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The INFORMS Transportation Science and Logistics (TSL) Society provides INFORMS members and friends with a sustained, specialized focus on all topics of transportation science and logistics, including current and potential problems and contributions to their solution, and supports efforts to extend, unify, and integrate related branches of knowledge and practice. We encourage the education of students and the continuing education of practitioners.

The Society was formed in 2004 with the merger of the Transportation Science and Logistics Sections. The Aviation Applications Section became an affiliate of the Society in 2008 and all members of the Aviation Applications Section are also members of TSL.

The Society is the editorial home of one of INFORMS’ flagship journals, Transportation Science.

The Society includes five special interest groups: Air Transportation, Freight Transportation and Logistics, Urban Transportation Planning and Modeling, Facility Logistics, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

TSL includes just under 1,000 members, almost half of whom are students. More are welcome. Find us on Twitter!
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  • Nationwide, WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? WHAT IS THE RESEARCH APPLIED ANALYTICS & STATISTICS DIVISION? WHAT IS THE TAX EXEMPT & GOVERNMENT ENTITIES DIVISION? WHAT IS THE WHISTLEBLOWER OFFICE DIVISION? A description of these business units can be found at:  https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions 70 Vacancies will be filled in the following business areas: Large Business and International (LB&I), Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics (RAAS), Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE), and Whistleblower Office (WBO). The following are the duties of these positions at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Takes a leadership role in the development of policy and guidance, and development of recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the organization. Actively assists in the implementation of administrative and technical decisions and ensures accomplishment of the desired results. Serves as a technical expert with responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, controlling, modifying and executing of all or part of an entire project, including such tasks as formulation of workload estimates for program segments, specification of the methodology to be used, preparation of appropriate specifications and procedures, and review of computer systems specifications and materials and instructions needed for assuring the adequacy of the project's design and objectives. Explores novel methods of retrieving data and develops innovative recommendations to management and senior leadership as a means for making data driven decisions which may result in a modification of policies and/or processes. Reviews, evaluates, validates, and documents the results of the findings. Provides highly technical advice to all the levels of management throughout the Agency as needed. Supports senior managers and executives in assessing impact of new or modified program requirements. Analyzes new or proposed legislation, regulations, or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations. Identifies and analyzes critical problems and issues, the timing and sequence of key program events and milestones. Anticipates any adverse impact on budget and/or work plans. Develops innovative solutions, documents findings and conclusions, and makes presentations. Assists the supervisor in determining the scope, goals and schedules for future programs in the business unit. Results have a direct impact on assigned area's policy. Acts as a troubleshooter in resolving bottlenecks at any step in a project by identifying and proposing solutions; this may include coordination with other project team members or stakeholders to mitigate logistical or technical issues. Applies scientific, data mining, and statistical theory and methods to test hypotheses using structured and unstructured data. Develops data product solutions to improve customer experiences, anomaly detection, and business outcomes. Develops proofs of concept or demonstrations to evaluate feasibility of project solutions and recommends visualization strategies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period  to your assigned Post of Duty (POD) ) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.  As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S;  Unexpired  U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240)) Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at  http://www.irs.gov/ ( https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript ) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Complete a  Declaration for Federal Employment  to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the  Form I-9 . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These  documents  must be  unexpired   original  or certified copies . The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record  before  that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.  In accordance with  5 U.S. Code § 9202(c)  and  5 C.F.R § 920.201  certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.  Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at:  Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. Qualifications Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or  Volunteer Service.  One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement AND/OR time of referral: BASIC REQUIREMENTS  GS-1530 STATISTICIAN (Data Scientist) : You must have a degree that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing. OR Combination of education and experience  -- courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance. BASIC REQUIREMENTS   GS-1529 MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIAN (Data Scientist):  You must have a degree that included courses in mathematics and statistics totaling at least 24 semester hours. This course work must have included a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics. Courses acceptable toward meeting the mathematics course requirement must have included at least four of the following: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra, linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or any other advanced course in mathematics for which one of these was a prerequisite. Courses in mathematical statistics or probability theory with a prerequisite of elementary calculus or more advanced courses will be accepted toward meeting the mathematics requirements, with the provision that the same course cannot be counted toward both the mathematics and the statistics requirement. OR Combination of education and experience  -- includes at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as described above; and Experience that showed evidence of statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying known statistical techniques to data such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the grades specialized experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-11:  To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position may include: Experience using data mining process models (such as CRISP-DM, SEMMA, etc.,) to design and execute data science project. Experience preparing and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets to explorations and evaluating data science centric models. Experience applying a range of analytic approaches, including (but not limited to) machine learning, text analytics, and natural language processing; graph theory, link analysis and optimization models; complex adaptive systems; and/or deep learning neural networks that are part of the exploration. Experience coding in various programming languages (such as R, Python, SQL, or JAVA) to conduct various phases of data science projects. Experience creating and querying different datastores and architectures (such as Sybase, Oracle, and open-source databases) to work with various types of data as part of the data science project. Experience using tools for data visualization (graphs, tables, charts, etc.,) and end-user business intelligence. OR EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience specialized experience as follows: Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in Mathematics, statistics, or related fields. OR Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree Mathematics, statistics, or related field of study from an accredited college or university. OR Combination of education and experience:  A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-12 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position may include: Experience applying knowledge of statistical theories, principles, concepts and practices that relate to experimental design, data analysis, sampling, forecasting, quality control, and operations research to understand, model and improve program operations. Experience using data mining process models (such as CRISP-DM, SEMMA, etc.,) to design and execute data science project. Experience preparing and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets to explorations and evaluating data science centric models. Experience applying a range of analytic approaches, including (but not limited to) machine learning, text analytics, and natural language processing; graph theory, link analysis and optimization models; complex adaptive systems; and/or deep learning neural networks that are part of the exploration. Experience coding in various programming languages (such as R, Python, SQL, or JAVA) to conduct various phases of data science projects. Experience creating and querying different datastores and architectures (such as Sybase, Oracle, and open-source databases) to work with various types of data as part of the data science project. Experience using tools for data visualization (graphs, tables, charts, etc.,) and end-user business intelligence. Specialized Experience for GS-13 and GS-14 follows under Education Section. Education QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUES SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-13 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position may include: Experience applying project management principles on a data science project. Experience planning and executing a variety of data science and/or analytics projects. Experience using data mining process models (such as CRISP-DM, SEMMA, etc.,) to design and execute data science project. Experience preparing and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets to explorations and evaluating data science centric models. Experience working with multiple data types and formats as a part of a data science project. Experience applying a range of analytic approaches, including (but not limited to) machine learning, text analytics, and natural language processing; graph theory, link analysis and optimization models; complex adaptive systems; and/or deep learning neural networks that are part of the exploration. Experience coding in various programming languages (such as R, Python, SQL, or JAVA) to conduct various phases of data science projects. Experience creating and querying different datastores and architectures (such as Sybase, Oracle, and open-source databases) to work with various types of data as part of the data science project. Experience using tools for data visualization (graphs, tables, charts, etc.,) and end-user business intelligence. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-14 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position may include: Experience in statistical/mathematical project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of statistical program requirements and techniques. Experience completing assignments involving an analysis of several alternative statistical approaches and through advising management concerning major aspects of advanced statistical and mathematical theories and techniques that relate to data analysis, probability sampling, estimation procedures, variance estimation, and applying professional knowledge and experience resolving non-routine and/or unprecedented issues. Experience using the methods and principles related to mathematical statistics in carrying out project assignments. Experience in establishing effective working relationships with people from a variety of technical backgrounds, assessing their needs and expectations, preparing reports, and making recommendations for meeting customer needs. Experience with statistical theories and techniques that relate to survey sampling, weighting, outlier detection, imputation, adjusting for non-response, forecasting, projections, and complex variance estimation methods. Experience in applying complex statistical techniques and analysis in the preparation of relevant reports and studies. For more information on qualifications please refer to  OPM's Qualifications Standards . For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to  Department of Education Accreditation page . FOREIGN EDUCATION:  Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click  here  for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.   Additional information A 1-year probationary period is required. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the  Selective Service System  or are exempt from having to do so. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under  Salaries & Wages . The GS-11, GS-12, GS-13 is bargaining, GS-14 is non-bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available. In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location. Relocation expenses - No Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. #LI-POST This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. The inventory will be used to fill approximately  70  vacancies throughout the next  12  months. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come available. Applicants need to apply and/or update their application by 11:59pm ET at the close of the following cut off dates to be considered:  03/11/2024  and  01/06/2025 .
  • Dalian, China, Tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Recruitment Institute of Supply Chain & Analytics (ISCA), Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian, China   About ISCA Institute of Supply Chain Analytics (ISCA) is one of the two university-level leading research institutes of Dongbei University of Finance & Economics (DUFE), located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian. It is committed to the construction of leading research institutes at DUFE. ISCA boasts an excellent tenure-track faculty, including Senior Editors of top-tier international journals and oversea-educated talents, supported by efficient administrative services. The main research fields of ISCA include Optimization and Operation Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, Retail and Channel Management, Big Data Analysis and Empirical Methods. There have been more than 20 national or provincial research projects, including 12 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, with a total funding of 6,478,000 RMB. ISCA members have published nearly 100 academic papers in various of international journals, 90% of which are SCI/SSCI journals. Among these, 12 papers have been published in UTD24 publications, and 1 paper has been published in PNAS. In the years 2019 and 2020, DUFE was ranked #7 among all mainland China universities in terms of top-tier (UTD24) journal paper publications in the fields of supply chain management and operations management. As the secretariat of Supply Chain and Operations Management (ISCOM), ISCA has successfully hosted ISCOM annual conferences four times and various competitions. ISCA currently provides master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral programs. ISCA is dedicated to building research platforms connecting to  top scholars, cooperating with enterprises and industries, and providing high-quality working, academic, and living environment for faculties. It is one of the few international teams in China that focuses on supply chain and business analytics fields and aspires to be on par with international standards.    Recruitment information ISCA invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions of all levels (Assistant / Associate / Full Professor) with interests in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Marketing and Information Systems. Both theoretical and empirical studies are very welcome.   Academic Qualification: Earned a Ph.D. degree from a major research university before appointment. Applicants for assistant professor positions should have strong research capability and a record of publishing in top-tier journals. Applicants for higher ranks should demonstrate a well-qualified record of research and teaching effectiveness. Application Details If you are interested in the post, please submit your Cover letter, CV, three representative research papers, contact information for three references, and evidence of teaching performance (if available) to iscajobs@163.com & isca-hr@dufe.edu.cn (Please send your application to both mailboxes, ensuring that we don't miss email).   Benefits for a successful applicant ISCA will provide very competitive salary, relocation fund, accommodation allowance, start-up research fund, fringe benefits, and a competitive incentive policy. A publication in top-tier journals will significantly boost annual salary. The Remuneration Package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  ISCA will provide personalized services according to qualifications of each applicant to create excellent environment for faculty to showcase their talents.   Contact Person Ms. Yuexin Feng      Email: ISCAjobs@163.com & isca-hr@dufe.edu.cn (Please send your application to both mailboxes, ensuring that we don't miss anything)   Links to the video on TENCENT about us: https://v.qq.com/x/page/l3164ry3dr4.html
  • New Braunfels, Texas, The City of New Braunfels is seeking a collaborative, transportation planning savvy individual to join the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department and continue the success of servicing the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Graduate Engineer or Engineer-In-Training would also be considered for this impactful position. GENERAL PURPOSE:   Under general supervision, performs professional engineering and project management work in the planning, design, and operations of traffic and transportation projects and project components; investigates requests for changes to traffic control devices that optimize the mobility, safety, and accessibility of city’s multimodal transportation network; and prepares and reviews traffic studies related to capital projects, street maintenance, and development. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Oversees the investigation of traffic requests generated by City Departments, external stakeholders, and the public regarding transportation and capital projects. This includes responding to traffic control devices and traffic calming requests, signal timing and operation, and identification of work order opportunities (e.g., signing and pavement markings) to enhance the operation and safety of existing facilities. Serve as the Transportation & Capital Improvements (TCI) Department’s staff liaison for the Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board. Attends other meetings as needed (e.g., City Council, City Boards and Commissions, Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) committees, etc.) to discuss transportation initiatives. Oversees changes to and optimizes the City’s traffic signal system. Manage consultant contracts for planning, designing, and implementing traffic signal improvements and signal retiming evaluations. Manages implementing and updating the city’s Street Safety Action Plan. Utilize data (e.g., crash reports), research, and best practices to pursue low-cost, easy-to-implement transportation infrastructure enhancements proactively and equitably in addition to more costly improvements that may require capital project prioritization. Serve as the TCI Department’s primary conduit between the TCI Department and the Public Works Department’s Streets and Drainage Division. Coordinates with the Police Department to determine the appropriate installation and enforcement of traffic control devices. Provides technical support and guidance to Planning & Development Services Department staff through zoning, plat, and permit review and approval of private development projects. Provides technical support and review of project identification and prioritization, design plan review, and construction of city capital projects. Assists with long-range planning efforts (e.g., area or corridor studies). Reviews traffic studies, models, and other transportation forecast reports. Assists in addressing citizen/neighborhood requests for traffic calming by providing engineering analysis and presentations to applicable boards, committees, and/or commissions. Assists with project identification and cost estimates for the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the AAMPO’s Transportation Improvement Program. Assist in developing, presenting, and pursuing City Code and policy updates. Assist in the documentation and enhancement of standard processes, standard drawings, and specifications. Manages consultant service contracts for traffic analysis, data collection, and transportation project design. Reviews engineering plans prepared by consultants and assists in coordinating input from City departments and project stakeholders. Performs other duties as assigned or required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, AND four years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, including one year in traffic engineering, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. A master’s degree and experience in municipal government are preferred.   Required Licenses or Certifications: Must possess or be able to obtain, at the time of hire, a valid Texas Driver’s License. Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License, or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within six (6) months of hire date. Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred. Graduate Engineer Considerations: A graduate engineer or engineer-in-training may be considered. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, AND a minimum of two years of progressively responsible traffic engineering experience, AND Texas Engineer in Training certification are required.   Required Knowledge of: Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). Traffic engineering, transportation planning, and multimodal transportation principles and practices. Traffic and transportation standards and design guidelines, including Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Intelligent transportation systems, traffic signal operation and equipment, and work zone traffic safety. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Local government organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Graphic and digital mapping methods and file management procedures. Principles of digital record keeping and records management. Budget and financial management principles. Public relations techniques and procedures.   Required Skill in: Interpreting technical documents and map specifications. Collecting, tabulating, organizing, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting data and information. Reading, interpreting, understanding, creating, revising, and applying planning standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies, procedures, and ordinances. Interpreting and enforcing contract language. Planning, preparing, and conducting presentations to groups. Interpreting and applying department standards and City policies. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers, elected and appointed officials, other agencies, businesses, and the general public. Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software. Applied critical and analytical thinking to solve complex problems, develop recommendations, and effectively discuss with pertinent individuals or groups. Effective communication, both verbal and written. Appropriate dress and appearance.   Physical Demands / Work Environment:   Work is performed in a standard office environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time. Must be able to safely pull, push, lift, and carry equipment and materials weighing up to thirty (30) pounds. Some fieldwork is required outdoors in all weather conditions. May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster. The City of New Braunfels may offer a hiring salary commensurate with experience
  • Valparaiso, Indiana, Our Valparaiso, IN site which specializes in High-Purity Iron Oxide Pigments is seeking a  Site Manager  to provide leadership, direction, and focus for all operational activities at the site.  This includes leadership for a broad range of activities including EHSS, Production, Quality, Controlling, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Site Services, and Talent.  In addition, the position ensures that all processes and activities comply with Sun Chemical policies, regulations and our values for safety, quality, environmental and financial stewardship. The Site Manager is a member of the Color Materials North America Operations Leadership Team and interacts with global functions to fulfill the mission of the business and the site, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving operational excellence. Core Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop the Valparaiso site team to excellence in EHS performance, and manufacturing capability, to meet customer expectations in quality, service, and delivery with the results of business growth and increased cash generation. Drive a culture where continuous improvement, breakthrough performance, employee engagement, and an enjoyable work environment are expectations of all team members. Identify and manage all operational risks including EHS, regulatory, quality, cost, equipment optimization and reliability.  The site falls under OSHA PSM. Develop and implement budget, objectives, personnel plans, inventory management, and capital plans that align with the strategic objectives of the global strategic business units that are supplied by the Valparaiso site. Develop and implement long-term manufacturing and asset strategies to ensure assets are aligned with global business strategy, as well as provide for reliable and flexible product availability while maximizing asset utilization. Represent Sun Chemical in community outreach, governmental relations with state and local authorities. Foster a work environment based on Sun Chemical values, promote diversity of perspectives, and create a high-performance team across the organization resulting in strong employee satisfaction. Leadership Core Responsibilities:  Coach and develop team members to reach their full potential Support development assignments and movement of talent across units Motivate and challenge to drive high performance Commit to "hiring the best" internally and externally Create an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity Execute performance and career development discussions Role model and enable development of competencies in others needed to implement Sun Chemical’s strategy Establish and support a safety culture in which all accidents are preventable   Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required (Engineering preferred). Master’s degree in any discipline is a strong plus. Ten (10) years or more of demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing, including a variety of managerial positions, preferably in chemical industry, required. Plant Manager experience required, and Site Manager experience preferred.  Experience in successfully managing both union and non-union relationship is preferred, with demonstrated ability to positively manage employee relation issues, improve site culture through employee engagement, and optimize organizational design. Demonstrated track-record of manufacturing achievement in the critical success areas of EHSS (including OSHA PSM), cost reduction, quality improvement, cycle time reduction, asset optimization, large capital project management, and application of leading edge methods and technologies Excellent analytical/problem solving skills with ability to analyze complex technical, operational and financial data and develop effective solutions. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence people at all levels in the organization, customers, suppliers and other external contacts that allows for achievement of substantial results through others. Keen ability to focus employees at all levels to recognize the “right thing to do” and empower them to act decisively within their ability and area of responsibility.  Demonstrated leadership ability to build strong teams, coach, influence and guide employees, and the ability to recognize and develop talent throughout the organization. Proven track record for creating continuous improvements in the culture, facilities, and technology at a manufacturing site. BENEFITS We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
  • Uniondale, New York, Do you want to join a team that values Service, Collaboration and Excellence? Do you want to work with an organization that is committed to serving its customers and community by providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy to Long Island and the Rockaways? Is being part of a value-driven organization important to you? If yes, please check us out!                                                                                                     Who We Are                                                                                                                                We are a team of motivated, engaged, and exceptionally talented self-starters, willing to roll up our sleeves and do what is necessary to get the job done.  If you are interested in joining this dynamic team and have a passion to learn, develop, and want your experience to make an immediate impact, please apply. To find out more about us, please visit our website www.lipower.org What We Offer We offer an environment of continuous development and growth.  LIPA offers a thriving company culture, exceptional colleagues, and great benefits. Our benefit package includes: Hybrid work and flexible hours Excellent Medical insurance No Cost Dental and Vision insurance to employee Paid holidays and generous leave time Professional development opportunities Educational assistance opportunities Multiple retirement plan options with company contribution Short-term and long-term disability coverage Flexible spending account Life Insurance 529 College Savings Program $300 Wellness Reimbursement What You’ll Do At LIPA The Director of Procurement Strategy and Operations (Director) manages LIPA’s procurement department, and oversees PSEG Long Island’s procurement department, to ensure the effective purchase of the highest quality goods and services at a reasonable cost, in a timely and efficient manner, while meeting the policy goals and reporting requirements of New York State public authorities.  The Director is responsible for developing a strategic approach to LIPA’s procurement of goods and services, ensuring robust competition from varied, high-quality vendors. In this leadership role, the successful candidate will develop and implement industry best practices for LIPA’s procurement of goods and services and similarly oversee PSEG Long Island policies, practices, procurements, warehousing, and supply chain functions. Other Essential Job Functions include: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.? Ability to effectively engage with all levels of the organization.? Strong understanding of finances. Strong analytical and strategic skills with the ability to manage and direct the procurement function, overseeing supplier relationships, logistics, and cost reduction. Effective analytical and negotiating skills Ability to drive supplier performance, especially regarding how well a supplier meets contractual obligations and performance expectations. An understanding of the commodities and pricing determinants for goods and services within the utility and energy market? Ability to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous innovation. Strong interviewing, relationship building, and other interpersonal skills to support, among other things, mutual assistance during periods of extreme weather or other system emergencies?? Outstanding communication, team building, and leadership skills? LIPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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