Thursday, January 29, 2015

Succession Planning

At about the time the baby boomers begin retiring from the work force, the flow of additional workers will just about grind to a halt. For every young person entering the workforce from high school or college, an older person will be leaving the workforce and heading for retirement. Time Magazine has predicted an unprecedented employment gap when that happens. Reports show that the rebound in the industry is bringing up concerns for future expansions and succession planning. Where does this leave your company?

Here at RSI, our staff has been diligent in locating those hard to find candidates so our clients can continue to grow as their employees leave to enjoy their golden years. With each search assignment, we uncover dozens of other highly qualified candidates that did not meet the skills needed for that particular search. That leaves us with numerous excellent candidates who are currently employed, reasonably happy and doing a good job but are keeping their eyes open for the next step in their career.

Since the Filtration Group of RSI does not just scour the internet for candidates, we find those candidates that cannot be found through traditional employment ads and job posting boards. We specialize in all areas of the industry; our knowledgeable staff stands ready to talk to you about your distinct need and is ready to customize a search to go directly after what you need and minimize the learning curve in your open position. Feel free to contact me at our toll-free number if we can be of assistance in any of your recruitment needs.

Lisa Sprowls
The Filtration Group
Recruiter Solutions International
800-992-3875 ext. 313
lisa@rsipeople.com
www.rsipeople.com

Succession Planning

Friday, January 3, 2014

Regional Sales Manager - Air Filtration

Our client is a manufacturer that focuses in complete air filtration system design in the dust, fume and mist collection industry. They have been in business for over 50 years and are a well established successful organization on a worldwide basis. They have retained our services to help them fill a Central Regional Sales Manager position. This position will report directly to the National Sales Manager and have responsibility for a territory working with an industrial distribution network. It will work with product specialists and manufacturing to identify which products and industries will receive focus, then develop and implement strategies to reach those markets through distribution and manage reps directly while driving sales domestically. What we are looking for is someone who has experience establishing and managing distribution relationships. This individual will look to grow within the domestic market and achieve the company vision of being the best in the industry. The position will be home based and preferably located within the territory which consists of ND, SD, MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, MI, KY, TN, LA, AR and eastern MO. The ideal individual would have industrial experience and not necessarily in filtration. Please contact Lisa via email at: lisa@rsipeople to learn more

Deputy Director of Water

Our client is a municipality located in southwestern Ohio. They have retained our services to fill a Deputy Director of Water position. This position will be responsible for administrative duties relating to 7 divisions within the municipality. It will have 9 direct reports which include 2 civil engineers. The position will deal with business development of engineering services in the areas of municipal water, wastewater, storm water and other environmental services, as well as overseeing all functions within the departments including those shared with other city departments, consultants and outside agencies. What we are looking for is someone who as a good business development/finance background in the area of water or wastewater. Someone that has the ability to sell the municipal water services to surrounding areas. Please contact Lisa via email at: lisa@rsipeople to learn more

Midwest Account Manager - HEPA/ULPA Filtration

Our client is a very well known, financially strong manufacturer of separation, purification, and filtration products. We are working with one of their divisions which is growing rapidly as they expand their product offerings and establish new markets. They offer a small company atmosphere with an opportunity for growth and the company has been investing financially to grow the business. They are in need of an Account Manager for their Industrial Filtration business which will be responsible to call on the high efficiency markets (such as HEPA and ULPA filtration), Petro Chemical, Military, and other varied industrial markets and distributors. Additional responsibilities include managing existing accounts as well as growing new business defined by the company as it continues to innovate and position itself as a developer of value proposition products. This position will be home based and will require the candidate to be located in the Midwest (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky or Illinois). The position will require 50% - 70% travel. What we are looking for is someone that has experience in HEPA/ULPA filtration as well as industrial filtration applications; someone that has had account management experience; and someone who is open to travel and has a solid track record of maintaining and establishing accounts in selling to OEMs and distributors. Please contact Lisa via email at: lisa@rsipeople.com

Materials Account Manager - Microfiltration

Our client is a financially strong, global provider of filtration systems and products. They are over 100 years old and are a very well known branded organization. Their growth is due to their innovative research and development to provide superior quality products to their customers. They have retained our services to fill a Technical Materials Account Manager to be located in Pennsylvania. This position will be responsible for managing and growing existing accounts as well as developing new accounts in biopharm, food & beverage and other industrial accounts. It will work closely with engineering to assist in improving current products as well as development of new products. What we are looking for is someone that has experience in microfiltration. Someone that has managed accounts and has a good technical background that will be a solutions provider to their customers. This position will be located in Pennsylvania with relocation assistance being provided. Please contact Lisa via email at lisa@rsipeople.com

Director of Business Development - Water Treatment

Our client is a very successful privately held supplier to the filtration industry on a global basis. They are a very solid organization with a highly dedicated strong management team. They have seen tremendous growth and success with pre coat filters and because of that, have retained our services to fill a Director of Business Development for Water Treatment position which will be responsible for the commercialization of a mineral based adsorbent for the removal of arsenic from aqueous solutions. It will be responsible for working with 3rd party manufacturers that require filter aids for their products or systems. In turn they will work with individuals on proprietary media and trademarked packages. They will be responsible for working with companies that will then sell the aid or media to a specialized distributor that works with engineering firms to secure business at local municipalities, mining or brew companies or anyone needing purified water. Travel will be necessary. What we are looking for is someone that has experience in the water treatment industry with granular actuated carbons being a plus. Someone that has a technical background, experience in business development in the water treatment industry and experience in selling through distribution. Experience running technical trials in a pilot plant environment is a plus. A degree is required for this position. This is a top-notch organization with an excellent reputation as a leader in their industry. They are offering a very lucrative compensation package including a Base Salary, Bonus Potential, Relocation, and Full Benefits. This is an opportunity with a tremendous amount of future growth potential Please contact Lisa via email at lisa@rsipeople.com

Global Business Development Specialist - Filter aids

Our client is an established, financially strong, privately held one of a kind all producer and manufacturer of filter aids, insulation materials and other products. All of their offerings are based on a natural by-product, produced from another process. Their applications range from industrial to manufacturing; municipal to oil & gas. Due to their continued growth, the company has retained us to help them fill a Global Business Development Specialist. This will be a home based opportunity with travel involved. The individual will be responsible for sales & marketing of their product through the world. We are looking for someone who has technical knowledge of filtration and filter aids with a chemical background. Markets will include chemical, industrial process, water and wastewater treatment industries. This position will be responsible for presentations, customer support and field testing. It will have responsibility to deal with new and existing customer relationships and to grow the territory through direct and distributor relationships. The ideal candidate will be located in the Texas or Louisiana area. Please contact Lisa via email at lisa@rsipeople.com