We are looking for an IT manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. You will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our company’s computing needs.

The successful candidate will have excellent system skills, a proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes.

Responsibilities & Requirements •Manage information technology and computer systems •Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations •Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures •Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems •Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy •Manage staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance •Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time •Audit systems and assess their outcomes •Preserve assets, information security and control structures •Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness Requirements •Proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience •Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems especially Exchange Server, SQL platform and VMWare. •Strong communication and project management skills. •Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation •Ability to manage personnel •BS in Computer Science, MIS or similar field required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Conduct new hire orientation including completion of all required paperwork, safety training, policy and procedure training, introduction to Opportunities, Inc. and staff and production supervision.

2. Assist employee with adjusting to the work routine and procedures; provide specific coaching or counseling as needed for such things as relating to supervisors, absenteeism, shop rules, peer interactions, etc.

3. Provide coaching assistance on the production lines up to 30 hours/week using a rotation schedule (20 – 30 minutes per line repeatedly). Provide additional coaching support as requested by production team and/or vocational training team based on project work and individual needs of trainees and participants.

4. Provide communication on performance and advancement of participants and trainees to production team and vocational training team ongoing.

5. Review daily attendance reports and supervisor input on work performance, attendance, following of work rules and procedures. Implement performance advisement and advancements with trainees based on identified areas, using program plans and other tools.

6. Coach, motivate and advise the development of trainees to achieve competitive employment in the community.

7. Maintain positive and efficient communication with all stakeholder, team members and leadership of agency utilizing the KEYS to Service SUCCESS.

8. Establish and maintain community partnerships (CAC, WDC, JCHS, etc.) Refer the program trainees to other programs as appropriate to expand their options for advancement in the community.

9. Effectively promote monthly workshops to encourage skill development in areas of work readiness, job seeking, budgeting, etc.

10. Assist in identifying eligible candidates for transitional housing program.

11. Create individual employment plans with program participants as needed.

12. Develop, track and assist in performance evaluation process.

13. Assist DPS staff with work release employees to reinforce work rules as set by the appropriate correctional facility.

Communication and Reports -? Properly utilize the Avionte’ System to document all work related activities. ? Document the coaching, advancement activities, and attendance practices for each trainee in the employee record.
? Maintain clear communication with team on program activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Develop and apply qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to insure quality products.

Establish effective liaison with all departments, keeping them abreast of quality problems, program priorities, process audits and other significant information, which may relate to their areas.

Coordinate and prepare for meetings as needed.

Responsible for the overall quality of products shipped form all Opportunities, Inc. facilities.

Schedule and supervise the Quality Team to provide continual support of all Production operations and remain up to date in QA standard processes. Ability to supervise employees over multiple shifts up to 7 days per week.

Ensure records are established and maintained to provide evidence that the Quality Management System (QMS) is adhered to and affective. (Plan, Do, Check, Act)

Coordinate continual improvements of the QMS, ensuring that evidence of corrective and preventative actions taken recorded and reviewed.

Develop quality assurance processes by identifying critical control points and preventative measures, monitor procedures, corrective actions and verifications of procedures, determining operational and performance qualifications, writing and updating quality assurance procedures.

Responsible for Agency Quality Audits including customer, vendors, process and product audits. Ensure these quality audits are reviewed and assure the implementation of audit actions.

Perform all quality control liaisons with vendor and customers’ representatives.

Effectively communicate with Operations and Customer Service Department to educate on specific customer requirements to ensure objectives, initiatives and performance plans such as work instructions and methods are followed.

Ensure that procedures and processes meet USDA and FDA requirements. Administrate/Coordinate ISO compliance standards.

Responsible for supplier and internal corrective action, non-conforming material review and evaluation. Including customer quality non-conformance resolution.

Ensure compliance with all HACCP and other Food Safety regulations..

Electronically produce and file quality assurance forms, including Corrective Action Reports for internal purposes and external customers. Report Corrective Action Reports monthly to Management.

Champion Quality Assurance monthly reporting to outline areas for improvement to the Management and Vocational Training Team by explaining the root cause of repetitive issues and defining ideas for continual improvement.

Supervise and direct an organized and efficient quality department, upgrading the quality of the staff through proper selection, training, motivation and guidance to increase their effectiveness.

Recommends and implements changes to enhance any quality and food safety in our products.

Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Extensive knowledge of ISO, HACCP, USDA, FDA and other regulatory requirements and industry practices.

High level of organizational, communication and analytical skills as well as previous supervisory and management experience.

The Assistant Production Supervisor supports the Production Supervisor and will act as back up to the Supervisor as needed. The primary responsibility of the Assistant is time and attendance for the shift. Line set ups and changeovers. Training and coaching on the lines to improve productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Coordinating the production process from start to finish ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient service is provided. Works directly with the Sales and Estimating teams to evaluate and provide input on potential new projects for the Agency.

Ensuring a safe work environment while supporting the Agency needs for time studies, production line set-up and staffing; routine equipment maintenance, overseeing full-time staff and employee training and education.

Develops meaningful KPI’s for each production location. Evaluates monthly results and takes action to ensure a positive KPI trend.

In addition, ensuring on-time project completion with quality that meets or exceeds customer requirements; and operating within the established fiscal budget.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages subordinate production supervisors who supervise the Participants and Trainee’s on the work floor in the Fort Atkinson, Oconomowoc and Madison facilities. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises several non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; a minimum of 7 years direct Supervisory experience in a Job Shop manufacturing environment;

Experience in process improvement and operational streamlining strongly preferred, Six Sigma, etc.

Knowledge or experience with Navision a definite plus

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer SkillsThe following computer programs are required to perform the essential duties of the job: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Forklift certification desired or willingness to be certified.

Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to speak and understand Spanish desirable.

Other Qualifications
Familiarity/experience in Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing, a plus.

Physical Demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

7-10 years’ experience in production operations4+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacityBachelor’s degree preferredKnowledge & experience in production processes, process improvement and performance efficiencyExcellent project management skillsProven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safetyWorking knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulationsAbility to coach and mentor employees

VOCATIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST – Fort Atkinson Opportunities, Inc., a community-based vocational rehabilitation agency serving southeastern Wisconsin, is seeking an individual to provide vocational case management services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Responsibilities include developing an employment plan, perform an advocacy role to obtain and coordinate the services needed for that plan, as well as provide individual and specialized training as necessary.

Qualified applicants must possess the following:

• The ability to be a team player
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services related field and at least two years experience in the vocational rehabilitation and/or closely related field required.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation required

This position is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting, screening, placement of Production staff, on-site job coaching, mentorship, attendance management, retention and attrition management, and day-to-day administration of the employee relations functions.

Candidate will work with school districts, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and support networks to provide transition services to individuals with disabilities.

The Business Development Specialist will provide guidance and training in job seeking skills and community resources, arrange for career exploration activities and develop job opportunities.

Applicant qualifications/requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Community Placement and Job Development

• Proficiency in documentation of services and outcome measures, e.g. electronic billing services, paperwork, compliance 

• Ability to mentor and work as part of a team

• Marketing skills to establish employment leads and develop relationships

• Ability to interact professionally with private and public agencies

• Experience in working within educational settings

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Services or related degree

• Willingness to travel, a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and a personally-owned vehicle

Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Benefits can include medical, dental, vision, 403b, vacation pay, sick pay, personal days, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance.

 The HR Generalist is accountable for delivering results by performing the following duties:

Duties and responsibilities

•Performs benefits administration to include set-up, terminations and status changes, reporting, claims resolution, cross-referencing invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees.

•Engages candidates and new staff in on-boarding and orientation processes.

•Actively manages worker’s and unemployment compensation claims programs, assists leadership in managing costs.

•Maintains compliance programs; files reports; maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to federal and state regulations.

•Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. 

•Generates reports, drives results of department in relation to established goals.

 Researches and recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.

•Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.

•Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning WC, UE, OSHA and other compliance areas as needed.

•Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

•Minimum Associate’s Degree

•Previous experience in high-volume staffing and staffing management preferred

•2-4 years related benefits administrations and WC, UE experience and/or other compliance administration experience

•Proven experience working in an HRIS system

•Outstanding interpersonal skills working within a dedicated, supportive team•Strong organizational skills and excellent time management ability

•Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills

Oversee Production Operations in Plant 4 on 1st shift in Madison. Establish daily production goals and expectations. Develop a daily production plan which utilizes staff and machines to achieve the best possible output. Maintain Safety and Quality standards.