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Department: Sales
Location: San Diego, California
Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 20 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Position Description

We believe that a successful sales team makes connections with its customers and creates long-lasting relationships. As the Director of Sales for IPS Group Inc, you will be working to meet that goal. We’re looking for a self-starting professional with experience and a proven track record in sales. The ideal candidate will look forward to coming to work each day and helping our customers find the product that works best for them.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be managing existing customers across the United States of America. This will entail customer visits, presentations, demonstrations, training of customers, and all other activities as required to develop and support your successful sales effort in the region. The travel commitment will be as necessary to support customer visits and trade shows in your territory. Working at IPS is a very fast paced, exciting and team-oriented environment, which we think you will thrive in and bring additional sales experience and leadership to our organization.

• Organize and implements the overall sales goals for the region.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the customers at all levels.
• Establish and maintain sales forecasts
• Conduct customer and prospect calls and in person meetings.
• Issue price quotes and pricing and obtain Pos from customers.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong prospecting skills and excellent closing skills
• 10+ years of experience in direct or outside sales (B2B a plus)
• 7+ years of experience in sales management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration required (MBA preferred)

Physical Demands, Equipment and Machinery

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and storing supplies and materials throughout the day could be typical of this position. Performing work on a desktop or laptop computer requiring manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, calculators, photocopying equipment, cell phone and multi-line phone could be typical of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is in an office. The environment is clean and typically free from dust and hazardous materials. This indoor environment is temperature controlled. Occasional travel may be required with equipment.

Note: The above statements are not intended to an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will employer.

It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 20 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for the operation of the IPS Manufacturing and Assembly in San Diego, CA. Responsibilities include management of the Manufacturing and Assembly, Staffing, and Equipment Maintenance. Additionally, this role will require collaboration with Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, Quality Control/ Assurance, Engineering, Cost Accounting and Continuous Improvement.

Job Duties

Manufacturing and Assembly:

• Ensure all manufacturing operations operate in a safe manner.
• Lead production associates to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Manage production capacity based on sales forecast and inventory plan.
• Generate and deliver production KPI reports.
• Maintain on time delivery of 100%.
• Manage workforce staffing.

Quality:

• Collaborate with QA/QC to develop and implement control plans for fabricated, assembled, and manufactured goods.
• Ensure manufactured products meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Assist Quality Assurance and Engineering to achieve in-process quality standard compliance.
• Validate product QC procedures and monitor for all finished goods.
• Perform regular quality audits on all finished goods, report findings and corrective actions.

Inventory Management:

• Collaborate with cost accounting and warehouse leadership to ensure accurate inventory.
• Assist IPS accounting team in reconciling variances.
• Perform on-site inventory audits / Physical inventory counts.

Continuous Improvement:

• Improve productivity by implementing Lean manufacturing.
• Review and change process and workflows to achieve manufacturing targets.

Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering or another related field.
• Experience with manufacturing safety guidelines and policies.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing and operations leadership.

Skills

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility. 
• Strong hands-on user of MRP/ERP software systems and maintenance systems. 
• Experience with forecasting and production planning systems. 
• Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data trends.  
• Deep understanding of quality standards and specifications for manufactured goods. 
• Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, and Transactional Lean to drive improvement. 
• Experience in budgeting/expense management with basic understanding of financial accounting practices. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance, and engineering.  
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.  
• A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible. 
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Physical Demands, Equipment and Machinery

The work environment will be in an industrial setting with around machinery and equipment.

The environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is in the factory and could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting and manipulating materials for long periods of time throughout the day. The environment is clean and typically free from dust and hazardous materials. This indoor environment is temperature controlled.

Work Environment

Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will employer.

It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 20 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Job Description

As a PCBA Test Technician based in San Diego, CA, you will be responsible for testing, tuning, and troubleshooting PCBAs. This will include the use of Digital Multi-meter, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, Oscilloscopes and other test equipment.

The ideal candidate should have a fundamental technical background in electronics, be able to work as part of a team, and have excellent problem-solving skills.

Job Duties

• Maintain test equipment, test station, and tools.
• Maintain and update reports, spreadsheets, and databases for Quality Records, First Pass Yield, Rework, and Repair
• Manage the inventory of the product and material.
• Using Computer for Automated Test Stations, email, ERP system, and spreadsheet updates.
• Conducts functional electrical testing on a variety of printed circuit board assemblies.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Performs component level rework as necessary.
• Familiar with IPC-610 guidelines (SMT and Thru-hole)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment (DVM, Function generator, Oscilloscope, standard test equipment)
• Ability to follow written test procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Proficiency reading Schematics, Drawings, and Bill of Materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and OneNote
• Experience of working under microscope.
• Attention to detail mentality and appreciation of project deadlines is essential.
• Self-motivated and ready to adapt to the pace of fast-growing production lines.
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination to operate small equipment or tools safely.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or higher in Electronics or equivalent combination of education and experience in the electronic industry
• 5+ years of experience with PCBA testing and troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience in RF and analog circuitry strongly preferred.
• Hands on experience with soldering.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform bench work (seated and standing) of a repetitive nature.
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug test and background screening.

Physical Demands, Equipment and Machinery

Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and storing supplies and materials throughout the day could be typical of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The environment is typically clean and free from dust and hazardous materials. Some operations will be completed both indoors and outdoors where required.

Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from having the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will” employer.

It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 20 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Summary

This position typically performs work in a corporate location and reports to the Operations Coordinator of Enforcement Solutions. This position provides client services support to clients, public participants and internal team members by assisting with communications, accounting activities, banking and funding activities, vendor management, applications testing and support, client start-up tasks and other duties as designated by the Operations Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the applicant’s performance objectives as outlined by the applicant’s immediate supervisor or manager.

• Client phone, chat and email support for the primary EMS applications and permitting.
• Public phone, chat and email support for the primary EMS applications and permitting.
• Provide additional training for clients.
• Assist with the following tasks as delegated by the Operations Coordinator
  • Processing of orders for vendors and agencies.
  • Respond to bids, bid content gathering and bid production.
  • Generation of quotes for services and products.
  • Oversee the submission of client trouble tickets.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Enforcement Solutions
• Management client violation schedules, officers’ lists and applicable EMS data
• Coordinate client business rules as it affects EMS, Permits and MES
• Assist with ad-hoc client training

Qualifications

• The ability and skill to provide operations support as described as normally obtained through three-to-three years’ experience with specific experience in or exposure in parking citation processing and management, operations, vendor management, or procurement or comparable experience is highly desired.
• Experience with Municipal Enforcement Programs is highly desirable.
• A strong customer service orientation is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing demands of business is a must.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Understanding of differences in company product lines on multiple platforms as they relate to services provided to clients and participants, how daily work functions impact product lines and platforms is required.
• Must possess an in-depth understanding of the municipal parking enforcement industry and the marketplace.
• Strong critical thinking skills for complex issues and understanding of interdepartmental impacts to solutions are required.
• Understanding of parking products and the ability to process all parking related catalog activity.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Post-high school education preferred but may be supplemented with industry specific experience and on the job training.
• Customer service training or comparable training or coursework preferred
• Knowledge of the parking enforcement and citation industry, common business practices, California Vehicle Code, California state surcharge legislation, finance and accounting is preferred.

Physical Demands, Equipment, and Machinery

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform work on a desktop or laptop computer requiring manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, calculators, photocopying equipment and multi-line phone. Ability to sit for long periods of time, concentrate on a task without being distracted and look at a computer screen to see details at close range.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is in an office. The environment is clean and typically free from dust and hazardous materials. This indoor environment is temperature controlled.

Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will” employer.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance