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:

Senior Product Manager
South Bend, IN

Position Summary:

Develop, recommend and direct product marketing/branding positioning and promotion programs and strategies for both established products within multiple product lines and new product lines for Kulzer, LLC to optimize sales and profit objectives, to include but not limited to: preparation of business plan recommendations, product launch plans, sales forecasts, advertising and promotion materials and expense budgets and schedules for marketing plan implementation. Will communicate and continually educate industry "Opinion Leaders" as to our latest products and information for feedback and buy in, and will provide input across all product lines based on expertise and experience in the area.

Qualifications / Skills:

Knowledgeable in the areas of planning, finance, sales, market research, and advertising.
Knowledgeable of clinical dental industry is mandatory
Requires good organizational skills plus the ability to conceptualize, evaluate, and interpret results of actions taken.
Organized, efficient, proactive, polished, enthusiastic, relational, innovative, and assertive qualities
Effective communication and human relations skills are necessary along with sensitivity to customer needs and wants.
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 get things done through people that he or she has no authority over.
Supervisory, coaching, and/or mentoring skills are preferable
Able to inter-relate several product marketing strategies into an overall marketing/branding program that must be implemented through others

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Business Management or equivalent
Advanced degree or MBA desirable
5 – 7 years product management/marketing experience in the clinical dental industry is required

If interested please send resume to hr-department-kna@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 hr-department-kna@kulzer-dental.com

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