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Are you enthusiastic, collaborative and solution-oriented? Apply now for the Art Director position in our Southfield, MI, office! The Art Director will be supporting the Art & Design Team and partner with our automotive clients and internal teams.

Summary

The ideal Art Director will bring a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to the position, promoting Alteris Group and that of our valued clients. Responsibilities include concept generation, layout, revisions, direction distillation, presentation and production. Must thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops concepts and collaborates with the project teams to plan, analyze, organize and execute assigned projects as needed.
• Works collaboratively and harmoniously as a teammate both within and outside the creative department.
• Meets with project management to review work in progress and selects desired concepts.
• Presents concepts to team members, account team, and clients.
• Maintains stewardship of client’s look, tone and feel.
• Art direction of assets including image and footage selection, working collaboratively with other team members.
• Maintains file-management, using consistent naming conventions and procedures.
• Loves the creative process and knows how to have fun while working hard.

Required Qualifications

This position requires:

• A minimum of 6+ years of related experience
• Portfolio to demonstrate creative and technical skills

Required Skills

This position requires:

• Good sense of aesthetic, typography and practicing knowledge of information design and hands-on understanding of fundamental principles marketing.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard software/programs: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop are a must).
• Proficient in designing in PowerPoint and Word.
• Skilled in art techniques as well as computer proficient.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong time management skills.
• Able to juggle multiple projects, sticking to deadlines and ensuring high-quality error-free output.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with creative agencies/professional services
• Direct marketing and digital experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge in the latest trends of HTML, CSS, AR, and AI a big plus
• Adobe After Effects and HTML experience is a plus

Alteris Group

America’s first 24/7 national news diginet – broadcasting to 50+ markets including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles – is expanding our metro Detroit team. We are looking for passionate storytellers who can help grow our audience on-air and online. The right candidate must have a passion for news, for telling compelling stories and creating high-quality content.

Producers will work closely with our anchor team to produce newscasts throughout the day for our news-wheel format. Duties include writing, producing and editing content.

We’re looking for a leader who will help plan and execute award-winning news coverage. Other than the basics of TV news, candidates with these special characteristics will stand out. The shift is mornings Wednesday-Saturday.

• Be passionate about news in and out of the work environment
• Have good judgement as to what makes a story on a national and international news level
• Determine the order in which stories are told on stream
• Time broadcasts and insure they are correct on the stream and on air
• Have a flexible approach to your work schedule and be ready to work when news breaks
• Be ready to plan and execute news coverage on your own
• Have the ability to turn a wide range of news stories quickly
• Be a strong writer
• Be ready to produce – writing scripts, editing copy and creating show rundowns

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or similar degree preferred
• Ability to produce newscasts
• Must be an excellent writer for newscasts
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be engaged digitally utilizing multi-platform content distribution and display strong social media skills.
• Ability to work well with our existing team
• Ability to handle everything from breaking news, to live shots, to on-set interviews
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to shoot and edit video on non-linear programs is essential (Adobe Premiere Pro editing experience a plus).

Equal Opportunity Employer

NEWSnet

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Mounts plates for upcoming jobs.
* Identifies stock requirements and change as needed.
* Identifies die requirements, retrieves die and changes and puts away when needed.
* Assists press operator in setting up print stations.
* Completes transactions in the job tracking system.
* Assists press operator in washing up press (internal & external).
* Changes worn doctor blades.
* Handles finished goods (transports to rewind area or stacks on pallet).
* Assists Assembly Technicians as needed.
* Helps other assistants/operators.
* Runs press in absence of operator (when qualified).
* Assists finishing group when needed.
* Provides support to meet department and company objectives by performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
* Must have the ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
* Must be able to pass a basic reading test.
* Must pass color vision test.
* Must pass color hue test.
* Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.

* Must have basic personal computer skills.
* Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
* Must be able to maintain good attendance.
* Must be willing to work overtime.
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Epitec

POSITION:

Product Manager

JOB TYPE:

Contract

LOCATION:

Dearborn, MI (Hybrid OR Remote)

JOB SUMMARY FOR PRODUCT MANAGER:

Work with multiple teams within the transformation office on establishing and managing a prioritized backlog. Be a champion and help mentor individuals and teams to grow and develop and help guide and manage the intake process for work. As a Product Manager, you will facilitate learning through workshops, meetings, and Team-building activities and actively try to identify waste and areas of improvement that helps to create autonomous, self-organizing, empowered, and continuously improving Teams.

• More than five years experience working as a Product Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner or Team Lead with agile software development Teams in a large corporate IT environment.
• Experience using a combination of lean and agile practices to help Teams succeed and organizations evolve.
• Strong grounding in both SCRUM and XP-related methodologies
• Strong understanding of Change management and have participated in a large-scale agile transformation. Strong knowledge of scaled agile principles, practices, and roles. PDO transformation coaching experience is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of the principles and practices involved in
• Value Stream Mapping
• Writing Technical Specs and Requirements
• Knowledge Of User Experience Best Practices
• Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
• Leadership And the Ability to Take Initiative
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Proficient at leading meetings with different audiences (senior management, technical & business Teams) and driving the next steps.
• Experience managing risk and issues across different work streams.
• Experience in interacting & communicating with Sr. Leadership, business, and technology stakeholders.
• Must be motivated and be able to work independently.

Skills Required:

• More than five years’ experience working as a Product Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner or Team Lead with agile software development Teams in a large corporate IT environment.
• Value Stream Mapping
• Writing Technical Specs and Requirements
• Knowledge Of User Experience Best Practices
• Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
• Leadership And the Ability to Take Initiative
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Communication Skills

Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.

How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.

What is the result?

Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We’ve also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.

EPITEC

COMPANY SUMMARY

HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your hands, eyes, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep workers safe, and have done so, breaking new ground in cut, puncture, needle, and abrasion resistance, all without sacrificing dexterity.

JOB SUMMARY

The Above-the-neck product team has grown significantly across three (3) categories – eyewear, head, and hearing protection.

To this end, we are seeking a highly energetic, well-organized professional to lead product management activities in the eyewear category. This position will report directly to the Above-the-neck Product Director and offers ample opportunity for growth not only within the product management team, but throughout the organization.

LOCATION

Onsite at HexArmor corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full understanding of eyewear product line features and benefits (subject matter expert).
• Full understanding of product standards and certification requirements.
• Manages relationship with supplier partner (uvex eyewear PM).
• Owns product specifications and manages revisions.
• Responsible for managing, communicating, and recording quality issues alongside QA team(s).
• Manages product costs and pricing.
• Creates, owns, and continuously manages competitive landscape.
• Conducts market research in product category and regularly updates category management.
• Responsible for New Product Creation (NPC) and communication across organization.
• Assists marketing with technical product detail for collateral development and regularly reviews existing collateral for accuracy.
• Provides product category support to sales team via onboarding training, new product training, refresher trainings, day to day product support, and travel as needed.
• Responsible for product lifecycle management .
• Conducts product line review annually.
• Responsible for driving timelines and reporting on status/progress for product development projects (PDP).
• Works alongside eyewear category manager to support product category growth goals.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree: degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, or Design preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-7 years relevant work experience
• 5-10% travel to domestic customers and international partner facilities
• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite are a plus

HexArmor

DIRECTOR OF CATEGORY MANAGEMENT, NON-PERISHABLES (CENTER STORE)

COMPANY PROFILE:

• As a family-owned Midwest grocer, they have built a base of raving fans by providing an unparalleled shopping experience and making a positive difference in each of the communities they serve. They feature a broad variety with an emphasis on local products, fresh produce, made-from-scratch deli and bakery items, USDA Choice meat, seafood and an extensive beer and wine collection. They love food and it shows!

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• As a Director of Category Management, Non-Perishables , you will be part of a team that values your contribution, allows you to run your business, and participate in the rewards.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• The Director of Category Management, Non-Perishables will lead a team of Category Managers in Center Store, Dairy & Frozen to ensure results on stated strategies and objectives. Manage vendor relationships, facilitate annual, seasonal and promotional planning activities. Position will be based in the upper Midwest.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Depending on your experience and skills, your total compensation package will be include very competitive base salary and 20% bonus potential!

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Must have up to 5-10 yrs. supermarket non-perishable experience with strong knowledge of non-perishable dept operations and understanding of profitability levers in this environment. Experience with working with large wholesale distribution networks a plus.

Director Supermarkets General Business Management Purchasing Product Management Sales

Executive Leadership Solutions

About Us

NOCTI serves as the largest provider of industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for career and technical education (CTE) and workforce preparation programs across the nation. Credentials are delivered to a variety of customers including secondary and post-secondary students, adults, teachers, states, and universities. 

Nocti Business Solutions (NBS) is a subsidiary of NOCTI and provides standardized and customized assessment services to business and industry. NBS also provides development, delivery, and management services to industry certification partners as well as Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) to individuals.

Position Summary

This position engages in activities related to all phases of the assessment development and revision process. The Product Development Coordinator assists the Division Manager in fulfilling his/her mission, vision, and priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, organize, and facilitate on-site and web-based assessment development/revision workshops to include job and task analyses, item and job development activities and post-development tasks.
• Engage in the development of assessment support materials including technical manuals, O*NET linkages, test administration materials, and study guides.
• Engage in the proofreading of test booklets, assessment support materials including technical manuals, O*NET linkages, item bank questions, study guides, blueprints, instructor prep packs and other documents and products to ensure correctness and consistency among multiple documents, correct spelling, good language usage, etc.
• Assist with processing and following-up on field comments submitted by clients in a timely manner.
• Assist in recruiting and managing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for new test development, test revisions, and other product needs.
• Communicate with SMEs regarding timelines, required work products, their comments, and concerns, and to obtain study guide content.
• Assist with recruiting sites to participate in the assessment piloting phase.
• Draft alignment crosswalks between external content providers and internal assessment blueprints and standards.
• Collaborate with both internal and external individuals on projects.
• Evaluate processes and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Represent division on various committees/teams as needed.

Education/Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in a business or education-related, workforce or organizational development field and facilitation experience with both small and large groups preferred. Consideration may be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in a related field that ensures successful performance of the job duties.  

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate strong small and large group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate strong proofreading skills (e.g., ensuring information is accurate and consistent across multiple documents).
• Ensure all materials produced are error-free (e.g., grammar, spelling, formatting, punctuation).
• Demonstrate proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, email, presentation, database, web-based meeting and other collaboration programs, and be willing to learn other programs/software as needed.
• Maintain an overall understanding of the organizations’ scope of work and the client base served.
• Assure understanding of terminology related to the current credentialing marketplace.
• Monitor and evaluate processes and procedures for quality and continuous improvement and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a broad understanding of work processes, operational flow of each division, and overall organizational procedures.
• Ensure strong customer service skills.
• Utilize project management-related skills.
• Exhibit effective organizational skills.
• Ensure published findings (both internal and external) have been researched and verified.

Skills and Abilities

To perform this job, an individual must be able to successfully demonstrate the following key employability skills:

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Utilize time management techniques and prioritize as appropriate.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to be flexible.
• Collaborate as an effective member of a team.
• Problem solve and identify potential solutions.
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Exhibit professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is normally required to sit, stand, and communicate verbally in an office setting.
• The physical location of the setting is an office at corporate headquarters in Big Rapids, Michigan.
• Frequent small group and telephone communication is required.
• Employee may be exposed to loud noise produced by office machines (e.g., printer, copier, scanner).
• Travel and evening hours will be required.

NOCTI

The Director of Development and Communications (DDC) will lead the fundraising efforts for the agency. Alongside the Executive Director, the DDC will develop the agency’s annual fundraising plan. The DDC will be responsible for all areas of fundraising, including grants, events, calendar, and donor relationships. They will also plan and coordinate the communications calendar and outreach efforts. The DDC will work with the Director of Service Programs, the Circles Program Director, the Director of Operations, and the Executive Director as the agency Leadership Team and members of the Strategic Planning Team

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out Annual Fundraising Plan
• Manage agency grant efforts
• Develop and manage Annual Communications Plan
• Administer donor cultivation and retention programs
• Support fundraising events
• Participate on the Friends In Deed Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Good leader and a good team member
• Talented storyteller and writer
• Dynamic idea person; creative thinker
• Multi-tasking proficiency. There are many diverse areas to coordinate in the position.
• Deeply knowledgeable about grant systems
• Ability to connect people and mission
• Commitment to Racial Equity, inclusion and diversity
• Experienced in MS Office and Google G-suite applications
• Confident learner with CRM or other database experience

Friends In Deed MI

General Mission

As a Customer Engagement Manager, you will bring your seasoned experience to work closely with Sales (Key Account Management and New Business Development) to win, manage and grow strategic engagements with OEMs and major Tier 1 suppliers to assist them striving in an internationally, economically and ecologically challenging environment.

Your primary mission is to bring maximum value through actionable findings & conclusions to the customer, which we call “Insights”.

You will coordinate a team of experts cross functionally in a global matrix environment to provide and explain your assigned customers with commercial as well as technical findings and insights from our collaborative benchmarking programs, leveraging the extensive expertise and global expert pool of A2MAC1.

You are able to coordinate and lead complex benchmarking programs in terms of timeline, scope & profitability with external as well as internal stakeholders from various functional areas, such as engineering, procurement, value engineering and finance.

You are driven and motivated to identify and realize opportunities for follow-up business and to further grow the collaboration with our customers.

Tasks & Responsabilities :

You are responsible and lead on all Technical and Financial aspects of strategic benchmarking engagements assigned to you, from initial scoping discussions, prepare and present responses to RFIs/RFQs, through staffing if awarded to the successful program delivery and formal closing retrospectives.

Your day-to-day work as a Customer Engagement Manager includes managing the strategic benchmarking programs as well as creating convincing proposals in the acquisition phase.

You are our central interface to the assigned customer while performing the program and you are the key person to maintain and grow this type of programs and relationships with the key stakeholders of the customer. Your responsibility is a clear and reliable communication to the customer across various departments and levels of seniority, from engineers to management & executive level.

You organize the delivery of your assigned program and the management of timelines according to the customers’ expectations and you orchestrate the customer relationships through proactive stakeholder management.

• Leading customer engagements for benchmarking programs and manage customer relationships
• Enable customers to solve their problems and realize value by using our full portfolio offering
• Coordinate strategic projects, incl. planning, ensuring quality, meeting deadlines, etc.
• Leverage global A2MAC1 pool of experts to identify and prepare actionable recommendations while keeping a “hands-on” mentality presenting those to customers.
• Proactive identification of upselling and cross-selling potentials with assigned customers
• Presenting results, key findings with the team and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Leading the delivery team to provide the right output to the customer on time.

KEY MEASURES & INDICATORS (main KPIs used in the role)

• Program delivery on time on value for the customer (will ensure repetitive business)
• Profitability of programs delivered to the customer (target margins through effective resource management)
• Customer satisfaction (NPS for engagements managed)
• Shared revenue target on assigned accounts together with Key Account Management

Professional Background

• Expertise managing complex programs in an automotive and global matrix environment ideally at OEM and/or Tier 1) within (value) engineering departments
• Completed Master studies (or Bachelor with relevant work experience) within electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or business administration with engineering background required
• 10-15+ years’ work experience, some within automotive consulting required. Experience in the field of technical sales, business development or customer engagement is a plus, with 3+ years at a project/program management level

Skills & Abilities

• Proven track record building deep and influential stakeholder relationships within large customer organizations
• Experience in technical and/or service sales or customer service is advantageous
• Technical curiosity, willingness to learn and adopt fast and “hands-on” player/coach mentality
• Strong project management, analytical and communication skills
• Customer oriented working style with good business development sense finding new opportunities to grow relationship
• An open-minded personality, self-confident appearance as well as very good English and X Language skills
• Ability to self-lead and others

Appreciates regular business travel and spending time on assigned customer sites, globally

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (PTO & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Hybrid, mostly remote work schedule

A2MAC1 – Decode the future

Flow Video is seeking an Assistant Producer to work with our existing Producers, maintaining client projects from beginning to end. This person will support our internal and external teams and assist in creating structure out of many moving parts. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to learn and communicate efficiently. In addition, an ideal candidate would have familiarity with some aspects of film production and/or live events.

While involved in the creative and production processes, the Assistant Producer may be asked to communicate with clients directly to ensure they are satisfied and that we have received all necessary assets and information to keep a project moving. 

The Assistant Producer may also be trusted with confidential information and may be asked to ensure budgets are maintained or verified, contracts are signed, personnel is hired and held accountable for their work, and production schedules are correct and concise. Therefore, the Assistant Producer must be able to work confidently while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

This multifaceted role combines superb organizational skills, interpersonal skills, film production or live event management skills, and more. An ideal candidate understands the needs of video production (and/or live events or live streaming) and is eager to be a part of every process element, from planning, coordination, and management of scripting, casting, directing, and editing.

At Flow Video, we believe in creating video with a higher purpose. We work for a wide range of clientele, from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies, and we believe that video can be used to tell captivating stories that change hearts. Our goal is not just ROI or to get the most clicks – we want to craft compelling messages that resonate with real people.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Lead Producer to ensure all assigned projects, tasks, and internal organizational processes are kept and maintained. 
• Assist with managing production across the entire project arc from pre-production through final project delivery. Working with Producers on overseeing pre-production, production, and post-production to completion
• Maintaining project management software tasks
• Updating and reviewing project timelines
• Gear rental, research, and reorganization
• Contacting contractors or clients
• Organizing electronic files
• Various other tasks related to film production and potentially live events and/or live streaming
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings for project-involved parties
• Assist in overseeing production crews and ensure they’re up-to-speed on event plans
• Attend in-person rehearsals, productions, and day-of event performances to ensure events run smoothly
• Strategize with the Flow Video team to streamline and improve internal processes
• Debrief projects with internal/external teams and clients to give/receive constructive and critical feedback

Qualifications

• A team-focused and energetic, positive attitude! 
• Familiarity with Film Production 
• High level of organizational and planning skills
• Very detail-oriented
• Experienced problem-solving skills 
• Clear communication skills and ability to navigate the creative process.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and flexibility in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to take direction well and work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively and tactfully with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Able to organize and schedule work effectively, handle multiple tasks and work well under time constraints
• Must be team-oriented, diplomatic, kind, and honest
• The ability to adapt when projects suddenly change or do not go as planned
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, GSuite, and general project management
• Flexibility with schedule and ability to work long hours and occasional weekends depending on the production schedule

Bonus Qualifications

• Also familiar with live streaming/live event production

Compensation & Benefits

• $20-25 per hour, depending on experience, payable semi-monthly (every other Friday)
• 20-30 hours/week (to start)
• Mileage reimbursement for non-commute travel, parking stipend
• Bamboo coworking community membership (Detroit, Royal Oak)

More at: https://www.flowvideo.com/careers/assistant-producer

Flow Video