What are the responsibilities and job description for the LATC- Business Advisor, South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS) position at Lake Area Technical College?
South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions, hosted by Lake Area Technical College (LATC), is the official Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center for South Dakota. SDMTS is part of the MEP National Network, which is a unique public-private partnership that provides business consulting to South Dakota manufacturers to fuel growth and advance the state’s economy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree or higher in manufacturing, engineering, or related field or equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies, Supply Chain, Quality Management Systems, Leadership Development, Automation, and other general manufacturing best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with CRM experience preferred.
- Lean Bronze or related certification preferred.
REPORTS TO: SDMTS Director, LATC Vice President, LATC President
DUTIES:
- Work with SDMTS and LATC teams to reach annual programmatic and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with the SDMTS team to assess the market and identify areas of opportunity for delivery of relevant training, consulting, project work, and events for manufacturing and related industries.
- Develop and implement state-wide, targeted manufacturing and business-related programming, including events, training, projects, and consulting, and expand the program’s client base; ensure client satisfaction and program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with consultants and organizations that complement/supplement the services of SDMTS’ and LATC’s internal resources.
- Assist in collecting project impact data, surveys, and other NIST MEP grant-related performance information.
- Comply with federal statutes, grant terms and conditions, and budget requirements, as well as all SDMTS, LATC, and Watertown School District policies and procedures.
- Represent the MEP Center at local, state, and national events/activities as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and the public.
- Ability to visualize and solve complex problems.
- Ability to manage and prioritize time to meet established goals and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities if company fleet is unavailable; regular local and statewide travel is required
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Applicants must have a safe and strong driving history.
12-month contract with salary and benefits set by the Watertown School Board.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000