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SSI Schaefer a global manufacturer of shelving, racking and other material handling equipment including dynamic storage solutions is looking for a Sales Representative for the GTA and surrounding area. Must have an excellent command of the English language. Be able to develop new and maintain existing accounts in an assigned territory, assess client’s needs and recommend the appropriate goods or services, develop reports and proposals, deliver sales presentations, manage projects, resolve service related problems and service.

SSI Schaefer offers employees a wealth of challenging and rewarding career opportunities plus an attractive salary/commission and benefits package. We are a successful and growing company that values diversity and innovative thinking, and fosters a culture of performance and accountability. We invest in the growth and development of our employees by offering a wide range of career paths, comprehensive training and leadership development opportunities.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of sales experience in industrial environment
• Proven track record in developing and increasing sales within a territory
• Results oriented and highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Superb organization, time management & record keeping skills
• Exceptional project management and follow up skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Analytical, critical thinking, listening and problem solving skills
• Able to clearly communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Capable to promote and sell high quality products
• Proficient intermediate technical & computer skills
• Ability to provide superior customer service on each and every transaction
• Good work ethics
• Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment and Logistics is an asset

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• High objectives set and measured

Education & Qualification:

• Community College Diploma
• Minimum of five years sales experience in managing assigned territory
• Proven new business development results in a similar role
• Solid leadership and communication skills

Additional Information

• Type: Full-time
• Environment: Business to Business
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in territory management
• Functions: Outside sales
• Industries: Business Supplies and Equipment
• Compensation: To be negotiated

To Apply

Send Resume to: hr@ssi-schaefer.ca.
www.ssi-schaefer.ca

Prolink Fabrication Ltd is a leading supplier of products and services to the domestic and international oil and gas, heavy oil, oil sands and mining industries. We provide end-to-end customer solutions to seamlessly execute projects.
Prolink Fabrication Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Estimator to join their team in Calgary, Alberta.
In this pivotal role you will evaluate Prolink Fabrication’s bid inquiries and determine whether or not the scope of supply is within Prolink’s expertise, compile accurate cost estimates, prepare formal written proposals and keep well organized quotation files.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ of experience in a fabrication shop environment coupled with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in an engineering discipline, or a two-year diploma in a technical discipline.
As compensation for your hard work and dedication to the job, you will be generously rewarded with an attractive salary, plus an amazing range of benefits including dental, extended medical, life insurance, long-term disability and 2 weeks’ vacation to start.

This is the perfect opportunity to advance your career with a thriving organization in an entrepreneurial atmosphere, enjoying autonomy in your day-to-day work, and contributing to unique and interesting projects.
You will gain valuable experience and increase your earning potential as you learn a wide range of new skills. Prolink Fabrication Ltd is willing to train and invest in the right candidate. Don’t miss this opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, backed up by an enthusiastic and supportive team.

To Apply

Visit: http://jobs.applyfirst.ca/jobs/44558.

Prolink Fabrication Ltd is a leading supplier of products and services to the domestic and international oil and gas, heavy oil, oil sands and mining industries. We provide end-to-end customer solutions to seamlessly execute projects.
Prolink Fabrication Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to join their team in Calgary, Alberta.
In this exciting role, your main responsibility will be to ensure service is provided to all customers based on Prolink’s “Commitment to Customers”. At all times, you will adhere to quality assurance and quality control of all documents and processes to ensure overall client and regulatory satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will be a Welding Engineering Technology graduate with ASET registration and CET certification. An ABSA Certified Welding Examiner is preferred.

Additionally you will have a minimum of 5 years’ management experience in ASME Sec VIII Div 1 Pressure Vessels in a shop fabrication environment.

Advanced knowledge of ASME vessel, piping, welding codes, Quality Control procedures, record-keeping and systems is essential.

If you enjoy working in an industrial environment and are committed to excellence and a customer focussed approach, this could be the role for you!

As compensation for your hard work and dedication to the job, you will be generously rewarded with an attractive salary, plus an amazing range of benefits including dental, extended medical, life insurance, long-term disability and 2 weeks’ vacation to start.

Overtime is also available, payable at 40 hours, to help you increase your earning potential!

To Apply

Visit: http://jobs.applyfirst.ca/jobs/44557.

With opportunities to expand internationally, Westeel Storage Solutions is poised for aggressive and profitable growth. Employing over 600 people in five different manufacturing plants across Canada, Westeel Storage Solutions provides integrated, comprehensive storage solutions to their customers and is a fully integrated engineering/design, manufacturing, distribution and commercial organization.

To maximize the performance of its plant network Westeel is seeking a Director of Operations who will focus on installing world-class manufacturing practices to existing operations. In addition, the Director of Operations will lead the optimization of assets, efficiencies and process and evaluate expansion opportunities beyond North America.

The Role

• Optimize facilities from a productivity standpoint, implementing best-in-class, lean manufacturing practices.
• Provide strong management and leadership to a skilled and highly productive team of professionals in Operations, Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and Business Redesign.
• Develop and execute strategic plans that will deliver excellent quality products while aggressively pursuing opportunities for continual cost reduction and safe operations.
• Assess and implement new equipment technology and automation, as required.
• Establish a sustainable culture of continuous improvement, acceptance of outside ideas, and leading edge work processes.
• Build the organization’s bench strength, developing existing talent to their full potential while selectively recruiting where gaps exist.

YOU AND YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• You have a minimum of 10 years management experience in a multi-plant environment within the manufacturing industry.
• You have extensive experience using lean and process improvement tools such as 5S and/or Six Sigma.
• You are a strategic thinker, able to envision long-term potentials and business opportunities as well as anticipating challenges.
• You have demonstrated experience and success in SAP/ERP systems implementation.
• You are a strong mentor and leader who promotes a highly accountable team that works towards aggressive goals and achievements.
• You are passionate about growth, improvement and process as it relates to operations and manufacturing.

To Apply

Email resumes to akohut@peoplefirsthr.com. For more information please contact Karin Pooley at (204) 940-3939

www.peoplefirsthr.com/careers

Role Summary

ImagineAbility is a registered charitable organization that provides meaningful employment and related programs for people with a wide range of intellectual disabilities residing in the City of Winnipeg. The many support programs offered to ImagineAbility’s client employees are funded in part by commercial services that are operated in house.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO plans, coordinates, controls, evaluates and leads the organization. The successful candidate will ensure that the organization is staffed with employees of the highest character and skills, and is committed to the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization. The President & CEO ensures sustainable growth through the establishment of partnerships and alliances with various stakeholders through compelling presentations and business cases. Working effectively with the management team, the President & CEO is responsible for continually improving on a Performance Excellence Culture of Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness and Customer Focus.

Job Description

The Product Development Co-ordinator is expected to work in support of the Product Development Manager, collaborating closely with raw materials developers, bioplastics researchers, polymer testers, certification bodies and production partners. S/he will research and develop test scripts and plans at all junctures of the product development cycle, to ensure the highest quality of technology innovation for each customer application.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic Planning
• Business Planning
• Allocation of Capital Funds
• Employee Well Being
• Performance Excellence
• Public Relations

As the ideal candidate, you are a visionary leader known for your ethics, integrity and reliability. You have a solid business background and financial acuity that is balanced with approachability and visibility, and you enjoy being on the shop floor. Experience with people with disabilities would be beneficial, as would experience with the not for profit sector.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience

• Post secondary degree or diploma
• 5 years experience in a senior management position or a suitable combination of education and experience
• Business operations experience
• Experience managing human resources

Knowledge Areas
Understanding in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Disabled Community
• Not for profit
• Fund raising
• Working with a Board of Directors
• Working with government partners

To Apply

If you would like more information about this position, please visit http://bit.ly/IAI-CEO or contact Paul Croteau, Managing Partner, Legacy Bowes Group at (204) 934-8821.
If you believe you can make a strong contribution to this organization as President & Chief Executive Officer please submit your resume in confidence to paul@legacybowes.com quoting position # 133031.

Role Summary

The Product Development Co-ordinator is a hands-on position that will support the Research, Design and Development of Chemical Processes and equipment, as well the implementation and delivery of the Company’s bioplastics solutions. The position will perform all the duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and bio-chemical engineering.

Job Description

The Product Development Co-ordinator is expected to work in support of the Product Development Manager, collaborating closely with raw materials developers, bioplastics researchers, polymer testers, certification bodies and production partners. S/he will research and develop test scripts and plans at all junctures of the product development cycle, to ensure the highest quality of technology innovation for each customer application.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product Development Manager to create detailed test plans for Customer-centred solutions
• Support the analysis of customer specifications to provide technical recommendations on potential solutions
• Perform technical research required to identify solution opportunities and to support product and technology development that supports the delivery of those solutions
• Identify new potential R&D and Certification partners to ensure highest quality of research services being provided
• Support the quality control and technical de-bugging process required to bring solutions from the lab to full production rollout
• Provide seamless technical support to customers, where and when necessary
• Update and maintain all master formulation databases, research databases and all material data sheets
• Maintain communications and comply with all requirements of R&D funding partners
• Inspire Product Development team efforts to achieve industry-leading and award-winning technological innovations
• Conduct technical feasibility studies in areas related to Bio-plastics
• Design and test chemical processing and materials
• Establish and conduct quality control procedures and strategies to ensure compliance with the industry standards for raw materials, products and waste.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates must have a very strong academic record with a BSc. or MSc. in Chemistry and/or material engineering, with focus on bio-processing solutions, organic chemistry, and biotechnology.
• At least 1 year of experience in materials development in an industrial setting, specifically in bioprocessing.
• Candidates must have hands on research experience in material synthesis and characterization, bioproducts fermentation technology, and lignocellulose processing.
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated
• Leadership oriented
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Team player who can work with minimal supervision
• Honesty and integrity
• Superior technical and analytical thinking are a must.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including: Word, PowerPoint and Excel (the ability to create pivot tables in Excel is required).
• Fluency in French and/or Mandarin is an asset.

To Apply
Interested applicants can submit an application letter and resume to info@solegear.ca for initial review.

Wrapping-Bundlewrapping and Overwrapping Machinery
Cartoning Machines
Tray forming Machines
CasePackers and CasePacker Palletizers

Our primary markets are:
Health and Beauty – Cosmetics
Pharmaceuticals – Nutraceuticals
Consumer Products
Select Foods

Candidates need to have a background in packaging and current workings in these markets.

Contact Information: sales@bergamiusa.com
www.bergamiusa.com

The Position

Reporting to the CEO of the manufacturing platform and the Board of Directors, the President will be responsible for creating and executing a business plan. This individual will have a vision for growth and will achieve it through the development of budgets, new business, and initiatives. With strong relationship building skills, the President will be able to provide leadership to all employees in the business, from the sales team, to the shop staff, to the Board of Directors.

The Individual

The ideal President will have over 5 years of experience managing a functional manufacturing or operational cost center (preferably a full line P&L). With knowledge of machining processes, this individual will have the ability to pick up a print, look at a process, and set and execute a strategy. The President will have experience developing financial operating statements and budgets and will understand the productivity and pricing levers that drive profitability.

Please send your resume in Word or PDF format to: grobinson@aplin.com with 222729 President (#222729-MH426) in the subject line.

A posting of this job can be found on the David Aplin Group Job Board by following this link:

http://MH426.maxhire.net/cp/?E85869361D43515B7B531C6539561C6D0627334B5E

Responsibilities

• Retained Engineering Services for Omniweld’s CWB clients certified to CSA W47.1, W47.2, W186
• Welding Engineering consulting services relating to CSA, AWS, or ASME projects
• Offers and assists with technical support for Air Liquide Canada. Jointly with Regional Sales Managers, develops proactive plans to gain additional business (gas, consumables) at prospects or existing customers based on Omniweld’s welding expertise. Provides technical support to the Customer Centre regarding welding services while respecting Omniweld and ALC policies and procedures.
• Ensures Omniweld service sales growth within the strategy defined with the Director of Sales Metal Fabrication, leads the sales effort, promote and sell with the account representatives all services included in the Omniweld offer (audit, training, retained engineering, welding procedures development, welding performance services, ManageAL services, etc).
• Offers Omniweld welding services to customers and obtains the signature of a technical assistance agreement or purchase order. Sends service billing instructions to Customer Centre administration. Monitors level of activity and manages accordingly its resources (internal and external). Evaluates the performance of the activity, defines and implements adequate corrective actions.
• Performs audits based on cost calculations and analysis of all aspects of the welding process used in the shop (duty cycle and deposition rate assessments).
• Evaluates customer training needs, prepares and organizes technical programs on welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, and SAW). Ensures a follow-up at customers request. Develops with the welding technologists the steps, procedures and training to assist customers in their welding projects.
• Performs safety audits at customers’ plants and writes report on non-conformities related to welding safety using CSA W117.2 as a guide ; identifies recommended actions to make the customer working environment safer. Evaluates customer needs as relates to welding safety and offer adequate services.
• Builds and organizes the Omniweld team in its territory. Evaluates training needs and makes sure the team receives the appropriate training.
  Works in cooperation with his/her team and cross-functional teams to continuously improve work processes. Analyzes his/her activities, identifies causes for problems and proposes appropriate corrective measures.

Requirements

• Registered as a P.Eng or eligible to be registered as a P.Eng
• 5 yrs of welding engineering experience acceptable to CWB
• Qualification as Welding Engineer by CWB to CSA W47.1
• Qualification as a Welding Engineer by CWB to CSA W47.2 – Aluminum and /or CSA W186 a plus.
• Knowledge of CSA, AWS, ASME welding codes
• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy or mechanical engineer applied to welding, Master’s degree in
  metallurgical engineering would be an asset.
• Knowledge : Welding process (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW and SAW), MS Office, oral and written communication skills.

All candidates considered for the position will undergo police background and credit checks. We offer excellent work-life balance, compensation and benefits, including bonuses, pension and RRSP contributions.

Please send your Cover Letter and Resume by e-mail to west.jobs@airliquide.com.

For more information on our company and our challenging careers, visit us online; www.airliquide.ca We participate in an Employment Equity Program. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Selling print and web advertising space and event sponsorships;
• Meeting or exceeding sales targets while demonstrating a strong client focus;
• Initiating and leveraging sales opportunities with existing and prospective clients;
• Developing a strong market presence and promoting the publication through effective industry networking and advertiser relations. This includes participation at trade shows and conferences;
• Providing input to and supporting the sales and marketing strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of successful b-2-b advertising sales experience or b-2-b industrial product sales;
• University degree, BA or BCom;
• Polished and professional with exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills being essential;
• Strong personal sales initiative and demonstrated ability to function effectively individually and as a member of a team;
• Proactive and self disciplined work ethic;
• Willingness and tenacity for prospecting (in addition to maintaining established accounts);
• Ability to develop and deliver effective and thorough customized sales presentations;
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage a number of short and longer term priorities in a demanding, deadline-driven environment;
• Proficiency with software applications, specifically MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Maximizer;
• Proficiency with social network applications and new technology acumen;
• This position requires face-to-face sales and travel outside of the office (approximately 40-50%);
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit resume and cover letter to:

Stephen Dean

Publisher

Canadian Packaging

sdean@bizinfogroup.ca

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those most closely suited will be contacted.