Ideal Industries, Inc. Operator I - T-Strippers - 1st Shift US-IL-Sycamore Job ID: 2020-2531 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Manufacturing South Prairie Manufacturing Overview IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC . has been propelled by the principles of its founder, J. Walter Becker, for over a century. Since the beginning, this family-run enterprise has been committed to building ideal relationships with its customers, employees and communities, creating some of the industry’s most innovative and trusted products along the way. This commitment to quality and service will continue to spur the success of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its family of companies, for generations to come. THIS IS A THIRD SHIFT POSITION; HOURS AREMonday - Friday 7AM - 3:30PM. Responsibilities Follow all safety procedures. Perform routine production tasks under the close direction of the Supervisor and/or lead person, including but not limited to forming, assembling and packaging of our products; the set-up and operation of various work stations. May require use of various tools and equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, soldering equipment, assembly and test equipment, hand trucks. Where necessary, monitor work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, and job instruction sheets. Maintain quality and rate charts as required. Follow all quality procedures and instructions. Maintain housekeeping in the work area. Other related duties as directed by management. Qualifications SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written, including simple assembly instructions and diagrams. Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required. For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required. Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required. Able to work effectively in a team environment. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Up to three months of experience in manufacturing or distribution is desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to frequently lift, push and pull up to 10 lbs., for 9-10 hours per day and, on occasion, lift up to 40 lbs. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance. PI117422168
Jan 25, 2020
Ideal Industries, Inc. Operator I - T-Strippers - 1st Shift US-IL-Sycamore Job ID: 2020-2531 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Manufacturing South Prairie Manufacturing Overview IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC . has been propelled by the principles of its founder, J. Walter Becker, for over a century. Since the beginning, this family-run enterprise has been committed to building ideal relationships with its customers, employees and communities, creating some of the industry’s most innovative and trusted products along the way. This commitment to quality and service will continue to spur the success of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its family of companies, for generations to come. THIS IS A THIRD SHIFT POSITION; HOURS AREMonday - Friday 7AM - 3:30PM. Responsibilities Follow all safety procedures. Perform routine production tasks under the close direction of the Supervisor and/or lead person, including but not limited to forming, assembling and packaging of our products; the set-up and operation of various work stations. May require use of various tools and equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, soldering equipment, assembly and test equipment, hand trucks. Where necessary, monitor work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, and job instruction sheets. Maintain quality and rate charts as required. Follow all quality procedures and instructions. Maintain housekeeping in the work area. Other related duties as directed by management. Qualifications SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written, including simple assembly instructions and diagrams. Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required. For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required. Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required. Able to work effectively in a team environment. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Up to three months of experience in manufacturing or distribution is desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to frequently lift, push and pull up to 10 lbs., for 9-10 hours per day and, on occasion, lift up to 40 lbs. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance. PI117422168
Ideal Industries, Inc. Operator I - Stripmaster (1st Shift) US-IL-Sycamore Job ID: 2020-2530 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Manufacturing South Prairie Manufacturing Overview IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC . has been propelled by the principles of its founder, J. Walter Becker, for over a century. Since the beginning, this family-run enterprise has been committed to building ideal relationships with its customers, employees and communities, creating some of the industry’s most innovative and trusted products along the way. This commitment to quality and service will continue to spur the success of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its family of companies, for generations to come. THIS IS A FIRST SHIFT POSITION; HOURS ARE MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM - 3:30PM Responsibilities Follow all safety procedures. Perform routine production tasks under the close direction of the Supervisor and/or lead person, including but not limited to forming, assembling and packaging of our products; the set-up and operation of various work stations. May require use of various tools and equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, soldering equipment, assembly and test equipment, hand trucks. Where necessary, monitor work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, and job instruction sheets. Maintain quality and rate charts as required. Follow all quality procedures and instructions. Maintain housekeeping in the work area. Other related duties as directed by management. Qualifications SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written, including simple assembly instructions and diagrams. Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required. For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required. Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required. Able to work effectively in a team environment. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Up to three months of experience in manufacturing or distribution is desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to frequently lift, push and pull up to 10 lbs., for 9-10 hours per day and, on occasion, lift up to 40 lbs. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance. PI117422228
Jan 25, 2020
Ideal Industries, Inc. Operator I - Stripmaster (1st Shift) US-IL-Sycamore Job ID: 2020-2530 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Manufacturing South Prairie Manufacturing Overview IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC . has been propelled by the principles of its founder, J. Walter Becker, for over a century. Since the beginning, this family-run enterprise has been committed to building ideal relationships with its customers, employees and communities, creating some of the industry’s most innovative and trusted products along the way. This commitment to quality and service will continue to spur the success of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its family of companies, for generations to come. THIS IS A FIRST SHIFT POSITION; HOURS ARE MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM - 3:30PM Responsibilities Follow all safety procedures. Perform routine production tasks under the close direction of the Supervisor and/or lead person, including but not limited to forming, assembling and packaging of our products; the set-up and operation of various work stations. May require use of various tools and equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, soldering equipment, assembly and test equipment, hand trucks. Where necessary, monitor work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, and job instruction sheets. Maintain quality and rate charts as required. Follow all quality procedures and instructions. Maintain housekeeping in the work area. Other related duties as directed by management. Qualifications SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written, including simple assembly instructions and diagrams. Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required. For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required. Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required. Able to work effectively in a team environment. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Up to three months of experience in manufacturing or distribution is desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to frequently lift, push and pull up to 10 lbs., for 9-10 hours per day and, on occasion, lift up to 40 lbs. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance. PI117422228
Ideal Industries, Inc. Director of Strategic Sourcing US-IL-Sycamore Job ID: 2020-2523 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Corporate-Sycamore Overview IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC . has been propelled by the principles of its founder, J. Walter Becker, for over a century. Since the beginning, this family-run enterprise has been committed to building ideal relationships with its customers, employees and communities, creating some of the industry’s most innovative and trusted products along the way. This commitment to quality and service will continue to spur the success of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its family of companies, for generations to come. The Director of Strategic Sourcing will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across the organization to achieve best total value for IDEAL Industries. Directly responsible for corporate indirect spend and collaborating with business units to manage and gain efficiencies for direct and indirect spend including commodity sourcing strategies and execution; supplier relationships and negotiations; creating process improvements and working capital improvements. The position is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies globally. The objective is to achieve best total value for the business, including management strategies and execution, supplier relationship management, negotiation and supply base performance management. This Senior Management position also manages the purchasing department and its procurement activities through the new product development process including supplier identification, qualification and selection. Responsibilities Develop and analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals. Structure and negotiate supplier contracts to manage risk and ensure consistency with overall sourcing strategy. Build/establish strategic relationships with key suppliers. Identify and report key performance metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement ensuring alignment with sourcing plans. Develops, manages and optimizes strategic supplier relationships by leading business planning and performance evaluations with preferred suppliers. Monitor and improve supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and cost. Serve as a procurement SME to key stakeholders by identifying their critical business requirements and providing procurement services to meet/exceed their expectations. Drive continuous improvement to documented processes and procedures. Collaborates with business divisions to manage and gain efficiencies for direct and indirect spend including commodity sourcing strategies and execution. Establish and lead a supply chain council with supply chain leaders from all IDEAL Industries businesses. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. At least 7 years of progressive experience in purchasing/sourcing in a manufacturing environment. Must possess strong negotiation skills. Must possess exceptional communication skills Successful sourcing of greater than $100 million annual spend. Able to identify and manage projects from concept to implementation and successfully drive project results with and through non-direct reports across the businesses. In addition, the ability to be hands on when needed to drive specific projects and outcomes. Able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of best practices in strategic sourcing for multiple categories and suppliers. Able to utilize business and market data to identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Expertise in the sourcing of raw materials for manufacturing (i.e. metals, plastic). CPIM, CPM and/or NAPM certifications preferred. IDEAL INDUSTRIES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. PI117293436
Jan 22, 2020
Ideal Industries, Inc. Director of Strategic Sourcing US-IL-Sycamore Job ID: 2020-2523 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Corporate-Sycamore Overview IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC . has been propelled by the principles of its founder, J. Walter Becker, for over a century. Since the beginning, this family-run enterprise has been committed to building ideal relationships with its customers, employees and communities, creating some of the industry’s most innovative and trusted products along the way. This commitment to quality and service will continue to spur the success of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its family of companies, for generations to come. The Director of Strategic Sourcing will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across the organization to achieve best total value for IDEAL Industries. Directly responsible for corporate indirect spend and collaborating with business units to manage and gain efficiencies for direct and indirect spend including commodity sourcing strategies and execution; supplier relationships and negotiations; creating process improvements and working capital improvements. The position is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies globally. The objective is to achieve best total value for the business, including management strategies and execution, supplier relationship management, negotiation and supply base performance management. This Senior Management position also manages the purchasing department and its procurement activities through the new product development process including supplier identification, qualification and selection. Responsibilities Develop and analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals. Structure and negotiate supplier contracts to manage risk and ensure consistency with overall sourcing strategy. Build/establish strategic relationships with key suppliers. Identify and report key performance metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement ensuring alignment with sourcing plans. Develops, manages and optimizes strategic supplier relationships by leading business planning and performance evaluations with preferred suppliers. Monitor and improve supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and cost. Serve as a procurement SME to key stakeholders by identifying their critical business requirements and providing procurement services to meet/exceed their expectations. Drive continuous improvement to documented processes and procedures. Collaborates with business divisions to manage and gain efficiencies for direct and indirect spend including commodity sourcing strategies and execution. Establish and lead a supply chain council with supply chain leaders from all IDEAL Industries businesses. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. At least 7 years of progressive experience in purchasing/sourcing in a manufacturing environment. Must possess strong negotiation skills. Must possess exceptional communication skills Successful sourcing of greater than $100 million annual spend. Able to identify and manage projects from concept to implementation and successfully drive project results with and through non-direct reports across the businesses. In addition, the ability to be hands on when needed to drive specific projects and outcomes. Able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of best practices in strategic sourcing for multiple categories and suppliers. Able to utilize business and market data to identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Expertise in the sourcing of raw materials for manufacturing (i.e. metals, plastic). CPIM, CPM and/or NAPM certifications preferred. IDEAL INDUSTRIES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. PI117293436
Ideal Industries, Inc. Learning and Development Manager US-IL-Sycamore Job ID: 2020-2509 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Corporate-Sycamore Overview IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC . has been propelled by the principles of its founder, J. Walter Becker, for over a century. Since the beginning, this family-run enterprise has been committed to building ideal relationships with its customers, employees and communities, creating some of the industry’s most innovative and trusted products along the way. This commitment to quality and service will continue to spur the success of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its family of companies, for generations to come. IDEAL has made its mark by developing the iconic products and practical technology demanded by critical industries like data communications, aerospace, electrical, wire processing, automotive, construction and more. Since the beginning, IDEAL INDUSTRIES has been a growing, energetic company, and that’s never been more true than today. It’s always been a compelling place to work and we’re poised for even more growth as we continue to move across the globe. With growth comes opportunity—and at IDEAL INDUSTRIES, the opportunity can be yours. The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for the overall content development, creation and delivery of development programs for IDEAL Industries Global business and the IDEAL family education & development initiatives. Responsible for developing learning experiences that include, but are not limited to, in-person(live), online, and webcasts environments, working with business leaders and family governance leaders to identify, coordinate and conduct leadership and technical training. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with organizational and family leaders to analyze and assess critical workforce skill gaps and to design and implement solutions to close these gaps. Design creative and engaging learning materials that are targeted, purposeful, and increase knowledge and skills for all IDEAL employees and family leaders. Design Pre and Post assessments to measure learning. Work with business leaders & HR managers on talent development functions to ensure employee development programs meets critical business needs. Lead the Talent Review process across all divisions. Leverage internal experts to build and deliver learning and development solutions. Leverage different technologies to develop new and engaging learning courses. Serve as a facilitator, instructor, coach and subject matter expert depending on the above needs/solutions. Manage training and development projects and programs to ensure their effective delivery and implementation. Work directly with the CHRO ensure training is up to date, relevant, and engaging. Develops external and internal promotional campaigns for the training and development programs. Work in collaboration with the CHRO and Family Council Chair, to develop new process, standards, and increase the learning efficiencies of the company and the family. Ensure that training is carried out effectively by all trainers/SME’s and utilizes well designed feedback devices for continuous improvement. Develop common metrics to measure effectiveness of employee development efforts. Leads a committee (team) accountable for overall planning, implementation, and effectiveness of education and development strategies and initiatives, including the education and development programming at the IDEAL family’s annual meeting. Oversees the Development and Education section of the portal, the family’s learning library, and the calendar of internal and external development and education opportunities. Develops, implements, and evaluates the Development and Education Committee budget (fund) Develops and maintains orientations for the company and the family including the in-law/G5 Conducts career assessments, reviews, approves and coordinates requests for education and development and administers annual evaluation process for the family. Creates quarterly and annual written reports; Other duties as assigned Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES A Bachelor’s Degree is required; preferably in Education, Instructional Design, Technical Communication, or related field Demonstrated success in directly managing training initiatives including instructional design, course development and facilitation in an industrial environment. 2+ years in a training and content development role. (a blended learning approach a plus. Familiar with and able to apply Adult Learning Theories and development principals like ADDIE and SAM. Understands basic financial models, including revenue, costs, and profitability concepts. Intermediate proficiency level with Excel, Word and Power Point and comfortable with Learning Management Systems (LMS). Enjoy working independently and within a team to develop training materials. Excellent decision-making, planning, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. IDEAL INDUSTRIES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. PI117023965
Jan 12, 2020
Ideal Industries, Inc. Learning and Development Manager US-IL-Sycamore Job ID: 2020-2509 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Corporate-Sycamore Overview IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC . has been propelled by the principles of its founder, J. Walter Becker, for over a century. Since the beginning, this family-run enterprise has been committed to building ideal relationships with its customers, employees and communities, creating some of the industry’s most innovative and trusted products along the way. This commitment to quality and service will continue to spur the success of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and its family of companies, for generations to come. IDEAL has made its mark by developing the iconic products and practical technology demanded by critical industries like data communications, aerospace, electrical, wire processing, automotive, construction and more. Since the beginning, IDEAL INDUSTRIES has been a growing, energetic company, and that’s never been more true than today. It’s always been a compelling place to work and we’re poised for even more growth as we continue to move across the globe. With growth comes opportunity—and at IDEAL INDUSTRIES, the opportunity can be yours. The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for the overall content development, creation and delivery of development programs for IDEAL Industries Global business and the IDEAL family education & development initiatives. Responsible for developing learning experiences that include, but are not limited to, in-person(live), online, and webcasts environments, working with business leaders and family governance leaders to identify, coordinate and conduct leadership and technical training. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with organizational and family leaders to analyze and assess critical workforce skill gaps and to design and implement solutions to close these gaps. Design creative and engaging learning materials that are targeted, purposeful, and increase knowledge and skills for all IDEAL employees and family leaders. Design Pre and Post assessments to measure learning. Work with business leaders & HR managers on talent development functions to ensure employee development programs meets critical business needs. Lead the Talent Review process across all divisions. Leverage internal experts to build and deliver learning and development solutions. Leverage different technologies to develop new and engaging learning courses. Serve as a facilitator, instructor, coach and subject matter expert depending on the above needs/solutions. Manage training and development projects and programs to ensure their effective delivery and implementation. Work directly with the CHRO ensure training is up to date, relevant, and engaging. Develops external and internal promotional campaigns for the training and development programs. Work in collaboration with the CHRO and Family Council Chair, to develop new process, standards, and increase the learning efficiencies of the company and the family. Ensure that training is carried out effectively by all trainers/SME’s and utilizes well designed feedback devices for continuous improvement. Develop common metrics to measure effectiveness of employee development efforts. Leads a committee (team) accountable for overall planning, implementation, and effectiveness of education and development strategies and initiatives, including the education and development programming at the IDEAL family’s annual meeting. Oversees the Development and Education section of the portal, the family’s learning library, and the calendar of internal and external development and education opportunities. Develops, implements, and evaluates the Development and Education Committee budget (fund) Develops and maintains orientations for the company and the family including the in-law/G5 Conducts career assessments, reviews, approves and coordinates requests for education and development and administers annual evaluation process for the family. Creates quarterly and annual written reports; Other duties as assigned Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES A Bachelor’s Degree is required; preferably in Education, Instructional Design, Technical Communication, or related field Demonstrated success in directly managing training initiatives including instructional design, course development and facilitation in an industrial environment. 2+ years in a training and content development role. (a blended learning approach a plus. Familiar with and able to apply Adult Learning Theories and development principals like ADDIE and SAM. Understands basic financial models, including revenue, costs, and profitability concepts. Intermediate proficiency level with Excel, Word and Power Point and comfortable with Learning Management Systems (LMS). Enjoy working independently and within a team to develop training materials. Excellent decision-making, planning, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. IDEAL INDUSTRIES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. PI117023965