International Charter Academy of Georgia

Position: Para professionals, Special Education teachers and Japanese teachers

Job Location: Peachtree Corners

International Charter Academy of Georgia, a Japanese-English Dual Language immersion program serving a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic, multi-lingual K-5 community in Peachtree Corners is seeking qualified and passionate full-time Para professionals, Special Education and Japanese teachers to 1) provide high quality instruction and 2) help our school realize its mission to broaden the horizons of students in Georgia so that they may become global citizens who promote peace around the world. Our core values are diversity, accountability, responsibility, leadership and commitment. If you feel that your core beliefs are aligned with our mission—please email Ranzy Kocho-sensei at  t.ranzy@internationalcharteracademy.org.

Posted: April 24 

Ricoh Electronics

Position: Benefits Analyst (ID 2019-5512)

Job Location; Buford, Georgia

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30-5:00

Overview: Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) has an exciting opportunity for a strong, innovative, self-motivated individual in our HR Group. In this hands-on role, the Benefits Analyst will be responsible for planning, implementing, administering and maintaining the benefits programs that support REI’s Total Rewards strategy. 

Responsibilities: 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and 4-6 years’ experience in Benefits administration required.  Previous project management experience is preferred. 
• Experience with a major HRIS system is required.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Very good persuasive and communication skills required.
• Intermediate Word and Excel skills required.

AA/M/F/VETERANS/Individuals with Disabilities, EOE, Drug-Free Workplace

Visit our career website to apply, https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5512/job.

Window Research Institute

Guided by the belief that "windows represent civilization and culture," the Window Research Institute seeks to collect and disseminate a wide range of knowledge and ideas related to windows and architecture, to aid research, and to support ad organization cultural projects. Going forward, the Window Institute plans to create a global foundation in Tokyo specializing in windows on par with the top architectural foundations in the world.

New position responsibilities:

• Start a grant program for overseas foundations
• Serve as the executive  director of the Advisory Committee, chaired by Italian expert Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani, who will oversee the development of the foundation's long-term roadmap
• Manage foundation's overseas publicity, website, social media, print media, etc.
• Serve as project manager for overseas projects
• Conduct market research on existing overseas funded research foundations
• Manage PR for the Japan House projects (Sao Paulo, London, Hollywood)

Applicant should be a native speaker of English, Business level fluency n Japanese is required. The Foundation has a small staff, so being a team payer willing to multitask is a must.

Window Research Institute website: www.madoken.jp/en/ 

If interested, please send a resume to jessicacork@ykk-usa.com

InsideAsia Tours Inc

InsideAsia Tours aims to act in line with its five core values:  trustworthiness, knowledge, ethics, high quality, and friendliness. These are at the heart of the organization. InsideAsia Tours looks for every employee to demonstrate these values daily.

Position: Travel Trade Business Development Rep (BDR)

Purpose: The BDR exists to increase InsideAsia Tour's revenue from the travel trade by building and strengthening its brand awareness and relationships, especially in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the East Coast. They will also assist the Travel Trade Business Development Manager (BDM) with all Trade Department needs as assigned.

Job Description: The BDR's purview will focus mainly in and around New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Boston and New England. The work will fall into these main categories:

• Evaluate and meet new potential partners and provide them with all necessary information to work successfully with us;
• Provide ongoing training on how to sell InsideAsia Tours, our products, and destination countries to new and existing partners in the region;
• Follow up and track all business generated with partners in the region;
• Assist in implementation of marketing campaigns and materials distribution;
• Seek, track and report on referrals within the region;
• Actively research and connect with new potential partners, educating them on how InsideAsia Tours operators;
• Attend various national and regional trade shows throughout the year;
• Deliver destination training to trade partners in person and through various online platforms;
• Communicate weekly with the Wholesale Tour Operator Partners on shared business, product updates, staffing, and service disruptions (typhoons, etc).
• Keep InsideAsia Tours' Trade Database up-to-date and accurate, inputting all new client data into the CRM system;
• Keep abreast of and actively promote all InsideAsia Tours' marketing campaigns to partners;
• Keep up-to-date on and actively promote all InsideAsia Tours' core product and new offerings;
• Build and update example itineraries and proposals for wholesale and other partners; 
• Report directly to the BDM;
• Assist the BDM with other tasks as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Be available for regular local and out-of-state travel, including periodic visits to the Boulder Office;
• Have reliable personal transportation and being wiling to drive for work;
• Live in the region, in proximity and with convenient access to an airport with direct flights to major market cities;
• Exhibit trustworthiness in every interaction and integrity in delivering what they promise;
• Gain knowledge about destination countries;
• Maintain highest standards;
• Have a strong ethical compass in landing and supporting major accounts, ensuring that they pursue partners who value sustainable tourism, benefiting both local communities and the communities in destination countries;
• Exude a friendly demeanor, being memorable and attracting new partners as well as providing top service to existing ones;
• Three years' experience in relationship/account management, consultative sales or similar role;
• Experience or affinity for remote working;
• Positive outgoing personality;
• Ability to use time effectively, and meet deadlines and budget targets;
• Ability to achieve targets effectively with minimal supervision;
• Ability to keep multiple concurrent projects organized, on track, and involved parties up-to-date;
• Exceptional ability to communicate clearly, professionally diplomatically;
• Extensive travel in Asia: Japan, Southeast Asia, China, etc;
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience;
• 40 hour work week
• 20 days annual PTO + 8 ban holidays
• 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) - up to 3% company match
• On-target Earnings bonus potential TBC

Please send resume/cover letter to jobs@insideasiatours.com. If there are questions, please contact Michaela Metzler at michaela.m@insideasiatours.com.

Posted: March 7, 2019

Yoshida Foundation (YKK)

YKK Corporation’s educational foundation, The Yoshida Scholarship Foundation, is currently seeking Japanese nationals to participate in a 9-12 month paid internship at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter, The Carter Center is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization committed to improving human rights, alleviating human suffering, preventing and resolving conflicts, enhancing freedom and democracy, and improving health. 

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Possess Japanese citizenship
• Have a background in African Studies, Humanities, Law, Political Science, Economics, Management, Sociology, International Relations, Peace Studies, Pathology, or Public Health or a related field
• Possess at least a bachelor's degree (or have completed their degree by the start of the internship program). Candidates may be currently enrolled in graduate school. College graduates are only eligible if they have completed their studies within the last two years.
• Have strong English language skills (TOEFL 600, CBT 250, or iBT 100).

The Yoshida Scholarship Foundation will provide the scholarship recipient with round trip airfare from Japan to Atlanta and a monthly stipend for living expenses. 

The deadline to apply is April 26, 2019. 

Details in Japanese can be found by visiting the Yoshida Scholarship Foundation website at  http://www.ysf.or.jp/scholarship/visitor/universal/cc_

guideline.html. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

Posted 2/28/19

Japan America Society of Southern California

Position: Program Director

Overview: Each year, the Society organizes or collaborates with other organizations to offer more than 20 programs, seminars, networking events, Japanese language and other educational programs. Annual events include: the Anniversary Dinner & Gala Celebration, Japan America Golf Classic, Japan Bowl of California, Women's Leadership Counts Conference, Tomodachi MUFG International Exchange Program, Hitachi Japanese Kite Workshops, Japan Cuts Hollywood. For more information about the Japan America Society, please see the website at www.jas-socal.org.

Description:

• Works with the Society President and several standing committees to develop programs and assist in securing sponsorships and funding;
• Oversees administrative arrangements for programs, recruits volunteer, updates the website, manages event registration, and works with Society staff to oversee and implement programs;
• Assists in the management and assignments for interns;
• Prepares budgets, monitors income and expenses, submits check requests for payment, and maintains official records;
• Coordinates programs, writes and distributes announcements, creates flyers, posts programs on website and takes registrations for programs;
• Coordinates silent auctions for fundraisers, including securing product donations;
• Produces follow-up reports after each program on attendance, income and expenses;
• Helps prepare for materials for Board meetings and often gives program reports at meetings;
• Assists with the Society IT;
• Assists with membership cultivation and retention, membership database management, payment processing and email distribution list;
• Liaises with the Consulate General of Japan and other Japan and Japanese American organizations n Southern California;
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

Requirements:

• Japanese language fluency and skill in writing Japanese 
• Minimum of 5 years work experience
• Four-year college desired
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Effective and polite approach and attitude n dealing with the public
• Excellent communication skills, n both written and spoken English and Japanese
• Familiarity with the entire Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of social media
• Eligible to work in the United States

Salary and Benefits: Society salaries are competitive with salaries of other similar non-profit organizations in the Los Angeles area. Based on the prevailing salary for similar positions in similar-sized nonprofit organizations, the starting salary for this position is $46,000 - $65,000, depending on experience. The Society provides health and dental insurance and has a 403(b) non-matching retirement plan.

Application: Interested individuals should mail a cover letter, resume, and the names of at least two references (with contact information) to Douglas Erber, President at erber@us-socal.org.

Posted 2/28/19

Ricoh Electronics (REI)

Job IDs: 2018-5299,  2018-5136, 2018-5127

Job Titles: Machine Operator-Process GL, Filling Machine Operator 3, Filling Machine Operator 2 

Job Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Days: Monday-Friday 

Job Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Overview: 

Lead Machine Operator: Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is seeking a Lead Machine Operator to support our Toner Process operations on 2^nd shift. This is a high visibility position that coordinates production operations and plans daily production requirements to meet department plans/schedules. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical/technical skills and will also perform machine/equipment maintenance and trouble-shooting as required. The Machine Operator Lead will ensure that standard levels of quality, safety, productivity, and policy compliance are achieved in accordance with department standards.

Filling Machine Operators: Start a career with Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) and develop your skills working as a Filling Machine Operator in our Toner Filling operation.  We are looking for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd shift operators to run our automated production lines which include robotics, HMI screens, conveyors, automated packaging equipment, etc.  Under minimal supervision, the Filling Machine Operator will safely run machines to fill, mark, label, band and wrap containers with toner products and materials.  These operators will also perform product changeovers, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs on assigned equipment within a designated filling room.    

Responsibilities:  

• Perform production activities that requires a broad knowledge of various chemical processes, operations, and machines.
• Set up and operate multiple machines and equipment for production operations
• Train new employees and aide employees with questions regarding work standards. 
• Train lower level operators on set-up, processing, and preventive maintenance.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining production and employee schedules.
• Perform/verify completion of: in-process data check sheet, daily machine inspection report, daily production log sheet and other related paperwork.
• Report abnormality such as quality defects, equipment malfunctions, accidents, etc. to supervisor.
• No direct reports.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of machine operator experience required with at least 3 years of progressively difficult, related equipment operation experience.
• Previous experience with chemical processing, plastic extrusion, batch weighing and mixing a plus.
• Experience leading a team/department of 2+ people required with strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have ability to effectively interact with Quality Control, Maintenance, engineering, management and production personnel.
• Strong math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must have ability to work in a safe manner
• Reads, writes, speaks and understands English
• Very good mechanical skills/aptitude.
• Technical degree in a related field highly preferred
• Experience driving a forklift preferred

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience operating liquid or powder filling machines or operating automated production equipment (i.e. robotics, HMI screens, automated packaging equipment). 
• Technical training or demonstrated mechanical capability to solve mechanical and operational issues on assigned equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Speak and read English
• Accurately read and write numbers in decimals.

Some benefits working at REI:

• Full-time work
• Safe working environment
• Paid holidays
• Sick and vacation time
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401k
• Educational reimbursement program

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience operating liquid or powder filling machines or operating automated production equipment (i.e. robotics, HMI screens, automated packaging equipment).
• Basic computer skills required to perform data entry tasks
• Speak and read English
• Accurately read and write numbers in decimals.

Some benefits working at REI:

• Full-time work
• Safe working environment
• Paid holidays
• Sick and vacation time
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401k
• Educational reimbursement program

AA/M/F/VETERANS/Individuals with Disabilities, EOE, Drug-Free Workplace

Visit our career website to apply, https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5299/job

https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5136/job

https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5127/job.

Ricoh Electronics (REI)

Job ID: 2018-5301

Job Title: Corporate Counsel
Job Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Days: Monday-Friday

Job Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview: Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is looking for a Corporate Counsel at our headquarters office in Lawrenceville.  The Corporate Counsel will manage the legal services for the Company by providing legal counsel on Company policy and business issues to protect REI's corporate interests and manage risk to avoid litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage or conduct the research, analysis and interpretation of legal issues impacting REI. Provide guidance and recommendation to REI management on tactical responses to immediate situations.
• Prepare, communicate with, and educate employees across the organization on changes in legal compliance, policies, and practices.
• Maintain knowledge of new and revised laws and regulations. Identify gaps in Company policy or practice and advise management in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to mitigate the risk or promote the benefit of legislative or regulatory changes.
• Manage the preparation, review, negotiation and administration of contracts and legal documents.
• Manage the selection, retention, management and evaluation of outside counsel supporting the REI in its legal affairs.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and deploy a defense strategy in cases or claims filed against or on behalf of REI.
• Interact regularly with senior management, Ricoh Family Group, government agencies, outside counsel and legal representatives from other organizations to address and resolve legal issues. 

Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctorate degree and state bar license with 7 or more years’ experience in general corporate law required.
• Excellent corporate legal knowledge and problem-solving skills are needed to provide guidance in addressing legal issues.
• Experience working in manufacturing a plus.
• Knowledge of Japanese business practices and fluent Japanese language skills are preferred.
• Must have strong leadership skills with ability to work well with a diverse range of people, levels, etc.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills required.

AA/M/F/VETERANS/Individuals with Disabilities, EOE, Drug-Free Workplace

Visit our career website to apply, https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5301/job.

Posted 2/28/19

Ricoh Electronics (REI)

Job ID: 2019-5450

Job Title: Compensation and Benefits Manager
Job Location: Buford, Georgia

Job Days: Monday-Friday

Job Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview: Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is looking for a Compensation and Benefits Manager.  Working out of our Buford facility, the Manager of Compensation and Benefits will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and communicating a comprehensive Compensation and Benefit program that is competitive, compliant and aligns with REI’s business objectives, as well as administering and maintaining employee records, databases and systems including the HRIS.   

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the job evaluation and salary analysis functions including salary survey analysis, compensation program budgeting, salary structure development and salary increases, and incentive pay program design and administration. 
• Coach management in the application of REI compensation policies and practices, including wage and hour, to ensure compliance with internal policy and federal, state and local employment regulations.
• Manage all benefit programs and plans including health, retirement, well-being and leave programs ensuring all programs are consistently administered in compliance with company policies as well as regulatory compliance.
• Manage the annual benefits renewal and employee enrollment process. Research and analyze benefits data and trends to recommend improvements to plan provisions and employee contributions based on cost and competitiveness.  
• Negotiate with and manage valued relationships with broker and vendor partners, ensuring services are delivered within agreed upon service expectations.
• Ensure effective communication efforts of policies and programs and support change management.
• Monitor government regulations and identifies changes required to plan design, documentation, communication or filings with government agencies to ensure compliance.
• Administer the Company 401(k) retirement savings plan and chair the plan committee.
• Administer leave of absence policy, including the identification and management of any ADA issues.
• Participate in annual surveys; benchmark compensation and benefit data to ensure programs and policies are competitive
• Manage REI employee records and data and maintain the accuracy of employee databases.
• Lead projects and collaborate with technical information systems staff to add or upgrade functionality of the enterprise HRIS and associated systems.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors’ degree with 5-7 years of compensation and benefits management experience with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in job evaluation and salary structure development (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 2 years managing professional staff is required.
• Compensation experience in manufacturing industry preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of market pricing, job evaluation, salary structure development and incentive plan administration.
• Strong working knowledge of regulations, market trends, and program design including working knowledge of legislation affecting compensation and self-funded benefit programs such as ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, IRS regulations, 401(k), Section 125, FLSA, CFRA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA and other applicable federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Excel at building and maintaining productive relationships and partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Effective project management skills required; ability to work independently to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of a major HRIS strongly preferred, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Excellent persuasive and communication skills required.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills required. 

AA/M/F/VETERANS/Individuals with Disabilities, EOE, Drug-Free Workplace

Visit our career website to apply, https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5450/job.

Posted 2/28/19

Ricoh Electronics (REI)

Job ID: 2019-5474

Job Title: Maintenance Tech-Electromechical (2nd shift)
Job Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Days: Monday-Friday

Job Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Overview: Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is looking for 2^nd shift Electromechanical Maintenance Technicians to support the production process in our Toner Operations Group. Under general supervision, the Electromechanical Maintenance Technicians will maintain manufacturing equipment, as well as troubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment issues by relying on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities: 

• Model the “safety first” behaviors we expect of all associates by ensuring that operational procedures, equipment, and processes are designed to provide a safe work environment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, assemble and rebuild equipment, electronic system, circuitry, and computerized systems according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings. 
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of manufacturing and warehouse equipment.
• Maintain proper documentation of work (Work orders, PM check sheets, part usage, etc.)
• May perform equipment modifications as directed by manufacturing engineers.
• May perform other tasks to support manufacturing operations as directed by manufacturing/ equipment engineers (e.g. install electrical conduits, wires, sensor, and control per manufacturing/equipment engineer's specifications)

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 yrs electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience, including PLC, robotics, vision systems, hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge and troubleshooting experience, required 
• Technical or vocational training preferred.
• Experience welding, and machining a plus.
• Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, and engineering sketches.
• Must have own basic hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Must be available to work overtime, including some weekends.

AA/M/F/VETERANS/Individuals with Disabilities, EOE, Drug-Free Workplace 

Visit our career website to apply, https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5474/job.

Posted 2/28/19

Ricoh Electronics (REI)

Job ID: 2019-5475

Job Title: Engineering Tech-Mechanical
Job Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Days: Monday-Friday

Job Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview: Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is looking for a 1^st shift Mechanical Engineering Tech to support the production process in our Toner Operations Group. Working closely with our engineering staff, the Mechanical Engineering Tech will perform analysis and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and improvement opportunities. The Engineering Tech will recommend possible modifications and implement approved recommendations.  

Responsibilities: 

• Model the “safety first” behaviors we expect of all employees by ensuring that operational procedures, equipment, and processes are designed to provide a safe work environment.
• Support all engineering projects
• Support production & maintenance downtime issues
• Implement equipment improvement activities
• Execute small projects
• Create 2D drawings for parts
• Machining parts
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning mechanical equipment. 
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, assemble and rebuild equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manual, rough sketches or drawings. May perform routine maintenance of manufacturing and warehouse equipment according to manual.
• Assist in the training of new employees and aide employees with questions regarding work standards

Qualifications: 

• At least 2 years of technical education
• At least 4 years of technical experience
• At least 2 years mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Experience with assembly line mechanical troubleshooting preferred
• Experience using lathe and milling machine for parts fabrication
• Ability to create 2D drawings for parts
• Knowledge of A/C inverters and frequency drives

AA/M/F/VETERANS/Individuals with Disabilities, EOE, Drug-Free Workplace

Visit our career website to apply, https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5475/job.

Posted 2/28/19

Ricoh Electronics (REI)

Job ID: 2019-5472

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Days: Monday-Friday

Job Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview:  Come join our team!  Ricoh Electronics, Inc.(REI) is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance for all Toner process and filling equipment. In this fast-paced environment, the Maintenance Supervisor will lead our three-shift maintenance team, provide technical support to team members on a variety of instrumentation and equipment, and manage all documentation relating to maintenance. The Maintenance Supervisor will also maintain a safe work environment for all employees, schedule, approve, and review maintenance work orders, and create/review/approve SOPs for maintenance of new and existing equipment.

Responsibilities: 

• Model the “safety first” behaviors we expect of all employees by ensuring that operational procedures and processes are performed safely and provide a safe work environment.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled work orders and preventative maintenance duties, while completing required documentation.
• Develop, review, and perform preventative maintenance and repair operating procedures for required equipment.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and PM system reports and use these reports to initiate remedial actions to improve maintenance performance.
• Co-ordinate and plan/ schedule equipment downtime for maintenance with Production Control and Production operations
• Prepare maintenance skill up plan.
•  Execute programs, oversee and/or conduct maintenance audit functions including inspecting equipment, facilities, identifying existing and potential issues, recommending corrective action and monitoring maintenance program enforcement.
• Review incoming and completed work orders and preventive maintenance slips and related reports for accuracy. Tracks and consolidates activity statistics.
• Generate activity and downtime reports for management review.
• Maintain inventory of hazardous waste products according to REI Standards, collect waste and arrange for shipment to environmental vendor when appropriate.

Qualifications: 

• BS degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance with minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.  
• Good problem-solving skills to resolve moderately complex problems using operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills, along with demonstrated positive leadership skills with experience in teambuilding/motivating practices to support company initiatives.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills at intermediate level, along with experience in writing procedures, and creating forms, visual aids, and presentations.

AA/M/F/VETERANS/Individuals with Disabilities, EOE, Drug-Free Workplace

Visit our career website to apply:  https://careers-rei-ricoh.icims.com/jobs/5472/job.

Posted 2/28/19

TDK America

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Description: The Quality Assurance Supervisor assesses, coordinates improvement activities, and ensures the ongoing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EHS). The supervisor develops the internal audit team and provides guidance for the internal auditing process with the intent of ensuring operational and procedural compliance to the QMS, EHS and customer specific requirements.  The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of the QA-Product Inspection (QA-PDI) and QA Outgoing Inspection (QA-OGI) processes.  Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Qualifications: 

• Four year college degree or equivalent in a related field
• A minimum of six months in a leadership/supervisory position is required
• A minimum of one-year experience in ISO 9000/quality related activities
• Fluency (speaking, reading & writing) in Japanese and English is required
• US citizen or permanent resident  
• Previous manufacturing experience required

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 industry standards
• Must have good math, analytical, time management, project management, planning and organization skills
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (ex.:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Visio) 
• Experience with applying common Quality Engineering methods used in manufacturing (ex.: SPC, DOE, QC tools)
• Experience with applying traditional manufacturing concepts and techniques (ex.: Kaizen, Genba, Monozukuri, 5S, OEE)
• Experience with problem solving by using standard problem solving techniques (ex.: 8D, 5-Why, FTA, PDCA, DMAIC)
• Superior communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional groups

Essential Duties / Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates activities with all employees to ensure full deployment and continual improvement of the QMS, EHS (ex.:  monthly meetings, quarterly business review meetings, SOP reviews with management).  
• Discusses TCU QMS, EHS compliance status with plant management, makes appropriate recommendations for improvement, and engages in the confirmation of effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Develops, coordinates and deploys the internal audit team to ensure operations, documentation, and production output are compliant to QMS, EHS and customer requirements.
• Responsible for the daily operation of the QA-PDI and QA-OGI processes.  Ensures production achievement, productivity and process quality objectives are achieved.  
• Manages the direct reports for both inspection processes and participates in onboarding, performance ratings, promotions, wages, transfers, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Documents, reports, monitors trends and provides immediate feedback to manufacturing when abnormal products are observed.  Works with the QA Manager / Asst. Manager to implement reconciliation and containment plans for abnormal products.
• Supports document translation and communication with TDK-Japan for manufacturing related issues.  
• Responsible for monitoring, translating, and communicating TDK Japan process change notifications with TCU manufacturing staff.  Handles any required QA reporting to TDK Japan and response to TDK Japan manufacturing related inquiries.
• Supports external customer and third party QMS/EHS audits, surveys, QA inquiries and supplier audit activities.
• Provides counsel to responsible managers for QMS, EHS compliance matters, product quality judgment (limit sample), and suspect product disposition (MRB, SWC, NCR).
• Maintains a neat, clean, and organized department by supporting 5S activities.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested by management equivalent personnel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 required to walk, sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a controlled physical environment protected from the weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is minimal. 

Location: 1 TDK Blvd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 Web: http://www.component.tdk.com/capacitors.php 
Office: 770-631-0410 Ext: 282 // Email: steve.blankenship@us.tdk.com

Posted: January 25, 2019

International Charter Academy of Georgia

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Job Description: The Administrative Assistant plays a central role in maintaining the school’s administrative systems and routines. Reporting to the Principal and CFO, the Administrative Assistant is part of the administrative team responsibility for the successful and efficient running of the school. S/he will work closely with the Principal and CFO to make sure that the general school operations functions including meeting parents, prospects, and visitors; coordinating internal and external schedules, administration, school safety and compliance.

Requirements:

• an energetic, organized, friendly, and committed Administrative Assistant who will assist school leadership in developing and implementing processes to ensure effective administration and organization and work collaboratively with faculty and staff members;
• Proficiency in English;
• Computer literate and proficient in use of Windows, Excel, MS Word;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Successful experience working in teams;
• Use of critical thinking skills in decision making;
• Ability to make logical and appropriate choices;
• Ability to be accountable, knowledgeable, and transparent;
• Self-starter, attentive to detail; must possess excellent organizational and proofreading skills;
• Ability to maintain accurate records;
• Detail oriented;
• Flexible and organized;
• Positive, inclusive, and welcoming attitude;
• A helpful, can-do, solutions-oriented demeanor;
• Strong work ethic and professionalism.

Address: 3705 Engineering Dr., Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Web: www.internationalcharteracademy.org

Contacts: t.ranzy@internationalcharteracademy.org 

m.ahearn@internationalcharteracademy.org

Posted: January 25, 2019