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Pfizer is seeking Vice President Pharmaceutical Ingredient Sales and Business Development, Americas Region for its Kalamazoo, Michigan location. This is a full-time job in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. It pays from $173,000 to $260,000.

Job Description

• Lead and Align the Work of the Sales and Business Development Team to the Organizational Goals and Objectives

• Strengthen the Team's Ability to Provide Value to Key Accounts.

• Identification of Major Market Trends and Competitive Activity.

• Implement the Marketing Strategies in the Region Based on Input from the Business Units.

• Identify/Pilot/Progress High Potential Revenue Creation Opportunities.

• Work with the Business Units to Create Annual Objectives for All Direct Reports.

• Identify and Provide Appropriate Coaching and Development to Direct Reports and Pfizer CentreSource Colleagues.

• Represent the Pfizer CentreSource Organization on Cross-Business and Organizational Teams Desired Skills and Experience.

• At least 10 years experience within the Pharmaceutical industry.

 Education

• BS degree in science related field, preferably Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.

• MBA strongly suggested.

• Business-to-Business Sales/Marketing experience with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Drug Products strongly suggested.

• Broad network within Pfizer Global Supply organization and in the Business-to-Business Pharmaceutical Market.

Prior management experience required

• Strong business acumen (business and technical experience/judgment); ability to ask the right questions and quickly diagnose project potential and or status; develop mitigation plans when needed.

• Proven ability to coordinate activities and manage sales with large multinational strategic accounts.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Broad Pfizer Global Supply network of contacts.

• Works well across an organization and in a matrix environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.

• Ability to travel about 50 percent of the time.

• Spanish language skills preferred.

Company Description

Pfizer is committed to applying science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. The company strives to provide access to safe, effective and affordable medicines and related health care services to the people who need them. It has a leading portfolio of products and medicines that support wellness and prevention, as well as treatment and cures for diseases across a broad range of therapeutic areas; and it has an industry-leading pipeline of promising new products that have the potential to challenge some of the most feared diseases of our time, like Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

HRM Innovations, LLC, of Battle Creek is seeking an ERP logistics specialist.

Job Description

• Responsible for the coordination, execution, and completion of customer sales and service orders ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals (profitability, customer satisfaction and quality assurance).

• Responsible for actively driving and coordinating the order planning and fulfillment stages of the sales process working in conjunction with the Sales, Accounting, Quality and Operation teams.

Key responsibilities

Logistics:

• Daily communication of incoming product from Austria and all out-going shipments to customers.

• Oversee the completion per customer requirements surrounding shipments.

• Approving incoming and outgoing freight charges.

• Initiate inspections on product received back in-house from the customer.

Purchasing:

•  Creation, follow-up and receipt on Production and Service Purchase Orders with suppliers.

• Work with Operations surrounding suppliers in confirming requirements and purchase order placement.

MRP:

•  Generation and interpretation of the SAP requirements.

• Utilize a JIT Inventory System.

•  Occasional off-site customer visits as part of supplier conferences.

Inter-Departmental:

• Consistent daily interaction and follow-up with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Accounting, Sales, Service and affiliated companies to accomplish tasks as needed.

• Prioritize time sensitive needs requiring immediate attention.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum two years applicable experience in an ERP role within an industrial and/or manufacturing capacity.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferred in one of the following: Supply Chain, Materials, or Logistics Management.

• Accuracy and ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously collaborating with multiple areas and personalities.

• Detail oriented and able to solve complex problems.

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP (or other ERP software) and server based programs (EDI, MRP).

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal).

Company Description

Geislinger has evolved from a torsional vibration solution provider into one of the leading suppliers of couplings and dampers worldwide. Quality, innovative technologies, and a huge wealth of experience have made them into a market and innovation leader throughout the world with its headquarters in Austria staffing 450 people and revenue of approximately 70 million Euros. Geislinger was founded in 1958. The company developed from a torsional vibration solution provider into one of the leading suppliers of couplings and dampers worldwide.

The Battle Creek location has 30 employees with a focus on manufacturing, sales, and service with revenue of $10 to 11 million.  Industries served -- Shipbuilders/Marine, Rail, Mining, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, and Wind Power.

CSM Group is seeking a Construction Manager. This full-time position is a Mid-Senior level job in project management in the Construction Industry.
 
Candidates for this position must provide leadership, direction and oversight during all phases of construction.  

This includes the coordination of all workers, materials and equipment.  

Candidates will also be expected to coordinate the construction activities around a fully operational production facility.

Candidates must also ensure that during construction all specifications, standards and quality expectations are met or exceeded.  

Potential candidates must also ensure that projects are installed on time, within budget and in a safe manner.  

Candidates must also possess knowledge of all OSHA regulations for construction and general industry and ensure that projects are installed in a safe manner.  Individuals interested in this position must also have knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety.

Candidates must have full authorization to work in the US, without requiring sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour is desired.
• Travel will be required.
• Excellent negotiations, verbal, listening and written communications skills are required to interact with clients, vendors and employees.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and knowledge of PC applications (Word, Excel, Microsoft Project).
• Four or more years of industrial experience and/or food manufacturing with at least two years in a lead Project Management role or comparable managerial or supervisory role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering operations, contracting and general business operations.
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools.
• Strong listening, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to proactively implement organizational and process change in response to business needs.
Company Description

CSM Group was founded in 1983 in Kalamazoo, Mich., as a construction management firm specializing in occupied healthcare facilities. The founders of the firm recognized that few construction management companies were able to understand, manage and successfully complete high-quality work without disrupting the critical operations being performed. Recognizing this need, the company has focused on developing an understanding of the business strategies of our clients. The superior level of service required by healthcare operations was easily applied to the other core markets. CSM Group is currently providing Construction Management services nationwide in four market segments: Healthcare, Education, Food and Beverage, and Commercial Projects.

MPI is seeking an Associate Scientist in Safety Pharmacology for its headquarters in Mattawan, Michigan.


Responsibilities
The successful candidate for this position will be responsible to support the Safety Pharmacology (SP) and Neurobehavioral Sciences (NBS) departments by assisting in various model development efforts, assisting and performing surgical procedures including post-operative follow-up care/assessment, telemetry study set-up, completing the testing/validation of new models, and reporting/presenting project data to Study Directors or other internal staff, sponsors, and externally at conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities
The purpose of the function and result to be accomplished include but are not limited to those listed:

• Perform telemetry procedures and/or surgical procedures daily (or per schedule), according to approved protocol, by having detailed familiarization of the approved protocol and applicable SOPs.

• Sign documentation (study specific procedures, surgical records, protocol familiarizations, SOP reviews, training records, validation documentation, etc.).

• Provide daily direction to technical staff and ensure pre-study preparation for scheduled studies, including acquiring supplies and equipment; preparing surgical and study records; regularly corresponding with Study Director and Sponsor; and conducting technical staff training.

• Provide post-operative follow-up patient care as needed, including monitoring, and complication correction and prevention.

• Research and develop telemetry and other core development models (proposals) that extend the capabilities of the MPI Research SP/NBS division; contribute to the development of 999 study justifications Capital Expenditure requests; and review draft protocols, as needed. Serve as a key asset in the following: designing experiments, analyzing data, and preparing results for presentation in verbal (oral presentation) or written (poster, manuscript) format.

• Provide telemetry and/or surgical support, complication correction and prevention, and training of In-life technicians.

• Conduct tours for Sponsors, technical staff and guests within the telemetry areas, exhibiting a positive, respectful and friendly demeanor, contributing to a constructive study experience for all parties involved.

• Complete all assigned events in validated system, 100 percent of the time if required by the needs of Study Directors and/or Sponsors. · Punctual and reliable attendance according to MPI Research company policy.

Qualifications
• BS in relevant field and 3 years relevant experience; or

• HS / GED and 5 years relevant experience / Internal candidates, Research Assoc. 3 (Gr 6). · Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions and including ability to learn a validated system.

• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice. · Ability to work under specific time constraints

Benefits at a Glance

MPI Research provides the following competitive benefits:

• Three choices of medical coverage, including prescription drug and vision coverage.

• Two choices of dental coverage.

• Medical and dependent pre-tax flexible spending accounts.

• Paid time off bank and holidays.

• Retirement savings plan – 401K plan with company matching on employee contributions.

• Short/Long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company paid life insurance.
 
• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Employee assistance program.
 
• Employees at MPI Research also are given the opportunity to participate in company-sponsored events, wellness programs, self-directed work teams and open communications programs such as the All Employee Survey.

• Relocation / Sign-on Bonus are available to qualified candidates.

The Coca-Cola Co. is seeking an SES Manager II. This is a full-time job.

Description & Requirements
Position Overview:
Responsible for development and implementation of required safety, health, environmental, and security programs and processes. Design programs and processes to protect the safety and health of employees; comply with good environmental practices; ensure security of ingredients, products and facility; and comply with applicable regulations. Lead projects that impact North America Supply Chain Operations (NASCO), e.g., develop and ensure implementation of regulatory and risk reduction processes. Represent company on complex regulatory issues with impact outside local plant.

Requires advanced technical knowledge and progress toward obtaining one or more of the following certifications: licensed CSP (BSCP) , CIH (ABIH), state licensed Waste Water Treatment Operator, and/or Registered Environmental Manager (REM) or equivalent environmental certification.

Manages up to five individuals including wastewater treatment operators. May support more than one location.

Function Specific Activities:
• Establish, conduct or respond to health and safety assessments/analyses in plant (e.g., medical surveillance, worker exposure, SHAPE assessment, defining drug/alcohol testing protocol) to minimize health and safety risks.
• Lead the implementation of the Company's wastewater quality strategy including review and approval of suppliers and design firms, compliance tracking and review/approval of designs.
• Develop implementation strategies, implement, evaluate and/or certify effective implementation of The Coca-Cola Quality System (TCCQS).
• Conduct risk assessment by identifying and assessing potential magnitude of risk (e.g., environmental, safety, regulatory, production feasibility and quality) and creating contingency plans.
• Prepare for plant emergency situations in plant by establishing medical response program and emergency response organization.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Related Work Experience:At least 7 years
Core Competencies:
Drives Innovative Business Improvements:
• Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.
• Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.
• Delivers Results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the most value and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.
Imports and Exports Good Ideas:
• Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.
• Develops and Inspires Others: Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.

Technical Skills:
Safety:
• Knowledge of technical practices and programs used in the reduction or elimination of workplace hazards. Includes knowledge of worker safety regulations as they relate to the manufacturing and use of beverage bases and concentrates and to product development.
Environmental Management System Design:
• Ability to design, develop and implement effective environmental management systems (e.g., eKOsystem or isotype systems). This includes the ability to coach Associates how to effectively assess environmental management system designs and deployment.
• Environmental and Health & Safety Regulations: Knowledge of local, state or federal environmental, health and safety regulations; how to access resources (e.g., regulatory agencies, consulting firms, web-based information); and evaluate resources as applicable to facilities within Company system. This includes the ability to obtain access to international environmental, health and safety regulations.
Industrial Hygiene:
• Knowledge of procedures used to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards.
Advanced Regulatory Affairs:
• Ability to interact with government officials to represent the Company or soft drink industry while explaining complex scientific data, reports or issues. This includes the ability to anticipate issues or concerns of interest to public health officials in order to respond to those concerns and the ability to advocate a position in a non-adversarial manner (e.g., during dispute resolution).

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment.  The company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day.  Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.