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ICS is a multi-disciplined Search Firm specializing in the recruitment and placement of individuals for Permanent or Contract positions. We are pleased to profile the following candidates for your consideration.

Production Manager  
Degree individual with ten (10) years of experience from automotive assembly operations. Direct responsibility for up to ten (10) supervisors with indirect leadership of approximately two hundred (200) unionized individuals. Responsible for implementing continuous improvement activities while maintaining productivity, quality, safety and achieving cost targets.

Contract Personnel
Individuals with various skill sets well versed in fields such as Production, Materials Engineering, Human Resources, Maintenance, Accounting, etc from the Automotive, Food, Pharmaceutical and Aerospace industry available for short term, long term or "Mat Leave" assignments

Mechanical Engineer/Plant Manager

Degree and four (4) years of experience this cross functional highly capable and qualified individual is looking for an Engineering role or a senior Operations position. Has been a Product Team Leader with a machining operation responsible for three (3) product lines as well as a Launch Coordinator on two (2) new products. Also been a Production Manager with four (4) production supervisors reporting to him directly and a Unionized CAW staff in excess of one hundred (100) Continuous improvements, engineering changes, quality, customer interface, grievances etc.

Human Resources Manager

Degree with ten (10) years from manufacturing. Solid Generalist within unionized environment. Recruiting, H&S, contract negotiation, policy development, training.

Buyer
Degree, PMAC, eight (8) years exp. with global experience, negotiations, MRO, commodities, cost reduction programs, MRP, PRP, JIT and SIM. Training juniors, project management.

Occupational Health Nurse
RN, Disability and WSIB Management from unionized automotive Tier . Has previous experience in Human Resource Management. Contract or Permanent

Quality/Process Engineer
Technologist with four (4) years of experience within the Quality and Process Engineering fields. This cross functional individual is solid with QS and ISO standards, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, customer/supplier liaison, troubleshooting, staff training, process improvements, etc.

Maintenance Supervisor
An Electronic Technicians Diploma and as Electrical ticket. Well versed at supervising unionized multi-trade crews consisting of millwrights, electricians, toolmakers and helpers within stamping, P.M. programs, troubleshoot, repair, Project Management etc.

Project Manager
Experienced professional with Project Management, Manufacturing Processes and troubleshooting skills. Strong tooling background and a thorough knowledge of stamping (up to 1500 tons) fabrication, machining and assemblies. Proven track record dealing with the shop floor, tool fabricators, vendors, customer relations and budgeting.

Human Resources Manager/Assistant
Available for Perm or Contract assignments. Degree with two plus (2+) years of of experience as a Generalist within Union and Non-Union environments. Solid administrative and technical skills in Recruitment, Selection, H&S, Comp. Excellent references.

Contract Personnel
Individuals with various skill sets well versed in fields such as Production, Materials, Engineering, Human Resources, Quality etc from the Automotive, Food, Pharmaceutical and Aerospace industry available for short or long term assignments.

Plant Accountant
CMA with five (5) years of experience within the food manufacturing industry. Their experiences have included duties such as purchasing, payroll, supervising day to day accounting of multi-plant activities. Experienced with both standard and job costing.

Quality Manager
Degreed individual with defined skills in teaching, facilitation, process improvement and management. Strong in project management, problem solving and Quality Assurance. Innovative individual with a Global understanding who enables and empowers his associates. Experienced with Customer and Automotive manufacturers. Very Strong Supplier Development background.

Continuous Improvement Manager
Degreed individual proficient in the facilitation of VE/VA, SYNCHRONOUS MFG and SCIP workshops. Lead Auditor Trained for QS9000. Cost Reductions, improving productivity and bottom line profitability.

Senior Accountant
Excellent candidate with a BA and a CMA designation. This highly motivated individual does the preparation of the monthly financial and reporting packages, management analysis, maintains the general ledger and supervises the A/P and A/R areas.

Ergonomist
Recent Degreed graduate with excellent work term experience from automotive O.E. experience. Provided ergonomic training and safety awareness. Identified ergonomic concerns, developed countermeasures, implemented and then monitored.

Manufacturing Tech
A unique blend of experience and exposure to Quality and Manufacturing techniques for assembly and paint process within plastic and metal operations. Defined tooling requirements and liaison with tooling suppliers, implementing Engineering Change Requests, interface with customers, continuous process improvements, time studies etc.

Health & Safety/Labour Relations
Master Degree in Occupational Health plus five(5) years of broad exposure within large Unionized Manufacturing Operations (Chemical, Metal and Assembly) as both an employee and Consultant. Regularly interface between Production and Maintenance on safety issues well as mediate and record grievances related to Labour relation issues. Successfully implemented programs resulting in twenty percent (20%) reduction in incident and frequency rates.

Human Resources Manager/Assistant
Available for "Mat Leave" assignments. Degree with two plus (2+) years of experience as a Generalist within Union and Non-Union environments. Solid administrative and technical skills in Recruitment, Selection, H&S, Comp.

Production Supervisor (Consumer Goods)
A Degreed individual with four (4) years of experience with in a customer goods processing operation. This cross functional achiever, who works shifts, has been involved in the areas of Production Processing, Quality and Packaging operations. The experience has been achieved in a highly automated Unionized environment.

Purchasing Manager
Diploma in Materials Management with ten plus (10+) years of experience. Came up through the Buyer ranks until supervising three (3). Responsible for production materials and MRO Purchase steel, rubber and plastics. Implemented MRP and JIT in ISO and QS environment.

Controller
B. Comm with six (6) years of Management Accounting experience from a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. Full responsibility for the Accounting and Financial areas.

Program/Project Manager
Degree with over five (5) years of manufacturing experience from large volume automotive and aerospace assembly/machining operations. APQP's, PPAP's, equipment, process, tooling, new product launches, customer & supplier liaison, all documentation etc.

Human Resources Manager
Double degree with CHRP and 15 plus years of experience from complex multi- faceted organizations with experience in the fields of Human Resources, Employee and Labour Relations. Involvement in organizational transitions, labour relations, recruitment, training, pension/benefits, health & safety, succession planning, compensation etc.

Senior Cost Analyst/Accountant
This outstanding individual has a BA and CMA designation. They have been involved in the implementation of ERP and ABC computer systems, Inventory Management, variance and financial statement reporting as well as maintain the costing system.

Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Engineer with experience in automotive manufacturing. Experienced with both engineering and production with some design exposure. Manufacturing environments were primarily metal operations that were JIT, cellular and Kaizen driven. Worked with Quality department and customer to implement corrective actions. Other areas of responsibility were in production and materials planning area.

"Mat Leave" Personnel
Individuals with various skill sets well versed in fields such as Production, Materials, Engineering, Human Resources, Quality etc from the Automotive, Food, Pharmaceutical and Aerospace industry.

Material Planning/Production Control Manager
Controlled the planning and scheduling of all programs, the Manufacturing Bills, of Material, procurement requirements, Work-in-Progress and Engineering Change Activities. Has supervised up to 20 directly within a multiple plant operation. Excellent track record of success. Solid communicator to the shop floor.

Human Resources Manager
Solid Generalist from a Union environment. Involved in Recruitment, Training, Comp, Benefits, Labour etc.

Project Manager
Experienced professional with Project Management, Manufacturing Processes and troubleshooting skills. Strong tooling background and a thorough knowledge of stamping (up to 1500 tons) fabrication, machining and assemblies. Proven track record dealing with the shop floor, tool fabricators, vendors, customer relations and budgeting.

Assistant Controller
CMA from Mfg with very strong Costing and Budget preparation skills.

Logistics/Purchasing/Materials Specialist
An MBA with experience in petro chemical, automotive Tier 1 and high tech manufacturing experience. Areas of specialization encompass distribution, logistics management, manufacturing planning/scheduling, supplier sourcing/ strategic planning, supplier evaluation, technical liaison with internal and external groups etc. Broad understanding and competency with MRP, MRP II, ISO/QS9000 and JIT. Operated in high pressure, time sensitive sequential assembly line environment with critical deadlines.

Mechanical/Tooling Engineer
Certified Tool and Die maker with Engineering Degree. Experienced with line and transfer dies for Big 3 customers. Some customer liaison exposure. Blue print reading, layout work, set ups, engineering changes, welding, try outs etc.

Human Resources Manager
An experienced individual with ten plus (10+) years of experience from Union and Non-Union operations. A solid Generalist who has dealt with Training/ Development, Benefits, Recruitment, Labour Relations, Contract negotiations, (Local and International Reps) Health and Safety, Salary/Payroll Admin etc from an Automotive environment.

Engineering Manager
Experience in Engineering, Production & Operations. Has been involved in New Plant start-up operations, project management, continuous improvement programs, dealt with customer and supplier on both quality as well as manufacturing issues. Project manufacturing experience with B&W, Tooling and Heavy Stampings.

Maintenance/Facilities/Production Management
Solid track record of success with a strong Maintenance and Facilities background. Management and hands on experience in the installation, start-up and programming of robots within a Class "A" Automotive Plastic Injection, Paint and Assembly operation as well as Rubber Calendaring, Extrusion and Stamping.

Health & Safety Co-Ordinator
Bright and articulate individual with a Degree from QS9000 stamping operation. Experienced with ergonomics and in developing training programs, safety seminars, etc

Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer
Degree. Implemented continuous improvements at stamping, assembly, machining, glass operations. New program launches

Plant / Operations Manager
Results proven professional, who leads by example and challenges, from Automotive and Commercial cell operations, that has come up through the ranks of Engineering and Manufacturing Management

Plant Metallurgist
Tech support to Production, Product Design, Purchasing and Quality. Implement continuous improvements through quality and supplier liaison

Product Engineer
MSc. Project Leader for product design, development, cost reductions, quality and implementation. Design experience in metal forming and plastic molding processes. Exposure to Metal Fabrication and Assembly operations

Purchasing / Materials Manager
Sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of steel, MRO, machinery, equipment and transport. Experienced in MRP, KANBAN, and JIT environment. Multi-plant and Special Projects exposure. Long term contract or permanent

Production Supervisor
Automotive and Consumer products experience. Stampings and plastic exposure from Union operations. Shifts are not a problem

Project Engineer
A Degreed individual that is process focused, with a solid background of Automotive Quality training, who is strong in the disciplines of Lean Cell and Synchronous Manufacturing techniques

Industrial Engineer
A BSc in industrial Engineering with a background in New Program Launches, productivity improvements, line, plant and cell layouts, as well as developed new part packaging techniques

Manufacturing / Process Engineer
Individual with 10+ years of experience in the Installation, Programming, Operator Training and Troubleshooting of Robotic cells from an Assembly, Stamping and Welding Operation

Program Manager
Degree with solid experience in robotics, automation, APQP, project and product management, welding, assembly, stamping, tool design and machining.

Junior Engineer
Graduate of Engineering Technology with excellent Co-op experience. Assisted Maintenance, set time studies, worked with inventory, production and quality. AutoCad 14.

Human Resources Manager
A Generalist with extensive experience from both Union and Non Union operations. Strong History with Health and Safety (WSIB, WHIMS etc.) and legislation (OHSA). Solid background in compensation, benefits, payroll, pension as well as recruitment, grievance resolution, contract negotiations, computer skills.

Manufacturing Engineer
Degree with experience in panel stampings (up to 3000 tons) chrome plating, machining, assembly and welding operations. AutoCad and QS 9000.

Automation Specialist
Extensive robotic automation experience. As an Integration Supervisor he was responsible for all projects undertaken as well as head of Health & Safety.

Controller
B. Comm with a CMA and eight (8) years of automotive experience. Excellent costing and QS9000 skills. Part of the Senior Management Team.

Account Manager
BA with a CMA and six (6) years of experience. Has supervised staff of up to ten (10) individuals from metal stamping, plastic injection and electrical environments.

Financial Analyst
Seven (7) years of experience from the Service and Consumer Products industries. BA and CMA designation. Excellent Information Systems skills. Coordinates tax audits.

Accountant
Dependable individual with a solid background in financial reporting, journal entries, A/P, A/R, invoicing, inventory control, fixed asset management available.

Human Resources Manager/Assistant
Available for Perm or Short Term assignments. Degree with two plus (2+)years of experience as a Generalist within Union and Non-Union environments. Solid administrative and technical skills in Recruitment, Selection, H&S, Comp. Excellent references.

Accountant
Supervision of A/P, A/R, financial statements, inventory control, general ledger.

Project Accountant
BA,CMA with strong costing and budgeting skills. Variance analysis and corrective actions along with general ledger reconciliation and fixed asset controls.

Senior Accountant
CGA. Experienced with costing, liaison between production and finance, forecasting, budgeting as well as handling monthly reports.

Accounting Manager
CMA with 7 years metal stampings exp. Long range planning and day to day supervision of accounting department operations, internal controls, etc.

Human Resources Manager
A Generalist with extensive experience from both Union and Non Union operations. Strong history with Health and Safety (WSIB, WHIMS etc.) and legislation (OHSA). Solid background in compensation, benefits, payroll, pension as well as recruitment, grievance resolution, contract negotiations, computer skills.

Production Supervisor (Steady Off-Shift or Rotate)
Diverse individual with experience in Union operations. Exposure to assembly, welding, stamping, paint, plastics and foam operations.

Health & Safety/Labour Relations
Master Degree in Occupational Health plus five (5) years of broad exposure within large Unionized Manufacturing Operations (Chemical, Metal and Assembly) as both an employee and Consultant. Regularly interface between Production and Maintenance on safety issues as well as mediate and record grievances to Labour relation issues. Successfully implemented programs resulting in twenty percent (20%) reduction in incident and frequency rates.

Manufacturing Tech
A unique blend of experience and exposure to Quality and Manufacturing techniques for assembly and paint process within plastic and metal operations. Defined tooling requirements and liaison with tooling suppliers, implemented Engineering Change Requests, interface with customers, continuous process improvements, time studies etc.

Human Resources Manager
An experienced individual with ten plus (10+) years of experience from Union and Non-Union operations. A solid Generalist who has dealt with Training/ Development, Benefits, Recruitment, Labour Relations, Contract negotiations, (Local and International Reps) Health & Safety, Salary/Payroll admin etc from an Automotive environment.

Project Engineer
Experienced professional with Project Management, Manufacturing Processes and troubleshooting skills. Strong tooling background and a thorough knowledge of stamping (up to 1500 tons) fabrication, machining and assemblies. Proven track record dealing with the shop floor, tool fabricators, vendors, customer relations and budgeting.

CNC Programmer
Degreed individual with solid experience in writing programs for FANUC, SIEMENS, GE2000, TOSNUC and HEIDENHAIN controllers using MasterCam for 3,4 and 5 axis as well as CATIA and APT. Setup MasterCam posts for CNC and wrote Macro subprograms.

Maintenance Supervisor
An Electronic Technicians Diploma and an Electrical Ticket. Well versed at supervising unionized multi-trade crews consisting of millwrights, electricians, toolmakers and helpers within stamping, welding, foundry, machining, warehousing and paint operations. Skilled at PLC programming, P.M. programs, troubleshoot, repair, Project Management etc.

Warehouse Supervisor
Well versed in supervising unionized warehouse personnel in multiple (20) manufacturing and distribution centres. Skilled at supervising shipping/ receiving, stores, logistics, purchasing, inventory control from ERP/MRP environment. Liaison with G.M. Ford Chrysler.

Production Supervisor (Consumer Goods)
A Degreed individual with four (4) years of experience within a consumer goods processing operation. This cross functional achiever, who works shifts, has been involved in the areas of Production Processing, Quality and Packaging operations. The experience has been achieved in a highly automated Unionized environment.

Purchasing Manager
Diploma in Materials Management with ten plus (10+) years of experience. Came up through the ranks from Buyer until supervising three (3). Responsible for production materials and MRO Purchase Steel, rubber and plastics. Implemented MRP and JIT in ISO and QS environment.

Metallurgist
PhD with 5 years experience in melting, forging, casting, rolling, machining, drawing of steel products. Familiar with materials and process aspects of tube hydroforming. Worked with steel and automotive companies.

Design Engineer
Degreed individual experienced with SRDC, I-DEAS from both plastic and metal automotive manufacturers.

Program/Project Manager
Degree with over 6 years experience. Product and process experience in metal stamping, machining and assembly Tier 1 operation. Big 3 and Import customer experience. Provided program management support to product development engineers for programs with international involvement.

ICS provides professional individuals for our clients promptly and efficiently. If any of these profiles are of interest to you or if you require candidates with other skill sets from different process environments, please phone, fax, or email us and we will discuss your individual needs.




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