Employed or unemployed, looking for that perfect career opportunity can take up most of your time.  Hunt, Patton & Brazeal can be your marketing agent.  We regularly conduct searches for a variety of professionals, engineers, management and executives for our clients.  We can leverage our extensive industry knowledge, network and relationships to your advantage. This program is customized to your individual needs and situation, providing one on one consultation with one of our staff professionals.
 

 Employed or unemployed, looking for that perfect career opportunity can take up most of your time.  Hunt, Patton & Brazeal can be your marketing agent.  We regularly conduct searches for a variety of professionals, engineers, management and executives for our clients.  We can leverage our extensive industry knowledge, network and relationships to your advantage. This program is customized to your individual needs and situation, providing one on one consultation with one of our staff professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• VP of HR will provide leadership and direction to the various human resource managers and professionals within the Division and be responsible for supporting the division’s people practices.


• VP of HR will also be responsible for assisting in establishing the Division’s strategic direction, with particular focus on the people programs, and overseeing portions of the implementation of the strategy within the business unit.


•  VP of HR will work closely with the President and other members of the senior leadership team of the division, as well as the corporate human resource group to instill a culture within the organization that focuses on its employees, the communities in which we operate, and the customers that we support to ensure shareholders are appropriately rewarded.

EXPERIENCE

• BS degree Required, Masters is a plus


• Multi plant experience


• Union Experience


• 15 + Years experience


• Must have the ability to plan and direct the work of an administrative staff.

COMPENSATION

• Salary DOE


• Relocation Assistance

This publicly traded US manufacturer aggressively drives both organic growth and via acquisition to expand its international and North American presence. Corporate leadership focuses on Lean/TPS initiatives with a mission to achieve world-class deployment and execution. This site generates $40+ mil in revenues and due to a recent promotion seeks an Operations Manager. The role directs all site operations activities including production, materials/planning, facilities and maintenance, operations excellence, and customer service activities. This role is a 12-18 month developmental role, geared to train/mentor Plant Management talent for more than 50+ manufacturing sites in worldwide locations.

Our client requires an Engineering Bachelors degree and MBA. Experience must include at least 5 years prior manufacturing leadership derived from a strong lean culture. Lean experience must include prior leadership of kaizen events involving lean tools such as visual factory, SMED, kanbans, standardized work, and error-proofing. Potential candidates must have at least four years experience leading production professionals, and prior leadership experience of at least one additional function such as supply chain, manufacturing engineering, quality, or operations excellence. Experience with a lower volume, high mix manufacturing environment is critical. Communication, staff development, policy deployment, and proven team leadership capabilities are paramount for success and advancement.

Our client requests the search be limited to candidates currently in Alabama or an adjacent state. Please reference Search #2999 to route your information to the appropriate search team.

The Plant Continuous Improvement Manager will facilitate business teams and will be responsible for coordinating Process Improvement (CI) initiatives across the manufacturing plant through the Management Operating Structure (MOS). This person will also participate jointly with other CI Managers in corporate process improvement events at various manufacturing plants. He/she is responsible for leveraging processes and executing process overhaul and/or upgrade programs for the organization at the local level. In addition, the Plant Continuous Improvement Manager will take responsibility for coaching, functional training, communications, base lining, and identifying and transferring best practices externally and internally.

• Acts as an internal consultant for location to lead, define, and develop continuous improvement activities designed to drive results.
• Coaches and champions functions to identify and implement opportunities to improve program and process effectiveness.
• Plans and coordinates training with others who will support the Process Improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with HR and Learning and Development Resources for training needs; supports implementation and ongoing training related to leadership development.
• Leads problem-solving efforts to improve quality and eliminate waste/cost of poor performance at the local level.
• Applies analysis to improve process capability.
• Designs, drives, and performs operational analysis of business processes. Drives and tracks these projects to successful completion.
• Documents and institutionalizes using controls and scorecards to ensure lasting project benefits.
• Identifies and leverages best practices across the organization.
• Identifies key elements of process improvement and partners with process owners to deliver sustainable and repeatable change. Develops and prepares metrics and related reports.
• Conducts regular and periodic audits of the Management Operating Structure.
• Facilitates the development of action plans to variances as identified through the audit process.
• Provides technical direction/guidance to personnel as required.
• Functions as facility Continuous Improvement champion regarding tasks, projects, and operations.
• Networks and shares best practice with other locations.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• If there are direct reports, provides for the management of employees to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree
• 2 years plant manufacturing or process improvement experience
• Internal Candidates: A minimum of 5 years hands on plant operations experience.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Process Improvement skills required.
• Six Sigma certification is desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.

We are searching for an Account Manager to achieve volume and profit objectives for the assigned geographic accounts.  This Account Manager serves as a leader and point-of-contact for the account to developing mutually-beneficial initiatives to increase sales, profit and market share.  This position collaborates with multi-functional resources to create and deliver go-to-market strategies, business processes, and other market-based initiatives.

Primary Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a four-year undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.  This candidate must possess exceptional negotiation, account management, strategic selling, and category management skills.  This individual must have strong analytical and research skills with the ability to gain knowledge of customers, products, and industry trends. 

• Previous sales experience within the furniture industry is a must.

No financial service experience is necessary, but it is important that you have a history of sales or professional executive-level experience.  

About Us

The Academy Group is a boutique Financial Service executive-search firm. We have national contracts with some of the nation’s top leading financial service firms.

We have earned a strong reputation with this client over the years, and because of that, they have eliminated 90% of other firms they used to work with.  We are now only one of two firms they work with nation-wide to help them with this recruiting effort.  In fact, we have been their leading recruiter for this position over the past several years.   How does this reputation help you   When we introduce one of our candidates to a hiring manager, that manager is aware of our reputation and he or she will therefore be excited to interview you.

Moreover, we consider ourselves to be your personal agent, and because of that you can expect nothing less than the utmost level of professionalism and personal service from us during every phase of the hiring process.

Bottom line: we will not leave you hanging and feeling like you are going it alone.  We have placed over 350 candidates into this position in only the past four years.  We hope to help you become our next placement.

About our Client
Our client is an award-winning firm, with a very solid and recognizable name and reputation, and is THE leading investment firm in the United States.

Last year our client was ranked #1 in pre-tax profit margins among all competing firms, and they have the lowest attrition rate of all of their competitors.

You will be able to provide an end-to-end platform of financial services - everything from cash management to financial planning, brokerage services, estate planning, block trading, and alternative investments, in addition to M&A advisory services for middle-market privately held companies. You would also be a member of one of the nation’s leading providers of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, as well as corporate stock plan services and administration.

And here’s something even more unique about this company. You will also have access to a wide range of lending products to offer your clients. From personal and home loan products to countless financing opportunities for your business-owner clients, you will truly be a one-stop solution for all of your client’s financial needs.

No experience is required in this industry as they will provide you with all of the training and licensure required to be successful. They do ask, however, that you are someone who is comfortable in a "sales" role, as your goal will be to ultimately sell yourself to your clients as they entrust you with their financial goals.

Details About Their Compensation
If you are hired into this position, you can be comfortable in knowing that your financial needs will be taken care of as you make your way into the business while you are training and growing your business. They will provide you a respectable salary in addition to any commissions and bonuses you may earn along the way.

And the best part about this business is that you own equity in it! What that means is that as you grow your business, when it comes time to finally retire or leave the business, you can sell back your business for a sizable amount of profit!

Benefits
You will become eligible for benefits starting on the first day of your employment. The benefits this company offers are extensive. They include a 401(k), generous time off, tuition reimbursement towards your CFP or other continued education, medical, dental and vision plans, and stock options. They also include such perks as mortgage assistance, special discounts for auto and homeowners insurance, and banking. You’ll also have a chance to build equity in the corporation through several stock ownership plans.

A Profile on Professionals This Firm Seeks

- Those with or without a current Series 7 license

- Those who come from a professional background such as: Sales Executives, Attorneys, Professors, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Bank brokers, retired Professional Athletes looking for a new career, and any other professional looking to make a career change where their earnings potential is unlimited.

If you are interested...

Please submit your resume to us through the Ladders or through our website at academyrecruiting dot com.  IF your credentials match what our client is looking for, we will reach out to you within 5-7 business days.  If they do not match, unfortunately, we will not be contacting you. 

One of our clients most comprehensive document solutions is their Professional Services division, which enables organizations to outsource functions like mail room management, copy centers, office machine fleet management, commercial printing and host printing - so our customers can reduce operating costs and devote more resources to core competencies, without sacrificing quality or accuracy.

      Responsibilities

      We are seeking an experienced outside sales expert to join us as a Professional Services Account Manager. You will be responsible primarily for HUNTING for new business relationships by selling outsourced document management, archiving, mailroom management, device management, and other related business services contracts.

      Qualifications

      Qualified candidates will possess:

At least 3 years of experience as a Major/National Account Manager with a proven track record selling to medium/large companies

Must have proven track record of LANDING new business opportunities!

At least 5 years of total outside sale experiences

A track record of being more than 100% of quota

Experience in true solutions sales, preferably including outsourced labor, would be a HUGE plus!

The ability to be dynamic and aggressive, with the ability to sell at an executive level.

Bachelors degree (strongly preferred)

      Closing Statement

      Our client offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical/dental, 401(k), pension plan, and more.  As part of our pre-employment process, we require that applicants agree to submit to drug and background screenings. We will contact only those who are a potential match.