The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU) invites nominations and applications for two full-time open positions of tenure-track Assistant Professor with a scholarly focus in Operations Research and Analytics. Both positions are expected to begin in August 2025. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for tenure and advanced rank of Associate Professor. The successful applicants will be participating in all aspects of the department’s mission, including developing a strong externally funded research program, teaching and supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participating in service to the university and profession.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by Thursday, October 24, 2024. All interested qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R15432.

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Olli Salumeria is currently seeking applicants for Senior Production Planning & Cost Analysis Manager in Oceanside, California.

Responsibilities include: Estimations of new product cost. Set up Bill of Materials & Master Recipe of new products. Analyze periodically manufacturing variance of STD to ACT BOM usage by line of material. Analyze labor, overhead, & depreciation & compare standard cost to actual expenses. Evaluate & perf monthly & quarterly price variance. Close month end activity for production & maintenance. Recommend changes to the company’s processes & policies to reduce cost & maximize profit. Work to develop collaborative data analysis & data reporting tools w/ depts like Maintenance, Production & Sanitation. Research-based problem solving w/ the aim of solving any issues from the root, with high focus on manufacturing. Organize & lead SAP training throughout the company. Train company planning team that will be majorly responsible for the order fulfillment rate. Manage & supervise the planning team to keep production & materials requirement aligned w/ company’s strategy. Advice planning team w/ priorities based on brands, products, and customers. Supervise planning for RAW and RTE departments.

Must have a Master’s of Science Degree in Engineering Management, 24 months experience as a Manufacturing Planner. SALARY $112,060/YR.

Send CV and references to: 1301 Rocky Point Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056 or email Claudia@Olli.com

Santa Clara University seeks an innovative, collaborative, and engaged leader to serve as Dean of the School of Engineering. The Dean will be a relationship-oriented academic leader with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service and to the values of a Jesuit, Catholic education. Santa Clara offers an education that invites students to develop every dimension of their humanity, to work toward social justice and a more humane, just, and sustainable world, and to engage with the high-tech innovations of the surrounding community.

The new Dean will lead the School in the co-creation of a vision for the future, inspire a strong sense of community grounded in a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and bolster support for research and graduate education while maintaining an unwavering commitment to exceptional undergraduate education. In addition, the new Dean will lead a strong and broad external relations effort to engage alumni, donors, and corporate and community leaders, taking full advantage of the rich opportunities afforded by its Silicon Valley location. This work will require the new Dean to serve as a passionate spokesperson, advocate persuasively for the School, and bring a genuine enthusiasm for collaboration and partnership building to this work. The Dean must also provide exceptional internal leadership to ensure robust infrastructure and a high level of operational support to meet the needs of faculty, students, and staff.

Details may be found HERE.