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Ready to join a growing company with a positive culture, a dedication to customer service, and great benefits? Join us in beautiful Northern Michigan! EJ is seeking a Technical Services Manager to work onsite at our Corporate Office in East Jordan, Michigan. This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes and technology that provide excellent product quality and cost for the corporation. Coordinates with manufacturing and product engineering along with regional personnel to improve and resolve manufacturing and quality issues. Provides expertise and support in the standardization of foundry technology globally. Performs the following duties through subordinate staff or through collaboration with regional leaders. Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc. About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with corporate headquarters located in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. Globally, we employ over 2,500 people, have operations in 13 countries and sell our products in over 100 countries. We are looking to reinforce our market leadership and are seeking dedicated employees to join our team in the quest of our vision. The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. We are seeking high- performing individuals who are interested in contributing their talents to an innovative and growing company. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures. * Lead or support projects and initiatives that support the successful and complete integration of new business acquisitions. * Lead or support projects and initiatives that support the successful and complete integration of new business acquisitions. * Lead or support projects and initiatives that support major facility transitions and/or continuous improvement. * Assist in helping to create a continuous safety improvement culture based on safety behavior, ergonomics, and technical and innovative solutions. * Create quality improvement opportunities. Ensure all stages of production are quality assured and the end customer is satisfied with quality. Address improvements for efficiencies and standards in quality. * Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees have an understanding of the safety expectations of the organization. * Works with regional leadership on standardization of polices, principles, and procedures throughout the EJ Group companies wherever practical. Develops and implements a system for consistent internal auditing practices of facilities of EJ Group. * Develops and assists with the implementation of process standards and the quality system. * Assists with on-site environmental/safety/quality audits. * Develops standard technology, equipment and facility requirements and specifications. * Responsible for cross sharing technology, equipment, and facilities information across regions. * Develops world class expertise in critical manufacturing technology. Stays current on industry developments, trends and experiences related to manufacturing of products. * Provides technical expertise and guidance to operations across all regions. * Supports all major facility design and engineering projects related to process/production improvements, safety, environmental, and quality. * Ensures that best practices are being followed in all facilities in the areas of safety, environmental, quality, technology, maintenance, and engineering. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 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. Assisted in these duties by the Human Resources department. 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. * Minimum five years of experience in foundry operations as extensive foundry experience and expertise required for effective collaboration, direction, and continuous improvement of global FES project management. * Travel – Must be able/willing to travel internationally at least one week per month to various locations to support global projects. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES * Excellent verbal and written communication * Excellent interpersonal and customer service * Excellent organizational skills and attention to * Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies. * Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet * Strong analytical and problem-solving * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related * Proficient with AutoCAD and SolidWorks software EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. 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, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled