Greetings!

Here’s the latest news from the Industrial team at Charles Aris Inc., as well as the mission-critical roles we’re working to fill:

Production planning: In his latest expert blog post, Charles Aris practice leader Blair Bass underscores why it’s so important to truly own your production schedule. You may have all the right policies, processes and controls in place, but without enforcement your organization's production design is doomed to fail.

Halfway mark: As we close the second quarter of 2017, I'd like to extend sincere thanks to our clients, candidates and team members who have worked tirelessly on all parties’ behalf. We remain committed to placing A-level leaders in client organizations across our collection of industry and functional recruiting practices.

We want to hear from you: Below you will find news and opportunities for each of the industries in our Engineering & Operations functional practice, as well as the contact information for the Charles Aris team member leading the search. Please feel free to contact anyone on our team to learn more – or share this email with any friends or colleagues who may have an interest.

We’re excited to work with you!

Greg Harper
Senior Vice President
Engineering & Operations Practice Leader
Charles Aris Inc.
(336) 378-1818 x9123
greg.harper@charlesaris.com
News
Acquiring an edge
Past momentum cannot always be counted on to generate future success, creating a need for competitive advantage in the manufacturing world.
Win from within
Manufacturers are experiencing a skills gap more than ever, but fear not, the re-emergence of apprenticeships may help develop top talent.
Opportunities
Company: Electronic Components Manufacturer
Location:  San Francisco or Detroit
Company: Leading Building Solutions Provider
Location:  North Carolina
News
Opportunities
A growing trend
Innovation happens through exploration, and one West Coast lumber mill looks to lead the charge by introducing the wooden skyscraper.
Structural shift
84 Lumber has undergone a variety of realignments to solidify its future growth as the organization looks to expand nationally.

Company:  Leading Pulp & Paper Company
Location:  Northeastern USA
Email: Greg Harper
News
Handling commoditization
Commodity-chemical players continue to find value in the marketplace, replacing specialty businesses at an increasing rate.
Proposal approved
DuPont and the Dow Chemical Company have reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to move forward on a proposed merger.
Opportunities
Company:  Fortune 500 Chemicals Manufacturer
Location:  Southeastern USA
Company:  Leading Electronic Manufacturer
Location:  Chicago
News
Vital signs
While the industry recorded record sales, the automotive world is struggling more than many may realize according to two key measures.
PwC
Introducing Alexa
Amazon continues to expand across a number of business sectors, with its sights set on adding its artificial intelligence into your next vehicle.
Opportunities
Company: Global Industrial Manufacturing Holding Company
Location: Greater Boston
Email:  T.J. Deal
Title:  OEM Regional Account Manager
Company: Electronic Components Manufacturer
Location: Detroit
Email:  Heather Porter
News
Ahead of the curve
Worldwide realities demand smarter missile defense systems, spurring  The Pentagon to complete development of the U.S.'s IBCS.
Big data benefits
Data-driven transformation is a key trend making waves across a number of business sectors. Why analytics matter in your decision-making process.
Opportunities
Company: HVAC & Energy Services Company
Location: North Carolina
Email:  Tyler Nikola
Meet Our Team
Greg Harper
Senior Vice President
Phone:  (336) 378-1818 x9123
Rick Noel
Practice Leader 
Phone: (336) 378-1818 x9137
Blair Bass
Practice Leader 
Phone:  (336) 378-1818 x9157
Heather Porter 
Senior Associate Practice Leader
Phone: (336) 378-1818 x9145
Heather Kivett
Senior Associate 
Phone:  (336) 378-1818 x9128