Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Company: University Of Michigan
Procurement team. The scope of responsibility is significant, with a large university-wide impact due to the amount of spend, number of departments involved, and criticality to operations. Candidates for this position must be experienced working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple complex projects concurrently.
Responsibilities include bidding and awarding contracts for major construction and facilities related projects, and as necessary, providing ongoing customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities Manage the Request for Quotations/Proposal/Information (RFQ/P/I) process, advising clients in the formulation of bid specifications. Assist in the evaluation
of supplier quotations/proposals and facilitate supplier selection. Negotiate favorable contract terms, pricing, and delivery following established University protocols and procedures.
Evaluate and process contract requests, examining the request for clarity, appropriateness of purchase, bid specifications, and compliance with university policies and procedures. Communicate all contractual requirements and procurement policies and procedures to University faculty, staff and external suppliers. Advise and direct clients as appropriate to the use of University strategic supplier contracts. Work closely with procurement leadership to develop and implement procurement initiatives that improve
procurement processes, increase contract compliance, and reduce purchase and invoice transactions.
Analyze commodity spend to identify industry and/or procurement trends. Promote and participate in diversity supplier development initiatives related to assigned commodity and socially responsible purchasing initiatives. Assist higher level purchasing staff and mentor junior level staff with projects and initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience is required with 5 - 7 years progressive procurement experience Experience in the development and management of RFP's, RFQ's, and RFI's Excellent contracting and negotiation skills in combination with analytical and organizational skills are necessary Ability to communicate effectively and with diplomacy, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and customers Proven ability to successfully problem solve and multi-task within and across departments to meet changing deadlines Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment Proven excellent customer service skills Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills Desired Qualifications Experience bidding and awarding construction, architecture and engineering contracts Experience bidding and awarding contracts for facilities related equipment, products and services Experience in public procurement Experience in drafting, negotiation, and management of contract scope and service level agreements Understanding and experience in negotiating legal terms of a broad range of standard commercial contracts Work Schedule This is a full-time position; Monday through Friday.
As part of the University of Michigan Finance Division Future of Work initiative, this position may work onsite, remote, or hybrid (both onsite work and remotely) based on the business needs of the unit.
Additional Information Procurement Services seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting. Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. PDN-9adbd9a5-a006-4a96-a10d-cd76e92a52d5
for automotive plastics applications to original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers. The Automotive Components Division of Windsor Mold Group is currently seeking an experienced Production Manager for our operation in Saline Michigan. The organization is strongly committed to investing in our employees, equipment and processes to help promote continuous improvement, innovation and opportunities in a technology-driven environment.
Windsor Mold provides industry-competitive compensation and benefits along with an emphasis on health and wellness and involvement in our local communities. The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for understanding and meeting customer requirements
to include manpower, equipment, materials and scheduling. Qualified candidates will be able to share experience in the following areas: Production Operations: Managing production in a high volume fast moving environment.
Setting expectations, driving accountability and providing support and feedback to production supervisors as well as driving this message through supervision to the production employees. Clear communication of KPI's for production employees Review and plan for workforce requirements to meet customer orders to include appropriately training team members to be successful in their roles. Experience with a robust labor relations program to include a value added communication
strategy with all production employees and setting expectations and driving accountability as well as celebrating successes.
Drive a safety focus mindset with accountability for safety with all employees. Drive continuous improvement through production and engaging with plant support groups using Lean Manufacturing techniques. Implementing strategies in alignment with the company and plant strategic initiatives while providing the team with clear direction and focus. Successful management of launch of new or changing programs that impact production. Respectfully managing communication and expectations with team members. Ensures performance goals for supervisors are established and met.
Understanding, communicating and resolving downtime, scrap, production and labor inefficiencies. Adherence to quality and process standards World Class Manufacturing Responsible for working with and supporting the Plant Manager to develop and prioritize plans with respect to continuous improvement within operations. Responsible for working with Plant Manager to develop measurables with respect to Continuous Improvement, including objectives, targets, tracking and the development and maintenance of visual management systems. Develop programs (including training and implementation plans), and champions events which will collectively promote, educate and involve employees with the Lean foundations of Teamwork, 5S, Kaizen, Standardization, Waste Reduction, Value Stream mapping, Total Predictive Maintenance, and other Lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
Reviews processes throughout the facility in order to identify improvement opportunities, and then develops activities and implements actions for improvement. Education and Qualification : Preferred: Engineering or Business Degree required with 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience or equivalent experience Experience managing/supervising in an automotive manufacturing facility - Tier 1 experience preferred Injection molding experience is strongly recommended.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with employees at all levels of the organization Proven team building and strong leadership skills Proven communication methods with employees at all levels For more information: Our corporate culture is centered on teamwork and our employees are our greatest asset. If you are excited to find out more about what Windsor Mold Group can offer we urge you to apply! Visit our website at for more information. Windsor Mold Group is an EEO Employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Employer HIRING PROCESS Must meet minimum requirements of the position May 1, 2019 May 15, 2019 Employment Applications Submit an Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Employment Application Form (on-line or paper), completed in its entirety by the posted deadline date.
Apply online at theride. org Paper applications must be received in the AAATA office at 2700 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 by 5:00pm on the posted deadline date. Paper applications are available at the same address. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. After May 15, 2019 Interviews will begin Qualified candidates selected for an interview
will be notified via telephone. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will receive notification they are no longer being considered. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: Under general supervision, this position performs customer service activities at the Authority's facilities and at temporary locations throughout the Authority's service area.
Customer service activities include personally explaining or delivering information to customers, responding to customer questions, distribution of informational literature, sales of fare products, facilitating transportation arrangements for customers, booking and arranging for various paratransit services, record keeping,
handling of lost and found articles, and other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: WHEN WORKING AT THE DOWNTOWN INFORMATION CENTER (BTC): Provides detailed information on AAATA services to the public in person, via telephone, in writing, or in print; Sells tokens and passes; makes change; Maintains records of services provided; Assists in the issuance of AAATA ID cards including distributing and receiving application forms, taking pictures, and preparing cards; Opens and closes the information center and calls for assistance as necessary to maintain order; Performs general office duties as required. Maintains a cash drawer in accordance with Finance Department guidelines.
Reports public comments, suggestions, or criticisms regarding AAATA and its services to the Manager of Community Relations. Other duties as assigned or directed. WHEN WORKING AT THE AAATA CONTROL CENTER: Telephone answering and providing information on AAATA services Scheduling of ARide and My Ride trips in accordance with customers' desired times and the availability of service providers; Inputting ARide and My Ride trip information on customers and providers into computer data bases for schedule listing and retrieving listings as needed; Maintaining daily call logs and logs of no-shows, cancellations and turn-downs; follow-up with customers and providers after trips have been completed.
Maintain passenger files with necessary updates; fill in for other call-takers on vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence. Process mailings to clients, potential customers, and service providers. Identify and contact transportation providers as needed. Assisting in training of call-takers. Register and arrange for training of eligible clients. Other related duties as assigned or directed. WHEN WORKING AT TEMPORARY LOCATIONS: Represents the Authority as a customer service ambassador to the public.
Provides information, responds to questions Sells or distributes various fare products Distributes promotional/informational literature Maintains and accounts for informational literature and promotional items Reports public comments, suggestions, or criticisms regarding AAATA and its services to the Manager of Community Relations Other duties as assigned or directed PHYSICAL & VISUAL ACTIVITIES: Constant periods of near and far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Constant periods of hearing and clearly speaking. Occasional periods of walking.
Occasional periods of standing, squatting, climbing, kneeling, reaching. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of up to 10 lbs (associated with equipment, lost and found articles, money bags, etc. ) Fine motor skills and good eye/hand dexterity to: Count, sort, and otherwise handle bills, script, tokens, and change; Complete written documents and reports; Manipulate safe combinations and/or keys; Handle, swipe, and process credit cards; Take ID photographs and issue identification cards; Unlock/lock doors with keys, hexagonal wrenches, or toggle switches; Answer or make telephone calls.
ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Occasional noise and frequent exposure to exhaust fumes from garage. Works in usual office environment. JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS AND ABILITY: Ability to read and interpret documents and instruments. Ability to attend to, memorize and retain details. Analytical/problem solving ability. Ability to perform simple math calculations. Oral and written communication ability. Ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions. Ability to work under frequent stress. Effective team player. Ability to perform with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public; Typing speed of 35 words per minute or greater. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience in dealing with customers face-to-face or over a telephone is useful, but not required. Experience in dealing with the public preferred. Knowledge of the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area; familiarity with the AAATA route system preferred. EDUCATION: High School graduation degree required; Associates degree preferred. MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, calculator, telephone, fax, credit card machines, Microsoft Windows programs. LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: NONE Job Posted by Applicant Pro
equipment and processes to help promote continuous improvement, innovation and opportunities in a technology-driven environment. Windsor Mold provides industry-competitive compensation and benefits along with an emphasis on health and wellness and involvement in our local communities.
The Molded Products Division of WMG Technologies is currently seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for our manufacturing operation in Saline, Michigan. The organization is strongly committed to investing in our employees, equipment and processes to help promote continuous improvement, innovation and opportunities in a technology-driven environment. Windsor Mold provides industry-competitive compensation
and benefits along with an emphasis on health and wellness and involvement in our local communities. The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and managing production shift operations and maximizing resources to achieve operational efficiency, quality products, and continuous improvement.
Qualified candidates will be able to share experience in the following areas: Shift planning and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage for all areas of production. Ensure team members are appropriately trained and understand expectations of their role. Experience and proven ability to communicate respectfully with employees and setting expectations and driving accountability as well
as celebrating successes. Drive a safety focus mindset with accountability for safety with all employees.
Support continuous improvement activities through production. Daily required production reporting and approving employee hours in the timekeeping system. Verification of job cycle times, scrap control and downtime reduction. Timely follow up on tooling and maintenance work orders. Production floor housekeeping & 5S activities Ensuring employee understanding and compliance to company policies. Incident and accident Investigations to include any follow up with employees or managers. Education/Requirements: Ability and willingness to work the afternoon shift 2 year (or higher) technical or business degree or equivalent work experience Experience with using Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word and Outlook.
For more information: Our corporate culture is centered on teamwork and our employees are our greatest asset. If you are excited to find out more about what Windsor Mold Group can offer we urge you to apply! Visit our website at for more information. Windsor Mold Group is an EEO Employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
providing world-class engineering solutions for advanced composites and engineered resins. We offer: Competitive wages starting at $16/hour. Perfect attendance bonuses weekly and monthly. $1000 Tuition Assistance Bonus (w/12-Week Commitment) Our Injection Molding Press Operators are responsible for inspection, trimming, some secondary operations, first piece/last piece quality inspections, and packaging of molded components.
As an Injection Machine Operator with MMI Engineered Solutions, you must have a high level of attention to detail as well as an unwavering commitment to safety! 3 different shift options are available: 1st Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm - have your afternoons free! 2nd Shift:
2:00pm - 10:30pm - great for gamers that like to sleep in! 3rd Shift: 10:00pm - 6:30am - calling all night owls! Qualifications: Good interpersonal/communication skills.
Excellent attendance record. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of products. The drive to assist team members with other tasks as required. MMI Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
