by Angela Copeland | Jul 18, 2014 | Job Posting
Smith & Nephew is searching for a Project Manager in Memphis, TN.
This person facilitates and negotiates activities between manufacturing, quality, marketing, and product development teams to ensure the manufacturability. Facilitates the transfer of products into manufacturing and the supply chain inclusive of Smith & Nephew facilities and suppliers. Project Management responsibilities which include budgeting, planning, tracking and administration in order to deliver cost-effective, verified and validated product and product system designs.
1. Directs team to assist in the orderly transition and support of new products and system designs into the manufacturing environment and provides direction on the technology required to meet production needs.
2. Actively participates in meetings on the design of new products to understand the impact, and assigns tasks to team members as needed. Represents manufacturing during product launch meetings.
3. Manages and measures the success of each project launch, and identifies innovative opportunities to meet production needs.
4. Provides engineering related technical support to all related functions including but not limited to SPS, Product Development, Quality, Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing.
5. Responsible for conformance to Good Manufacturing Practices for new products.
6. Co-responsible with product development for the integrity and innovation of all product designs within the assigned product group.
7. Work with representatives of other departments to provide appropriate short and long term project communication and ensure coordination of interdepartmental activities.
8. Coordinates with the representatives of other departments and outside consultants in order ensure and/or approve the development of design inputs that facilitate the design of cost effective, verified and validated new products and systems that meet customer needs.
9. Project responsibilities include manufacturing and quality engineering as well as technical supervision of assigned personnel and resources so as to ensure progress of the Milestone schedule.
10. Reviews design drawings, prototypes, manufacturing specifications and ECRs prior to approval.
11. Assists Regulatory Affairs in developing manufacturing and quality related material to support product registration(s).
12. Acts as a consultant to the SPS Group on the design of custom and special products as required.
13. Provide the Director with strategic or tactical input, as required, in order to assess strengths and/or weaknesses, opportunities or threats and propose solutions to meet corporate goals and needs.
14. Provides input into formulation of department objectives and assists in developing individual objectives for staff assigned to projects with responsibility.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Smith & Nephew posting.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 17, 2014 | Job Posting
Club Corp is seeking a Private Events / Catering Director in Dallas, TX.
This department head position is responsible for the selling, planning and coordinating of all aspects of private event and meeting functions held within the Club, including the anticipation of staffing levels necessary to service needs. The Private Events Director prepares a quarterly game plan and is responsible for achieving his/her budgeted sale plan. Internal/external events may include seminars, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, luncheons, high tea and golf tournament events (where applicable). Member events may also include holiday parties, special events and more.
The Private Events Director will fostering relationships with Members, individuals and corporations who book events so as to maintain a catalogue of repeat business while prospecting for new events. Additionally, s/he will promote the Club locally via bridal shows and other public events, which heighten awareness within the community. This position works closely with the Executive Chef when designing custom menus and the entire management team to communicate and prepare for upcoming events.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Club Corp posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 17, 2014 | Job Posting
Porter-Leath is seeking a Site Director in Memphis, TN.
The Site Director will direct the day-to-day administration and management of the program; plan and coordinate program operations; supervise staff in reaching the objectives of the program; assures compliance with Head Start performance standards, cost principles, state licensing requirements and applicable directives.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Porter-Leath posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 16, 2014 | Job Posting
CarMax is searching for a Retail Manager – Buyer in Memphis, TN.
As part of our CarMax store Purchasing Team, a Buyer in Training (BIT) is responsible for conducting vehicle appraisals, coordinating on-site auctions, and attending various regional auctions. Our unique retail environment allows BITs to train on a rotating weekly 40 hour schedule. BITs will spend 8 to12 months learning the dynamics of the used car wholesale industry using various resources to determine the price that CarMax should pay for a used vehicle. BITs track their purchases through the quality inspection and reconditioning process and set pricing based on sales data and competitive analysis. This position provides a unique mix of analytical and physical challenges due to the fast-paced nature of the business, and approximately 50% of a buyer’s time is spent outdoors in a “hands-on” environment.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the CarMax posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 16, 2014 | Job Posting
Capital One is seeking a Director of Program Management in Plano, TX.
As a Director, Program Manager at Capital One, you will create strategy and lead a team through high priority, complex projects for the company. You will collaborate with smart and passionate leaders to influence results that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You lead important and exciting projects from day one, working alongside key stakeholders across the company.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Capital One posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 15, 2014 | Advice, Podcast
Episode 8 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is live! I’m so excited to share this great episode with you!
This week we talk with Scott Dobroski, Career Trends Analyst at Glassdoor.com. Scott shares great insights on how to perform salary negotiation, how to determine if a company is the right place for you, and how to level the playing field in your job search.
Listen and learn more!
If you’re not familiar with Glassdoor already, it’s a wonderful job search resource that contains job postings, company ratings, and salary information – among other things. And last year, Glassdoor won the Webby Awards prize for Best Employment Site.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 15, 2014 | Job Posting
St. Jude is looking for a Director of Vector Production in Memphis, TN.
Resource that supports both pre-clinical and clinical studies aimed at providing a genetic cure for hemoglobinopathies including sickle cell anemia and beta thalassemia. The Director will manage a laboratory group of junior scientists and technical staff, collaborate with Departmental investigators, prepare budgets preparation and provide general oversight. Thus, strong organizational and interpersonal skills are highly desired. The successful candidate would also be proficient at scientific writing including manuscripts, grants and presenting their work at local and national/international meetings.
The Director will assist Department of Hematology faculty and staff to advance various gene therapy projects including preclinical studies and clinical trials, with a particular focus on hemoglobinopathies, will also participate in additional ongoing gene therapy projects for treating immunodeficiency disorders and hemophilia. The Director will assist in planning and execution of related studies, assist in grant applications and publications, and interact with GMP staff to serve as a scientific resource for clinical vector production. The Director will directly supervise several technical staff and have a designated laboratory space and engage in independent research related to vector science and gene therapy. Additional responsibilities to manage Institutional vector core facilities outside of the Hematology Department will be considered according to the candidate’s qualifications and interests.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 15, 2014 | Job Posting
The Princeton Review is seeking a Director of Educational Partnerships in Plano, TX.
The Director of Educational Partnerships is responsible for expanding our business in K-12 schools and districts within a specified geographic area. The Princeton Review is using its vast resources in skills building, test preparation, college research and admissions counseling to create college cultures in schools all over the U.S. Our service offerings span from online instructional courseware to semester-long instructor-led courses. Providing services to large K-12 districts represents one of The Princeton Review’s fastest growth areas, and we are continuing to expand our sales force to serve large districts and foundations.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit The Princeton Review posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 14, 2014 | Advice, Negotiating, Salary
I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and got the opportunity to watch a little World Cup soccer! Now that the excitement of the games and holidays are winding down, it’s time to refocus on your goal – scoring your next job.
If you’re serious about finding a new job, this is the time to kick things into high gear. Keep in mind that an average search can often take a few months — and the holidays will be here before you know it. Considering that, there’s no time to spare.
In my latest Memphis Daily News column, I discuss the power the internet has to help you to level the career playing field. Although job selection should be a fair process, it often has flaws. Research shows that certain groups of people struggle to get a fair shake. Even things you have no control over such as your name or your height can influence your job prospects.
The internet gives you the opportunity to research companies from the inside out in a way that wasn’t easily available before. On this week’s Copeland Coaching Podcast, I will be interviewing Glassdoor.com’s Career Trends Analyst, Scott Dobroski. I hope you’ll tune in tomorrow, but in the meantime, I wanted to share a few highlights with you.
Glassdoor offers many useful features I recommend to all my clients: salary data, company ratings, interview questions, and job postings. Information like salary data is reported to the website anonymously by current or past employees. It allows you to get the inside scoop, so you’ll be more prepared when you interview.
Here are a few salary examples. First, let’s look at a Manager position in Memphis, Tennessee. This isn’t with a certain company, and it’s not a certain type of Manager. It’s an average. You can see that the range is $40K to $120K, with a median of $76K. This is an enormous range.
Now, let’s drill down more closely and look at what it’s like to be a manager at the largest company in Memphis: FedEx. This particular position is for a FedEx IT Manager. The range is from $99K to $159K, with an average of $138K. Included in this number is an annual bonus of around $12K. Although this range is not as wide, it’s still a very — very wide range!
When you see this information, you may wonder where you land on this spectrum.
Sometimes the candidate who falls on the high end of the scale has more experience. They may have a better education, or more experience managing others. They may have some other special skill that makes them stand out from their competitors.
But, sometimes, the person is just a better negotiator. They are awarded more money not based upon the value they bring to the company or their hard work or long hours. They receive more because they were willing to take a risk and negotiate.
Before you begin your negotiation however, it’s important that you understand the playing field. You should know how much a particular company pays. You should understand what changes have happened at the company lately. Take a pulse on what the employees think of the company. All of these factors help you to be a more informed job seeker.
Unless you have a family member or close friend working at a particular organization, it can be hard to find this kind of data. Or I should say, it used to be hard. With the growth of websites like Glassdoor, job seekers are given the opportunity to do their homework like never before. From the comfort of your couch, you can find salaries, company ratings, and potential interview questions — for the exact company you want to work for.
That’s pretty incredible, isn’t it?
The #1 way you’re going to miss out on this information is if you don’t take the time to look it up. When you’re job searching, doing your research – like doing your homework – is critical to your success.
Tune in to the Copeland Coaching Podcast tomorrow to hear the entire interview with Scott from Glassdoor.com, and get more great insight on how to level the playing field in your job search this summer.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jul 14, 2014 | Job Posting
YMCA is seeking a Vice President of Development in Dallas, TX.
Working directly with the President, the Development team of nine, under the leadership of the Vice President, will raise over $1M annually through the Board of Directors campaign, support the work of the YMCA branches to raise an additional $3.4M in annual campaign gifts, support the YMCA Foundation currently valued at $24M, secure an additional $2.5M in other gifts/grants, complete the second half of a $46M Capital Campaign and consistently deliver the messages of the Y to key leaders, our staff, members and the community.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the YMCA posting here.
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