OPERATIONS
Operations Manager - ERP Expert
If you meet the specs below, you must contact us immediately about this special career opportunity:
Operations Manager and ERP expert for the North American operation of a global manufacturer.
They have sophisticated procedures and processes in place, in-demand technology, and are globalizing the supply chain. They want a professional who can build the right operations platform to sustain their growth.
- Absolutely a must for this position: Full comprehension of and documented success in ERP, such as BAAN, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics AX.
- Fast track, priority consideration will be given to candidates with substantial and recent experience in an electronics assembly company.
- Other product experience that may qualify: Electromechanical, electrical, machining, fabrication, assembly.
- Reporting to you will be purchasing, IT, engineering, warehousing/logistics, production planning, and production.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (IE, ME, Civil Engrg.) is a special plus.
This is a company whose people truly passionate about what they do and dedicated to making high quality products. Currently in 40 countries, they are continuously in search of innovation to improve their technologies and give the best service along the way.
Excellent starting salary, generous bonus/incentive program, and complete benefits package.
For confidential consideration, please contact our executive search firm and be sure that your presentation highlights your fit to the specs above. Email
ENGINEERING
PLC Expert and BSEE – Troubleshoot Manufacturing Equipment in Fast-Paced Environment
If you meet the specs below, you must contact us immediately about this special career opportunity:
Production Engineer / Electrical Engineer with PLC expertise and "on the mfg floor" experience.
This company is #1 in the world in their electrical industry niche. They’ll thoroughly support your strong desire to stay current with advancing technologies. Besides tremendous job security, their commitment to promote from within first provides growth potential here, all over the US, and worldwide.
You’ll provide daily production support by troubleshooting all electrical / manufacturing equipment issues. Under your watchful eye and knowledgeable hands: assembly machines, robotics, programmable limit switch (PLS) control technology and PLCs, conveyors, motion control, vision systems, HMIs, computer interface systems, and pneumatics.
- You absolutely must have substantial success creating, documenting, and editing PLC and robot programs.
- But this is not a position for a "loner." We need you to be equally comfortable visiting outside equipment suppliers to specify concepts and requirements, and training the hourly workforce in proper use of the equipment.
- Electrical Engineering degree and experience are required.
- Fast track, priority consideration will be given to candidates with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
Join the industry leader that’s providing advanced energy-efficient solutions and shaping the future with exciting new technologies.
For confidential consideration, please contact our executive search firm and be sure that your resume highlights your fit to the specs above. Email
Optical Designer
Does this describe you?
While working with our team to develop real world products, you'll be inspired and driven to stretch the possibilities of what the future of lighting holds.
Known for great aesthetics and precise illumination, our products grace facilities across North America. We create cutting edge lighting systems that our customers specify as a part of the artistic vision of their project.
The role of the Optical Designer provides the creative and technical vision for new product offerings and system projects. Opportunities for this role can also include development and mentorship of technical and lab team members. With a strong background in illumination systems and a working knowledge of the lighting industry and related design software (such as Photopia), this role will work closely with the R&D and mechanical engineering teams.
The ideal candidate is bright, creative and motivated to excel. The following "musts" also apply:
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Educational requirements include at least a bachelors degree in engineering or design--Optical Engineering or Physics preferred.
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Experience in lighting and design with LED and fluorescent familiarity is a must.
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Thorough knowledge of lighting calculations, photometry, lighting design, and laboratory measurements required.
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply scientific principles when problem solving.
The specific level of this position will depend on the experience and depth that you bring to the table. We will consider early career to senior-level experience, if you meet the specs outlined above.
This is a rare opportunity to create a position of prominence in the lighting industry! For confidential consideration, please contact our executive search firm: email
SALES
Business Development Manager - Target the Lighting OEM Segment
Join this leading manufacturer whose superior-quality products are incorporated into the best lighting fixtures in the world.
As Business Development Manager and part of their top management team, you will expand the company’s OEM market share in targeted lighting segments.
We want a strategic thinker with knowledge of key trends in the lighting industry. Your credentials must include:
- Existing relationships with senior level designers, new product developers, and engineers at lighting manufacturers (OEMs) across the commercial, industrial and/or theatrical segments of the general lighting market
- Desire to succeed by increasing the company’s market share with existing customers, your current contacts, and new potential customers through sales of existing products and development of new products
- BA or BS degree with solid technical knowledge of lighting
With over 150 years in business plus the latest technology, they have boomed from a single-focus local business to a world leader in multiple markets. To help make sure you succeed, you are backed by a company with: state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, adherence to the tightest industry standards, some of the most experienced engineers and professionals available, plus the ability to satisfy your customers with the quickest, most reliable turnaround in the industry.
We will consider candidates based anywhere along the East Coast, northeast preferred.
For confidential consideration, please contact our executive search firm and be sure that your presentation highlights your fit to the “bulleted” specs above. email.
MARKETING
Product Marketing Manager to Make a Direct Impact - (Special Assignment!)
An innovator in its field, a commitment to ongoing research, and the expansion of relevant technologies and their applications.
This $90 million division of an international corporation is looking for a Market Manager with expertise in High Performance Materials, Engineered Materials, Geophysical/Oil/Gas market, or other industrial product.
They will count on you to coordinate all product marketing activities including market analysis, segmentation, market plans, communication programs, customer support, forecasting and budgeting. This high visibility opportunity also includes managing the P&L of their global oil & gas market.
You must have the technical experience to fully understand the product line, so expertise and significant, current or most recent experience in a technical, industrial product is a must.
We fully expect that your credentials will include success in the following areas:
- Strategic Market analysis (segmentation, trends, competitive positioning) and the subsequent development and execution of market plans to achieve the business growth
- Development and tracking of market financial information and specific customer sales forecasts.
- Coordinating with business management, product development and R&D to identify integration opportunities, new product offerings, and new projects and potential acquisition targets to support market plans.
- Development of marketing communication methods and materials, brand development and management to effectively position and promote products.
Bachelors' degree in business, marketing, or related technical field, with an MBA preferred.
This is a company that believes its people are the key element in the company's growth strategy, supplying it with the finest skills possible. They are committed to attracting and developing dedicated people, and is proud of a company culture that works to promote and satisfy the aspirations of its team members.
For confidential consideration, please send your resume immediately to our executive search firm: Email direct: ashton@ashtonrice.com
Product Managers - Shape the future with exciting new LED lighting technologies
World class manufacturer is leveraging its leading position to build competitive advantage in the emerging SSL market. With superior technology, they are expanding their commitment to highly energy efficient LED lighting products.
We are looking for your expertise in LEDs and
- Indoor Lighting Fixtures/Lamps, or
- Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
You will be charged with developing market segmentation to ensure aggressive market share growth, and driving sales growth by creating demand. Manage the entire product life cycle, including product definition, product development, product launch and promotion. Use your keen grasp of market trends and your ability to collaborate with the sales and design teams to team to ensure the "Voice of the Customer" is incorporated into new products that sell and provide excellent profitability.
At least 10 years experience in the US general lighting market, LED experience, successful track record of lighting product line management, and at bachelor's degree are fine starting credentials. The best candidates will also hold an MBA.
We fully expect that you will be able to prove a successful track record increasing repeatable business opportunities revealing the value delivered by LED lighting product lines.
You will enjoy a superb salary plus exciting bonus potential with manufacturer that is shaping the future with exciting new lighting applications and LED technologies. Send us your resume today. Include in your email response a paragraph describing an accomplishment that best demonstrates your most significant work. We'll read it first! If you are an achiever with the background we need, I will get in touch with you right away. Email
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