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Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you.

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add a Logistics Operations Associate within our Customer Service Organization. This position will be based in our Schaumburg, Illinois location.

This position is responsible for managing the logistics for customer drop shipment deliveries from third-party suppliers for a manufacturer and developer of telecommunication product enclosure solutions.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing the shipping and logistics for customer drop shipment deliveries from third-party suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Process customer orders and supplier purchase orders verifying pricing and delivery schedules.
• Create shipping documents and coordinate transportation logistics for shipment deliveries from third-party suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Create billing logs to support the invoicing of customers for drop shipment deliveries.
• Interface with suppliers, customers and logistic companies to coordinate shipment deliveries.
• Provide administrative support as needed to Customer Service team in supporting customer inquiries and order processing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum three (3) years shipping, logistics and/or customer service experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Microsoft Excel, Word).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills with good attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to incorporate strategic company objectives in day-to-day decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload, and recommend changes in office practices or procedures.
• Knowledge of AS400 system or ERP systems, a plus. The ability to learn new computer software programs quickly is important to performing job function.
• Knowledge of the Telecom industry a plus.

The work environment is a normal office setting with minimal exposure to accident or health hazards.

New hires are required to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you.

We are currently seeking to add a Field Service Technical Support Engineer within our Technical Support Organization. This position will be based in our Schaumburg, Illinois location.

The Field Service Technical Support Engineer has technical support and field service responsibility for Charles telecommunication product enclosure solutions. Responsible for providing product support, troubleshooting and repair services for customer partners both from the office (remotely) and at customer site locations throughout North America.    Responsible for resolving and documenting product technical support issues and requests posed by customers, prospects, installation contractors, distribution partners, as well as, internal Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and Product Managers by utilizing an in-depth knowledge of Company products and services.

Product responsibilities will be focused on active enclosures (cabinets), fiber optic enclosure solutions, pedestals, housings, and below grade enclosures. Customers will include wireless carriers, telecom service providers, broadband cable operators, contractors, utilities and OEMs/integrators.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide phone & E-mail technical assistance to customers to meet business hour and out-of -hours support coverage requirements.  Respond to technical support requests in a professional and timely manner, documenting customer inquiries and resolutions using Salesforce customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Provide troubleshooting and field service of product issues.   Conduct investigations and repairs in a professional manner with quality workmanship.   Generate clear and detailed reports of work performed and issues observed for sites visited.
• Provide on-site support for customer installations of Charles equipment.  Work with local technicians and contractors to ensure optimal practices are followed for configuration and installation of products. Create reports documenting site visits including documentation of corrective actions taken, equipment configuration layouts and site-specific information.
• Provide product recommendations based upon provided specifications and/or application requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) established at an accredited technical trade institution or university, or have equivalent professional engineering background.
• Minimum five (5) years with related technical support experience in wireless, data or wireline telecommunications.
• Familiarity with Outside Plant technologies and their network application including fiber optics, active and passive enclosures, power systems, and thermal systems.  Familiarity with telecommunications access/transmission technologies a plus.
• Familiarity with AC/DC power, electronics and/or HVAC systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal and customer interaction skills.
• Strong English writing and speaking skills.
• Excellent analytical, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• The work environment includes indoor and outdoor environments where telecommunications equipment is installed (i.e. cell sites, rooftop installations, roadside installations, warehouses etc.).  When not at customer or manufacturing location, the work environment is an office and mechanical lab setting.  Travel will be required within North America.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software programs (such as Windows and Microsoft Office).  Working knowledge of Salesforce, Agile and AS400 a plus.

New hires are required to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance; as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you.

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add a Field Service Technical Support Technician within our Technical Support Organization. This position will be based in our Schaumburg, Illinois location.

The Field Service Technical Support Technician has technical support and field service responsibility for Charles telecommunication product enclosure solutions. Responsible for providing product support, troubleshooting and repair services for customer partners both from the office (remotely) and at customer site locations throughout North America.    Responsible for resolving and documenting product technical support issues and requests posed by customers, prospects, installation contractors, distribution partners, as well as, internal Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and Product Managers by utilizing an in-depth knowledge of Company products and services.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide phone & E-mail technical assistance to customers to meet business hour and out-of -hours support coverage requirements.  Respond to technical support requests in a professional and timely manner, documenting customer inquiries and resolutions using Salesforce customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Provide troubleshooting and field service of product issues.   Conduct investigations and repairs in a professional manner with quality workmanship.   Generate clear and detailed reports of work performed and issues observed for sites visited.
• Provide on-site support for customer installations of Charles equipment.  Work with local technicians and contractors to ensure optimal practices are followed for configuration and installation of products. Create reports documenting site visits including documentation of corrective actions taken, equipment configuration layouts and site-specific information.
• Provide product recommendations based upon provided specifications and/or application requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) established at an accredited technical trade institution or university or possess equivalent professional engineering background.
• Minimum three (3) years installation, maintenance and/or technical support experience.  Telecommunications industry experience a plus.
• Familiarity with Outside Plant technologies and their network application including fiber optics, active and passive enclosures, power systems, and thermal systems.  Familiarity with telecommunications access/transmission technologies a plus.
• Familiarity with AC/DC power, electronics and/or HVAC systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal and customer interaction skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, listening, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• The work environment includes indoor and outdoor environments where telecommunications equipment is installed (i.e. cell sites, rooftop installations, roadside installations, warehouses etc.).  When not at customer or manufacturing location, the work environment is an office and mechanical lab setting.  Travel will be required within North America.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software programs (such as Windows and Microsoft Office).  Working knowledge of Salesforce, Agile and AS400 a plus.

New hires are required to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you!

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add a Strategic Sourcing Manager within our Supply Chain Organization. This position can be based in any of our Illinois’s locations which are in Marshall, Casey, Rantoul, and Schaumburg, Illinois.

This position will be responsible for the company’s end to end sourcing of products essential to our operations.  In addition, the individual will be responsible for all phases of sourcing that require the skills necessary to identify cost savings opportunities, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate, generate contracts to assure seamless availability of all products to support the company objectives.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Take overall responsibility for the strategic sourcing management goals of the company and implement action items to ensure that those goals are achieved.
• Responsible for negotiations for the best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
• Implement supplier agreements/contracts.
• Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply and utilize emerging opportunities.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships.
• Develop a supplier management program with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Production Management, Materials Management or related area.
• He or she will have a minimum 5 years purchasing/strategic souring experience along with 3+ year’s relevant operations/supply chain experience.  Ideally, the individual will possess extensive knowledge in the telecommunications arena and have direct knowledge of extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and metal fabrication.
• Experience with contract manufacturers.
• Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)
• Knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts.
• Ability to work independently and produce results across multi-functional organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you.

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add Continuous Improvement Engineers.  We have three positions available, one for each of our Casey/Marshall, IL; Canton, MO; and Rantoul, IL locations.

This position will be responsible for managing and driving the implementation of operational excellence and lean manufacturing to enhance the overall effectiveness of the manufacturing operations.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma strategy and deployment.
• Provide Lean and Six Sigma training and mentoring to plant employees.
• Conduct regular internal assessments and develop tactical plans to improve our manufacturing operations.
• Plan and lead manufacturing process improvements and other Lean initiatives to optimize performance and drive shirt-term and long-term business improvements.
• Coordinate and drive a structured process to close follow-up actions from assessments and audits.
• Plan and facilitate achievement of cost savings objectives through various Lean and Six Sigma projects and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical area such as Engineering, Technology or Business.
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferably Black Belt
• Ability to set-up, facilitate, and lead Kaizen events
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in process improvement preferably in the manufacturing arena and demonstrated experience helping an organization bring newly developed products to market.

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Manager for our Rantoul, IL manufacturing facility. Rantoul is located approximately 20 miles north of Champaign/Urbana, IL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include planning and implementing policies relating to all areas of human resources, including hiring, safety, training, payroll, benefit administration and employee relations at the facility.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, with a minimum of five year’s experience in human resources or manufacturing.  The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills in dealing with other employees and outside contacts.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are needed as well as being computer literate with software programs such as Windows and Microsoft office.  Needs to have the ability to present information to top management and public groups, to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines, and define problems.
• Experience with Ceredian Dayforce is a plus!

Charles Industries, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits plan including, life, health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement program with profit sharing.

To apply, please send your confidential resume to:  [email protected].

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you!

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add a Strategic Sourcing Manager within our Supply Chain Organization. This position can be based in any of our Illinois’s locations which are in Marshall, Casey, Rantoul, and Schaumburg, Illinois.

This position will be responsible for the company’s end to end sourcing of products essential to our operations.  In addition, the individual will be responsible for all phases of sourcing that require the skills necessary to identify cost savings opportunities, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate, generate contracts to assure seamless availability of all products to support the company objectives.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Take overall responsibility for the strategic sourcing management goals of the company and implement action items to ensure that those goals are achieved.
• Responsible for negotiations for the best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
• Implement supplier agreements/contracts.
• Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply and utilize emerging opportunities.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships.
• Develop a supplier management program with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Production Management, Materials Management or related area.
• He or she will have a minimum 5 years purchasing/strategic souring experience along with 3+ year’s relevant operations/supply chain experience.  Ideally, the individual will possess extensive knowledge in the telecommunications arena and have direct knowledge of extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and metal fabrication.
• Experience with contract manufacturers.
• Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)
• Knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts.
• Ability to work independently and produce results across multi-functional organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

We are currently seeking an Accounting Assistant for our Rantoul, IL manufacturing facility. Rantoul is located approximately 20 miles north of Champaign/Urbana, IL.

This is a multi-tasking position in which you will have the opportunity to learn many aspects of accounting, including cost accounting, materials analysis and tracking, invoice coding, tracking expenses, purchasing and shortage tracking, and other processes. The key to growth opportunity within our company is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in cost accounting including, but not limited to purchased cost, freight cost, outside process cost, intercompany cost, assembly cost, lot size, cost rolls, and variance analysis.
• Accounts payable responsibilities including coding of invoices and expense tracking.
• Review of expense reports ensuring they meet company policy.
• Generate requisitions and purchase orders to process payments.
• Work with vendors or buyers to resolve invoicing errors and timely receipt of vendor credits.
• Assist in generating various reports including daily labor and shop order reports, monthly close reports, and cycle counting summaries.
• File and follow up on freight claims.
• Assist with inventory analysis and audits.
• Customer returns and credit memos.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate. An Associate’s Degree in Accounting and/or relevant experience is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Excel Spreadsheets and MS Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with associates internal and
external of the company.
• AS400/BPCS experience preferred, but not required.

To apply, please send your confidential resume to:  [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Now Hiring:

Assembly Operators, Machine Operators, Powder Coat Operators, Material Clerk, Material Handlers, Quality Inspectors, Quality Technician, Document Control Clerk, Office Assistant

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you.

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add Continuous Improvement Engineers.  We have three positions available, one for each of our Casey/Marshall, IL; Canton, MO; and Rantoul, IL locations.

This position will be responsible for managing and driving the implementation of operational excellence and lean manufacturing to enhance the overall effectiveness of the manufacturing operations.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma strategy and deployment.
• Provide Lean and Six Sigma training and mentoring to plant employees.
• Conduct regular internal assessments and develop tactical plans to improve our manufacturing operations.
• Plan and lead manufacturing process improvements and other Lean initiatives to optimize performance and drive shirt-term and long-term business improvements.
• Coordinate and drive a structured process to close follow-up actions from assessments and audits.
• Plan and facilitate achievement of cost savings objectives through various Lean and Six Sigma projects and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical area such as Engineering, Technology or Business.
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferably Black Belt
• Ability to set-up, facilitate, and lead Kaizen events
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in process improvement preferably in the manufacturing arena and demonstrated experience helping an organization bring newly developed products to market.

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you!

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add a Strategic Sourcing Manager within our Supply Chain Organization. This position can be based in any of our Illinois’s locations which are in Marshall, Casey, Rantoul, and Schaumburg, Illinois.

This position will be responsible for the company’s end to end sourcing of products essential to our operations.  In addition, the individual will be responsible for all phases of sourcing that require the skills necessary to identify cost savings opportunities, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate, generate contracts to assure seamless availability of all products to support the company objectives.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Take overall responsibility for the strategic sourcing management goals of the company and implement action items to ensure that those goals are achieved.
• Responsible for negotiations for the best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
• Implement supplier agreements/contracts.
• Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply and utilize emerging opportunities.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships.
• Develop a supplier management program with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Production Management, Materials Management or related area.
• He or she will have a minimum 5 years purchasing/strategic souring experience along with 3+ year’s relevant operations/supply chain experience.  Ideally, the individual will possess extensive knowledge in the telecommunications arena and have direct knowledge of extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and metal fabrication.
• Experience with contract manufacturers.
• Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)
• Knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts.
• Ability to work independently and produce results across multi-functional organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Now Hiring:

Fabrication Machine Operator, Welders

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you.

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add Continuous Improvement Engineers.  We have three positions available, one for each of our Casey/Marshall, IL; Canton, MO; and Rantoul, IL locations.

This position will be responsible for managing and driving the implementation of operational excellence and lean manufacturing to enhance the overall effectiveness of the manufacturing operations.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma strategy and deployment.
• Provide Lean and Six Sigma training and mentoring to plant employees.
• Conduct regular internal assessments and develop tactical plans to improve our manufacturing operations.
• Plan and lead manufacturing process improvements and other Lean initiatives to optimize performance and drive shirt-term and long-term business improvements.
• Coordinate and drive a structured process to close follow-up actions from assessments and audits.
• Plan and facilitate achievement of cost savings objectives through various Lean and Six Sigma projects and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical area such as Engineering, Technology or Business.
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferably Black Belt
• Ability to set-up, facilitate, and lead Kaizen events
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in process improvement preferably in the manufacturing arena and demonstrated experience helping an organization bring newly developed products to market.

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

We are currently seeking to add Manufacturing Engineer.  We have positions available at both our Casey, IL and Canton, MO locations.

This position will be responsible working with plant management to develop and implement plans for manufacturing operations and provide engineering support to multiple product lines.  Interface with design engineers during prototype builds and propose changes to improve manufacturability.  Determine equipment requirements, prepare capital equipment requests, and confer with suppliers on specifications and cost/benefit analysis.  Identify opportunities to drive down materials and labor costs and to improve safety and quality.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Design of work centers, production floor layout, and product/process flows including ergonomic considerations and use of lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and reduce cycle time.
• Develop and maintain production routings, work measurement standards, and work instructions.
• Train manufacturing employees, facilitate Kaizen events, and audit work areas to ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leads to ensure that all work center performance goals and objectives are achievable and supported.
• Evaluate manufacturing operations through various study techniques including time studies and recommend improvements as needed.
• Participate in engineering design reviews to assist with design for manufacturability.
• Report status of prototypes and new products being manufactured at the plant.
• Participate in 8D root cause analysis of quality defects and corrective actions throughout manufacturing operations.
• Determine tools and equipment requirements, prepare purchase or capital expenditure requests, and manage project implementation.
• Perform all work in a manner that promotes and ensures customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of safety, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, ideally manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical, and 5-10 years of experience working in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manufacturing documentation including blue prints, GD&T, process diagrams, and technical procedures.
• Lean or SixSigma certification preferred.
• Basic Pro-E or AutoCAD experience is required.
• MRP System and Agile experience is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you!

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add a Strategic Sourcing Manager within our Supply Chain Organization. This position can be based in any of our Illinois’s locations which are in Marshall, Casey, Rantoul, and Schaumburg, Illinois.

This position will be responsible for the company’s end to end sourcing of products essential to our operations.  In addition, the individual will be responsible for all phases of sourcing that require the skills necessary to identify cost savings opportunities, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate, generate contracts to assure seamless availability of all products to support the company objectives.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Take overall responsibility for the strategic sourcing management goals of the company and implement action items to ensure that those goals are achieved.
• Responsible for negotiations for the best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
• Implement supplier agreements/contracts.
• Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply and utilize emerging opportunities.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships.
• Develop a supplier management program with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Production Management, Materials Management or related area.
• He or she will have a minimum 5 years purchasing/strategic souring experience along with 3+ year’s relevant operations/supply chain experience.  Ideally, the individual will possess extensive knowledge in the telecommunications arena and have direct knowledge of extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and metal fabrication.
• Experience with contract manufacturers.
• Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)
• Knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts.
• Ability to work independently and produce results across multi-functional organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Now Hiring:

Assemblers

Amphenol Charles Industries, a vertically integrated manufacturer of Outside Plant and Access & Transmission products for the Telecommunications Industry, is seeking a Maintenance Manager.

We have an immediate need for an experienced Maintenance Manager at our Canton, Missouri manufacturing site.  The Maintenance Manager manages the daily operations of the maintenance department, focusing on supporting the production operation, improving equipment uptime, and ensuring compliance, safety and best practices are followed for all corrective and preventative maintenance work.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ Maintenance management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment and a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is preferred.  Candidate should be familiar with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, PLCs and electronic machine controls, and general facility maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, and 3 phase power.

As the maintenance manager, the candidate will track equipment issues and identify and propose improvements to equipment, systems, or robotics as needed to improve the manufacturing operations. In addition, the candidate will solicit bids and manage vendors and suppliers for repair parts and services, including building and grounds maintenance. Candidate must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing.

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits plan including, life, health; dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement program with profit sharing.  EEO Employer.

To apply, please submit your resume to:

Charles Industries, LLC
H.R. Department
1411 McRoberts Road
Canton, MO  63435

Fax:  573-288-2055
Web: [email protected]

Due to the large volume of responses expected, only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted.  No phone calls or agencies please.

Looking for a growing company?  Amphenol Charles Industries could be the company for you.

Amphenol Charles Industries is a manufacturing and technology company based in Schaumburg, Illinois with five North American manufacturing centers. We offer a comprehensive line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications.

We are currently seeking to add Continuous Improvement Engineers.  We have three positions available, one for each of our Casey/Marshall, IL; Canton, MO; and Rantoul, IL locations.

This position will be responsible for managing and driving the implementation of operational excellence and lean manufacturing to enhance the overall effectiveness of the manufacturing operations.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma strategy and deployment.
• Provide Lean and Six Sigma training and mentoring to plant employees.
• Conduct regular internal assessments and develop tactical plans to improve our manufacturing operations.
• Plan and lead manufacturing process improvements and other Lean initiatives to optimize performance and drive shirt-term and long-term business improvements.
• Coordinate and drive a structured process to close follow-up actions from assessments and audits.
• Plan and facilitate achievement of cost savings objectives through various Lean and Six Sigma projects and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical area such as Engineering, Technology or Business.
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferably Black Belt
• Ability to set-up, facilitate, and lead Kaizen events
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in process improvement preferably in the manufacturing arena and demonstrated experience helping an organization bring newly developed products to market.

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

We have an immediate opening for a Plant Controller position for our Canton, MO manufacturing facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for directing and ensuring all financial, production scheduling and inventory functions are performed in an accurate and timely fashion following accepted accounting principles in a manufacturing environment.  Primary functions include analyzing data associated with manufacturing costs, material purchasing, inventory, product design and labor, tracking approving and reviewing all capital expenditures and preparing annual operating financial plans for the facility.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree, in Accounting or Finance.  This individual should have a working knowledge of MRP systems, preferably with a BPCS system as well as a strong knowledge of Operations Accounting.  He/she will be a self starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all organizational levels within the company.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits plan including, life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement program with profit sharing.

To apply, please send you confidential resume to:  [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

We are currently seeking to add Manufacturing Engineer.  We have positions available at both our Canton, MO and Casey, IL locations.

This position will be responsible working with plant management to develop and implement plans for manufacturing operations and provide engineering support to multiple product lines.  Interface with design engineers during prototype builds and propose changes to improve manufacturability.  Determine equipment requirements, prepare capital equipment requests, and confer with suppliers on specifications and cost/benefit analysis.  Identify opportunities to drive down materials and labor costs and to improve safety and quality.

Specific Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Design of work centers, production floor layout, and product/process flows including ergonomic considerations and use of lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and reduce cycle time.
• Develop and maintain production routings, work measurement standards, and work instructions.
• Train manufacturing employees, facilitate Kaizen events, and audit work areas to ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leads to ensure that all work center performance goals and objectives are achievable and supported.
• Evaluate manufacturing operations through various study techniques including time studies and recommend improvements as needed.
• Participate in engineering design reviews to assist with design for manufacturability.
• Report status of prototypes and new products being manufactured at the plant.
• Participate in 8D root cause analysis of quality defects and corrective actions throughout manufacturing operations.
• Determine tools and equipment requirements, prepare purchase or capital expenditure requests, and manage project implementation.
• Perform all work in a manner that promotes and ensures customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of safety, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, ideally manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical, and 5-10 years of experience working in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manufacturing documentation including blue prints, GD&T, process diagrams, and technical procedures.
• Lean or SixSigma certification preferred.
• Basic Pro-E or AutoCAD experience is required.
• MRP System and Agile experience is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

WE OFFER:

Amphenol Charles Industries offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits program including life insurance; health, dental, prescription drug and vision care insurance, as well as a defined contribution retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

We have an immediate opening for a Skilled Maintenance position for our Canton, MO manufacturing facility for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing custom automation equipment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Replace motors, repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems and production machines.
• Ability to read schematics for hydraulics and pneumatics to aid in troubleshooting equipment.
• Electrical experience is helpful, but not required.
• Preferred five years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.

To apply, please send you confidential resume to:  [email protected]

Only those candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Now Hiring:

Production Operators, all shifts, Maintenance, Skilled/Preventative, Quality Inspect