Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Global Product Management - Program Manager

Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies is currently recruiting a Global Program Manager to join our team at our Corporate office in Charlotte, NC. As part of the Global Product Management team - this individual will lead cross functional teams in the pursuit of NPD! An incredible opportunity.....

Global Program Manager - Charlotte, NC
Global Program Manager
Job Number: 411912
Location: Davidson, NC

Business Unit : Global Product Management
Ingersoll Rand is a $13 billion company whose people and businesses around the world create progress for our customers in the global climate control, air conditioning and heating, industrial and security markets. These markets continue to expand as they address growing needs in developed and developing economies alike. Our products, systems and solutions increase the efficiency and productivity of industrial, commercial operations, homes, and improve the security, safety, health and comfort of people around the world. We have opportunities for career growth through our diverse businesses, which manufacture many well-recognized brands including Club Car, Hussmann, Ingersoll Rand, Schlage, Thermo King and Trane. In every line of business - Ingersoll Rand enables companies and their customers to inspire progress. For more information about Ingersoll Rand visit www.ingersollrand.com.

Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies provides products, services and solutions that enhance our customers' energy efficiency, productivity and operations. Our diverse and innovative products range from complete compressed air systems, tools and pumps to material and fluid handling systems and environmentally friendly microturbines. We also enhance productivity through solutions created by Club Car(R), the global leader in golf and utility vehicles for businesses and individuals.

As Program Manager within the Industrial Technologies Sector, you will lead cross functional teams to achieve desired results within budget, at desired cost levels, to specified quality & functionality requirements, and within the overall program schedule. You will also manage & support the development of organizational processes to improve program execution speed, effectiveness, including analyzing & supporting correction of systemic and/or organizational gaps.

Position Responsibilities:
• Manage NPD programs and ensure programs objectives are met on cost, on time, and with required quality and functionality.
• Lead cross functional teams to meet project objectives
• Facilitate/Lead program planning, schedule and charter development
• Manage team
• Build cross-functional ownership of NPD as a business process within the Sector; Assess programs cross-functional resource requirements and proactively engage sponsors and functional leaders to fill resource gaps on a timely basis to insure project success
• Assess NPD Program deliverables, risks and timing; Use critical path management methodologies to manage Schedule, Scope and Resource requirements; Manage Program team’s deliverables using critical path management methodologies

Percentage of Travel: 10-20%
Min. Yrs. Experience: 10 yrs.
Education Standard: Bachelor's Degree
Education Type: Engineering / Technical

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent technical experience is required; Masters PMI PMP certification required, DFSS or Equivalent Black Belt Certification preferred
A minimum of 10 years in a diversified industrial company in the areas of Engineering, Project Management, a minimum of 5 years in Project/Program Management.
Must have Microsoft Project Expertise
Experience running large complex cross functional projects is required

If you share our passion for inspiring progress-for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate-then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Regional Service Operations Manager

Good Afternoon! Our team is currently recruiting a Regional Service Operations Manager, to based at our Corporate Office in NC. Please let me know if you have any questions/interest and I hope you enjoy your Tuesday!


Leads Service Operations initiatives through the Americas regarding process standardization, development & implementation of tools for office profitability and working capital improvements. Defines & implements service business models to support current & future customer needs. Partner with the Customer Center service managers on improving Day-to-Day operations in service operations processes and long term process development planning.

Partner with business leadership and functions in ITS Americas, including sales, marketing, customer service, branch operations, distribution and logistics, manufacturing and IT to define standard processes for service execution business. Following gap analysis between current operations and lean principles, work with leadership to prioritize, develop, and implement plans for closing the gaps. Incumbent will lead those initiatives to completion and achieve continuous improvement in customer satisfaction, service profitability and consistent business process deployment throughout the region
Process Standardization –In collaboration with district & office leadership, develop & implement standard service work processes and establishes the fundamental standardization of business processes across the Americas.
Performance Improvement –Through development & implementation of standardized tools and processes enables and supports improved financial performance in overall business strategies and goals as well as Customer Satisfaction.
Strategic Business Design –Develop & plan implementation and enhancement of business models based on benchmarking and customer future requirements. Actively participate on sector initiatives, benchmarking throughout service industries, etc. Establish and support best practices.
Operations Management – Develop & implement tools to facilitate effective Day-to-Day use of labor, materials, inventory, equipment and capital to meet customer requirements.
Training and Development –Determines district knowledge gaps relative to service operations. With appropriate departments, develop & implement training needed to close the gaps. Analyzes future training needs based on teams current capability and future customer requirements. Works collaboratively with others to build competency for current and future service opportunities with customers. Identify opportunities to improve transactional processes impacting customer experience in terms of Right Part, Right Technician and Right Time.

Experience: 5-7 years
Education: Bachelors Degree
Travel: 50%
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Scope: ITS Americas Services interacts with all Channels of Business including Customer Centers, Distributors, Strategic Accounts, and Latin America across all product lines. Additionally, the department interacts with Manufacturing, Distribution and Logistics, and Marketing to support the Americas Service business. This role will primarily interact with Field operations (both central and at the Customer Center level), supporting $450MM in After Market Parts and Services Operations.
Position requires critical thinking skills to address complex problems from multiple sources as well as those necessary to identify problems through financial, statistical and logic-based analysis.

Analysis examples include gaps in the data entry processes of the field that may cause financial reporting errors during rolls ups. Investigation would include determining why the data entry gap exists (training, not seen as value added in the field, too difficult to maneuver) and then identify a viable course of action. Additionally, this plan but get buy in from all parties involved including field operations, IT and upper management therefore Change Management, Collaboration and Influencing skills are a must!

Candidate must be able to identify a current “as is” state, identify waste and facilitate and improved future state. Implementation of these new processes will require strong collaboration and influencing skills. A cooperative spirit is a necessity for success in this position.

Candidate will need to establish standard business processes across their region that will facilitate continual communication, training and maintenance of new service operations processes as they are released

Seeking candidates eligible for employment in local country/region.

If you share our passion for inspiring progress-for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate-then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

New Role - New Opportunities

I am excited to announce that I recently joined Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies as a Talent Acquisition Partner, focusing on Operations and Integrated Supply Chain.

"Ingersoll Rand is a $13 billion global diversified industrial company, driven by employees who are proud to offer products and solutions people use every day to create a positive impact in their world. Driven by a 100-year-old tradition of technological innovation, we enable companies and their customers to create progress."

To kickoff my new position - I want to highlight some exciting opportunities we currently have available. Please do not hesitate to email me if you are interested or would like to learn more!

Value Stream Manager - NC
Materials and Logistics Manager - NC
Supplier Quality Engineer - GA
Sr Electrical Engineer - GA
Distribution and Logistics Supervisor - WA

Today's Profiled Position is our Sr. Electrical Engineer for Club Car:

Designs electronics and electrical packaging and individual components and assemblies to achieve new product requirements and current product improvements that function in a safe manner with optimum cost and reliability. Coordinates, conducts and analyzes test results/data and prepares reports and documentation of testing performed on new components, assemblies and systems.

1. Provides necessary design information to outside sources to achieve new product requirements and current product improvements. Creates designs that function in a safe manner with optimum cost and reliability.
2. Prepares layouts, sketches and detail drawings as required.
3. Coordinates and conducts test of new components, assemblies and complete systems. Directs and participates in the design and construction of test fixtures used to perform functional and life cycle testing of components.
4. Analyzes test results/data and prepares reports and documentation of testing performed on new components, assemblies and systems.
5. Responsible for new and existing products (current production and products in the field).
6. Investigate and develop new technologies and build the technical knowledge base of engineering department for new and existing products
7. Review engineering changes and determines cost (materials, labor, and tooling) to purchase and/or manufacture parts, and generates Capital Expense Request.
8. Provide processes and equipment that will insure products with highest level of quality possible. Develop systems that are self-regulating and require minimal subjective analysis.

Percentage of Travel: 10
Min. Yrs. Experience: 2 years
Education Standard: Bachelors Degree
Education Type: Engineering-Electrical

Engineering fundamental knowledge required; Design Project Management; Analysis and simulation of complex systems; Correlation of analysis to testing; General design principles. Must possess good electrical and mechanical aptitude, knowledge of advanced mathematics and stress analysis of mechanical systems and good oral and written communication skills.

Seeking candidates eligible for employment in local country/region.

If you share our passion for inspiring progress-for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate-then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.