| Date
Posted:
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05/22/09 |
Location:
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Woodbridge |
| Position:
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Manager, Transportation - Building Products |
Wheelchair Access:
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No |
| Department:
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Engineering |
Contact
Information
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| Type of Position:
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Full-Time |
Name:
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Francesca Imbrogno |
| Number of
Positions:
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1 |
Fax Number:
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905-851-9124 |
| Hours of Work:
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8:30am to 5:00pm |
Email Address: |
recruiting@royalgrouptech.com |
| Days per Week:
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Mon-Fri |
Application
Deadline:
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Resume Required: |
No |
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TOP |
Job Responsibilities:
Georgia Gulf Corporation/Royal Group Inc. is offering an outstanding opportunity to apply your experience and skills as a Manager, Transportation – Building Products. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Transportation Department and providing the highest level of service to all customers. Coaches, trains & develops the department management staff. Serves as the role model for the department, promoting teamwork, ownership, cooperation and accountability. Leads the department in developing processes, procedures and controls to provide the best possible service in the most cost effective manner. Owns and ensures adherence to all methods and procedures. Monitor and recommend expense controls and measures that ensure the highest levels of production. Works with other departments within the company to adequately ensure that we are providing superior customer service which encompasses delivery times, quality and representation, customer relationships while minimizing overall net freight expense. Specific duties include:
• Strategic transportation planning and strategic initiative implementation.
• Demand Management – work with divisions/plants Customer Service and Sales to create delivery day schedule and time window flexibility for customer shipments, and effectively deal with customer delivery exception coordination and management.
• Backhaul opportunity optimization – work with Procurement to negotiate and create customer pick up allowances with suppliers, arrange pickup and delivery of inbound raw materials from suppliers coming into plants to result in inbound freight savings.
• Ryder 3PL relationship management, Service Level Agreement (SLA) management, and contract management including DCC Fleet and CMS programs.
• Division/plant relationships, communications, change management (Sales, Customer Service, Operations).
• Management dashboard reporting of transportation financial and operational KPIs.
• Division transportation budgeting input and liaison to financial reporting/performance on freight spend.
• Identify and implement Transportation initiatives to reduce freight expense.
• Oversee the Transportation Operations Manager and his day-to-day Transportation Operations Coordinator team.
• Oversee the Logistics Analyst and his/her analysis, KPI, systems support, management reporting, and day-to-day Transportation operations support activities.
• Lead and develop a high performing team of transportation professionals ensuring coordinated efforts and alignment with other functional disciplines.
• Ensure that the Transportation team is fully prepared and appropriately organized to support both the current business and the “future state” business processes.
• Develop the organization by evaluating each role and determining opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manages the professional development and productivity of all staff members to ensure proper goal alignment, training, professional development and project requirements are met. Personally coaches, and mentors direct reports and provides career development.
• Deliver budgeted financial results with a target to lower freight spend as a % of net sales and reduce freight cost per pound.
• Conduct transportation analysis and identify freight savings opportunities, and work closely with plants, divisions, and management to implement initiatives to reduce freight costs while maintaining desired customer service levels.
• Develop Transportation KPI’s and track performance against these key performance indicators.
• Develop and execute plans for continuous improvement to reduce outbound and inbound freight costs.
• Transform the Transportation department into a strategic asset for the company.
• Build on company reputation and favorable relationships with the external community and business partners.
• Lead the development and implementation of technology to improve visibility outbound and inbound shipment visibility, service level and cost.
• Communicate and champion transportation operations strategies/initiatives at all levels of the internal and external organization.
Required Qualifications
• Track record of establishing and managing transportation processes and successfully achieving transportation cost savings.
• Strong understanding of business processes outside specific areas of responsibility including forecasting, production planning, procurement, and manufacturing operations.
• Track record of translating industry trends and best practices into effective supply chain strategy implementation.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities with the ability to make decisions under pressure in an environment of ambiguity, and resolve cross functional issues with diplomacy.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the team, the plants, the divisions and corporate management.
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, resolve issues, mitigate risks, and initiate continuous improvements initiatives.
• Superior communication skills to develop effective working relationships with peers, plant operations, Customer Service/Sales personnel and executives to maximize efficiencies across the organization.
• Acts with a sense of urgency and purpose balanced with strategic and day-to-day operations intent.
• Successful experience working with business process and ERP (JDE, Ross, SysPro,) and other technology solutions (Transportation Management Systems).
• Strong work ethic and ability to create respected relationship within department and across the company.
• Passion for results and inclusive team leadership.
• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of transportation, logistics, customer service and related supply chain functions to include warehousing and shipping and carrier cost and service negotiations.
Other Information:
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| Date
Posted:
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June 10, 2009 |
Location:
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Woodbridge |
| Position:
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Director, Operational Excellence |
Wheelchair Access:
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No |
| Department:
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Production |
Contact
Information
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| Type of Position:
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Full-Time |
Name:
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Francesca Imbrogno |
| Number of
Positions:
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1 |
Fax Number:
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| Hours of Work:
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8:30am to 5:00pm |
Email Address: |
recruiting@royalgrouptech.com |
| Days per Week:
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Mon-Fri |
Application
Deadline:
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Resume Required: |
Yes |
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TOP |
Job Responsibilities:
Royal Group Inc. currently has one (1) position available for a Director, Operational Excellence. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Royal Group, this position will provide strategic support to the manufacturing operations of all divisions across the Royal Group.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Support the development of manufacturing excellence across all divisions through a dotted line reporting relationship to Divisional General Managers
• Implement lean manufacturing discipline across all divisions
• Support the implementation of modern manning headcount
• Work in collaboration with Divisional operations staff to drive best-practice manufacturing processes across divisions
• Support product innovation by working closely with product development and innovation teams
• Support product commercialization
• Implement standardized metrics for use in all manufacturing facilities in the company
• Assess manufacturing technology and manage technology improvement initiatives cross company
• Manage manufacturing CAPEX process
• Sales and Operational Planning implementation process
• Responsible for dotted-line management (coaching and functional support) of divisional manufacturing heads
• Establish effective and regular communication processes to ensure information sharing across manufacturing functions of all divisions
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years operations/manufacturing management experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Must possess excellent communication skills; leadership abilities; problem solving and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and work well under pressure and deadlines.
Other Information:
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| Date
Posted:
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May 29, 2009 |
Location:
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Woodbridge |
| Position:
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Controller |
Wheelchair Access:
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No |
| Department:
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Finance |
Contact
Information
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| Type of Position:
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Full-Time |
Name:
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Francesca Imbrogno |
| Number of
Positions:
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1 |
Fax Number:
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905-851-9124 |
| Hours of Work:
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8:30am to 5:00pm |
Email Address: |
fimbrogno@royalgrouptech.com |
| Days per Week:
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Mon-Fri |
Application
Deadline:
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Resume Required: |
Yes |
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TOP |
Job Responsibilities:
Georgia Gulf Corporation/Royal Group Inc. currently has one (1) position available for a Controller. Reporting directly to the Divisional VP Finance – Siding with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Plant Manager at Roytec. The Controller will provide strategic advice and support to senior management as well as being responsible for financial and administrative operations including procedures, controls, planning and reporting and analysis.
1) Controllership
• Responsible for the financial stewardship of the plant financial statements, including ensuring the provision of adequate internal controls and safeguarding of assets.
• Directing the maintenance of the accounting records and accounting systems including responsibility over accounts payable, capital expenditure tracking, inventory costing and management, monthly accruals, cash, foreign exchange, General Ledger maintenance and other related accounting functions.
• Incumbent will play a leadership role in ensuring compliance with US Sarbanes Oxley legislation related to effective design, and operation of appropriate internal controls.
• Responsible for ensuring that Georgia Gulf financial policies and procedures are being adhered to at the plant.
• Product Costing
2) Reporting
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year end processes.
• Partner with Plant Manager and General Manager to ensure that spending is in line with strategic objectives, budget and forecast.
• Preparation of month-end, quarter-end analysis of balance sheet and income statement including Analytical Review Template and EBIT Bridge Analysis that is issued to senior management of Georgia Gulf/Royal Group.
3) Planning
• Responsible for annual budgeting process and monthly forecast.
• Work with Georgia Gulf Business Manager, Plant Manager and General Manager to ensure that budget and forecast is aligned with the Company’s strategic goals.
4) Strategic Management
• As a member of the management team at Roytec, provide financial advice and support to Plant Manager and General Manager
5) Other
• Liaise with external auditors as part of the quarterly reviews and year-end audit
• Liaise with internal auditors as part of SOX Compliance testing.
• Administer GST/PST filings and other regulatory compliance obligations.
6) Supervision
• Supervise a staff.
• Development of individual and departmental objectives. Monitor regularly to ensure that progress is on track and take corrective or supportive action where necessary.
• Hold regular communication meetings with Finance staff.
Required Qualifications
• Professional Accounting designation (CGA/CMA) or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience in supervising employees
• Use of JDE or Khalix Reporting System is a definite asset
Other Information:
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| Date
Posted:
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June 10, 2009 |
Location:
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Woodbridge |
| Position:
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Process Engineer – Compound Optimization |
Wheelchair Access:
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No |
| Department:
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Engineering |
Contact
Information
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| Type of Position:
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Full-Time |
Name:
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Francesca Imbrogno |
| Number of
Positions:
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1 |
Fax Number:
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| Hours of Work:
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8:30am to 5:00pm |
Email Address: |
recruiting@royalgrouptech.com |
| Days per Week:
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Mon-Fri |
Application
Deadline:
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Resume Required: |
No |
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TOP |
Job Responsibilities:
Georgia Gulf Corporation/Royal Group Inc. is offering an outstanding opportunity to apply your experience and skills as a Process Engineer – Compounds Optimization. Specific duties include:
• Develop new and refine existing PVC compound to meet productivity, quality, certification requirements and business objectives.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through material optimization and assist procurement in developing sound purchasing strategies.
• Coordinate manufacturing trials for efficient use of resources while screening new raw materials for eventual full scale production.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of contemporary developments in relevant technologies and provide suitable interpretation to Business Managers within the organization.
• Document and implement compounding area procedures and best practices.
• Set up and maintain compound formula data base to include compound specifications and tolerances.
• Provide technical support to compound and raw material issues in manufacturing.
• Manage, assist and support manufacturing with compound certification requirements.
• Work with Product development, Tooling and Manufacturing to optimize compound processing; this will lead to developing appropriate SOP’s & SOC’s.
Required Qualifications
• University degree in Polymer science, engineering or similar/equivalent field .
• Ten years of related experience with at least five in PVC rigid compounding preferably with multi site configuration.
• Strong knowledge of extrusion process, preferably in rigid PVC.
Other Information:
REPORTING STRUCTURE
• Position reports to Royal Group Manufacturing Lead.
• Incumbent will assume technical lead of all rigid PVC compounding operations in Royal Group; compounding supervisors (where applicable) will report dotted line to the incumbent.
• Incumbent will work closely with Royal Mouldings equivalent to ensure purchasing leverage and technology exchanges.
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| Date
Posted:
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June 10, 2009 |
Location:
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Woodbridge |
| Position:
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Group Marketing Director |
Wheelchair Access:
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No |
| Department:
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Engineering |
Contact
Information
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|
| Type of Position:
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Full-Time |
Name:
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Francesca Imbrogno |
| Number of
Positions:
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1 |
Fax Number:
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|
| Hours of Work:
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8:30am to 5:00pm |
Email Address: |
recruiting@royalgrouptech.com |
| Days per Week:
|
Mon-Fri |
Application
Deadline:
|
|
| |
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Resume Required: |
No |
| |
TOP |
Job Responsibilities:
Royal Group Inc. is offering an outstanding opportunity to apply your experience and skills as a Group Marketing Director. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Royal Group, this position will provide strategic product marketing support to all divisions across the Royal Group. Specific responsibilities include:
• Provide strategic marketing support to the divisions within Royal Group through dotted line reporting to the Division General Managers.
• Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
• Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers.
• Manage external relationships with external service providers (e.g. advertising).
• Manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies.
• Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services. Analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
• Owns the commercialization of new products (supported by Group Technology & Engineering Head on the technical development).
• Responsible for brand development.
• Develop pricing strategies/processes, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Assemble annual strategy reviews for Royal corporate and divisions.
• Responsible for assembly of monthly activity reporting process.
• Create/implement a cross-selling process with metrics and monitoring.
• Initiate market research studies and analyze their findings.
• Provide marketing and sales training.
• Responsible for approving all division marketing budgets.
• Responsible for maintaining the Royal Group web site.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years marketing management experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, strong leadership skills; problem solving, creativity and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Ideal candidate must have experience in the building products industry, with exposure to US and Canada.
Other Information:
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