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Newhall Klein is seeking a Project Manager fo rits Kalamazoo, Mich., operation. This a full-time, mid-senior level position in project management and customer service in marketing and advertisting.

Job Description

Newhall Klein is seeking a dynamic Project Manager, a position that involves a lot more than just managing timings and deliverables of several projects concurrently.  The Newhall Klein project manager is intricately involved in everything the company does, from client liaison to internal stakeholder coordination through to external supplier management. Project managers are seen as the glue that holds projects together and ensures they are completed them on time.  Project managers take a high profile customer service role, internally and externally. These folks make the company’s sales and management teams shine.

The company says: “We look for candidates who have been involved in marketing, packaging or advertising, as the role requires a solid understanding of brand and customer marketing. So when asked by someone: ‘What does a Project Manager do?’ -- our answer is ‘everything.’”

Being a project manager at Newhall Klein affords a person the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the business and hence offers good growth opportunities within the business. The successful candidate will be part of a young and dynamic team, this role guarantees vast experience across a broad range of branding, packaging and marketing scenarios. We are looking for a go-getter, who is resourceful and conscientious. The Project Manager will work closely with an Account Executive and Senior Creative to deliver solutions. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to multitask and deliver multiple projects under fairly tight deadlines.
Full training and integration will be provided.

Desired Skills and Experience
• Be adept at problem solving.
• Food, beverage and packaging experience a plus
• Organised, particular, keen eye for detail.
• Must have a passion for marketing and be willing to learn
• Must work well with fellow staff (People orientated).
• Good communication skills.
• Intuititive - can anticipate needed outcomes and deliver on them
• Capable and willing to go the extra mile.
• Strong time management skills (multi-tasking).

Qualifications:
• University Degree: Marketing / Business or similar, or related tertiary qualification from a Marketing and  Advertising School.
• Project Management qualification will be beneficial.
• 1 – 2 years work experience in either marketing, advertising or consulting.
• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Company Description
Newhall Klein is a dynamic marketing and design agency in Kalamazoo, Mich.  All salaries are commensurate with experience, and a full benefits package includes dental and vision.

The Kellogg Co. is seeking a Food Technologist for its Battle Creek operation. This is a mid-senior level position in the field of science.   
                                          
Job Description
Kellogg Co. is always interested in hearing from talented Food Technologists. The leader who is hired for this position will support food process technology projects and programs including scale-up and introduction of new Kellogg products, product quality improvements, productivity increases, and capacity changes in Kellogg North America Manufacturing. Engage with the company as you impact its success as a technical resource to various functions within the company and provide high impact support to project teams. Innovate with the Kellogg Co. as you apply your range of knowledge to create and define new processes or operating procedures that lead to competitive advantage for the company.

What will I be doing?
In your role as Food Technologist you will be part of the company’s success by:

• Exhibiting innovation in discovery, evaluation, and advancement of new technologies in the area of food/process research and development, which can have a significant impact on new products and/or processes, improved products and processes, and capital spending avoidance.

• Converting developed formulas to production formulas for the manufacturing facilities.

• Writing and issuing plant test/start up plans and reports and being able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to stakeholders (plant and corporate) as appropriate.

• Leading or supporting new product ideas, ingredients, formulas, and processing as well as optimizing cost and efficiency on existing formulas and processes.

• Supporting the testing of ingredients and processes using Design of Experiments

What do I need to demonstrate?
As well as a hunger to learn and succeed in Research and Technology, to be considered for this position you must be able to meet the following requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Food Science, engineering, or related field.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, plan and coordinate project activities, communicate progress and challenges, and be a technical expert.

• Have flexibility to work beyond normal workday hours, shift work, and some weekends. Operation of process equipment is required.

Preferred:

• Leadership, cost consciousness, communication skills and diplomacy that will promote good relations with all facets of worldwide management and other technical and scientific disciplines in the effective execution of projects.

• Function effectively as a Project Team Member and Technical Expert.

• Internship in food or related field.

What else do I need to know?

• Traveling to manufacturing or test facilities 50 to 75 percent of the time.

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.

Johnson Controls is seeking a Weld Tech for its Battle Creek operation. This is a full-time job in engineering, quality assurance and research.
                 
Job Description
The successful candidate for this position will have one to three years experience working in the automotive industry. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the weld process. This person must have experience in basic troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and process improvements.

Qualifications
Knowledge of quality standards and continuous improvement is necessary. Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Welding Technology or related technical field required or equivalent experience.

About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Its 162,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. In 2011, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the No. 1 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list.

The Perrigo Company in Allegan is seeking an Informics Scientist in Research and Development. This is a full-time position.
             
Job Description                    
                       
The person who is hired for this position serves as the business lead for informatics projects and improvement initiatives by providing technical expertise on informatics related items across GSA-CHC R&D.  

He or she will manage all aspects of the informatics lifecycle to improve efficiency and maximize alignment between GSA-CHC R&D sites and with IT&S.
                   
Required Skills                    
                       
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the life-cycle of informatics projects of varying complexity and cross-departmental and site scope. This includes, but is not limited to, business requirement identification, vendor selection, ROI assessment, appropriation request preparation, development, validation, training, deployment, continuous improvement, gap identification/remediation and application retirement.   

Demonstrated ability to create a wide variety of technical documentation, including but not limited to functional requirements, design specifications, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, traceability matrices, User and Administrative process maps, standard operating procedures, and standard work instructions.   

Demonstrated ability to develop an application knowledge base and transfer via training to end Users is required. Familiarity with IT&S Stage Gate project management methodology is preferred. Extensive functional knowledge of R&D informatics systems is preferred.

Strong leadership skills and communication skills are essential to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and interacting with IT&S.   

A thorough working knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, other US FDA regulations, and ICH guidance documents is essential.  These skills are normally acquired through completion of a bachelor degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences combined with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, or completion of a master degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences combined with 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in a cGMP or cGLP laboratory.

Covance of Battle Creek is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor.

Responsibilities of the Microbiology Supervisor are to supervise the activities of scientific and operational staff responsible for method development/validation projects and analysis of samples. Responsible for analytical data review, data management, and table generation, as applicable. All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Schedules staff and assigns resources.
• Identifies resource needs and coordinates installation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and space, as applicable.
• Reviews data, as applicable.
• Prepares technical report for clients, as applicable.
• Reviews cost estimates; compiles and provides revenue and forecast information to appropriate Covance staff, as applicable.
• Assures staff compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Develops appropriate training plans and ensures staff are trained.
• Develops expertise in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex equipment or software.
• Performs general human resources responsibilities, including recruitment activities, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities, recommends solutions, and implements action plans.
• May act as front line contact for internal and external clients.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.

Education/Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
• BS/BA degree in Science, or equivalent degree plus 3-4 years related experience. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Knowledge of appropriate regulatory agency guidelines.
• Working knowledge of laboratory operations and an understanding of the technical aspects of the laboratory and/or computers and computer software systems.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.

Experience
High throughput microbiology pathogen testing experience a plus.

PNC Financial Services Group is seeking an Outbound Sales Representative for its call center in Kalamazoo. This is a full-time job.
 
Employees of PNC Financial Services Group become part of an organization committed to customers, employees, investors, and the communities in which it does business. PNC is an established, growing and successful financial services company, with businesses organized around retail and commercial banking, asset management, and funds processing. Its branches are concentrated in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Other offices are located nationwide and internationally.

PNC is growing in size and through recent acquisitions have become the fifth largest bank by deposits in the United States. It is also growing in reputation, as a leader in areas such as work/life family culture, "green" building design, frontier technology, and strong corporate social responsibility.

Do you enjoy communicating with people? Can you cultivate solid customer relationships? Consider putting your people skills to good use as an outbound financial specialist.

You'll introduce additional bank products and services that meet individual needs -- but above all else, you’ll be the voice of PNC for thousands of appreciative customers.

As a PNC Outbound Sales Center Consultant, you'll help PNC build and maintain solid relationships with its customers.

You will work within a team environment to introduce your customers to additional bank products and services that meet their needs. Expand customer relationships as well as prospect non-existing customers to add relationships.

Job Requirements: Experience in sales preferred,strong data entry skills, high familiarity with computers, strong multi-tasking and communication skills, high school diploma required. PNC is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. It designs its full-time and part-time benefits programs based on PNC's benefits philosophy to provide quality levels of coverage at affordable costs over the long term for both employees and PNC. The bank strives to balance the cost of providing competitive benefits with the need to cover employees with a wide range of protection during and after employment.

Options you may be able to consider include:
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Part-time Benefits Education Assistance
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive Pay Shift Differential
• 401(k)
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunity
• Work/Life Balance

PNC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Eaton Corp. in Marshall, Mich., has an opening for a COE Engineering Manager. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position.

Job Description
The Engineering Manager will provide engineering management and leadership for the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) function for global Industrial Sector product lines in order to support business growth of the Vehicle Group, Hydraulics Group and Aerospace Group businesses.

Manage and develop a team of engineering professionals, project and program schedules and budgets, and provide technical direction to support key strategic initiatives.

Lead NVH activities with cross-functional participation from business engineering teams, program management, business development, technical service, customer support engineering, and systems engineering teams to ensure completion of deliverables to accomplish profit plan goals.

Lead NVH engineering strategy on new and current product development programs based on the technology roadmap and business growth strategy.

Manage engineering resources to ensure NVH performance of new product development programs achieves flawless launch status.

Essential Functions:
A. Supervises and manages the department activities within the NVH COE, establishes priorities within the scope of the group’s responsibility, and conducts regular reviews of group projects and activities to ensure delivery of profit plan objectives and business commitments.

B. Builds organizational capability by conducting regular performance evaluations for direct reports and global functional reports contributing to performance reviews of functional reports. Facilitates career discussions with subordinates and creates appropriate development plans to ensure continuous growth of talent and capability within the organization.

C. Champions changes to current procedures and develops new procedures to ensure continuous improvement of engineering processes and business systems.

D. Leads initiatives to evaluate and provide competitive assessment and industry trends through business intelligence gathering activities. Remains knowledgeable and informed regarding state-of-the-art technology and transfers this into tangible contributions.

E. Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations, and communicates this information to leadership, customers, partners, etc., in a clear and concise manner.

F. Provides input to profit plan to define project and program deliverables and accurately assess timelines, and resources to accomplish these objectives. Tracks progress on a regular basis to enable monthly reporting of variance to plan.

G. Interfaces with product planning and other business functions to ensure customer requests and requirements are captured in the strategic planning and portfolio management processes.

H. Contributes to strategic direction and advancement of current functional technology and development of new technology and product feature sets, to drive value propositions that command a premium for the associated products.

I. Leads and coordinates engineering projects and programs with external partners, suppliers, academia, and customers to develop technology solutions to meet internal and external customer requirements for the Industrial Sector’s product portfolio.

J. Drives the use of tools such as 8D, FTA, DFMEA, and DFSS/Six Sigma design techniques to ensure development of robust design specifications, guidelines, processes, and NVH design validation plans that produce robust design solutions for NVH characteristics.

K. Partners with global product teams, industry consultants, and contractors to execute on warranty reduction, reliability improvement, internal CONC reduction and new product development programs.

L. Interfaces with and supports suppliers and Industrial Sector manufacturing facilities to ensure production of world class NVH quality products and prevention of NVH related customer spills and ZMPD’s.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA.

• 3-plus years engineering management and leadership experience with proven track record.

• Experience in NVH support of multiple businesses.

• 10-plus years of experience in, or strong knowledge of, heavy-duty truck or automotive drivetrain/powertrain systems as well as hydraulic systems NVH development.

• Understanding of global business markets and key customer drivers.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

• 7 years of Noise, Vibration and Harshness engineering in powertrain design.

• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Stryker is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for its Kalamazoo, Mich. location. This is a full-time job at the mid-senior level position in finance.

Job Description
The person hired to work in this position will :


• Provide support for the Corporate Office by providing in-depth analyses of key performance indicators, by tracking and benchmarking financial trends, and by significantly contributing to the forecasting, budgeting, and strategic plan process.

• Provide monthly analyses and communicate results to VPs, Directors, and Managers within the Corporate Office.

• Deliver high-quality, in-depth narratives of significant variances to prior year, budget, and forecast. Highlight trends and significant drivers of actuals and forecast.

• Communicate monthly results:
 -- Develop reporting package to highlight spending trends and savings opportunities.
 -- Set up monthly recurring communication meetings with VPs, Directors and Managers.

• Collaborate with Corporate Office VPs, Directors, and Managers to develop periodic forecasts and long-term plans.
 -- Ensure all business strategies and over-arching cross-functional goals have been depicted correctly.
 -- Ensure all costs are captured in appropriate cost centers.

• Review financials for accuracy including department expenses, balance sheet, cash flow and headcount. 

• Work closely with Director of Corporate Accounting to make sure all activities are booked and projected accordingly.

• Responsible for loading strategic plan, projections, and budgets into HFM.

Desired Skills and Experience
-- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
-- 4-8 years of financial analysis background required.
-- Financial forecasting experience preferred.
-- Proficient in Excel-- Hyperion experience preferred.

Coca-Cola is seeking a Safety, Environmental Security Manager for its Paw Paw, Mich., location. This is a full-time mid-senior level position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The SES Manager II is responsible for development and implementation of required safety, health, environmental, sustainability and related management system programs and processes.

Deliver Results and Grow Business
• Facilitate Risk Assessment Process (FMEA, Health and Safety Risks, Environmental Aspects and Impacts) in order to mitigate risks.
• Conduct or respond to health and safety assessments/analyses in plant to minimize health and safety risks.
• Lead the implementation of the facilities wastewater quality strategy compliance tracking and review/approval of designs.
• Champion sustainability efforts within the facility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Develops and Inspires Diverse and High-Performing Teams
• Design and deliver SES procedure and management system related training modules at five levels: New Hire Orientation, Annual Review, Specialty, Contractor, and Management.
• Develop implementation strategies, implement, evaluate and/or certify effective implementation of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and OSHA VPP programs and standards.
• Establish and maintain medical response program and emergency response organization.

Communicates Effectively
• Coordinate and communicate findings of internal and external audits to management staff, and ensure items of non-conformance are addressed and corrected according to schedule.
• Effectively translate safety and sustainability goals and objectives to all levels of the organization ensuring alignment on relevant performance data.
• Routinely review safety and sustainability results with plant personnel to maximize facility performance.
• Foster an environment that supports an engaged safety and sustainability culture.

Import and Export Good Ideas that Drive Change
• Participate in industry organizations to stay current on technologies, process and regulations.
• Seek, share and adopt ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embrace change introduced by others.

Build Customer Value
• Design, implement and execute programs and processes to protect the safety and health of employees.
• Ensure facility compliance with good environmental practices.
• Ensure facility compliance with applicable regulations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with state and local regulatory agencies. Represent company on regulatory issues with impact outside local plant.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education/Experience:
Education
Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred:
Master's Degree: In Environmental Sciences/Management

Experience Required:
• At least 15 years of increasing levels of manager roles of people and processes.
• Knowledge of technical practices and programs used in the reduction of workplace hazards.
• Knowledge of worker safety regulations as they relate to manufacturing.
• Ability to design, develop and implement effective management systems (ISO 14001, 18001, VPP Star).
• Knowledge of procedures used to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards.
• Ability to interact with government officials.
Preferred:
• Lean, Six Sigma
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience
• Expert in behavioral safety

Specialized Technical Skills
• Expert in biological waste water treatment operation
• Expert in industrial hygiene
• Expert in environmental regulations
• Proficient in Process Safety Management

Preferred Level
• Licensed CSP (BSCP)
• CIH (ABIH)
• State licensed Waste Water Treatment Operator
• Registered Environmental Manager (REM) or equivalent environmental certification.

Company Description
Coca-Cola Refreshments is the sales and operational elements of The Coca-Cola Company's North American businesses. Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. ("CCR") and Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada Company, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Coca-Cola Company and led by CCR President and CEO Steve Cahillane.

CCR integrates five business components into a 21st-century bottling and customer service operation in both the U.S. and Canada. The five components formerly were: (1) CCE North America; (2) CCNA Foodservice; (3) the Minute Maid and Odwalla juice businesses; (4) CCNA Supply Chain Operations and (5) the Company-owned bottling operations in Philadelphia.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES IN MS WORD OR PDF FORMAT.

Tekna Inc. is seeking a manufacturing engineer for its Kalamazoo, Mich., operation.

Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to develop and maintain robust, cost effective assembly processes and related documentation for use throughout the manufacturing facility, which is consistent with Tekna’s quality and manufacturing excellence goals and objectives. The manufacturing engineer's role at Tekna is to ensure Tekna’s internal and external customer expectations are met or exceeded.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Job Functions
• Evaluate existing manufacturing lines including time studies, line layouts, component design, equipment, tools, fixturing, etc. to improve productivity, obtain cost reductions, and improve quality.
• Resolve manufacturing and supplier nonconformities with sound and long-lasting corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers to improve components, reduce cost, and correct problems.
• Provide technical expertise and support to manufacturing personnel.
• Write, update, and approve manufacturing processes.
• Train manufacturing processes.
• Assist in evaluation of personnel’s competency of manufacturing processes.
• Plan line layout and determine equipment requirements for new products.
• Review and approve drawings for new components and products.

Product testing
• Participate in risk management activities.
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Assist in evaluation and corrective action for returns and customer complaints.
• Assist with process validations
• Perform other functions as required

Position Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Technology, or similar.

Minimum Experience
3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role.

Specialized Knowledge
• Computer skills as required by stated accountabilities. Intermediate word-processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.  
• Solid knowledge of engineering fundamentals and a proven ability to apply this knowledge in manufacturing and new product development.  
• Familiarity with 21CFR820, ISO 13485, and ISO14971 is a plus.

Special Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and solve conflicts. Intermediate skill level in Pro-E Wildfire.

Company Description
Tekna designs, develops and manufactures medical products for world class medical device companies. Tekna’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities allow it to complete the entire development process from concept to distribution. It is a small company on a growth path. Its quality management systems play a significant role in the development and realization of products. It ensures its success in part by complying with ISO13485 and FDA QSR.

SAIC is seeking a Desk Support Specialist for its operation in Battle Creek Michigan. The Logistics and Engineering Solutions Business Unit of SAIC is looking for a Help Desk Support Specialist. This position will be hired in Battle Creek Michigan but will be required to move to Lansing  permanently in September 2012.

Job Description
The person who is hired for this position will support internal and external end users in a call center environment.

The current technical environment is Windows 7 with Office 2010.

Essential duties would be to resolve and troubleshoot first level support for all desktop hardware and software related issues over the phone. Candidate needs to have the ability to track tickets via ticketing system.

Those that cannot be resolved need to be escalated to the appropriate group.

This position reports to the Helpdesk Manager. May be required to work alternate shifts in support of the 24x7 call center.

Must have the ability to:
Handle routine tasks with no assistance, general instructions on new assignments. Apply job skills and company policies to complete a wide range of tasks. Resolve issues related to IT Support (i.e. Basic network support, PC troubleshooting, application troubleshooting, and other anomalies that may develop). Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.

Must have knowledge of:
Desktop operating systems, various software applications and basic hardware for the PC; principles and theories of network systems and management; Internet technologies and products

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3 to 4+ years related experience.
Must have experience with commonly used ADP equipment, including pc/notebooks, common peripherals, communication equipment, large systems and web based applications.

CERTIFICATE:
This position requires the incumbent possess a MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) on current Microsoft 7 AND possess a CompTIA Security+CE, CompTIA Network+CE or CompTIA A+CE certificate.

CLEARANCE:
Must be able to attain a Department of Defenst approved security clearance. Must be United States citizen.

Company Description
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500 scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 43,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. SAIC had annual revenues of $10.85 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2010.

Stryker and its Surgical marketing team are looking for an experienced marketing professional. The candidate should have demonstrated success creating long-term marketing solutions within the healthcare industry.

Job Description
 The Associate Product Manager will focus on the blood products within Surgical and partner with our sales force to provide compelling and relevant insights and branding solutions with a focus on customers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, creative thinker with the ability to work cross-functionally to develop solutions for marketers across verticals. All candidates must have experience in a brand marketing environment as well as experience in the healthcare industry.
The incoming Associate Product Manager will plan, direct and coordinate the marketing of the Stryker blood products, and ensure that the assigned product/products are marketed in accordance with budgeted objectives and with respect to market maturity to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. This role requires at least 45 percent of the time to be dedicated to travel outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where it’s located.
In addition, the core responsibilities are:
• Formulate and install sales promotion guidelines, methods and procedures and assist with the overall sales promotion and marketing programs.
• Prepare sales training and selling aids, literature and brochures and catalogue displays along with advertising or similar materials. In addition, may administer sales promotion projects such as sales contests.
• Originate new uses and markets for products and recommend distribution channels for them.
• Analyze competitive position of company products and recommends or supervise product styling, quality changes, inventory allocation, and price structures.
• Analyze and appraise the effectiveness of sales methods, costs, and results.
• Supervise, coordinate or recommend advertising programs and coordinates publicity and maintain contacts with agencies.
• Supervise or cooperate in market research programs.
• Recommend participation in industrial, scientific and other types of exhibitions and may develop direct mail campaigns and programs.
• Participate in or advise on label, package and product design, from a sales promotional standpoint.
• Prepare or cooperate in the preparation of sales forecasts and in development of projected selling expense budgets.
• Will participate in the sales and/or marketing training of others.
• Manage and/or facilitate functional input in the new product development process for assigned products.
• Submit periodic reports on areas of responsibility.
• Provide sales force with competitive and technical information on a timely basis.
• May evaluate the performance of 1 or more subordinate based on pre-established performance parameters.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated effective managerial skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• College Degree in any field.
• Fundamental Computer Skills.
• Stryker Instruments Sales Training Program.
• Previous experience in Sales/Marketing.
• Extensive Field Sales training or Instrument Sales experience.
• Internal Product Development training.
• Instruments marketing training program (4 hours).

The Perrigo Co. is seeking a senior research scientist for its Allegan, Mich., location. This is a full-time position.

Job Description
This hands-on position will work on multiple projects simultaneously involving multiple dosage forms.
Projects may include any combination of the following: new RX to OTC switch products, line extensions, sustained release projects, and reformulations. Along with related departments, the scientists will champion the formulation development, technology transfers (from formulation/lab scale to pilot plant and commercial scale), stability, scale-up, coordination of ANDA submissions and validation of all products.
The scientist will work very closely with the manufacturing operators and technicians to focus on process innovations and improvements.
The person in this position is responsible for leading product/process development, manufacture of clinical trial material, scale-up and commercialization activities for new immediate release and modified release solid oral dosage for multiple products and liquid oral dose products.
Lead the manufacture of Pivotal/Registration lots for new products.
Prepare or co-author Product Development documents for inclusion into the eCTD and Quality Overall Summary (QOS).
The Senior Scientist will be required to mentor junior level scientist and technicians in the design and execution of quality scientific experimentations to develop robust solid dosage and possibly liquid dosage form formulas.  
Will perform effective problem solving, resolution and implementation of process improvements in designated day-to-day operations and participate in large scope product/process development and projects.
This position will need to communicate effectively with the project manager and the larger development team and provide key timeline information, present data at team and departmental technical meetings.  

Required Skills
Must be knowledgeable of cGMP’s, understand tablet development and manufacturing and related equipment, have a strong ability to plan, organize, and execute projects, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with liquid, semi-solid and suspension products a plus.
Perform effective problem solving, resolution, and implementation of process improvements. Lead and/or collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex product development issues and respond to internal and external audits.
Offer innovative solutions to improve product development methods or solve specific technical problems.

Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or closely related life sciences discipline combined with seve to eight years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or a Masters degree combined with five to six years of relevant experience, or a doctoral degree Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or closely related life sciences discipline combined with one to three years of research experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Denso Manufacturing is seeking a Process Design engineer for its Battle Creek location.   

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties/Responsibilites
Responsibilities  include, but are not limited to: Process Design (Failure Mode Analysis, Line Balancing, etc...), Equipment/Jig Specification, Justification, Installation, Testing, and Buy off, Process Validation and Capability, EPIQS Process Documentation (PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, QA-Net).

Presentations for key NPI meetings (G-ESC milestone meetings), Coordination support for production trials, Prototype development, Process Support (from Design Reviews at prototype through Early Stage Control of mass production), Capacity and feasibility studies, Facilitate design review process with QA NET and Kaizen teams -- incorporate current process limitations into new product designs.  

Support Leak and Scrap root cause analysis: Support Production with process improvements to address department scrap and leak goals.

Productivity: Work to improve process through machine improvements.
Show payback and achieve executive approval for proposals considering cost,quality and delivery.
Demonstrate process flow, labor balance, and cost per piece impact as part of decision matrix.
Work with Machine Design and Product Engineers to plan new equipment. Lead planning and actual install events, support equipment training, line-off, and document buy-off condition incorporating ergo, safety and spare parts. Understand machine operation and making suggestions to improve machine operation ratios, net operator time and product flow.

Quality and credibility: Support all necessary manufacturing issues with high level activity for process safety concerns, customer quality concerns, supplier and/or vendor quality investigations,shipment concerns and product sort/rework activities. Support request from DNJP Overseas Engineering Team and group companies, (TAC-DMCN, DMAR, DNMX) Work to support DNJP request through DNJP coordinators and possible evening meetings. Field claim root cause analysis, basic tooling and machine design.  

Manage projects from concept through completion: Using associate safety, product quality, TPS, and piece price as primary drivers.
Prepare and present materials that explain background,concern, current condition, and countermeasure as requested. Display quick action, clear communication,and high level of professionalism.  
Communicate between support departments for open items. (Design, Quality, Production Control, Production, Business Planning, Purchasing, etc.).

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent self-management and project management skills (ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously).  
Ability to work in a team environment.  
Willingness to work overtime when required.  
Highly capable in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.  
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, time management and organization skills.  
Excellent oral and written communication skills, highly motivated and technically competent, innovative problem-solver that incorporates the plan, do, check, action methods.  
Ability to negotiate and prioritize, ability to multitask, willingness to travel (to support other group DENSO companies,customers, suppliers, etc.)

PREFERED SKILL AND ABILITIES
Has experience justifying and receiving approval of large capital expenditures and experience in heat exchanger manufacturing process.  
Knowledge in CAD software (AutoCAD and Solidworks).
A proactive person who will seek out and implement additional tasks that will add value to DMMI, Heat Exchange Process Experience, HVAC Final Assembly Process Experience.
Understanding o fthe DNA System (QANET).  
Ability to read and understand G,D,&T.
Understanding of customer expectations (process documentation,quality standards, etc...).
Minimum of three years experience in project leadership. Minimum of three years experience in Production/Process Engineering or related area.
PFMEA and CONTROL PLAN Training, TS16949 Standards Training or Experience. Willingness to relocate (Ex-Pat positions).
Company Description
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc.

The DENSO story begins in Japan in 1949, when Toyota Motor Corporation spun off its electrical parts division into a separate business unit.  Today, DENSO is a global leader in the automotive industry, producing advanced technology systems and components for nearly every major motor vehicle manufacturer in the world. Its international network spans five continents and employs over 120,000 associates. Customers include major automakers in the US, Canada and Japan.

When DENSO came to Battle Creek, MI in 1984, it brought with it a unique culture, blending the best of American and Japanese practices: lean manufacturing, kaizen (continuous improvement) and teamwork. The manufacturing facility in Battle Creek , MI was the first major U.S. manufacturing plant for DENSO.

DMMI (DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc.) is an industry leader in the design and production of advanced automotive heating and cooling components and systems,including radiators, heaters, blowers, condensers, evaporators and air conditioning units. Our customers include Toyota,Honda, Chrysler, GM, Subaru, BMW, Mitsubishi and Ford.

Denso is a two shift operation employing over 1,750 associates.

Pfizer Inc. is looking for a scientist for its veterinary medicine operation in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Role Description

Pfizer Inc. is seeking a talented scientist to join its efforts in the discovery of novel small molecule and protein therapeutics for veterinary medicine applications.  The successful candidate will have an interest in veterinary applications and have hands-on experience with modern immunoassay methods.  

This job will require an independent thinker with the ability to innovate from the bench and efficiently collaborate with other team members within ones own line as well as the project team.  

Excellent communication skills are essential.  

This position will not have any direct reports and will not require significant travel.  Scientists with a keen interest in Veterinary Medicine and proven research ability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for developing ELISA assays and assaying pharmacokinetic study samples to support biopharmaceutical projects.

Qualifications

Minimum skills, education, experience, attributes:
•   BS or MS in biology, cell biology, immunology, biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience within the pharmaceutical industry or CRO business.
•   At least 3 years of experience developing, optimizing, and/or validating plate-based ligand binding assays, preferably in biological matrices such as serum.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent computer skills.
•   Independent thinker with the ability to innovate within one’s own project and efficiently collaborate with other team members.

Desirable skills, education, experience, attributes
•  Ligand binding assay experience on multiple platforms (traditional ELISA, MesoScale Diagnostics, GyroLab, luminex, etc.) is highly desirable.
•  Experience with automated liquid handling systems and robotics is highly desirable.
•  Experience labeling antibodies with biotin or other tags.
•  Proficiency in modern in vitro laboratory techniques in the area of cellular and molecular biology or immunology.
•  Experience with supporting biotherapeutics teams and/or assay development of therapeutic antibodies.
•  Experience with monitoring work at CROs.

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.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S.  

About Pfizer
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.