Location: Saint Paul, MN
Company: Power/Mation
sensors, vision, safety, power transmission, panel components and services. Power/mation began in 1961 and has offices and/or sales territories within Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and the Dakotas. For more information, please visit our web site at .
Power/mation has an immediate career opportunity for a Senior Buyer in our St. Paul office. This individual negotiates contractual agreements and performs buying tasks of a complex nature exercising independent judgment and requiring substantial experience in assigned commodities and relevant procedures. Purchases items at favorable pricing consistent with quality, quantity, item and specification required to provide optimum
service to customers and best profit possible. Provides guidance and training to other purchasing personnel to ensure that the best buying practices are followed.
KEY RESULTS AREAS: Manages more complex requisitioned materials, components, and services using creative buying/negotiating strategies consistent with the designated quality and quantity requirements, and contractual polices of authorized suppliers to maximize profit potential. Analyzes situations accurately to develop an effective course of action. Provides accurate pricing information on a timely basis to support the quoting activity of the Company, if required. Builds professional relationships with the qualified supplier
base by use of progressive purchasing techniques, which include professional contacts, trade publications, exhibits, and other means available.
Maintains a current file on suppliers and products in conjunction with commodity and department responsibilities. Keeps operations and inside/outside sales and management informed on delivery schedules, material lead-times and other pertinent information which includes supervising the ordering and expediting of stock parts to improve inventory integrity and availability. Travels as needed to Power/mation offices to enhance relationships and to review and resolve internal and external challenges. Team leader in meetings as necessary to resolve problem situations or plan for future changes.
Recommends, develops, and implements or participates in such projects which will facilitate the achievement of the Purchasing, and other departmental, as well as Company goals and objectives. Evaluates and manages inventory ordering control, order policies, and release quantities to ensure component availability and optimum inventory levels. Reviews and resolves discrepant supplier invoices. Negotiates favorable contract terms with all assigned vendors and leads meetings with suppliers to present and resolve problems. Develop measurements that ensure supplier performance meets the Companies objectives.
Keeps current with new technology and market changes. Keeps sales and others informed of market developments relating to price, quality, delivery, future availability of materials, and supplier stability. Works with sales force and vendor reps to recommend appropriate inventory to service the customer base. Negotiates disposition of substandard materials and advises the supplier of the reason for rejection, cost of returning and if the material is to be replaced or returned for credit. Ensures timely and economical semi-annual returns of inventory products.
Negotiates with vendors to resolve elimination of all undesirable inventory. Uses personal computer to analyze, resolve, and communicate supplier and inventory statistical information. Develops strategies that will lead to improvement in supplier performance based on Power/mation's quality policy and procedure requirements. Performs miscellaneous assignments as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : High School diploma or equivalent. Three years purchasing experience preferably in industrial or distribution field. Continued education showing purchasing related topics.
Proficiency with personal computer usage in Excel and Microsoft Word. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Written and verbal communications skills to accurately communicate with suppliers and company personnel to facilitate problem solving and communicate status of orders. Organizational skills to process purchases efficiently and ensure follow-up when necessary. Ability to handle details to ensure accuracy of orders. Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities. Knowledge of principles of inventory control, purchasing, accounting, sales and basic supervision skills.
Has sufficient level of specific knowledge to function as a resource to other buyers for department related questions. Ability to perform analysis of vendor performance reports. BENEFITS: Medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short term and long term disability, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, 401k with company match feature, discretionary profit sharing plan, educational assistance, paid time off, paid holidays including birthday and service anniversary. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to Quality Systems Regulations, ISO 9001/13485, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes).
Production Operations Core Responsibility · Follow schedule and communicate priority of jobs to shift employees · Ensure proper allocation of labor and resources · Maintain a clean and organized production floor Training Core Responsibility · Provide training for skills, process, and onboarding of all production department employees · Train employees on ISO controlled documents · Participate and conduct quality issue reviews
Employee Oversight Core Responsibility · Ensure staff is operating within company policies and procedures · Enforce product prints and procedures are being followed · Guarantee proper safety requirements are enforced · Monitor, document and provide employee development path based on performance, attendance, and disciplinary issues Communications Core Responsibility · Participate in shift change over communication meetings · Provide end of shift production update · Provide engineering with production updates/issues discovered Procedures and Processes Secondary Responsibility · Provide feedback on policy and procedure · Propose updates to production processes that will impact effectiveness and
profitability Continual Improvement Secondary Responsibility · Manage and complete actions assigned as part of continual improvement initiatives · Propose process improvements and work with cross functional groups to complete · Assist with lean manufacturing and continual improvement projects Other duties as assigned Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Knowledge of GMP, ISO, other requirements/regulations, and their application in the operations environment.
· Proven problem-solving ability to resolve technical issues as well as employee and departmental and inter-departmental issues. · Ability to communicate with internal and external individuals, at all levels.
· Knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Ability to perform complex mathematical operations and interpret graphs. · Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications. · Use tools such as Word, Excel, and Power Point to gather, analyze and present data. Qualifications: Minimum · High School Diploma or equivalent. · Three (3) plus years of experience leading production personnel or a minimum of one (1) year of supervision experience. · Prior experience in a manufacturing environment. · Proficient computer skills.
(Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, ERP, etc. ) Preferred: · Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage. · Experience with ERP utilization. · Experience in electronics industry preferred and or experience in harness, cable, and electro-mechanical assemblies desired. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
through Friday. Because we are a Day Program, no need to work any evenings or weekends! Don't worry if you don't have previous Direct-Care experience. We will train you on everything you need to know, and pay you for your training time, too. We have four convenient locations in Oakdale and White Bear Lake.
If you are compassionate and enjoy making someone's day brighter, this DSP role is for you. A Day in the Life as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) When our participants arrive at our sites in the morning, DSPs are there to warmly greet them and welcome them to the program. Activities vary by day, but you can expect a wide range of activities to help your clients participate in. Our
DSPs assist with activities such as: music therapy, arts and crafts, cooking lessons, bowling, group games, pet therapy, and holiday parties and events.
We also take our participants on outings into the community, including visits to: the White Bear Center for the Arts, Como Zoo and Conservatory, shopping malls and stores, parks and other places of interest. While not a large part of your day, a critical portion of your time will be spent helping your participants with personal care routines. This includes helping with meal times, passing medications, assistance with toileting, and responding to personal or medical situations when they arise. Our DSPs care for the needs of PAI's participants
and allow them to live each day with dignity! Work Schedule Schedules vary slightly among the four sites, but typical start and end times are 7:30-2:30 or 8:30-3:30, Monday through Friday.
We offer flexible scheduling that allows you to work 2-5 days per week! Pay & Benefits Hourly pay: $17 per hour + 2 additional bonuses. Sign-on bonus: $1000 for FT, paid in full after 6 months of employment. Retention Bonus: $300/quarter. All Full-Time employees (28 hours or more per week) receive a generous benefits package, including: 14 days of Paid Time-Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Health/Dental/Life insurance, Health Savings Account, Retirement Savings Account, and more.
We offer Casual Dress (with no uniforms) in a fun and friendly work environment! Are you ready to join PAI? Click on the link to apply through Indeed. The application should only take a few minutes. If selected for a phone interview, someone from HR will contact you. We've streamlined the interview and hiring process down to 1-2 weeks. That means from the time you apply, you can begin working within 1 to 2 weeks! About PAI For over 30 years, PAI has helped individuals with disabilities live with purpose, dignity and joy. PAI offers a Day Program that provides life skills enrichment, vocational training and meaningful social connections for our participants living with disabilities.
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and air conditioning systems to company standards providing the customer with a high-quality experience. Supervise the work of other installers maintaining high quality and timely job performance. Work Hours : 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday, some overtime may be required occasionally, bi-monthly on-call required Pay : Up to $30 per hour DOE + Benefits Benefits : Medical, 401k, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Company Vehicle and Uniform, Paid Training Programs Required Qualifications : Must pass drug and background screens Valid driver's license and insurable driving record 5+ years of HVAC installation experience EPA certified NATE install certified or obtained within 1 year of hire is preferred
Proficient in all HVAC functional design and installation of ductwork systems Proficient understanding of refrigerant, gas and electric furnaces, heat pumps, troubleshooting and installation of all residential and commercial systems preferred Exceptional Safety knowledge of tools, testing devices, and surroundings.
General knowledge of all HVAC low voltage systems Ability to test and balance systems Ability to train and supervise others HVAC installer, journeyman, installation technician, HVAC HVAC Technician, AC installer, AC Company
Systems Regulations, ISO 9001, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes). Electro-Mechanical Assembly Core Responsibility · Assemble electro-mechanical assemblies per provided documentation · Work independently to complete assemblies · Interpret customer drawings and engineering notes to meet customer requirements First Article Assembly Core Responsibility · Support First Article builds by assembling first article builds under guidance of Process Tech · Provide feedback to Process Tech for process improvement · Complete part inspection per drawing or process sheet instructions Communications Core Responsibility · Communicate jobs status and production, engineering,
and quality teams members · Communicate issues with quality, engineering, and production teams Production and Engineering Support Secondary Responsibility · When necessary, support production team by completing or participating in production status assemblies · Provide support to Engineering team by completing assignments as assigned Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Ability to read in interpret part drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
· Soldering capabilities · Applicator and semiauto crimping machine set-up and operation. · Ability to use various pieces of bench top equipment including but not limited to, wire stripping machines, twisting machines, and air applicators
for potting compounds. · Ability to handle and work with small electrical components.
· Ability to complete repeated movements for extended periods of time. · Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) and good interpersonal skills. · Basic mathematical operations including fractions and decimals. · Ability to read and interpret rulers, calipers, and other measuring devices. · Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and kneel as job requires. Qualifications: Minimum · 5+ years of electronics assembly experience or equivalent experience in a related field. · Basic computer skills to include Windows, Word, and Excel. · Strong ERP system experience.
Preferred: · J-STD soldering certification · IPC-A-610 certification Job Posted by Applicant Pro
