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Kellogg Company is look for a Human Resources Director for its Battle Creek, Michigan location.

Job Description
Kellogg Company knows its people and leaders drive business performance, and as an HR professional you know what it takes for great talent to flourish and thrive. You have already proven yourself as a strong HR Generalist with expertise and passion for talent development, and you are ready for the next challenge.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING
• Leveraging your HR Generalist expertise by partnering with key stakeholders to deliver business focused development interventions that enable our organization to drive performance, innovation and business growth.

• Aligning development initiatives to our overarching Company Vision, Purpose and Business Growth Strategies. Leading organizational-wide executive development initiatives, such as the “WK Kellogg Leadership Academy” and Executive Leadership Conferences.

• Collaborating with Senior Global Business Leaders to assess current and future organizational capability needs. Proactively maintaining knowledge of the business environment and external market place, and how this impacts on people and their development. Reinforcing existing people capability to sustain and grow business results.

• Engaging in executive level coaching and facilitation. Enabling our senior managers to be great leaders of others.

• Creating and deploying a new, business focused L and D Curriculum to support the launch of our refreshed Kellogg Leadership and People Capability Framework. Where relevant leading or supporting Global L and D initiatives.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate a hunger to drive business performance, grow your HR Generalist career and succeed in talent development, to be considered for this position you must be able to meet the following requirements:

Required:
• Bachelors degree
• Senior HR Generalist with significant and demonstrated experience in strategic HR business partnering. Has worked as a HR Leader, managing others and developing new strategies
• Experience of working in the CPG sector and in a global organization. Has worked and with global stakeholders to deliver solutions that work across multiple functions and geographies.
• Proven track record in managing projects, driving business change and delivering business focused HR / Development Initiatives• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR and Development objectives with the overall business strategies of the organization
• Strong experience in facilitating senior leadership engagements. Credibility to influence at the executive level
• Extensive knowledge in people capability, leadership development, L and D and how this applies to an organizational setting
• Strong presentation and advanced facilitation skills

Preferred:
• Senior HR Director with Fortune 500 experience, ideally in the food and beverage sector
• Master’s degree or higher in a Business, Human Resources related area
• Formal training, accreditation or post graduate qualifications in the field of Learning and Development and/or Leadership Development. Executive Coach Certification

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW
The successful candidate needs to be able to travel about 20 percent of their time (this could also include international travel, evenings and weekends)

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
Additional Information

AccroSeal, a high tech manufacturer of engineered plastic components for OEM’s in the Fluid Power, Aerospace and Pharmaceutical industries, is seeking a Technical Sales Associate for its Vicksburg operation.

Are you a pacesetter? Do you thrive as part of a committed team? Do you love to find creative solutions to old challenges? Do you want to make an impact and help your company and your career advance together? Are you passionate about helping customers go further, faster?

At AccroSeal your potential is only limited by your talents and ambitions. We seek people who care enough about performance to improve it. Do you have huge ambitions about what you and a team of committed people can do to positively change an organization?

AccroSeal has room on its team for a technical sales associate with several years of sales experience, mechanical aptitude, and a bachelor’s degree.

The position requires significant travel.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, qualify and develop new customers using AccroSeal’s technical sales process.

• Grow sales with existing customers.

• Work with customer engineering, purchasing and senior/executive management to find solutions and opportunities for AccroSeal.

• Up to 25 percent travel required.

This is a highly technical sales position. High energy and self-motivation is essential to building an excellent new customer base on which commission is paid. This position has a base salary with an uncapped commission structure. All business related travel expenses are reimbursed. AccroSeal is an excellent and financially sound business with high growth potential.

Please see the AccroSeal website for more information about our company and submit a resume with cover letter explaining how your specific accomplishments can be applied and contribute to AccroSeal’s further growth. Send submittal to Human Relations here.

Food Safety Net Services is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for its Plainwell, Mich., operation.

Description

JOB SUMMARY
The function of this position is to supervise laboratory operations performing testing of food products and environmental samples. This position is responsible for application and evaluation of approved techniques and methodologies used in analysis of food products. The Laboratory Supervisor will have frequent contact with the client base as well as review, reporting and interpretation of laboratory results in collaboration with the management team. The Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing of daily workload and staffing placement in the Laboratory area while working closely with the Laboratory Manager and Assistant Laboratory Manager.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise laboratory operations to maintain quality and efficiency as they apply to the laboratory area
• Accurately perform and interpret test results, notifying the Laboratory Manager of deviations
• Supervise training of new and current laboratory personnel in laboratory procedures and protocols as authorized
• Provided feedback for and participate in laboratory personnel reviews
• Report concerns of equipment failures and non-compliance of supplies and reagents
• Supervise quality control procedures and documentation to support compliance with ISO 17025 guidelines
• Participate as an interface for the laboratory client base related to communication of results generated in the pathogen laboratory
• Assist in the communication of all log entries
• Assist in inventory maintenance
• Perform internal audits of processes as directed
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
• Supervise non-routine projects as assigned
• Independently pursue working knowledge of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with the Food Safety Net Services Methods Manual, Quality Manual, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Safety Manual, and approved laboratory procedures
• Travel is required and at the discretion of management

SPECIFIC DUTIES and AUTHORIZATIONS
• Supervise all activities, including quality control records, forms, files, pathogen log, etc.
• Communicate directly with clients on laboratory results
• Ensure that the appropriate number of technicians are allocated are in the respective areas of the Laboratory; this will include shifting people when necessary
• Submit staffing schedules to the Assistant Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Manager
• Oversee the scheduling of lunch breaks to ensure there is no down time in the laboratory
• Oversee status of all results and reporting for clients as needed (including notification of out of specification results)
• Work closely with the Technical Supervisor in the constant maintenance of proper methodology in all areas of laboratory testing
• Directly involved in the training of laboratory personnel and maintenance of training records
• Alert Assistant Laboratory Manager of need for repair services for malfunctioning equipment
• Ensure that all required lab control samples are prepared as required by procedures by assigning staff as necessary
• Maintain visibility in all areas in order to be available to intervene where efficiency may be lacking
• Directly address client needs as required and in collaboration with the Assistant Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Manager as required

OTHER DUTIES
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises employees. Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, standard operating procedures and best practices. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at all times. Responsibilities includes training and mentoring employees; evaluate performance of assigned personnel, monitor performance action plans for employees, may interview applicants, improve operational efficiencies by focusing on customer service and maximizing production and profit; will direct work flow; maintain harmony in the workplace and professional business demeanor at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• BS degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or related field or;
• Graduate degree in Microbiology
• Two years minimum experience in an analytical testing laboratory required
• Three or more years experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures
• Familiarity with GMP , OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, and Compendium methods and procedure
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Designs work flows and procedures
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Manages project team activities
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Gives appropriate recognition to others
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self available to staff; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves organizational resources
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity - Strives to increase productivity
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work

Language Skills    
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills    
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability    
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Skills    
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of LIMS and Microsoft Office Products software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and arms, talk and hear
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Color vision and depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks

SAFETY
• Required to wear appropriate protective clothing
• Required to use appropriate protective equipment
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is seeking action-oriented candidates with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity, innovation, social awareness and judgment who have the ability to build collaboration among various community-wide initiatives and to think in a multifaceted way for a current opening.

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is seeking a Community Investment Officer, Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo Initiative.

The person who assumes this full-time position reports to the Vice President of Community Investment.

Qualified candidates may express interest in this position by submitting their completed employment application and resume to the Human Relations department. A link to the employment application is available on the Kalamazoo Community Foundation website.

Responses must be received by Aug. 22, 2012.

General Description:

Supports the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, the Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo (LNGK) and the community to ensure the capable management and coordination of multiple projects. In doing so, coordinates facilitates, develops, and oversees the implementation of community leadership initiatives to address significant community issues of pressing need and launch strategic, comprehensive, long-range efforts to create new solutions and effect systemic change. Assists the Community Transformation Team/Executive Team of the LNGK in distributing resources for comprehensive community leadership initiatives. Develops and proposes frameworks and processes to identify and evaluate opportunities for new initiatives. Coordinates, develops and manages the communications efforts of the LNGK Works with other community partners and functional areas within the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to develop partnerships related to Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo.

Position Functions:
• Coordinates, develops and manages the activities and community leadership projects of the Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo initiative, as required by their specific budget and funding sources. In doing so:
   -- Identifies and secures funding from external sources as appropriate.       
   -- Develops comprehensive proposal and evaluation of programs for the Board for  annual progress and funding review.     
• Serves as staff to the Community Transformation Team and Executive Team of the Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo. In doing so:
  -- Troubleshoot project issues
  -- Serve as liaison to evaluation team.
  -- Develops and manages evaluation of past and current initiatives and establishes a system and process for identifying and collecting information regarding the effectiveness and impact of community initiatives.  
  -- Assist the Community Transformation and Executive Teams of the LNGK in determining its own ongoing membership and functions.
• Coordinates, develops and manages the communications efforts of the LNGK, in doing so:
• Develops and maintains a strong communications network with and among a diverse group of professionals, citizens, elected officials and community stakeholders.   
• Communicates with Vice President of Community Investment, President/CEO and Board of Trustees regarding initiative progress and members of LNGK.   
• Manage public communications within and across multiple structures of the LNGK.
• Communicates requests for funding and support to executive and CTT.
• Serves as main contact with grant seekers and consultants   
• Administers grantmaking, contracts and Memorandums of Understanding for the Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo including the following:
  -- Develops and distributes Requests for Proposals, including community notification and proactive outreach.       
  -- Provides guidance and outreach to nonprofit organizations as needed.
  -- Provides technical assistance to community groups through such activities a reviewing letters of intent and proposals; meeting with grant seekers to discuss the application process; developing project goals, objects and evaluation plans; and ensuring applications are complete.  
  -- Reviews proposals and prepares written analysis for Community Transformation and Executive Teams of the LNGK and/or President/CEO as appropriate.  
  -- Manages and facilitates committees to formulate recommendations.
  -- Communicates results of decisions to grant seekers and consultants.
  -- Creates and/or revises grantee report forms to reflect uniqueness of projects.  
• Oversees contracts/grant compliance and communicates to TLN
• Monitors and reports progress and impact of funded programs to the appropriate individuals, committees, and/or funders.  
• Assists  the Vice President, Community Initiatives and President/CEO with the development of the Initiative budget.
• Utilizes Initiative expenses in accordance with Community Foundation policies and procedures.
• Oversees the work of outside consultants such as the Evaluator or a Workshop Design Consultant.
• Identifies and matches contracts/grants to outcomes identified by LNGK.
• Links/coordinates managers of projects to create synergies, new ideas, and learning:
  -- Works with other community partners and functional areas within the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to develop partnerships related to community initiatives.
  -- Champion and coordinate the process for identifying and evaluating opportunities for new initiatives including an assessment of staff capacity, congruency with Community Foundation mission and priorities and other community partners.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
• Masters Degree or an equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience in the following areas:
• Public policy and political awareness/agility in the public sector.
• Consultation skills with individuals, groups, and organizations.   
• Computer literacy in Windows environment  
• Program planning, development, and administration.
• Knowledg eof the nonprofit sector, public sector, and philanthropy including  experience in grantmaking or grant seeking.
• At least two to four years of progressively more responsible experience in the following areas:
• Grant  writing or grant review
• Writing, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Working with boards of directors and broad range of constituencies
• Representing organizational positions within community settings
• Developing  recommendations based on organizational mission and values
• Working both independently and as a team member
• Prioritizing multiple projects and working under pressure
• Research and evaluation
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultures.
• Ability to discuss cultural difference with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to assess ones own cultural strengths and limitations or challenges and integrate this understanding into interpersonal interactions.   

Preferred:
• Ability to select and develop appropriate methods, skills and techniques attuned to people’s cultural, multicultural or marginal experiences in their environments.
• Ability to effectively employ multicultural approaches in resolving problems.   

Established in 1925, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation is one of the oldest and most successful community foundations in the country. With assets of more than $300 million, Kalamazoo Community Foundation each year invests more than $15 million in the community in the form of grants to nonprofit organizations. About 40 percent of its  assets are unrestricted, which provide resources to support nonprofits addressing immediate community needs, as well as those looking for long-term solutions to persistent challenges.

Kalamazoo Community Foundation offers a competitive benefits package, team-oriented, performance excellence atmosphere, and opportunities to collaborate with people from cultural backgrounds other than your own. Kalamazoo Community Foundation believes the strength of its organization depends on its commitment to value, respect and embracing diversity.

Perrigo Co. of Allegan is seeking a scientist for research and development.

Job Description
Provides technical support to assigned projects, using robust scientific methods which comply with standard operating procedures and scientific standards.  Works with limited direction.  As appropriate, may serve as a project leader to manage analytical support for projects with minimal supervision.

   1.    Prepare documents for regulatory filings (ANDA, NDA, ANDS).  Design experiments and provide data to support responses for FDA minor deficiency letters.

   2.    Perform physical and chemical testing on raw material, in-process, finished product and stability samples.  This includes documentation and review.

   3.    Successfully investigate and resolve analytical problems, project issues and deviations.  Accurately maintain all related documentation in compliance with SOPs.

   4.    Research, prepare and review technical documents, including but not limited to SOPs, drug master files, technical packages, vendor qualification, raw material and release and stability specifications, stability summaries, test methods, and certificates of analysis which conform to company standards.

   5.    Attend and present data at project-related meetings, interact with other departments and outside testing laboratories to ensure proper analytical testing.

   6.    Participate in cross-functional project teams, and exercise and build basic team effectiveness skills.

   7.    Utilize skills, established procedures, new methodologies, and experience to complete tasks; and provide formal and informal mentoring to junior team members.

   8.    Develop, validate and transfer non-complex to complex analytical methods.
Required Skills

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a variety of standard analytical instruments, such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV-Vis and AA.  

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of instrument software applications.  Familiarity with a variety of compendial references, including USP or European Pharmacopeia.  The ability to develop, document and execute analyses or experiments of moderate complexity, ensuring methods are robust and reliable.  

The ability to maintain high quality research documentation, analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports, qualification documents, SOPs or other technical reports is necessary.   

Must be able to work independently on multiple concurrent projects, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams.

Required Experience
These required skills are normally acquired through completion of a bachelor degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences combined with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in a cGMP or cGLP laboratory, or a master degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences combined with 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in a cGMP or cGLP laboratory.

Eaton Corp. is seeking an Supply Chain Management Program Specialist in Change Management for its Galesburg, Mich., operation.This is a full-time, mid-senior level management job.           
            
Job Description
Eaton Corporation's Galesburg facility has an opening for an SCM Program Specialist, Change Manager supporting our Vehicle Corporate Supply Chain group.

This role will act as the primary Supply Chain Management (SCM) interface for Truck North America Change Management business process improvements impacting current and future model products, including the Change Window Process initiative. The person in this role also will lead SCM Program Management for TNA Change Management Projects to ensure the SCM functions meet all deliverables for timing, cost, quality and delivery for the projects.

For this role it is important to be competent in these areas: Strong technical aptitude, project-management experience, knowledge of all SCM functions and systems, drive for results, positive customer relationship-building, and managerial courage.

Responsibilities include:
• Act as SCM leader for Change Management projects and as primary interface for Program Management, Product Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Operations, Finance and Quality. Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (RAA) for SCM related project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.

• Execute leadership for all change projects. Seek team input to promote rapid resolution to issues. Coach and provide feedback to individuals in accordance with performance indicators.

• Determine key SCM program deliverables and timing based on TNA’s Change Management process including sourcing, cost, quality, and flawless launch/ramp-up performance based on APQP disciplines. Provides direction to the project teams in areas of customer-related issues, potential changes in scope, and risk assessment

• Manage the complete BOM for the Change Management projects to ensure accuracy of content and that there is a robust sourcing and launch plan for each part. Follow up with respective Engineers to ensure design specifications are complete and released on-time to support SCM actions and with Commodity Buyers, SDE, SQE and Materials Planners to ensure SCM actions are executed on time with high efficiency.

• Where applicable, initiate and/or participate in Sourcing Council reviews supporting program/project source selection, consistent with Commodity Strategies.

• Develop Change Management workload metrics for SCM and assess SCM Program Management, Commodity Management, Materials and SDE resource requirements needed for sustained effective process execution.

• Provide SCM leadership and participate on cross-functional teams for Change Management process improvement initiatives, track and communicate initiative status to the SCM organization, ensure development of appropriate materials, forums and deployment plan for SCM implementation.

• Comply with established SCM policies and procedures and support continuous improvement of EBE processes for SCM Program Management.

• Ensure effective change management process is utilized.

• Ensure standard program management processes are utilized and provide appropriate support to the project teams by coordinating PM reviews, and preparing and publishing metrics/reports for all projects (e.g. cost, quality,and delivery through all project phases). Coordinate all risks and requirements of the project into a complete integrated entity. This is accomplished by planning, controlling, and integrating all SCM related project deliverables and measuring each element to ensure the requirements and goals are achieved. Provide updates to the business units as well as divisional• and group-level teams.

• Align SCM related deliverables with customer and supplier requirements/contracts, pricing, terms and conditions and contractual flow-down through the organization.

• Coordinate and monitor projects as One Eaton Truck Group across global regions and business units.

Basic Qualifications
• BS degree in business, engineering, or financial discipline from a nationally accredited institution with 5 years of experience in a manufacturing-based business.

• Minimum of Five years of experience with program/project management tools and techniques.

• Minimum of Five years’ experience in, and coupled with, ability to apply, purchasing and supplier management best practices • including supplier selection, APQP, performance metrics/reporting, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement methodologies.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in using quality tools/methodologies (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, auditing)
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred qualifications
• Knowledge of automotive industry-specific quality registration (ISO/TS16949).

• Five years of experience with defining problems, eliminating root cause(s), and creating supply chain solutions and/or process improvements.

• Effective people/interpersonal, negotiation, communication and customer-care skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Three years’ experience in reading and interpreting complex drawings and specifications.

• Proficient computer/systems knowledge and application skills (Oracle, Matrix One, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

• Ability to think and act strategically.

Miller-Davis Co. is seeking a Project Superintendent for its Kalamazoo operation. This is a full-time job in the construction industry.

Job Description
Miller-Davis Co., General Contractors/Construction Managers, seeks a qualified person to provide overall supervision of field workforces for industrial, commercial and institutional projects. Construction supervision experience or related degree or both are required.

Desired Skills and Experience
• Problem solving and leadership skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Well groomed, prompt, dependable, and responsive.
• Technical knowledge of construction materials, methods, and practices.
• Prior Project Superintendent experience including at least five years of construction jobsite experience.
• College Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related curricula helpful.
• Basic PC skills including spreadsheets and word processing.

Company Description
Founded in 1909, Miller-Davis Co. provides general contracting, construction management, design/build and construction consulting services. Miller-Davis Co. is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

Miller-Davis Co.’s diverse, experienced staff specializes in providing creative solutions to challenging construction projects. Miller-Davis Co. fully and actively supports Equal Employment Opportunity for everyone. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status.

J. Rettenmaier USA is seeking a safety engineer for its Kalamazoo-area location. This is a full-time, associate engineering position in the chemical industry.

Job Description
Are you technically oriented? Do you focus on meeting and exceeding high standards of accuracy and quality based on established systems, technologies and guidelines?   

Are you a technical problem-solver who uses expertise and experience as well as a strong commitment to efficiently achieve high quality results?  

Are you looking for an opportunity to be the valued expert in the area of safety for a strong company? If this description fits consider this:

J. Rettenmaier USA is looking for a Safety Engineer to join its hard-working team.  

The Safety Engineer will be responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining health and safety programs in a multiple plant environment.  

Additional responsibilities include employee training and supplying support to the Engineering Department and assisting with project management.

Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will bring the following:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial or process engineering
• 3-5 years experience in an industrial environment
• Experience as a project or process engineer (ideal)
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain composure in high stress situations
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be a motivated self starter
• Must have excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, strong time management skills and flexibility to adjust schedule as needed
• OSHA experience
• Willingness to travel, approx. 20 percent (within the US and to Mexico)
• Willingness to develop into a safety expert within the organization

How to apply
Please apply here.
J. Rettenmaier USA has engaged ADVISA to identify the top candidates for this position. Please direct all communications about this position to them.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a marketing analyst for its Portage operation.  This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in marketing in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Description
Position Summary:
The Marketing Analyst reports into the Director Marketing & Strategy and provides information, insight, and analysis regarding customers, markets, competitors, product preferences, and marketing practices and trends to support business decisions for existing and future products and services.
This person will be involved in the following:
• Preparing ROI analysis of all sales and marketing campaigns and sales activities
• Designing market research projects that answer specific business questions
• Developing and managing the marketing strategic tools (i.e. Buying Process, Market Map)
• Identifying and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) for multichannel marketing initiatives
• Establishing monthly, quarterly and annual reviews of the performance of the business in relation to the annual plan and key strategic initiatives
• Evaluating  market penetration and identifies new market opportunities
• Analyzing marketing metrics to identify cause-effect relationships between marketing actions and financial outcomes to increase profitability
• May compile and analyze statistical data on past sales and trends to forecast future trends and state-of-the-art changes
• Applying sound qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data and support recommendations
• Staying informed about developments in the environment that may impact the success of company products and initiatives (e.g., disease prevalence, healthcare treatment, and healthcare reform, social, political, and economic changes, etc.)
• Evaluates data and makes recommendations on marketing actions
• Participating in the development of materials for presentations and new approaches directed toward the expansion of all product lines

Desired Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
• Proven ability to plan and manage various research projects, evaluate demographics, competition, pricing, distribution channels and marketing outlets, etc., and successfully analyze and communicate findings to management
• Excellent listening and oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to complete tasks within tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• The ability to be flexible, open-minded, and adapt successfully to changing business conditions
• Strong analytical and data management skills with a high level of experience and skill with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must have the drive to succeed and the ability to learn, grow, develop and assume increasing responsibilities
• The ability to travel 5 – 10 percent of the time
• Formal project planning skills and experience with Access are preferred

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:
• Bachelor’s Degree or MBA (preferred), in business, marketing, finance, or other related field
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in at least one of the following areas (preferred within the pharmaceutical or diagnostics industry):
   --    Sales analytics
   --    Marketing
   --   Marketing analytics

Company Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of $12 billion, it has approximately 39,000 employees and serve customers in pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries.

Pfizer is seeking a manager of Biological Regulatory Affairs for its Kalamazoo operation. This is a full-time regular position.

Job Description

The person hired for this position will address veterinary biological product registration needs for the United States and will be responsible for ensuring biological products are in compliance with CVB regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as member on multidisciplinary Project Teams responsible for developing veterinary biological products, help develop the regulatory strategy for the team, and be responsible for all US regulatory submissions for that project with significant guidance and mentoring from the Director or Senior Director.

• Serve as a liaison with Biological Discovery to help provide early regulatory input into early phase Discovery projects.

• Liaise with New Product Marketing and the TAs to conduct BOAs and BioScans, and to develop label claims and product supporting materials.

• Responsible for Production Outlines, Special Outlines and required supporting documentation.

• Liaise closely with EU and CLAR/APAC regulatory staff to facilitate global registration where appropriate.

• Serve as an alternate Liaison with USDA.

• Help provide regulatory support for reference requalification.

• Help provide regulatory support and advice regarding PGS initiatives and market enhancements.

• Help provide regulatory support of biological advertisement and promotional materials.

Qualifications

• MS in biology, animal science or other related science.

• PhD or DVM desirable.

• A minimum of 5 years experience with veterinary biological products preferably in regularly affairs or a related area.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

• Understanding of the veterinary biological development process and USDA regulatory requirements desirable.

• Knowledge in the production and testing of veterinary biological products desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants.

About Pfizer Inc.

Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical.  At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.

Kadant Johnson Inc. is seeking a talented, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to fill a Product Development Engineering position. This is a full-time mid-senior level position for its Three Rivers, Mich., operation.

Job Description
The Product Development Engineer is responsible for the coordination and execution of the steps required to develop Kadant Johnson products.

These steps include:  
• concept development;
• feasibility analysis;
• form, fit, and function review;
• creating layouts and detail drawings; prototyping;
• conducting lab and field testing; costing;
• and providing product training pre- and post-product launch.

The Product Development Engineer is also responsible for establishing and communicating corporate design standards as they relate to Kadant Johnson products and materials.

Additional duties include interfacing with customers and prospects and supporting the Sales, Customer Service, Applications, and Manufacturing departments by providing product recommendations, equipment sizing, competitive information, and technical support, among other activities.

Desired Skills and Experience
The preferred candidate will have demonstrated business acumen in addition to a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and three to five years of relevant work experience.  

Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience would be beneficial as would familiarity with rotary seal design.  Strong critical thinking skills, the ability to apply logic to diverse situations, and technical aptitude coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the success of this position.  

The candidate will report to the Director of Product Development.

Company Description
For more than a century, Kadant Inc. has been delivering smart and efficient solutions to process industries. As a global leader in fiber processing, fluid handling, water management, and doctoring systems, we design and manufacture products used in industries ranging from paper to plastics and textiles to tires.

Pfizer is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist for its Kalamazoo, Mich., operation.

Role Description
Research and develop vaccines for poultry. Perform laboratory studies on cell culture, bacteria and parasite culture. Perform serological assays in order to identify poultry diseases and develop vaccines to combat these diseases. Develop bacterial models of poultry bacterial diseases. Characterize bacteria of poultry importance, recover bacteria from clinical samples of the chicken, and optimize bacterial growth using different media
formulations.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:
B.S. in Microbiology, Biomedical Science or Veterinary Science or related

Minimum Experience:
5 years

Alternative Education / Experience:
M.S. in Microbiology, Biomedical Science or Veterinary Science, one year of experience.

Special skills:
Experience must include: Performing of assays and analyses associated with poultry diseases and bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella, Clostridium, Pasteurella and Haemophilus; Pathogenesis and recognition of clinical signs, sampling methods, and signs of infection associated with those pathogens. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Pfizer Inc.
Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. It also partners with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.

Landscape Forms is seeking a Lighting Support Specialist for its operation in the Kalamazoo area.

Landscape Forms has been designing and manufacturing high-quality commercial outdoor furniture in Kalamazoo since 1969. Landscape Forms believes that the right people are the key to its competitive advantage in the global marketplace. As the company continues to grow, there will be incredible opportunities for employees to grow on its teams.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for one of the 15 best small companies in the United States as awarded by the Wall Street Journal?
Do you do your best at whatever the challenge?
Do you thrive in a fast paced, hard working environment?
Do you value working in a team to continuously improve processes?
Do others recognize you as positive and approachable?
Do you thrive on collaboration?

Summary
The person in this position is responsible for helping the company’s sales reps with technical lighting questions. This person must be skilled at understanding lighting requirements and be able to propose solutions and answers to potential customers. The most successful candidates will be highly motivated servant leaders who can manage projects and effectively communicate with designers, management, team members and production staff.

Principal Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the principal accountabilities.
1.  Using AGi32, provide illumination plots to assist our lighting sales effort.
2.  Provide verbal and written responses to technical lighting questions.
3. Compose and update product support pages including FAQ’s, glossary, and other technical marketing documents.
4. Participate in training our sales force on basic, intermediate, and advanced lighting concepts.
5. Conduct LACES, AIA, and LFI sales presentations through travel or webinar less than 10 percent of the time.
6. Represent LFI within the IES, attending classes and shows while seeking Lighting Certification (LC).
7. Keep us updated on the competition and participate with continuous improvement ideas.
8. Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

Critical Talents, Education, Experience, and Skills
Must have a history of problem solving and providing great service. Must have the desire to learn, continuously improve and be willing to accept responsibility. Must be able to work individually, or as a member of a team, use common sense and build a network of relationships with a positive attitude.

A degree in engineering, plus three years related experience is required. Must be able to analyze data from many variables and apply engineering calculations to design solutions. Must be proficient in AutoCAD, AGi32, Microsoft office and reading technical documents. Experience with drafting, lighting, electronics, metal fabrication, cellular manufacturing, LED’s or wind loads are preferred.

This person must possess a high level of written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences. Must have the ability to give clear instruction regarding technical data to both technical and non-technical disciplines including written reports. For example, to sales representatives, architects, engineers, vendors and production personnel.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Mostly office, but may be required to work in noisy or hot environment and around moving machinery. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for up to 5 hours.

Company Description
Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated collections of high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting. For more than 40 years Landscape Forms has been producing site furniture and accessories that help designers and other clients create a sense of place in outdoor environments.

Cytec Industries Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer, to be located at our Kalamazoo, Mich., facility. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in engineering.

Job Description
• Provide design, construction, and startup services for new process equipment installation or modifications; studies process and initiates equipment or operating modifications to improve quality, consistency, or cycle times.
• Ensure resources are available for a productive, smooth running operation.  Works to continuously improve productivity, reduce waste, and utilize lean manufacturing concepts and processes across the organization.
• Provide leadership and direction on Productivity and Waste Key Objectives.  Programs established to improve productivity and reduce waste centered on Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Lead the creation of a positive employee engagement culture in the work unit. Develop performance standards and performance plans for site leadership team.  Analyze and evaluate performance; institute development plans for staff as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience
• Ability to utilize computer applications including, but not limited to Maximo, KRONOS, LIMS, BPICS, BAAN, PCAT, PI, NCDB and other applications as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering strongly preferred, with 3 to 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in Chemical Manufacturing.
• Develops scope of work and cost estimates for capital projects.
• Prepares Process Safety Information and conducts Process Hazards Analysis.
• Specifies instrumentation and equipment.
• Coordinates receiving, calibration, and installation of instruments and equipment.
• Develops contractor bid packages and assists in the evaluation and awarding of contracts.
• Prepares operating procedures.
• Assists in the development of environmental or other permits required.
• Assists Operations in troubleshooting or process problems.
• Recognized expertise in elements of continuous improvement and demonstrated success in leading significant change through an organization.
• Must be Customer focused, organized, detailed, results oriented and able to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Broadly knowledgeable and experienced with problem solving techniques, employee based decision processes, change management and integrated data / metric systems.
• Success working in a matrix organization in a chemical business and demonstrated success in developing, implementing and leading use of best practices.
• Analytical skills including root cause and consensus building to develop corrective actions to resolve open issues.
• Highly evolved communication skills (verbal, written, computer).
• Peer auditing and participative/lead roles within audit actions.
• Must have the ability to transition from technical task to strategic based on daily operational needs.
• Must have customer relations and community involvement skills related to advocacy for corporate initiatives.
• Must be able to establish relationships across all levels of the organization, both internal and external to the site.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, but willing to take a hands-on approach with daily issues.
Cytec Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

Company Description
Cytec’s focus is on innovation, advanced technology and application expertise enables the company to develop, manufacture and sell products that change the way our customers do business. Our pioneering products perform specific and important functions for our customers, enabling them to offer innovative solutions to the industries that they serve.        

Cytec Engineered Materials (CEM) is a global provider of technologically advanced materials making it possible for designers and engineers in aerospace, high-performance industrial and other extreme-demand environments to anticipate their time, performance and quality requirements.