and resolving receiving discrepancies, and invoice discrepancies. Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to: Source new components in line with the overall sourcing strategy Select and build relationships with key strategic suppliers. Research products and their features to understand what to buy and why, allowing informed decisions about their company’s spending and what...