Kulzer

Are you already a professional in your field? Would you like to learn something new and build upon your experience? Then we are looking for you!

We are a modern company that strives to react to customer needs with great agility. To support that goal, we need employees who demonstrate the curiosity to explore new paths, drive change and bring in fresh ideas. Your experience and expertise could be a great asset to us. It doesn't matter whether you want to move forward in your current career or take a whole new direction.

Kulzer employees are team players who gain valuable experience through unique collaborative projects and exciting tasks. And we’ll provide you with the freedom and personal responsibility you need to do your best work.

Open Positions:

Cost Accounting Analyst
South Bend, IN

Position Summary:

Undertakes complex and critical research and analysis for members of the organization in a wide range of specialties and presents interpretation of findings and provides relevant solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the preparations of monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries, financial closing and associated reporting for functional area(s) supported.
Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare monthly internal and external reporting items
Maintain and track all items relating to fixed assets and depreciation as well as IFRS 16 leasing requirements within SAP
Complete monthly and ad-hoc reports and analytics.
Maintain material costing within SAP and perform analysis in relation to variances.
Perform annual cost roll and associated reporting items.
Loading payments into the banking system, input wire and ACH payments into the bank for positive pay and exception reporting.
Proposes improvements to processes and methods of work and analysis, and contributes to ensuring that they are continuously adapted to business requirements.
Manage special projects as determined by the Director of Finance within the area while ensuring accurate and timely output. Follow compliance policies, practices, and procedures from both a company and department perspective (i.e. Code of Conduct, IFRS, Accounting procedures, etc.).
Assure compliance with all legal and regulatory policies and procedures (i.e. Code of Conduct, IFRS, GAAP, Accounting procedures, fair labor standards act, etc.) and ensure compliance thereto.

Qualifications / Skills:

Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of Management as needed
Organized, efficient, proactive, polished, relational, innovative, assertive, and reliable
High quality of work and service
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), financial analysis, and recommendations
Understanding of accounting procedures and principles
Conceptual and analytical skills, along with independent judgement and objectivity, with respect to financial guidelines
Knowledge in areas of cost allocation and computerized charge-out systems and their related performance to forecast and budget
Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in other standard office software

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
SAP experience is a bonus
Strong Excel skills required
Attention to detail a must, along with the ability to multi-task

If interested please send resume and total compensation requirements to Julie.Funk@kulzer-dental.com

Director of Marketing
South Bend, IN

Position Summary:

This position maximizes sales growth and profitability of the product lines through the development and execution of strategic business/marketing plans through the marketing group. Incumbent has overall direct responsibility for product and brand management by product line for dental and lab as well as responsible for pricing recommendations and customer focus activities. This position is also responsible for corporate communications, in conjunction with the President and Vice President of Sales. The Director of Marketing plays a primary effort in ensuring the Business Unit’s sales and profit objectives are met or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible to develop and executes short and long term plans and strategies, aligned with Sales, within the marketing department consistent with Kulzer U.S. and Headquarter objectives. This includes successfully introducing and managing new and existing products and/or line extensions.
Responsible to provides leadership, training, tools, and mentoring within the marketing and associated sales areas for the effective implementation and attainment of desired goals.
Responsible to articulates the mission and goals of Kulzer (dental and lab) marketing to ensure consistency in message and global brand unity to better brand/promote the organization.
Responsible to define and strengthen the Kulzer global brand in concert with HKG and Kulzer senior team through innovation and careful management that translates Kulzer’ esthetic vision, mission and positions into a highly recognizable brand to increase public awareness and attract customers.
Responsible to lead the development and implementation of social media and related customer/public relations programs and campaigns. Directs the e-marketing development and campaign processes, which includes selecting and targeting customers as well as tracking purchases/returns to determine ROI on all marketing programs.
Responsible to partner with Sales Management to ensure that the division’s distributors are apprised of marketing programs, growth objectives, new products and training courses.
Responsible to lead the development and tracking of annual customer purchase incentive programs.
Responsible to work in concert with Sales, partners to implement the National Sales Meeting and other trade shows and events to meet sales objectives.
Responsible to direct, analyze related data, and coordinate business sales forecasting, pricing, profit levels, and asset management in each brand category to assure the means for establishing sound yearly and long range objectives are in place.
Responsible to direct advertising development, collateral, material, direct mail campaigns, media/website development, and all other marketing functions essential to the proper leadership of the product groups.
In the incumbent’s profit responsibility, responsible to be involved with manufacturing groups in the creation of new product ideas and overall reduction of the cost of goods. This includes the development of private label opportunities with customers in order to maximize sales, profit, and overhead absorption. The understanding of the exchange rate impact with company goods imported from Germany is also important.
Responsible to provide leadership in building the relationships of key customers, including dealer/distributor management, and opinion leaders.
Responsible to hire, train, counsel and supervise the associated marketing team to ensure they meet established objectives. Ensure that the Marketing team continues to develop so as to assume additional growth and responsibility.
Responsible to maintain liaison with all related departments to ensure maximum contribution toward meeting operational and long-range objectives.
Responsible to ensure compliance with all associated Quality System, legal, and technical and other company regulations within area of responsibility (includes the Code of Conduct, email policies, EEO, personnel practices, etc).
Responsible to develop, manage, and maintain budgetary guidelines and proprietary information and files in conjunction with established budget and profit margin forecasts and other protocols.
Responsible to be involved in the development and execution of domestic and international (including Canada) business/marketing plans
The Director of Marketing’s primary objective is to be responsible to develop strategies with Sales to produce maximum growth in sales and profit as well as product and corporate brand identity for the Business Unit.
Responsible to determine and recommend the amount of emphasis and capital to be applied to promotions, advertising, pricing and packaging to ensure ROI and sales and profit objectives are met
Responsibility for the role in approval and implementation of the ad agency’s overall advertising program
Responsible to provide leadership in the development of advertising, evaluate copy, and judge the creative output of the agency in light of the stated goals and marketing objectives
Responsible for frequent contact with the Financial Department in such areas as budgeting, cost control, and sales forecasting to ensure that the incumbent is managing from Key Performance Indicators and taking measures on-going to meet the financial goals
Responsible to work closely with Sales and the customers to understand and meet customer expectations through directed marketing strategies and tools for optimum sales growth.

Qualifications / Skills:

E-Marketing expertise in campaign builds
Selecting and targeting customers
Tracking purchases/returns, etc.
Possess sound business judgment and strategic leadership skills and be able to constantly relate daily activities to maximize profit and growth.
The ability to analyze sales trends, demographic/competitive data, and to think creatively to build strategies around these is absolutely critical.
The Director of Marketing is continuously called upon to conceive and appraise creative ideas, with a strong attention to detail and the end goal, to optimize sales results.
The ability to provide continuous development to utilize state of the art processes/systems in an effort to enhance the customer experience is essential.
Able to display diplomacy and tact, for the incumbent must motivate the personnel in service departments outside the direct area of authority to meet company objectives.
The Director of Marketing must also excel in both oral and written communication so as to effectively present oral and/or written justification for his/her recommendations to Senior Management

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Business Management or equivalent
Advanced degree or MBA highly desirable
7 – 10 years direct marketing/brand management experience

If interested please send resume and total compensation requirements to Julie.Funk@kulzer-dental.com

Expense and Compliance Accountant
South Bend, IN

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the review, processing, reporting, and compliance of expense related matters for the business unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible to manage the electronic expense reporting system accurately via auditing receipts and expenses against the policy and the system. Ensure various systems (expenses and credit cards) and related procedural controls are reviewed, compared, managed appropriately, in compliance, and well documented during the payment approval process.
Responsible for the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, along with monthly, quarterly and annual actual financial reporting/closings.
Responsible to review and evaluate existing systems and procedures on a continuing basis, recommending and then implementing revisions and enhancements as problems and opportunities are identified accordingly to company policies, procedures and practices.
Responsible to act as lead to address inquiries and disputes from health care professionals, health care institutions, external parties, and internal personnel to rectify and educate employees on non-compliance.
Responsible to work with relevant lines of business including Marketing, Sales, Clinical, and others to address inquiries and disputes and monitor the status throughout the reporting and dispute lifecycles.
Responsible to stay current on all compliance requirements and ensure data complies with updated requirements for the business unit and Global HKG requirements. Aggregate, scrub, and compile all data for transparency and reporting within defined requirements. Complete filings by State and Federal deadlines. Inform management of any compliance updates, system changes, process trends, processes updates, items of concern, etc. on a regular basis.
Responsible to develop responses and resolve disputes/inquiries. Analyze, research, update, and resubmit data due to process changes or data submission issues in a timely manner.
Responsible to ensure accurate compliance and payment of expense, as well as the proper handling of items associated with the disclosure of spend to Healthcare Professionals (‘HCPs’) and Healthcare Institutions (‘HCIs’) as it relates to the Sunshine Act (‘Sunshine Act’ or ‘Open Payments’), state laws, and the Company’s transparency initiatives
Responsible to complete analytics on compliance data to determine trends in the marketplace. Develop communication to cross-functional areas with distilled commentary on industry activities and make recommendations for Kulzer policy changes based upon analytics.
Responsible to develop and execute appropriate communications and training to ensure accurate systems, processes, and documentation are maintained. Must obtain legal/supervisory approval of communications prior to sending.
Responsible to maintain company processes, records, filings, and proprietary/confidential data in a secure location to ensure the integrity of that data.
Responsible to comply with the company processes, policies, and procedures (including the Code of Conduct, Quality System procedures, GAAP, IFRS, and others) throughout the areas of responsibility
Responsible to represent the company at meetings related to job responsibilities.
Responsible to manage the miscellaneous related items and maintain adequate cross-training as needed within the department to ensure smooth related processes.

Qualifications / Skills:

Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of Management as needed
Organized, efficient, proactive, polished, relational, innovative, assertive, and reliable
Detail oriented with a high quality of work and service
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Be able to evaluate the flow of information manually and electronically through the financial systems
Excellent time management, data entry, analytical, multi-tasking, time management, communication, and organizational skills.

Education and/or Experience:

Associate’s degree or equivalent training and experience
Minimum of 3-5 years or expense management and related compliance experience preferred
3 years related experience with financial systems
Experience should include a working knowledge of computer-oriented systems, personal computers, and Excel
Concur experience a plus
Experience in training or providing instruction, in group setting or on an individual basis, a plus

If interested please send resume and total compensation requirements to Julie.Funk@kulzer-dental.com

Maintenance Technician
Full Time, Days 1st Shift - South Bend, IN

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs corrective and preventive maintenance, repair of production and facility equipment, and will perform mechanical skills, including but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC. Must be knowledgeable in all ten (10) of our Maintenance Skill Elements (identified under “Qualifications/Skills” category below), and requires the expertise of a seasoned trades’ professional with competent, sound decision-making ability, many times working with minimal to no supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be proficient on the use of a variety of hand and power tools including, but not limited to: drills, saws, brakes, presses, ironworker, welding equipment, cutting torch, plasma cutter and digital volt meters.
Responsible to bend metallic conduit, install metallic conduit, and install flexible conduit.
Responsible to interpret electrical code for wiring color code, conduit fill, ampacities, etc., as it relates to electrical systems and installations.
Responsible to effectively work on single-phase and three-phase AC powered systems up to 480V; and DC power systems up to 180V.
Responsible to troubleshoot and repair motors and motor control systems as they relate to all production and facility equipment, timely and effectively.
Responsible to be familiar with man-lifting equipment, such as scissor lifts, forklifts, man-lift baskets, and boom-style lifts; following all OSHA and Kulzer rules and regulations associated with operating such equipment.
Responsible to learn all necessary QS procedures related to areas of responsibility, prior to release to work in those areas.
Responsible to learn and perform production level skills for all production lines as described in the respective job descriptions, i.e., but not limited to: VK, Gypsum, Pouch, Ivory.
Responsible to effectively train subordinate-level maintenance and production employees to all aspects of their job to ensure department safety, quality and efficiency.
Responsible to plan projects, schedule maintenance tasks, and meet with vendors as necessary.
Responsible to follow, maintain and train others to Kulzer’s safety protocol and QS procedures related to assigned area of control.
Responsible to maintain a neat and orderly work area, and return all tools and supplies to their designated storage areas directly following their use; assets will be managed and inventoried to ensure protection.
Responsible to perform work in a safe and competent manner with minimal supervision.
Responsible to perform preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance and cleaning, as necessary.
Responsible to manage area(s) to meet or surpass department key performance indicators that apply to their position.
Responsible to complete appropriate paperwork and utilize software for entry and retrieval of operational data, as necessary.
Responsible to ensure all quality system procedures and other company policies are followed within their area of control.
Responsible to take on other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills:

Must be knowledgeable in all 10 Maintenance Skill Elements, to include: HVAC, steam operation, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, machinery repair, cutting/welding, tool-die repair, drafting, and programmable logic controls (PLCs).
Must possess ability to create parts drawings in AutoCad or other software platforms.
Must be prompt and efficient on the job, and maintain a positive work ethic and related behaviors.
Must be flexible in working hours, adjusting work schedule as needed to meet company needs.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred
5 years min. experience in a production or facility maintenance position

If interested please send resume to Julie.Funk@kulzer-dental.com

Machine Operator/Mixer
Full Time, Days 1st Shift - South Bend, IN

Position Summary:

Individual chosen for this position will work within our manufacturing facility. This position is responsible to manufacturer, assemble, inspect and package product into specified containers along with the labeling and attaching appropriate paperwork, ensuring all QS procedures, and company policies and procedures are followed. Also, responsible to meet departmental productivity rates, inventory accuracy, housekeeping expectations, and safety goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Completion of appropriate paperwork and utilize software for entry and retrieval of operational data.
Manage VK area to meet or surpass department key performance indicators that apply to their position.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area, will be prompt and efficient on the job, and maintain a positive work ethic and related behaviors.
Properly weigh and mix/compound raw materials according to formula sheet specifications and QS procedures for production processes.
Must familiarize yourself and quickly gain working knowledge of machinery to perform job to include: preventative maintenance, cleaning of equipment and machinery, along with trouble-shooting the production line when necessary.
Perform required testing and full auditing of the product during and at the end of the process to ensure quality standards are met.
Properly operate machinery according to quality standards.
Ensure all quality system procedures are followed and met within their area of control.
Must follow strict safety rules when operating machinery, and use proper safety equipment when handling hazardous materials at all times.
May work/assist in other manufacturing areas, as needed.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications / Skills:

Certified or willing to obtain certification to operate a Forklift
Able to operate a pallet jack; both electric and manual
Able to utilize software for entry and retrieval of operational data; Excel Spreadsheets
Able to operate various equipment and machinery within a production environment
Must have strong attention to detail
Able to effectively communicate and follow direction
Flexible to work in multiple manufacturing areas

Education and/or Experience:

Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic math, reading and writing skills are required
Minimum of 3 years production or distribution experience preferred
Experience with compounding, assembly and packaging preferred

Candidates for this position will be required to take a basic math test during our interview process.

The hours for this position will be M-F 1st shift 6:00am-2:30pm with OT hours, at times. Some flexibility may be arranged. Summer hours typically are 5:00am-1:30pm.

If interested please send resume to Julie.Funk@kulzer-dental.com

Product Manager
South Bend, IN

Position Summary:

Develop, recommend and monitor product marketing programs and strategies for established or new products within multiple product lines for Kulzer, Inc. with direct responsibility for meeting established profit objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and recommend short- and long-range business strategy for the marketing of the assigned products.
Develop and recommend short- and long-range sales and profit objectives for assigned products. Working with sales management, monitor and forecast progress against plans.
Develop marketing plans, product marketing objectives and strategies for achieving sales and profit objectives.
Prepare market plans, product sales forecasts, advertising and promotion materials and expense budgets and schedules that will effectively implement the approved marketing plans.
Implement product marketing plans, reviewing advertising and promotion expenses to assure that the plan is being followed and results are optimized.
Analyze sales and profit reports and recommend program changes concerning advertising, promotion, and sales methods in order to optimize profit.
Responsible for the development and production of all advertising, promotion, packaging, and labeling (including design) in order to assure high quality standards and compliance with divisional directives and governmental regulations.
Develop product promotion programs for product line responsibility; this includes incentive programs for Dealers, Dentists, gift programs for Dealer representatives. Work with Sales and Finance departments in implementation of progress.
Develop copy for agencies and develop literature such as product sampling programs, direct mail programs etc.; approve all final copy and budgetary expenditures.
Responsible for evaluating product concepts and determining viability. Handle introduction of new product in the market.
Direct activities necessary for the control of expenses, reporting of results against plan, and making recommendations for current and long-range marketing strategies for established products line.
Keep abreast of competition relative to their position in pricing, new products and new market developments, advertising, product acceptance, customer opinion.
Contact "Opinion Leaders" who lecture on new technologies to inform them of our latest product information.
Attend trade shows and periodically work with field sales personnel in order to stay in touch with sales and customers.
Manage trouble shooting and product difficulties to determine ongoing product problems, etc.

Qualifications / Skills:

Must be knowledgeable in the areas of planning, finance, sales, market research and advertising.
Requires good organizational skills plus the ability to conceptualize, evaluate and interpret results of action taken.
Effective communication and human relations skills are necessary along with sensitivity to customer needs and wants.
Knowledge of the overall configuration of the markets served by the Company is required.
A successful track record in developing and executing innovative product launches as well as increasing sales volume through creative planning, presentations, and networking is essential.
This position also requires a strong, independent thinker with good PC, organization, communication, and time management skills to take a project from start to finish.
The incumbent must be creative and be a motivator and one who can accomplish things through people he has no authority over.

Education and/or Experience:

Business degree is required, or equivalent
MBA is desirable
3 – 5 years of product management/marketing and sales experience, preferably in the dental industry

If interested please send resume and total compensation requirements to Julie.Funk@kulzer-dental.com

Training Coordinator
South Bend, IN

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, will deliver training requirements, and provide clerical and administrative duties related to company training programs and workshops to employees and managers. Monitors the effectiveness of training on employees using individual or group performance results. Collects feedback on sessions from attendees to use for future improvements to content and presentation. Develops new training programs design and existing program enhancements including lessons plans and training aids. May specialize in a particular subject, training program, or function of the company. Training programs may typically include topics such as sales/marketing/supervisory training, work skills training, team building, and communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible to plan, coordinate, direct, and/or execute strategic plans and programs around the training and mentoring for all Kulzer NA personnel as directed based on initiatives and company goals.
Responsible to evaluate training needs across Kulzer NA to effectively create and administer direct training programs.
Responsible to deliver trainings via Cornerstone LMS, Adobe connect webinar invites, and/or email notifications for, but not limited to the following: ISO to include Safety & Quality; Cornerstone, SharePoint/HQMS, Concur/Expense, HR Onboarding, and Scrap/Refining.
Responsible to furnish ISO Matrix to respective department manager during onboarding process for all new hires.
Responsible to ensure all ISO Matrix are completed and training records are in order with appropriate signatures within ISO requirements (120 days from DOH) for all employees.
Responsible for research, development, and/or purchase best practice training modules specialized for a growing dental organization. This includes new hire, ongoing, and advanced training that encompasses dental knowledge as well as selling skills.
Responsible to train with key leaders for basic understanding of personnel training needs to effectively provide proper and adequate training and training programs
Responsible to gain strong knowledge and understanding of all Kulzer products in order to assist in the development of effective training programs
Responsible to partner with managers to create development plans for all levels of the Kulzer NA team based on their individual needs and career growth potential.
Responsible to participate in Onboarding process for all new hires to ensure appropriate training requirements are coordinated and in order by the respective date of hire and according to HR and department expectations.
Responsible to develop or assist in development of training for sales partners, e.g. distributor partners
Responsible for effective communication with department managers to ensure the completion of required training documentation in coordination with required regulatory standards and Kulzer NA expectations.
Responsible to coordinate all training of new sales personnel for corporate office visit as directed by Sales’ needs.
Responsible for training budget under the direction of the Director, HR.
Responsible to complete your annual Development Dialogue via WorkDay.
Responsible to attend and participate in outside sales trainings; conventions and other meetings, as directed.
Responsible to perform additional duties, as directed by Director, HR

Qualifications / Skills:

Effective communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and Management as needed
Strong follow-through skills
Innovative, efficient and proactive
High quality of work and service
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in standard office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge/experience in training, marketing, quality software programs (e.g. LMS, CRM, HQMS)
Knowledge/experience with ISO programs, audits and training requirements

Accountability:

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring quality and timely administration and coordination of projects/tasks within this position. The incumbent have a significant impact on the productivity and success of the Kulzer training programs, onboarding success, employee satisfaction, and other key areas within the Human Resources department. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring and maintaining a positive environment as it pertains to the related functions of the job.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sciences or Dental Technology required
3-5 years training experience with management/supervisory and sales preferred
ISO Program/Training requirement experience preferred
2-4 years’ experience with Learning Management System(s) preferred
2-4 years’ experience in training/coaching preferred

If interested please send resume and total compensation requirements to Julie.Funk@kulzer-dental.com

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