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January 31, 2012
MFG/PRO Business Application Manager
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Central U.S.
General:
Our client is a growing and diversified company with manufacturing facilities located in the central US and Europe. We are currently conducting a search for a hands-on QAD/MFGPRO Business Applications Manager who will lead a small team of Analyst in supporting the operations and future direction of the QAD suite of products. Must demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to work closely with the user community to support day to day operations and to plan and implement new solutions to meet the business needs.
We are looking for two different scenarios:
1) A traveling MFG/PRO consultant who wants to cut back on 100% travel AND be the #1 MFG/PRO resource in a midsize company, or 2) Someone in a functional/operational role supporting QAD who has good hands-on product knowledge who wants to move up to the #1 MFG/PRO resource in a midsize company.Ideally we would like to find someone who lives in the central US and is willing and able to hop on a plane or drive to the plants 2-3 days per week. The person will also be required to travel to Europe a few times a year. Overall travel for this position is likely 50-60% starting out and perhaps winding down to 40% over time. Good communication skills and confidence are essential to being successful in this role. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements:
- Good functional knowledge of MFG/PRO (currently on EB2.1 SP4 .net)
- Ability to learn the business and understand how MFG/PRO can be used to support the business.
- 5-10 years experience with MFG/PRO and atleast a couple years managing (direct or indirect) people in a remote distributed environment.
- Good communication skillsCollege Degree highly preferred
- Ability to travel 50-60% overall.
For more information and immediate consideration, please send your resume to edp@berkshirerecruiting.com.
January 6, 2012
QAD Business Analyst
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Arizona
General:
Work with company personnel, customers, and vendors to enhance existing business systems and deploy new technologies that facilitate organizational growth and profitability through the use of excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, and a strong bias for action
Specific Responsibilities:
· Perform primary business analysis activities to quickly understand and translate business requirements into functional specs for new systems analysis and design, which are in alignment with organizational goals
· Support, maintain, and enhance software used within the organization (QAD, Loftware, Optio, Liberty Net, SharePoint, etc)
· Setup, train, and support of QAD standard and customized processed and applications for all entities within the organization, up to and including implementation of QAD in other sites worldwide
· Interface with 3rd party developers to facilitate development and implementation of outsourced software development
· Facilitate user acceptance testing for rollout of new software programs
· Develop documentation and training guidelines for new software releases
· Develop, document and deploy organization reports
Education and Experience:
Minimum of BS degree in business administration, with emphasis on information technology
Software Applications/Skills required:
· QAD enterprise applications (MFG/PRO)
· Strong skills in MS Office, Project management, Share Point , Access, SQL
· Background in both Windows and Linux operating systems
· Background in working with document management systems
· Experience with web and email hosting
· Familiarity with bar code equipment/printers/scanners
· Working knowledge of Progress and other 4GL languages
Qualified applicants please forward resume to:
Cindy Yetka c/o TECHSTAFF of Arizona
cindy@techstaffaz.com (Phone: 480.456.4050)
October 3, 2011
ERP System Administrator
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The ERP System Administrator’s role is to supervise and operate the organization’s ERP systems using best practices. This includes installing, configuring, patching, upgrading, and maintaining the Company’s proprietary ERP technologies. The ERP System Administrator is also responsible for planning and coordinating the change management of processes required for the support of ERP systems necessary for business operations. This individual will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to solve issues related to the deployment of mission-critical ERP software.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Strategy & Planning
- Ensure that ERP software meets the Company’s business requirements and goals, and fulfills its users’ requirements.
- Identify, prioritize and resolve ERP systems issues.
- Develop / oversee ERP change management process for all functional areas of the Company’s operations.
- Participate in design, review, and implementation of new business applications and integration strategies.
- Define and implement strategies for integrating EDI and non-EDI operating environments.
Acquisition & Deployment
- Notify management of additional hardware or software requirements needed for successful ERP deployments, configuration, or maintenance, and make recommendations based on research and expertise.
- Negotiate contracts with ERP software and service providers.
- Liaise with company’s ERP suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies.
- Evaluate proposals to identify potential problem areas and make appropriate recommendations.
Operational Management
- Evaluate, install, configure, and deploy ERP applications, systems software, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications and interfaces throughout the enterprise.
- Collaborate with business analysts, system owners and functional area users to test ERP software programs and applications interfaces.
- Ensure that any ERP integration into Company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications.
- Perform system configuration, mapping, and management for EDI-based transactions and processes.
- Develop and maintain EDI process documentation.
- Install, coordinate, and troubleshoot EDI and other related ERP application interfaces.
- Perform daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the ERP system.
- Install and configure ERP system patches and upgrades as required.
- Perform application configurations and changes to ERP system and related interfaces.
- Coordinate feasibility studies for ERP products under consideration for purchase, and give advice based on findings.
- Liaise with network administrators and software engineers to assist with design specifications, program logic, and data conversions.
Formal Education Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or business administration.
Knowledge & Experience
At least 5 years direct experience administrating ERP applications (e.g., MFG/PRO, SAP, JDE).Knowledge of enterprise-level applications, including ERP, EDI, CRM, data warehouses, etc.Proven experience overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of ERP software solutions.Knowledge of EDI standard formats (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, etc.) and EDI translators.At least 5 years direct experience working in a manufacturing environment.Technically fluent in relational database administration, including Microsoft SQL and/or Progress.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of FDA regulations for Medical Device Manufacturers and data privacy practices/laws.
Qualified candidates, please send resume to:
Andy Weinstein c/o ISS Group: aweinstein@issgroup.net
July 11, 2011
Senior IT Programmer / Analyst
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Gainesville, FL
Exactech, Inc. is an orthopaedic company that develops, manufactures, markets, distributes and sells orthopaedic implant devices, related surgical instrumentation and biologic services to hospitals and physicians in the United States and internationally.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience with Progress software development
- Deep understanding of the Financial, Distribution and Manufacturing modules within QAD
- Project management experience for the implementation of complex, integrated, multi-site business applications
- Successful track record as a Progress developer/ integrator and business analyst
- Professional experience implementing best practices with supply chain solutions
- Life Sciences industry experience preferred
- Qxtend, Sonic, and/or Java experience preferred
Other:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and solutions that support business objectives
- Highly motivated team player with the ability to work on multiple projects
- Passion for developing people, teams, and organizations
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or MIS
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Act as a lead technical support role for QAD ERP and other business applications
- Serve as an internal consultant to identify system and process improvements
- Manage projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision
- Design and develop robust software solutions
- Remain continuously aware of business, technical, and infrastructure issues within the company
- Participate in required documentation and software validation practices
- Understands and implements ISO related requirements of information systems
- Know and apply the Quality System and any appropriate Federal and International standards
Qualified applicants please forward resume to human.resources@exac.com
June 27, 2011
ERP Analyst / Administrator (QAD-MFG/PRO)
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Columbia, SC
Job Summary:
Responsible for systems analysis, programming and administering the FN ERP system, customizations and supporting programs (ERP suite). Responsible for the administration of various databases and operating systems for the ERP suite. Collects and documents business requirements from executive staff, senior managers and day-to-day users to ensure proper configuration and utilization of the ERP suite. Must assure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations and laws including the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), copyright laws, Federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and regulations as defined by specific contracts.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Responsible for collecting user requirements, proposing solutions, developing business processes, implementing solutions and supporting end users.
- Day-to-day administration and maintenance of FN’s ERP solution, customizations and supporting applications (ERP suite).
- Ensure ERP integrations and customizations are maintained and providing expected results.
- Responsible for design, development, testing and implementation of module additions and upgrades.
- Actively participate in Lean / Kaizen events and support all Value Stream Management activities
- Is a Change Agent - influence, consult, and lead efforts for sharing and standardizing of best practices and processes
- Assist Manager of Business Services in short and long term planning, goal establishment and implementation of plans to accomplish these goals.
- As part of the teaming process, support team members and meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Provide user support, programming and report development as needed.
- Maintain the integrity of central databases and perform database and operating system administration functions as required.
- Set up and administer training courses for users where applicable.
- Coordinate with other departments as required to efficiently perform duties. Allocate time to support software needs of other departments.
- Maintain high ethical and professional standards at all times as a representative of the company.
- Participate in the cost-effective operation of the Business Services department by performing to budget.
- Maintain technical skills necessary to assure company of effective information systems through continued education and classes.
- Stay updated with technology through attendance at trade shows and seminars.
- Perform special assignments as required.
Education / Experience Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent.
- Highly proficient with Progress 4GL programming language, database administration and Progress utilities.
- Minimum 5 years experience supporting QAD MFG/Pro
- Minimum 5 years experience within a discrete manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing custom QAD reports and browses
- QXTEND inbound and outbound implementation experience.
- Ability to perform systems analysis, programming, application testing, maintenance of documentation, and implementation of systems with no supervision.
Qualified Candidates please forward your resume to darins@fnmfg.com
April 28, 2011
Supply Chain Manager
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Cleveland, GA
Job Summary:
Responsbilities include the management of the planning, purchasing, inventory control, logisitcs, and warehouse and customer service functions of the facility. Responsibilities also include the tracking and reporting of key performance metrics associated with the Materials group and the utilization of these metrics to drive continuous improvement activities and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- 5+ years experience in Materials Management including department management
- Experience in the automotive industry is a must
- Thorough knowledge of MRP/ERP and Kanban systems. QAD experience a plus
- Thorough knowledge of MRP/ERP and Kanban systems QAD experience a plus.
- Experience in pricing and negotiation in working with outside suppliers
- Computer experience in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- MFG-Pro management is a plus
- CPM or CPIM certifications a plus
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Management of the plant functions including Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Logistics, Warehouse and Customer Service.
- Track and report on materials Group key performance metrics.
- Develop and monitor inventory policies and procedures.
- Maintain production and inventory accuracy.
- Procurement of raw materials to support production requirements.
- Support APQP teams needs for engineering and product launch related materials.
- Reduce/control purchase price of raw materials and components.
- Coordinate physical inventories including cycle count activities.
- Utilize cycle count data to identify and correct causes of material & inventory variances.
- Promote use of Lean Systems to improve materials management.
- Support supplier performance rating systems with emphasis on driving cost down and inventory improvements.
- Establish planning & procurement systems using computerized manufacturing systems.
- Forecast material requirements and work with facility supplier base to both satisfy customer demand and control inventory levels.
- Utilizing forecast information and supplier interaction; reduce level of scrap associated with expired materials.
- Promote use of Kanban systems to ensure acceptable delivery performance levels.
- Drive operational improvement and cost down programs.
- Develop and implement chargeback policy for suppliers cost of poor quality and delivery.
- Corporate commodity team member.
- Maintain TS16949 compliance for materials.
Qualified candidates, please send resume to:
Ari Gelberman, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist c/o Freudenberg-NOK
Ari.Gelberman@fngp.com | Fax - 734-354-5783 | www.freudenberg-nok.com/careers
April 5, 2011
Senior System Analyst
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Pendleton, IN
Job Summary:
Delco Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leading designer, manufacturer, re-manufacturer and distributor of electrical and related products and core exchange service for light duty, heavy duty and other industrial applications. DRI was formed in 1994 as a partial divestiture by General Motors Corporation of the former Delco Remy division, which traces its roots to Remy Electric, founded in 1896.
Scope of Job:
The purpose of this position is to support DRI as the Databases Administrator for both the OE and Aftermarket divisions. This will include the database environment (directory structure, globvars and locvars, development tools and DB tools), standard scripting, documentation, database monitoring (file system, check system, AI / BI, etc…) and support of all Database related issues. The candidate must possess an exceptional understanding of the Progress environment gained in a Manufacturing and/or Distribution industry.The Database admin will be expected to lead/participate in medium to large scale projects in the Progress CHUI and GUI environment as well as the new Progress 10.2 version (QAD 2010.1 EE). In addition design and maintain database structures, adhere to strict software development guidelines and must be able to work under deadline pressures.
In addition, the candidate must be able to manage supplemental systems (Jetforms, procedium, Eagle, Sequelink, Webspeed and TPI gateway). The Database admin will be expected to handle basic Oracle function as shown by Remy Team.The Database admin will be expected to have intermediate knowledge of Unix and basic troubleshooting.Work with team members to provide 7x24 production support; Utilize a working knowledge of Progress Database, shell scripting, to troubleshoot technical issues, i.e. error messages, software bugs, availability, etc.; Liaison with other on sight teams to address issues related to other infrastructure components; Develop scripts/utilities to automate repetitive tasks, i.e. backups, refreshes, failover; Define thresholds for monitoring various metrics of the database environment; Participate effectively in execution of projects to support development, integration, production and infrastructure deliverables; Ensure system stability, availability and performance; and otther duties as necessary.
Knowledge, skill and abilities:
- Relational Database Administrator knowledge (Mandatory 10 years)
- Progress version 8.3e, 9.1 or 10.2 (Mandatory Minimum 5 years)
- Progress development (Preferred 2 years)
- Unix version HP knowledge and scripting (Preferred 3 years)
- QAD MFG/PRO version 8.5f and/or above (Preferred 3 years)
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have at least a 4 year degree in computer science or related field.
- Minimum 10 years experience as a Database Administrator
- Minimum 5 years experience in Progress Database ver 8.3e of QAD’s MFG/PRO V8
- Minimum 2 years experience in Progress development of QAD’s MFG/PRO V8
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Solid communication/training skills to end-users
- Ability to document programs and processes within established standards
Preferences:
- Excellent knowledge of development methodologies, programming standards,
- technology, and products.
- Understanding of Project Management concepts
- Knowledge of HP/UX, and Windows server operating environment
- Familiar with Client/Server and n-tier technologies
- APICS certification
- Large IT department experience (50+ people)
Qualified applicants please forward resume to:
Deborah Wilson, Senior Business Analyst
c/o Remy International | Wilson.Deb@remyinc.com
March 29, 2011
Application Support Specialist-QAD
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Miami Lakes, FL
Position Summary:
Responsible for working with end users, IT personnel, vendors, business analysts and participates in software implementation, testing, enhancement, maintenance, incident resolution, and support. A superior level of service, quality results and team collaboration is needed for this challenging position. Serves as liaison between departments as well as preparing necessary documentation in support of various applications.
Essential Job Functions:
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Directs customer (end user) support with QAD technical issues and resolution of these issues
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Writes and maintains custom reports and browses
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Provides user and security administration
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Performs end user training
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Performs application and database maintenance and upgrades
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Acts as back-up support for other applications and IT functions
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
Experience:
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7+ years experience supporting QAD Applications (MFG/PRO) and Progress in a production environment.
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3 to 6 years experience in UNIX/Linux environments
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3 to 6 years experience writing custom reports and browses
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Experience in Manufacturing environment using MFG/PRO
Required Skills:
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Prior application support experience, and must be strong with analysis, issue management, and user interface/management. May assist in development of other team members.
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Demonstrated ability to work directly with the end-user customer. Some issues will be referred from the Helpdesk, but most will be direct requests.
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Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment.
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Occasionally will need to support issues outside US business hours.
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Ability to understand business impact and prioritize assignments.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others, particularly in teams.
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Strong analytical skills, managerial skills and adept at interfacing with end-users.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong database knowledge in Progress.
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QAD Disaster Recovery Sites.
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Prime leader in analyzing, developing and delivering on-time enhancements to QAD.
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Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Qualified candidates, please send resume to:
Emmy Meirales, Sr. Human Resources Manager c/o Heartware Inc.
emeireles@heartwareinc.com