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| Champaign, Illinois employment opportunities |
Please send your application and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
(Find us on a map)
or Email it to: apply@horizonhobby.com
If you are offered a position, Drug Screening and Background Checking will be required.
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| Ontario, California employment opportunities |
Please send your application and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4710 E. Guasti
Ontario, CA 91761
(Find us on a map)
or Email it to: applyca@horizonhobby.com
If you are offered a position, Drug Screening and Background Checking will be required.
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Champaign, IL
Position: Product Handler
Department: Product Logistics
Posted Date: 5/9/2008 11:10:59 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Product Handler is responsible for locating and moving product, checking in merchandise and working with computerized inventory system.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate must be able to independently lift up to 70 lbs. on occasion. Experience with forklifts is helpful, but we will train if necessary. PC skills are important.
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Position: Radio Product Development Manager
Department: Corp - Proprietary Product Development
Posted Date: 5/9/2008 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Manager of Radio Product Development's primary responsibilities are to collaboratively determine, drive and maintain the strategic direction and execution of the Radio Category product plan, manage resources and human capital utilizing methods that maximize efficiency and sales and margin potential, relentlessly follow the Division strategic initiatives, marketing and business plans; and consistently promote positive vendor relationships. The Manager of Radio Product Development protects and enhances the JR and Spektrum brand’s image through targeted new product development and embraces the heritage, history, and positioning of the brands. This position coaches and motivates people to design and develop world-class products with the right features at the right price and of appropriate quality that satisfy the needs of the target customer and remain consistent with the original project scope.
Qualifications/Experience:
-Minimum of 5 years in a product development setting with strong leadership and management experience.
-Minimum 4 year College degree in a related field (ie:Management, Electrical Engineering, Software development, etc). Experience in RF systems development, C-programming, or consumer electronics design and manufacturing are preferred.
-Must be self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking, detail-oriented, and able to organize/set work priorities for themselves and others.
-Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers.
- Good knowledge of the R/C industry and hands-on experience desirable.
-Should have good proficiency in the use of computers with knowledge in Excel, Word, and Outlook applications.
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Position: Materials Handler (2nd shift)
Department: Inventory Control
Posted Date: 4/18/2008 8:45:25 AM
Responsibilities Include:
We have recently increased our starting wages for the 2nd shift Material Handler positions.
The Material Handler will be responsible for relocating inventory from backstock to primary pick locations throughout the entire warehouse. Full time and part time positions available. Part time positions work over 25 hours per week.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate must be able to perform heavy physical activity such as lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing, pulling and reaching. Certified forklift status or the ability to be certified is required. The work schedule is Sunday through Thursday 3:30-midnight. Employment Application required to be considered for this position.
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Position: Janitor
Department: Corporate Administration
Posted Date: 4/18/2008 8:38:50 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The janitor will be responsible for performing janitorial duties in our office and warehouse. Other duties such as handling internal mail, light maintenance, and occasional grounds keeping will be required.
Qualifications/Experience:
Qualified candidates must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record plus a good work history. Prior Janitorial experience is a plus.
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Position: Customer Support Representative
Department: Customer Support
Posted Date: 4/11/2008 11:16:56 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Customer Support Representative will handle customer phone calls relating to orders, returns, questions, etc. and processing the necessary paperwork to ensure accurate records are kept.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate must possess the ability and motivation to provide outrageously excellent service and the ability to work independently to solve problems. Computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and previous phone customer support experience necessary. This individual must be detail oriented and possess strong communication skills.
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Position: Order Processing Administrator (part time)
Department: Consumer Sales
Posted Date: 4/11/2008 11:01:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Consumer Sales Order Processing Administrator is responsible for prompt and accurate handling of consumer and staff needs associated with the Consumer Sales Rep Team. This would include but is not limited to efficient, friendly distribution of calls, help with credit card transactions and orders, data entry, correspondence and clerical duties. Database management skills are particularly important. Work Hours: M/T 7:30am-3pm and W/Th 9am-1pm.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have strong communication, multitasking and analytical skills. This individual will be highly organized, detail oriented, have a “team” mentality, common sense, and strong computer experience (Word, Excel, Access & Outlook). Familiarity with database management programs BRIO and Access are particularly important. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment while having fun meeting new challenges. Come join this energetic team who has customer service and satisfaction as their number one priority.
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Position: Chief Information Officer
Department: IT
Posted Date: 4/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief Information Officer is the business leader for the IT group and has overall ownership for the group’s strategy, staffing, execution and delivery of results. This is a key leadership role in the Company and it is important that the CIO have the ability to lead and develop technical people, and to understand the strategic goals and operational objectives of the business and its divisions. The Chief Information Officer has responsibility for developing critical corporate-wide IT support function capabilities, and applying those capabilities expertly and opportunistically.
- Vision: Develops/maintains a strategic vision for the IT group’s future, often distant future; aspires to dramatic advances. Adjusts as required based on the environment and the Company strategic goals. Assists in the creation of the Company vision, and understands and acts in concert with the Company strategic goals and the operational objectives of the divisions and departments within the Company.
- Norms: Defines and promotes the personality and rhythms unique to the IT group.
- Strategies: Constructs strategies for growth to fulfill the vision, and continuously compares against reality and adjusts accordingly.
- Leadership: Aligns management and staff via clear, consistent, and continuous reinforcement of mission/values and vision; becomes personally identified by management and staff with a handful of crisply defined principles that are key to the IT group’s success; seeks timely and impactful opportunities to visibly define and differentiate the IT group’s mission/values and vision.
- Staffing: Builds human capital through superior hiring, continuous coaching, periodic formal management/division meetings, appraisal, formal training, and dismissal practices.
- Results Orientation: Impatiently seeks results; capitalizes aggressively on growth opportunities; often acts with imperfect information when opportunities warrant it; maintains expense responsibility and accountability.
- Service Mentality: Serves, supports, and provides resources to those that they lead, and then allows others to do their jobs.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
- Maintain appropriate vision for the IT group’s mission, capabilities, and organizational structure.
- Continuously update the vision for the IT group through continuous observation, questioning, and feedback of/to corporate management.
- Maintain plan to bridge gaps between the vision for the IT group and current status.
- Mentor appropriate leadership skills in members of the IT group (people leadership; issue/project leadership; technical leadership).
- Make staffing changes and propose staffing additions if/when appropriate.
- Maintain succession plan.
- Delegate most day-to-day tasks as currently defined; manage through observations/status reviews rather than direct participation. Delegated tasks should include: day-to-day vendor management and day-to-day management of projects.
- Create/maintain appropriate policies for vendor management, project management, and development/test.
IT BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
- Maintain appropriate vision for deployment of technology for the Company.
- Maintain independent assessment of key business drivers and technology implications.
- Maintain list of potential IT projects, prioritized per above independent assessment as well as management feedback.
- Provide leadership on technology and applications trends (e.g., e-commerce, CRM, WMS, platform issues, etc.).
- Utilize consultants, conferences, literature searches, web searches, trade associations, vendor contacts, technology associations, and other tools, forums, and vehicles to stay abreast of technology/business trends.
IT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- Ensure through delegation real-time availability of mainframe applications and appropriate execution of batch jobs.
- Ensure through delegation that appropriate data backup and restore procedures are followed and are effective.
- Ensure through delegation that proper physical and logical security is in place and enforced.
- Ensure through delegation that appropriate hardware, software, and communications capacity is forecasted, budgeted, and in place.
- Ensure through delegation that network, desktop, and communications hardware and software is planned (strategically), forecasted and budgeted (financially) and in place and supported (tactically).
Qualifications/Experience:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Minimum 10 years business leadership and corporate wide information technology support function experience. Demonstrated track record of aligning organizations information technology needs with business strategic goals, delivering results and making solid business decisions.
2. Previous experience supporting a large Distribution Center is required. Experience with WMS, Supply Chain, Logistics and other warehouse software is required. Prefer someone who has overseen the implementation of enterprise WMS application.
3. Must be versed in business principles and techniques of administration, organizational development, leadership and management to include an in-depth understanding of the key business issues that exist in a distribution and product innovation organization. These include, but are not limited to, knowledge of strategic and operational planning, distribution and supply chain economics, EDI and communications, domestic and international commerce requirements, marketing, financial and cost analysis, trends in distribution channels, customer engagement strategies, as well as ecommerce theory and practice.
4. Extensive experience negotiating with and selecting vendors for the purchase of/implementation of Enterprise software applications.
5. BS/BA degree, MBA preferred. BS/BA in business or in information systems/information technology.
6. Experience leading inside a company experiencing rapid growth and constant change.
7. Experience integrating acquisitions.
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Position: Stocker
Department: Inventory Control - Days
Posted Date: 3/14/2008 9:21:38 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Inventory Control Associate will be personally accountable for all inventory from the time the product is properly placed into a reserve area until such time as a picker selects an item from a primary pick location. This responsibility shall include the processes of stocking the primary pick from reserve, preparing labels for backstock, moving backstock via RF from the reserve area into primary pick or backstock staging area, moving product via RF from the backstock staging area into backstock locations, evaluating and correcting backstock location errors, and the downstocking of product with the RF scanner from the backstock locations into the primary pick.
Qualifications/Experience:
Candidates must be able to perform heavy physical activity such as lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing, pulling and reaching. The individual must have the ability to operate an RF scanner.
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Position: Product Support Administrator
Department: Product Support
Posted Date: 3/7/2008 3:12:40 PM
Responsibilities Include:
The Product Support Administrator is responsible for handling administrative functions for the Product Support Department, such as answering incoming calls, answering general questions, and directing other questions to the product support. Other duties include data entry of product support information, communicating information to customers via phone or letter, and maintaining files and other clerical functions related to product support.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have prior office/clerical experience including data entry and proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Customer service experience and proper phone etiquette are essential. Prior experience with multi-line phones essential.
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Position: Product Developer - General Air
Department: Corp. - Proprietary Product Development
Posted Date: 2/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Product Developer - General Air will provide for the efficient development, manufacture and purchase of high quality proprietary branded products. Maximize both sales and margin potential of products within our proprietary engine brands.
Summary of Responsibilities:
· Establish and maintain excellent vendor relationships as supported by Horizon’s Mission Statement.
· Continually search out new proprietary vendor possibilities as well as new opportunities for sourcing proprietary and exclusive products. Be sure we are using the best source or sources for each product on an ongoing basis.
· Negotiate pricing on new products from vendors to acquire the lowest possible cost while following Horizon’s basic statements and striving to make sure all vendor relationships are mutually beneficial. (Directors approval may be required)
· Complete and update Product Information Forms on all product releases to provide on-line product information in an effective format to other departments at Horizon. Complete new product development schedules and ensure that product schedule information is properly updated and communicated.
· Coordinate all aspects of new product packaging with Marketing, including writing instructions, if necessary. Communicate with Proprietary Purchasing to ensure that all purchasing information, expected inventory levels, lead times and system information is set-up for new product releases in assigned categories.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience working with and building RC products. Experience that includes extensive knowledge of all types of R/C product and support equipment is a must.
College degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
Must be a self-motivated process oriented thinker along with being organized and very detail oriented.
Should also possess strong written and oral communication skills and have MS Word, Outlook, and Excel experience.
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Position: Sales Representative
Department: Wholesale Sales
Posted Date: 2/25/2008 7:41:38 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Sales Representative provides outrageously excellent service to our customers. This position handles sales calls from established retail accounts. This individual will also input information into the computer and process the necessary paperwork to ensure accurate records are kept.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess prior sales and customer service experience as well as a proficiency in data entry and MS Office software. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and desire to work in a high energy environment are essential. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
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Position: Graphic Designer, Web
Department: Marketing
Posted Date: 2/12/2008 11:50:28 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Graphic Designer, Web position is responsible for creating concepts, designs and creative executions leveraging brand assets (look, tone and manner) for The Graphic Designer, Web is responsible for conceptualization and completion of design solutions that meet marketing strategies for Horizon and its proprietary brands through interactive medium. Works collaboratively in a team setting to create design solutions in a range of web-based graphic and multimedia applications including, but not limited to: banners, interfaces, Flash and/or animation, video and complete Web sites. Candidates should have strong conceptual/creative skills, be able to accommodate direction and feedback, have good communication skills, take initiative on projects and meet schedules.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate must have good Macintosh literacy, plus 2-3 years working experience. Must be proficient in multimedia applications such as Dreamweaver, Flash and QuickTime/video editing, as well as Adobe Creative Suite. The candidate should have at least an intermediate knowledge of actionscripting and should be experienced in the sequential design of websites and interactives. BA degree in graphic design preferred. A minimum of an Associates Degree in design or related field may be considered upon evaluation of portfolio.
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Position: Operations Supervisor
Department: Distribution Center
Posted Date: 1/21/2008 12:06:02 PM
Responsibilities Include:
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of hourly employees to ensure our commitments to our customers, both internal and external, are met on a daily basis. This position will become an important part of our Distribution Center leadership team.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills that include good communication skills, as well as experience in providing clear and consistent direction on daily operations. This individual must also meet budgeted productivity goals and identify ways to increase overall department efficiency on a daily basis. Minimum of two years of leadership experience required, associates degree preferred.
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Position: Safety & Security Manager
Department: Warehouse Operations
Posted Date: 1/11/2008 9:37:04 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Safety and Security Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading all aspects of corporate and field safety/security policies, programs and procedures. Key focus is placed on ensuring a secure, safe and healthful work environment that supports Horizon’s culture and is in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Major emphasis will be placed on distribution and manufacturing facilities in Illinois and California. The Safety and Security Manager must become proficient and support the corporate core competencies (Integrity, Protecting the Assets of the Company, being Customer Focused, being Results Oriented, and advocating our Corporate Culture).
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a basic or applied science, engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, or related field and at least three years experience as a safety professional – or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous professional-level safety responsibilities should include: (1) Experience with various OSHA reporting requirements as well as other federal and state mandated safety requirements. (2) Experience with developing, implementing and updating safety policies, procedures and practices. (3) Experience managing workers’ compensation program. (4) Knowledge of physical, chemical, biological and behavioral sciences. (5) Knowledge of engineering concepts. (6) Experience with training and educational techniques. Security experience should include loss prevention, conducting investigations, and knowledge of security system hardware and software.
This individual must be detail-oriented with the ability to set priorities. The candidate must have the proven ability to work with all levels of an organization in a collaborative and cooperative manner. Experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing facility preferred.
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Position: Manifest Operator - F/T
Department: Shipping
Posted Date: 10/26/2007 9:11:56 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Manifest Operator is responsible for the manifesting of all outbound packages using required carrier and customs documentation. Invoicing and loading of parcels manifested while prioritizing and meeting carrier pick-up times.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a solid work history and be able to lift up to 70 lbs. Ability to handle multiple tasks and be familiar with using computers. Employment Application required to be considered.
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Position: Purchasing Manager - Proprietary
Department: Purchasing
Posted Date: 10/26/2007 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
This purpose of this position is to provide procurement support and has overall responsibility for administration of corporate contracts for electronic components and supervision and training of buyers. The Purchasing Manager will hire, train and lead a team of purchasing agents and replenishment planners. He/she will have direct responsibility for planning, organizing, and awarding designated contracts and agreements. The position will also be expected to develop and implement negotiation strategies that satisfy the objectives of all participating divisions. Requires research and understanding of market conditions, advances in technology, supplier performance and economic forecasts.
Qualifications/Experience:
To be successful in this position, the person must have at least 4 years previous experience in a Purchasing Manager role, a sound business understanding, good verbal and written communication skills, proven organization and planning skills, experience in buying and experience in successful negotiations. Previous project management experience is a plus.
A Bachelor's degree is required.
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Position: Shipping Associate (FT or PT)
Department: Shipping
Posted Date: 9/21/2007 4:07:26 PM
Responsibilities Include:
A Shipping Associate will be trained in one or more of the following Warehouse positions:
Order Picker:
Responsibilities:
The Order Picker is responsible for selecting products from shelves to fulfill orders. This person will read a sequence of letters and numbers to identify product and product location.
Order Verifier/Packer:
Responsibilities:
The Order Verifier/Packer will be responsible for verifying customer orders for accuracy and packing the orders for shipment.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate must have a good attention to detail and be self-motivated to work at a set pace and accuracy level. This person must be able to perform some physical activity such as lifting up to 70 lbs, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking on concrete several hours a day. Prior warehouse experience helpful but not necessary.
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Ontario, CA
Position: Distribution System Analyst
Department: Inventory Systems Control
Posted Date: 12/26/2007 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
SUMMARY
The Distribution Systems Analyst is responsible for selecting, implementing and maintaining the hardware infrastructure located in the Distribution Center. Major emphasis is placed on working with the Information Technology team to eliminate down time and service failures, as well as driving the DC’s new technology adoption process. A key focus will be on researching and assessing new RF, printing and off-line systems to optimize DC operations.
This individual must become proficient and support the corporate core competencies (Integrity, Protecting the Assets of Horizon, being Customer Focused, being Results Oriented, and advocating our corporate culture.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Define, develop, and implement processes and procedures to minimize DC downtime due to system and hardware failures.
• Troubleshoot printers, PC’s, RF devices, and other technology equipment as needed.
• Assist the DC leadership team in automating reporting systems and BRIO reports to streamline our analytical processes.
• Responsible for maintaining an inventory of all technology equipment and depreciation schedules.
• Manage large and small process improvement projects involving many areas of the business
• Develop solid conclusions and recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of technology tools.
• Participate in internal and external best practice forums
• Support our Inventory Systems Control (ISC) manager with Inventory reports/spreadsheets and other ISC functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function according to established guidelines. The employee must also adhere to Horizon Hobby's Mission, Operating Values and Basics, which are the core of Horizon's existence.
Qualifications/Experience:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Associates degree in Information Systems, Business or 2+ years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Access, networking protocols, PC troubleshooting, and a solid understanding of printer maintenance.
• Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, ability to conceptualize, ability to analyze information.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to address multiple tasks, set work priorities, and organize work effectively.
• Must pay attention to detail and have a sense of urgency, professionalism and confidentiality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• General office environment working with common office tools.
• Daily need to work in the warehouse portion of the distribution center in all the associated varied temperatures depending on daily job assignment (warehouse can be either cold or hot).
• Ability to deal with stress and prioritize quickly as needed.
Working Conditions
• Work is mainly conducted indoors during all seasons of the year. Indoor environments include office locations and warehouse distribution centers. Outdoor work may be present on an occasional basis.
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Position: Team Lead
Department: Shipping & Order Processing
Posted Date: 12/24/2007 12:19:24 PM
Responsibilities Include:
Optimize work flow by moving associates to the work and the work to the associates.
- Provide daily coaching and communication to team members in their assigned duties.
- Provide ongoing training and support to new associates as well as associates who are not regularly meeting the standards for their positions.
- Assist supervisor with counseling process for associates who are not meeting standards.
- Maintain training documentation, departmental resource inventory (boxes, knives, tape, etc.), and attendance records as directed by supervisor.
- Assist supervisor with identification of training, productivity, and attendance issues.
- Continually look for avenues to improve team member proficiency and efficiency.
- Serve as a positive role model for team members in respect to attitude, teamwork, and job knowledge.
- Continue to perform direct work tasks in assigned department.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Functional with minimal supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Must have High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow and issue instruction.
- Good mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
- Knowledge of or ability to learn RF/computer equipment and associated software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to walk or stand on concrete for extended periods of time.
- Work beyond scheduled hours, as needed.
- Work in non-temperature controlled environment (hot and/or cold).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Position: Proprietary Product Supervisor
Department: Proprietary
Posted Date: 12/24/2007 12:19:10 PM
Responsibilities Include:
DUTIES, ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Process/resource scheduling (responsibility as an accountable owner):
Scheduling resources as needed across various functions.
2. Problem Management (responsible as an accountable owner):
Developing, on a continuous basis, methods and process for isolating, investigating and solving problems with products as they pass thru the various preparation processes. Continually updating the abilities of the team to recall prior investigations and resolutions so they can be applied easily if needed in the future.
3. Communication Management (as a duty): Understanding that a large portion of the company’s sales are dependant on the status and timing of a product and/or product shipments entry into the market. The Proprietary Supervisor works directly with the Expeditor to assist in the effective communication management of information in order to keep everyone updated in a timely manner.
4. Develop a learning organization (as a responsible owner): The proprietary portion of the company’s business is constantly evolving and changing. The PPD must organize and evolve as required to remain current with the company’s strategy. This includes the ability to capture lessons learned and institutionalize them so they are repeatable if needed in the future.
5. Planning and Forecasting (as a responsible owner): Partnering with the Expeditor and Proprietary Packaging Coordinator, the Proprietary Supervisor develops, plans, forecast, and communicates status on the flow of products throughout various stages and processes.
6. Dynamic Priority Setting: To partner with Purchasing Team(s) to prioritize receipt, packaging, or special projects.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
1. Shipment Receiving: The Proprietary Supervisor directs and organizes the physical and systemic receipt of shipments, while monitoring and assigning labor needs appropriately.
2. Product Preparation: All proprietary product that arrives at the Ontario Distribution Center must pass through one or more of the various preparation processes, and this is monitored and managed through the Proprietary Supervisor. The Proprietary Supervisor is responsible for management of those processes and procedures necessary to assure a shipment is directed appropriately and processed timely.
3. Product Problem Resolution: Product shipments arriving with known issues, or for issues discovered after product has been released for sale, the Proprietary Supervisor will facilitate resolution, and partner with Purchasing and other appropriate departments.
4. Communication: The product preparation department communicates with the rest of the organization at large regarding the present status and/or disposition of various product shipments and individual products within a shipment.
5. Proprietary Product Vendor Compliance Management: The product management and purchasing organization negotiate various shipping requirements with each vendor, but do not have access to directly monitor whether vendors are consistently compliant with theses requirements. The PPD is the organization largely responsible for monitoring and reporting vendor compliance in the normal course of their activities.
6. Preparation Cost Management: The PPD maintains a consistent set of costing metrics for accounting for their labor and materials in preparing products for sale.
Qualifications/Experience:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. High Scholl Diploma or Equivalent (some college desired)
2. Ability (Demonstrated) to work within an MS Windows Environment
3. Ability (Demonstrated) to work with MS Office products at an intermediate level. Including an intermediate understanding of:
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
4. Must be able to learn and then work in an IBM AS400 system with a better than
average understanding of the various functions within the system related to the purchasing, receipt, packaging and distribution of proprietary products.
5. Must be a self starter. Know how to manage a varied and continuous work load.
6. Must be organized.
7. Must be able to function under stressful and changing conditions.
8. Must possess better then average communication skills including the ability to communicate in writing and via email.
9. Must be able to travel occasionally for training and other work related to duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Directly reporting to a Distribution Center Manager, the Proprietary Supervisor will have frequent contact with, and must maintain working relationships with:
1. Purchasing Agents
2. Purchasing Managers
3. Proprietary Expeditor
4. Proprietary Packaging Coordinator
5. DC Supervisors
6. DC Team Leads
7. Distribution Manager, Operations.
8. Director, Purchasing
9. General Manager
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Position: Quality Assurance Manager
Department: Losi Manufacturing
Posted Date: 12/24/2007 12:18:47 PM
Responsibilities Include:
•Understands quality related standards in various metal and plastic parts as well as general quality standards such as ISO9000, 9001 and relates their applicability to company products.
• Setting QA compliance objectives and ensuring that targets are achieved.
• Audits the Quality Assurance Department to ensure ongoing and up-to-date compliance with all internal and external policies and procedures.
• Establishes quality-related metrics to track company and supplier performance, such as: accept/reject data, root cause and corrective action date, in process and final testing/inspection data.
• Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that any necessary product modifications are investigated and completed.
• Works closely with supply chain staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and product development groups to plan, formulate and reach consensus on comprehensive quality procedures.
• Provide management and direction to staff.
• Formulates policy and procedures.
• Ensure company compliance to all government and international product regulations.
Qualifications/Experience:
• Bachelor of Industrial Engineering degree, accompanied by a minimum of 4 years Quality Assurance experience. Applicable work experience as Manufacturing/Production Engineer without a degree will be considered.
• Experience and knowledge of metal and plastic material preferred.
• Must have solid understanding of either ISO9001 and/or ISO9000 and be able to relate those policies to various vendor environments (both domestic and overseas) as well as the company's line of products.
• Must be able to establish, document, update and track quality metrics, preferably through the use of Statistical Process Control procedures or similar methodology.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage projects and be able to adapt to a dynamic environment with rapid change.
• "Hands - On" management style is required.
• Willingness to travel overseas is required, but expected to be minimal. (2-3 weeks/year)
• Prior experience in R/C hobby and/or R/C industry preferred.
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Position: Product Development Engineer
Department: Team Losi Sport
Posted Date: 12/24/2007 12:18:39 PM
Responsibilities Include:
SUMMARY—
Combine specialized knowledge and principles of mechanical engineering with significant experience of radio controlled model cars to design, build, test, and analyze RC products. This will include the creation of parts and engineering drawings for prototype and production at both domestic and international vendors, and creation of exploded views for instruction manuals. This position requires participation in all processes and stages of new product development. Similar positions at Losi have a history of being dynamic and requiring the holder to have an open mind and demonstrate an ability to generate innovative solutions to the design challenges.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES—
1. Design and assist in design of both on-road and off-road radio controlled model cars and accessories applying knowledge of engineering principles and extensive hobby experience.
2. Aid in design layout of instruction manuals. Also to include kit assembly sequence, creation of line drawings and wording.
3. Assist in any engineering duties deemed necessary.
4. Coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of radio controlled model cars.
5. Research and analyze data, such as design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
6. Work with engineering personnel in fabrication of prototype equipment, and development of methods and procedures.
7. Perform field-testing of radio controlled model cars and collect information from outside test personnel for use in design changes and modifications.
8. Evaluate and recommend design modifications to eliminate product malfunctions.
9. Create drawing revisions.
10. Create drawings for production workers.
11. Create drawings for molding vendors and machine shop to work from.
12. Adhere to strict development timelines and manage priorities effectively on a daily basis.
13. Understand and implement the principles of platform planning.
14. Continue involvement in hobby activities to maintain product and industry knowledge.
15. Be willing to do domestic and international travel as needed.
16. Assist QA with understanding of part functions to increase efficiency during inspection.
17. Follow and help to improve established engineering procedures.
18. Expand and maintain understanding of molded part and mold design to provide cost effective solutions to platform requirements.
Other responsibilities emphasized within the Losi Engineering Team:
• Schedule time efficiently to provide cost effective job performance
• Initiate and continue professional growth
• Initiate and respond to all related job tasks in a timely manner
• Share new knowledge with the other team members
• Assume responsibility for own actions
• Participate in training programs with passion to apply acquired knowledge into practice
• Prepare for and attend staff/professional meetings as required
• Act as a staff resource and provide in-service training as appropriate
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accept change
To be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function according to established guidelines. The employee must also adhere to Horizon Hobby's Mission, Operating Values and Basics, which are the core of Horizon's existence.
Qualifications/Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS—
• Education—
o B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent academic discipline) with emphasis in Product Design from an ABET Accredited University
o Knowledge of manufacturing processes and applications
o Knowledge of Material Science
o Analysis, Research, and Reporting
• Experience—
o Product and platform engineering and design processes
o Knowledge of how R/C cars and accessories are used and maintained
o First hand experience in operation and tuning R/C cars at a hobby level
o Manufacturing process involving injection, compression, and transfer molding
o Manufacturing process including the use of milling, turning, and screw machines
o Experimentation Design and Analysis
• Computer Skills—
o SolidWorks
o PDMWorks
o COSMOSWorks
o Microsoft Office (Extensive use of Excel)
o Database
o Installation and Update of software
• Experience with the following software is a not required but beneficial
o CAM Packages
o AS400 Systems
o Adobe Acrobat
o Adobe Illustrator
o Adobe Photoshop
o Adobe InDesign
PHYSICAL DEMANDS—
Must possess the ability to use a computer and interact in a research and development team environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Position: Proprietary Receiving
Department: Proprietary Processing
Posted Date: 12/24/2007 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
Proprietary Receiving is part of the Proprietary Processing Department. Like all departments at Horizon, we are a service provider. We are a service provider to Proprietary Packaging Clerks, Proprietary Purchasing, Sales and the end consumer.
In Proprietary Receiving we do a variety of duties that include:
1. Receive product from venders on containers (from over seas or from domestic suppliers), UPS, Fed X or other trucking companies
2. Offload containers and trucks from a variety of sources (many will be floor loaded, some will be palette loaded)
3. Inspect shipments for proper content and damage
4. Prepare shipments for re-distribution to our corporate office in Champaign, IL
5. Stock product in back stock locations for long term storage
6. Deliver received shipments to Proprietary Packaging for labeling, packaging or inspection
7. Help Domestic Receiving, Inventory Control or Proprietary Packaging with any variety of duties when time allows
Qualifications/Experience:
Our goal is to receive the product as quickly as possible using an organized and safe system. Many of our containers are floor loaded; therefore proper lifting and safety procedures are imperative. Accuracy and quality are of utmost importance in order for the products to reach the consumer in a timely and appealing fashion. The following
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Position: Tranship Coordinator
Department: Proprietary Processing
Posted Date: 12/24/2007 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Transship Facilitator works as part of the Proprietary Receiving department. Able to perform the same tasks as a receiver, the primary focus of this position is to schedule, load, and administer transships to and from the Ontario facility. The secondary focus is to release QA product as prescribed by emails from various sources (primarily Purchasing or Product Development).
Roles & Responsibilities
Transship Responsibilities:
• Load transship orders onto trucks using appropriate equipment.
• Communicate with other departments in person, telephone and email.
• Perform administrative steps including copies, notification emails, and proofing.
• Occasionally invoice orders when loaded.
• Proof orders for accurate labeling.
QA Release responsibilities:
• Release items from RSVQA into stock.
• Monitor remaining product for age or labeling errors.
• Must be efficient, accurate and able to articulate problems verbally and in writing.
• Self-driven and able to prioritize workload and know when to involve management.
• Make appropriate inventory moves to keep stock properly balanced in the system
Qualifications/Experience:
Education and/or Experience
• AS400 (I520) experience (specific functions can be trained), IC30, IT40, RF Gun and Invoice screens a huge plus.
• Outlook email, Reach-truck, Order picker and Wave trained (or other necessary equipment)
Physical Demands
The position will require operating heavy equipment (forklifts, palette jacks, order pickers, etc.) The position involves manually loading or offloading shipments that are floor loaded. The job can often be very physically demanding.
The environment is somewhat cold in the winter months, hot during the summer and more extreme than an indoor work environment. Our climate control is limited to fans; there is very little exposure to the outdoor heat or rain.
Receiving Clerks commonly need to lift boxes or items less than 25 pounds, often between 25-50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds. Dolly’s, Pallet jacks, and forklifts are available for heavier packages (Lifts are to be used by authorized personnel only).
Using the computer and being in front of a monitor is common but rarely for long periods of time.
Safety is our number one concern.
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