Friday, August 13, 2010

Facility Manager - Romeoville, IL

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a premier third party logistics provider to source a Facility Manager / General Manager for their Romeoville, IL facility. They manage a truckload fleet of 200 power units and 925 trailers and operate close to six million square-feet of warehouse space across 16 U.S. distribution center locations. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Facility Manager / General Manager will manage strategic and daily operations, activities and resources to support the efficient warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation of products for operations in Romeoville facility for a single, high-profile client.

Responsibilities

Direct the operations of warehouse, packaging, and transportation managers to achieve company objectives and meet customer expectations.

Evaluate overall operations and develop short- and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives.

Oversee specific warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation operations to ensure company and customer requirements are met.

Focus on continuous improvement and make decisions about enhancing value, service and effectiveness, and profitability.

Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.

Directly manage budget and P&L for operations.

Develop work plans ensuring appropriate staffing levels -- managing labor costs, overtime and retention.

Requirements

At least 5 years management experience in a high volume, fast paced 3PL warehousing and transportation environment. Comprehensive knowledge of large warehousing operation including packaging is necessary. A broad range of management skills is required with particular emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, communication, and planning. Must be able to give and receive innovative, creative and helpful feedback for team growth, productivity and profitability. Strong customer service emphasis.

Proficient in the Microsoft Suite and Lotus Notes packages desired.

Strong demonstrated experience effectively managing hourly and salaried staff. Experience with performance management systems, progressive discipline and safety reporting.

Experience with the fiscal components (budgeting, cost controls, etc.) of facility management.

Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Senior Manager Logistics

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a world recognized provider of leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions to source a Senior Manager, Logistics for their Portland, ME operations. With more than $6 billion in annual revenue, and serves customer needs in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

The Senior Logistics Manager is responsible for all account management, customer service satisfaction and maintenance of employee relations and development. Duties of this position include: Management of all areas of transportation; to include safety equipment utilization, DOT regulations, employee retention profit and loss responsibility and OSHA.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Organizational Development, Transportation or related field or equivalent work experience is required
• A minimum of 5 (five) years Transportation/Logistics experience required
• A minimum of 3 (three) years supervisory experience required
• A minimum of 2 (two) years P and L responsibility required
• Advanced Level Skills in MS Word such as keyboard short cuts, creating macros, merge, merge queries, templates, table techniques, and working with images and text
• Advanced Level Skills in MS Excel such as working with formulas, data tables, pivot Charts, queries, custom functions, data management and analysis
• Advanced Level Skills in MS Power Point such as inserting charts, graphs and tables, animation and multimedia, customizing slide shows with hyperlinks, drawing and working with objects, speaker notes and meeting notes, and advanced presentation features
• Experience with ground transportation operations including DOT, OSHA and all related safety regulations

Additional Requirements:
• Must possess exceptional communication, interpersonal, problem solving and customer service skills
• Must be a self starter with exceptional verbal communicating skills and the ability to effectively manage profit and loss statements
• Must be a self-starter with exceptional verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel in a fast paced just-in-time cross dock delivery environment
• Some Business Development experience preferred
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving or transportation preferred

Responsibilities:
• Management of one or more customer accounts, lifecycle, and extending existing products where feasible, safety issues, profit and loss responsibility, directing the assessment, development, launch and continuous improvement activities related to specific business or product category, and day-to-day customer interface and operation of on-site manager

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Director, Safety & Risk Management

DIRECTOR, SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is conducting a search for a major employer and market leader specializing in the building and contracting services industry across America. I am seeking a Director, Safety & Risk Management for their Corporate offices located in Daytona Beach, FL. Relocation assistance is available.

This is a $1B division with 10,000+ employees and 300 locations providing North America's building industry with a resource for all of its product and installation needs.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, and/or safety related field. Advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction, DOT, and/or environmental industries
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA standards & requirements in the construction industry
• 7+ years of leadership experience in safety and risk management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Requires self-management and project management ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills with all levels of management (written, oral, presentation and/or facilitation)
• Analytical Thinking – Analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Leadership – Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction

Core Competencies
• Customer Focus – Meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Ethics and Values – Adheres to a set of core values and beliefs in good and bad times, rewards the right values.
• Integrity and Trust – Widely trusted, seen as a direct and truthful individual.
• Learning on the Fly – Learns quickly when facing new challenges or situations.
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; constantly one of the top performers
Management Competencies
• Deals with Ambiguity – Deals effectively with change, shifts gears easily, makes decisions without having the total picture.
• Business Acumen – Knows the business, understands what affects the business and tactics that work in the marketplace.
• Command Skills – Enjoys leading a team, takes unpopular stands if necessary, faces difficulties head on and energized by challenges.
• Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
• Developing Direct Reports – Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions.
• Hiring and Staffing – Has a nose for talent; hires the best people available from inside and outside the company.
• Priority Setting – Spends time on what’s important; eliminates roadblocks, creates focus
• Process Management – Good at figuring out the best process to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities
• Managing Vision and Purpose – Communicates a compelling and inspired vision; talks about possibilities; is optimistic


Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Friday, July 2, 2010

Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major Financial Services company - who with their affiliated companies, can quickly customize, creatively market and efficiently mange innovative financial protection programs, from credit insurance and payment protection to service contracts and warranties – is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for their Corporate offices located in Jacksonville, FL.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for all activities in the accounts payable function. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and control reports. Review applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Various other responsibilities exist to provide leadership in working with other accounting areas and departments with in the company on related duties.

Primary Job Functions
• Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of Accounts Payable policies, procedures and systems to ensure accounting transactions are properly accounted for, and reports are prepared and analyzed on a timely basis.
• Responsible for providing accounts payable customer service for various areas and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Processes journal vouchers and maintains inventory reports of insurance, leases, credit cards, telephones, etc.
• Responsible for vendor management in the purchase order system; ensuring completion and accuracy of data is updated and maintained on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures proper creation, editing and processing of all purchase orders for centralized purchasing system.
• Responsible for accurate and timely management of the invoice management system (AS400); including accuracy of invoices, coding and approval processes, as well as reconciliation of vendor discrepancies and reporting.
• Management of the credit card processing system and expense reporting portal; ensuring accuracy in data entry and full management of the expense report process from end to end including alignment of receipts to credit card expenses. Processing credit card invoices and managing credit card user data. Establishing adequate controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Responsible for managing the output of the GL reports reflecting expense allocations across company levels within all technical environments. Interface with CFO, Controllers, divisional staff and external vendors to ensure data accuracy and proper allocations have been made.
• Oversee process for generating 1099s as related to accounts payable for all companies.

Periodic Job Functions
• Oversee/manage the preparation of all quarterly “Recon Books” to provide sufficient backup and reconciliations for our corporate general ledgers.

Experience Required
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• High degree of tact and good judgment
• Advanced mathematical, software, and problem solving skills
• Self starter with ability to meet deadlines and goals in a limited time frame
• Effectively deal with other company departments and outside agencies
• Work independently and make effective decisions to complete work assignments
• Ability to work with, train, motivate and develop subordinates
• Possess leadership skills necessary to complete assigned work and initiate proactive action for new work requirements.
Education
• Four year college degree in accounting
• 7 years experience in accounts payable function with 3+ years of Supervision or Management of same Experience with AS400 technology, Oracle database processing and various other web products related to the accounts payable function.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Black Belt BPO Business

Black Belt BPO Business

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major Financial Services company - who with their affiliated companies, can quickly customize, creatively market and efficiently mange innovative financial protection programs, from credit insurance and payment protection to service contracts and warranties – is seeking a Black Belt BPO for their Corporate offices located in Jacksonville, FL.

• Insurance Industry experience and knowledge
• Financial background - working with proformas & business modeling
• Process engineering guru with a major focus on quality
• Trained or experienced through GE, Motorola, or another company where six sigma is in place and black belts are recognized
• Proven leadership skills required
• 5-10 years of experience in finance, insurance, financial services or related process oriented fields that would apply to BPO operations group
• BS degree and Master Black Belt required

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Friday, June 11, 2010

Paralegal

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major Financial Services company - who with their affiliated companies, can quickly customize, creatively market and efficiently mange innovative financial protection programs, from credit insurance and payment protection to service contracts and warranties – seeking a Paralegal for their Corporate offices located in Jacksonville, FL.

Under the direction of the General Counsel, performs legal research on corporate governance and regulatory related matters including review and analysis of proposed legislation, law, regulations, judicial decisions, print media, and Company records. Assists with the preparation of legal documents and correspondence. Resolves routine legal matters and assists company attorney(s) with paraprofessional needs. Familiar with a variety of the concepts, practices and procedures related to corporate governance, litigation and regulation. Performs miscellaneous administrative duties as required. Candidate must be an independent worker who can perform multiple assignments with minimal attorney supervision.

Responsibilities include:
• Assisting the attorney(s) with paraprofessional needs
• Drafting forms and responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies using information obtained from a variety of sources, including internal departments
• Coordinating required regulatory filings, analyzing filing thresholds and determining when filings are required pursuant to state and/or federal law. Tracking the status of findings and communicate with regulators regarding the status of such filings
• Supporting preparation and maintenance of the Company’s books and records
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence as necessary, including contract provisions and amendments, severance agreements, Board resolutions, etc.
• Provide services to management at all levels of the company under the limited supervision of the attorney(s)
• Identifying legal issues that should be communicated to the company; researching, drafting, and assisting in implementation of Company policies and procedures
• Assisting with administrative functions necessary for the efficient operation of the Office of the General Counsel
• Tracking and responding appropriately to relevant legal and regulatory developments that may affect the Company

Job Requirements:
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal research and analysis
• Knowledge of general securities and corporate legal terminology and principles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others
• Superior writing, interpersonal, and communications skills
• Advanced organizational abilities and superior productivity; ability to prioritize responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines
• Integrity with high ethical standards; able to maintain confidentiality as required
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience using electronic legal research software tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate’s degree required
• 2-5 years experience as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or law office, preferably in a financial or regulatory environment

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program required; ideally has
Certified Legal Assistant designation or has passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Friday, May 28, 2010

Oracle Apps DBA

ORACLE APPLICATIONS DBA

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major Financial Services company - who with their affiliated companies, can quickly customize, creatively market and efficiently mange innovative financial protection programs, from credit insurance and payment protection to service contracts and warranties – is seeking an Oracle Apps DBA for their Corporate offices located in Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

At a minimum you need to have Commercial experience as a Production Oracle DBA (earlier in your professional experience) as well as Current Oracle App DBA experience that included a majority of the following:

Oracle Database
• Implement and maintain the database design
• Create database objects (tables, indexes, etc.)
• Write database procedures, functions and triggers
• Assist developers with database activities
• Tune database queries
• Monitor application related jobs and data replication activities
• Backup and Recovery/High Availability
Oracle Applications
• Application Installation and configuration
• Patching and Upgrades
• Patch Management and Version Control
• Customization Updates
• Cloning requirements. This can be frequent in an Apps environment
• Concurrent Managers
• Forms/Report Servers
• Printer Configuration
• User Access Administration
• Database restrictions for the applications. That is so that the installation is still supportable and conforms to all vendor (Oracle) requirements.
• Backup and Recovery/High Availability
• OBIEE
• Web Servers (Oracle-Apache)

Manage and Maintain Hardware Infrastructure
• Break/fix on server and storage hardware
• Maintain firmware patches and updates
• Capacity planning and performance analysis
• Hardware upgrades

Basic Qualifications:
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent with strong educational background
• 5+ years of experience with data analysis and mapping.
• 5+ years of experience with Oracle database development using PL/SQL
• 3+ years of experience with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) data management, eBusiness Suite, and Oracle database administration (DBA)
• 3+ years of experience with UNIX and Windows
• Experience with Concurrent Manage, Workflow Manager, and loading data into the Oracle eBusiness Suite, including its Application Program Interface (API) preferred
• Experience with Oracle BPEL process manager and services preferred
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is strongly preferred (not required)

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com