POSTED 06/28/2011

Carefree of Colorado, a division of the Scott Fetzer Company, offers a creative, high energy manufacturing environment committed to innovation and excellence as a leading supplier to marine and global RV markets.  We have an exciting opportunity within our Purchasing team for a highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to solve day-to-day as well as bigger project problems.

Qualified candidates must possess the following:           

• A minimum of 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing purchasing environment or technical degree with understanding of manufacturing and/or engineering principles.
• Purchasing experience with international markets
• Ability to thoroughly understand manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Technical aptitude to read or learn to read engineering drawings is required.
• Strong ability to plan, source, negotiate and make decisions.
• Ability to ensure that production schedule requirements are met.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are a must.
• Must have extensive computer knowledge.
• Ability to identify and develop sources of supply that are capable of providing products and services consistent with Carefree’s requirements for service, total cost, quality and innovation.
• Must also possess the ability to translate forecasting information into material requirements to ensure an adequate source of supply utilizing approved inventory levels.

In addition to possessing experience in and the ability to perform the duties outlined above, the qualified candidate will possess a Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering or other technical focus or a combination of education and experience.

We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical and Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more

If you meet each of the above requirements and are interested in becoming part of a dynamic team in a people empowered, growing company, send your resume, with salary requirements via e-mail, fax or feel free to apply in person.  

All responses must include salary requirements to be considered.

Out-of-state candidates will be considered, but relocation assistance is not available.

Please visit our website at www.carefreeofcolorado.com for more information.

Carefree ofColorado, a division of the Scott Fetzer Company, offers a creative, high energy manufacturing environment committed to innovation and excellence as a leading supplier to the RV domestic, international and Marine markets.  We have an opening within our Purchasing department for a high energy, self-motivated, problem solver to manage our supplier base.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Proactively manage the supply base for aluminum extrusions, fabrics and die-castings. 
• Collaborate with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing and other internal departments to proactively drive supplier selection, assessment, negotiations, new product introduction target dates, contract performance, supply base consolidations, quality improvements, cost reductions and other critical performance metrics.
• Negotiate and complete contracts with strategic and preferred suppliers to maximum benefits and reduce risk of unintended costs of supply.
• Ability to forecast commodity trends and fluctuations to anticipate potential cost pressures and adjust supplier management activities
• Conduct analysis of data to create and maintain preferred supplier database.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Supplier Manager or related field preferred

We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical and Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more

If you meet each of the above requirements and are interested in becoming part of a dynamic team in a people empowered, growing company, send your resume, with salary requirements via e-mail, fax or feel free to apply in person.  

All responses must include salary requirements to be considered.

Out-of-state candidates will be considered, but relocation assistance is not available.

Please visit our website at www.carefreeofcolorado.com for more information.

PURCHASING ENGINEER (INTERN)

Carefree of Colorado, a division of the Scott Fetzer Company and Berkshire Hathaway, is a manufacturer and supplier to the RV and Marine OEM and Aftermarket with a forty year history of quality and innovation.  We have created a career launching opportunity for a high energy, positive thinking recent Engineering graduate or current student intern, looking to start a career in the manufacturing field.

As a direct report to our Director of Materials, the duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Using Microsoft Excel and Friedman ERP software to plan, organize and purchase materials for manufacturing our products.
• Using technical knowledge of components and their function to make appropriate sourcing and buying decisions
• Using internet searches to research and locate sources of supply
• Negotiating with sources of supply for best overall value
• Interpreting suppliers manufacturing capabilities and technical strengths and applying them appropriately to our needs

Candidates must possess:

• Recent degree in an Engineering discipline (or current student intern)
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; CAD skills a plus (especially SolidWorks)
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.  Must be thorough, detail oriented, and possess strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings especially tolerancing, material and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with suppliers, customers and all employee groups within the business.

 If you meet the above requirements and are interested in becoming part of a dynamic team in a people-empowered environment as a paid intern with the possibility of being hired on full-time after the internship ends, send your resume and salary requirements via e-mail to hr@carefreeofcolorado.com.

If hired full-time after internship ends, we offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package, which includes:

• Medical and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and much more!

 Please visit our website at www.carefreeofcolorado.com for more information about our company.  No relocation offered for this position.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Carefree of Colorado, a division of the Scott Fetzer Company and Berkshire Hathaway, is a manufacturer and supplier to the RV and Marine OEM and Aftermarket with a forty year history of quality and innovation. We have created a career launching opportunity for a high energy, positive thinking Industrial Engineer to join our manufacturing company.

Qualified candidates will be leaders in continuous improvement, motivators and proponents of an experienced and dedicated workforce, and hands-on team builders with proven track records of productivity, quality and safety enhancements. 

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Develop and implement ever improving world-class processes and systems to produce at the lowest cost consistent with optimum quality for complete customer satisfaction. 
• Partner with three manufacturing Area Managers to be responsible for continuous improvements in: Safety; Waste/Scrap Reduction; Quality; and Productivity.
• Lead ongoing continuous improvement training of our workforce and successful implementation of CI efforts.
• Conceive and execute layout of equipment, materials, and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engneering in implementing manufacturing lines and layouts, methods of manufacture, manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment for all new and existing products.
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

Candidates must possess a minimum of:

• Experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in continuous improvement training and implementation
• Strong manufacturing analysis and documentation skills
• BS in Industrial Engineering

We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and much more

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in becoming part of a dynamic team in a people empowered environment, send your resume and salary requirements via e-mail to hr@carefreeofcolorado.com, fax or even feel free to apply in person. 

Please visit our website at www.carefreeofcolorado.com for more information about our company.

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