Job Summary:

• Training new/current employees on health and safety policies and best practices.
• Conducting inspections and identifying hazards and EHS violations.
• Providing solutions and intervention strategies for hygiene, health, and safety hazards.
• Implementing new health and safety protocols and measures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Generating documentation, incident and accident reports, and health and safety manuals.
• Conducting Safety Committee meetings with management, on OSHA, and other regulatory issues.
• Preparing and submitting health and safety compliance documents to the relevant organizations.
• Keeping abreast of the latest EHS trends, policies, regulations, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Massachusetts Wastewater Industrial 4(I) certification, can be obtained.
• OSHA 30 hour training or similar EHS certification.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and ANSI.
• The ability to read and interpret safety data sheets.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), Stock Options, Vacation and more.

• $500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS OF FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT!
• $500 RETENTION BONUS AFTER 180 DAYS OF FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT!

Please send resume to:           

Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director
The L.S. Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA  01331     

AA/EOE

Objective goals:

The Product Manager Saws & Hand Tools (PMS&HT) is tasked to generate maximum growth, profit, and return on assigned assets (Band Saw Blades, Power Tool Accessories & Hand Tools)

The PMS&HT will have ultimate responsibility for managing an entire business segment process ensuring complete and on-time delivery of salable assets.

Prime Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a clear understanding of the business economics for the managed market segment. At a minimum, the successful Manager will have command of the following Company information:
   • Inventory
   • Major Cost and expense elements
   • Actions which most impact cost and profit, and how these economies compare with competitors
   • Operational costs which vary with volume
   • General operation costs which influence margin
2. Compile & Chronical Competitive Market Information
   • Library competitor’s sales volume, product offering, market strategy
   • Define market channels and margin structure
   • Research total market potential and market trends
3. Define and present Saw/HPTA/Hand Tool product and pricing for Starrett promotional programs
   • Highlight product feature and benefit enabling Marketing to develop product catalogs, concepts for sell sheets and POP’s
   • Provide product / PIM information for: www.starrett.com,ensure up-to date, accurate information
   • Attend to: regular market segment profitability analysis
4. Product Management -Pinpoint poor product performers with low gross margins and initiates actions to:
   • Raise selling price when possible
   • Suggest product changes to Market Development
   • Consider applicable resourcing of product to Strategic Purchasing
   • Discontinue product
   • Devise other possible solutions
5. Facilitate Sales Revenue- identify good profit performers with high margins. Initiate action to:
   • Increase selling and promotional emphasis to gain immediate, high margin market share
   • Collaborate and meet regularly with other Starrett business units to collect and share global market data, discuss new product ideas and monitor global competitive activity
   • Develop an annual Product strategy map AND a three-year plan for the assigned market segment
   • Correct and complete set-up of new products in the Oracle ERP system
6. Support Activity

• Visit key distributors and end users
• Assist the sales team in presenting the product line and programs
• Work with sales to select products for trade shows
• Ensure promotional materials are in place and show personnel are trained on features and benefits of new products
• Provide monthly demand planning data for top products: Analysis to consider promotional activities, large new opportunities, new product and business lost
• Develop training material for employees, representatives and distributors

Required Relationships:

The Product Manager must work closely with the following departments to achieve desired results.

Sales: To implement specific sales programs, ensure emphasis on assigned products and to obtain continuous, meaningful feedback from the marketplace. The PMS&HT, is to work with Regional Managers, Territory Managers and Product Specialist to evaluate target accounts and achieve market penetration in specific channels.

Production: Provide sales forecasts and regular inventory reviews so as to effectively manage, product availability and product cost.

Product Development: Provide market input and set priorities for new products. Provide ideas to facilitate product enhancement and cost/margin improvement.

Finance: Understand and manage business economics to obtain current, meaningful reports of cost structure and profitability on asset segments. Monitor results achieved on new product development.

Marketing: Develop specific promotional plans for the upcoming business year. Determine the budget dollars, define clearly the objectives of such a plan and note the expected return. Monitor results and when necessary, take quick action to cancel promotional efforts, if results are not achieved.

Purchasing: Monitor inventory levels for assigned products ensuring adequate turns and service levels. Provide demand planning input for key products.

 

Job Requirements:

The selected candidate will have a four-year college degree in business, marketing or related discipline and will have a minimum of five years’ experience in the Industrial, Construction channels of North America.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance options
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs
• Stock Options
• And more!

Please send resume to:           

Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director
The L.S. Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA  01331     

AA/EOE

The CRM Administrator will join a strong Marketing Team that values collaboration, communication and transparency, taking responsibility for providing technical, analytical and training support of SugarCRM. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of colleague-to-colleague collaboration, meticulous attention to detail, credentialed experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms, with examples of leading projects from creative inception to execution. The role will require development of strong professional relationships with individuals and teams throughout the firm, including all levels of seniority and job functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Campaign Management

• Perform lead CRM administrator responsibilities
• Execute lead flow using CRM and marketing automation software
• Own creation of marketing segmentation and reporting templates to aid marketing team members with campaign builds.

Data Management & Metrics

• Create and pull monthly reports on data within CRM. Build dashboards for examining metrics.
• Create data-driven reports on progress made toward marketing goals and present to senior or executive level audience.
• Analyze marketing and sales data using CRM reports, Google Analytics, and other tools to develop insights and make recommendations on areas for optimization and attribution.

Process/Platform Management

• Create and manage data within CRM.
• Assist in lead management process across Sales and Marketing.
• Assist in creating and managing lead scoring programs
• Leverage capabilities and communications between all marketing software platforms including CRM, marketing automation, website, PIM/DAM, BI and ERP to maximize communication and e-commerce sales potential.
• Evaluate new tools and software based on evolving team needs.
• Provide support, training and general assistance as needed to all CRM users.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Technology or related discipline
• Experience with CRM and marketing automation platforms, preferably SugarCRM
• Experience creating a project plan and managing a project from start to finish.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a marketing-related role
• Attention to detail
• Independent, autonomous and a self-starter

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance options
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs
• Stock Options
• And more!

Please send resume to:           

Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director
The L.S. Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA  01331     

AA/EOE

The L.S. Starrett Company, manufacturer of precision tools, located in North Central Mass. is seeking to fill the following position of CNC OPERATOR.

Job Summary:

• Perform a normal range of turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, facing and similar machining operations on single or multiple spindle automatics or CNC controlled machines to produce a variety of parts composed of materials such as: steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.
• Setups in the main are exacting but not difficult requiring the changing of collets, feeders, pads, guide bushing to accommodate the various sizes of stock.
• The CNC machines require downloading the program to the machines. Sequence of operations, cams and tooling are generally prescribed.
• Select speeds and feeds within prescribed ranges.
• Grind tools to meet varying conditions and materials.
• Mount and clamp tools in the machine.
• Position cams in the machine and adjust for proper timing of operations.
• Adapt standard cams and tools to special and short run jobs.
• On the CNC machines the operator must follow the instructions on the cover sheet as to tool grinding requirements and turret location. Tolerances are close on diameters and between shoulders, concentricity and squareness but not difficult to maintain.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these and/or any unusual conditions to foreman.
• Inspect the parts at frequent intervals to assure that the print specifications are being maintained.
• Replace or sharpen worn out tools as necessary.
• Remove the chips from the machine and dispose in proper location.
• Required to set-up and operate more than one machine.
• Maintain the machines as required by cleaning, oiling and greasing, etc. Perform all duties in compliance with all safety and health regulations.
• Perform all other duties required or directed.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly and safe manner.

THE COMPANY IS WILLING TO TRAIN INTERESTED CANDIDATES.

The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), Stock Options, Vacation, and more.

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS

Please send resume to: Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director
The L.S. Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA 01331

Fax: 978-249-3457

AA/EOE

Job Summary:

• Setup and perform a variety of blanking, punching, piercing, forming, shearing, trimming, bending, and similar press operations on a variety of sheet metal parts of materials such as steel and brass.
• Setups not difficult and are checked by setup man or foreman.
• Select die sets or punch and die members and remove or insert any removable sections as required for job.
• Place die set or punch and die members in the press, align as necessary and bolt or clamp in place on bed and in ram.
• Determine and set stroke of ram, check setup to insure tightness of all bolts and clamps.
• Have first piece checked and make any necessary adjustments to die, adjust safety devices.
• Check work to print using scale, calipers, micrometer or fixed gauges.
• Determine when dies need sharpening and notify setup man or foreman.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material; report unusual conditions to foreman.

The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), Stock Options, Vacation, Incentive plans and more.

 

$500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS

 

 

Please send resume to:           

Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director
The L.S. Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA  01331                or 

Fax:  978-249-3457

AA/EOE

Job Summary:

Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Diversified work.
• Construct and assemble various special gages for measuring thickness, inside and outside diameters, concentricity, angles, depths, grooves, chamfers, and various other special purposes.
• Perform manual tool room machining operations, which require various regular and exacting setups to maintain close tolerances.
• Benchwork tasks involve filing, lapping, fitting, assembling, and adjusting to meet drawing specifications, usually assisted by a higher-class gage maker in the more difficult phases of machine setup and assembly of gages.
• Recognize and report for correction of basic blueprint errors such as missing dimensions or spelling.
• Maintain close tolerances.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these and other questionable conditions to the foreman.

Job Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of manual machining practices
• Basic use of measuring equipment
• Basic blueprint reading
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and take instruction
• Maintain quality to customer satisfaction
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to maintain a safe work environment
• Able to lift 40lbs

The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), Stock Options, Vacation, and more.

 

$500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS

 

Please send resume to:

Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director
The L.S. Starrett Company

121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA  01331     or 

Fax:  978-249-3457

AA/EOE

Job Summary:

• Interact with customers over the phone and through email in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide pricing, delivery, process orders and expedites on a daily basis.
• Obtain tracking and delivery information, track lost shipments, file claims with freight companies.
• Handle return authorizations and receive in return goods on a regular basis, dispute Amazon returns.
• Provide guided information for the distributor portal and assist with website orders, questions and issues.
• Answer customer questions regarding product and their components to fulfill customer needs and ensure customer satisfaction.

Expectations:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt and respond in different types of situations.
• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism to represent the organization in the best light possible.

The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), Stock Options, Vacation and more.

Please send resume to:
Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director The L.S. Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA  01331

Responsibilities:

•    Managing critical asset information data for User Access, Software Licenses, Computer Inventory, Mobile Phones and Printer Support Programs
•    Handling/Computing communication input: Email, Phone and In Person
•    Manage Access Control System for New Hires, Transfers, Terminations, New Users and Change Access Grants.
•    Perform Asset Tagging
•    Manage IT Peripheral Supplies.
•    Work directly with Tech Support Level II & System Admin
  

Requirements:

•    Must be Excellent in MS Excel and good in MS Word and Internet.
•    Must be Excellent in Customer Service.
•    Must have strong Organizational skills, be Detail Oriented and able to Multi-task.
•    Must be very skilled in Ticketing Systems.
•    Ability to interact well with all levels of users.
•    When time is available, Aggressively Extend Skills needed to handle Tech I issues.

The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), Stock Options, Vacations and more.

Please send resume to:
Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director The L.S. Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA  01331
 

Based on our growth, The L.S. Starrett Company is seeking an experienced Product Specialist - Saws.  The “right” technical product sales professional will possess proven experience in product applications, territory management, customer development and retention, and new business development.  Successful team members will be required to optimize and mine sales through industrial distributor channel partners and target, qualify, and develop new end-user customers in the automotive, electronics, aerospace, energy, construction, food packaging, medical, metal working, and manufacturing industries in a fast-growing marketplace. Only experienced candidates need apply.

• The role requires a product expert with product application experience, technical aptitude, strong consultative sales skills and solution-oriented approach to qualify customer needs, develop new sales opportunities, and optimize existing distribution accounts to increase product market share and new product sales.
• Interest and experience in territory management, new business development, and customer retention are primary factors of success.(50% travel / limited overnights required.)
• 60% – New Business Development – End-User & Distributor – Present, demonstrate, and sell The L.S. Starrett Company production cutting saw blades to end-user customers.
• Work independently or jointly with distributor sales team to develop end-user customers through product testing, product application, inspections, and consultation.
• Requires proven skills in qualifying, demonstrating and influencing diverse decision makers to accurately target and develop new business opportunities.
• 30% – Account Management & Development – End-User & Distributor – Manage, develop, and grow sales by supporting distributor / channel partner accounts through joint calls, sales training, product training, technical support, problem resolution, and product recommendations.

 

Top Performers

• Top performers will possess a minimum of 8-10 years of proven industry experience working independently from a home office / virtual environment in a territory management
• A consultative-based sales role with experience in a manufacturing or distributor-focused sales environment.
• Success requires expertise in new business development, qualifying, demonstrating, developing and securing new customer accounts through distribution and/or direct end-user channels.

 

Preferred Additional Experience

• Prior experience in the manufacturing / industrial segment or industry-related experience in product application is required.
• Sales experience and success in developing customers in a multi-channel sales scenario is plus.

Benefits & Compensation – The L.S. Starrett Company, LLC. offers a highly competitive performance-based compensation program and generous benefit package that includes 401(k) Program,  Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, and a company vehicle.

 

The L.S. Starrett Company

With over 138 years of expertise and a reputation as the “World’s Greatest Toolmakers,” The L.S. Starrett Company is a leading global manufacturer of superior precision measuring tools, gages, instruments, metrology equipment, saws, saw blade products, hand tool products, and power tool accessories for the automotive, electronics, aerospace, energy, construction, food packaging, medical, metalworking, and manufacturing industries. 

Based on our growth, The L.S. Starrett Company is seeking an experienced Product Specialist - Saws.  The “right” technical product sales professional will possess proven experience in product applications, territory management, customer development and retention, and new business development.  Successful team members will be required to optimize and mine sales through industrial distributor channel partners and target, qualify, and develop new end-user customers in the automotive, electronics, aerospace, energy, construction, food packaging, medical, metal working, and manufacturing industries in a fast-growing marketplace. Only experienced candidates need apply.

• The role requires a product expert with product application experience, technical aptitude, strong consultative sales skills and solution-oriented approach to qualify customer needs, develop new sales opportunities, and optimize existing distribution accounts to increase product market share and new product sales.
• Interest and experience in territory management, new business development, and customer retention are primary factors of success.(50% travel / limited overnights required.)
• 60% – New Business Development – End-User & Distributor – Present, demonstrate, and sell The L.S. Starrett Company production cutting saw blades to end-user customers.
• Work independently or jointly with distributor sales team to develop end-user customers through product testing, product application, inspections, and consultation.
• Requires proven skills in qualifying, demonstrating and influencing diverse decision makers to accurately target and develop new business opportunities.
• 30% – Account Management & Development – End-User & Distributor – Manage, develop, and grow sales by supporting distributor / channel partner accounts through joint calls, sales training, product training, technical support, problem resolution, and product recommendations.

 

Top Performers

• Top performers will possess a minimum of 8-10 years of proven industry experience working independently from a home office / virtual environment in a territory management
• A consultative-based sales role with experience in a manufacturing or distributor-focused sales environment.
• Success requires expertise in new business development, qualifying, demonstrating, developing and securing new customer accounts through distribution and/or direct end-user channels.

 

Preferred Additional Experience

• Prior experience in the manufacturing / industrial segment or industry-related experience in product application is required.
• Sales experience and success in developing customers in a multi-channel sales scenario is plus.

Benefits & Compensation – The L.S. Starrett Company, LLC. offers a highly competitive performance-based compensation program and generous benefit package that includes 401(k) Program,  Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, and a company vehicle.

 

The L.S. Starrett Company

With over 138 years of expertise and a reputation as the “World’s Greatest Toolmakers,” The L.S. Starrett Company is a leading global manufacturer of superior precision measuring tools, gages, instruments, metrology equipment, saws, saw blade products, hand tool products, and power tool accessories for the automotive, electronics, aerospace, energy, construction, food packaging, medical, metalworking, and manufacturing industries. 

The primary responsibilities for this position will be to plan, layout and perform all required operations in the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical equipment and wiring used in an industrial setting in various areas throughout our facility.

The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), Stock Options, Vacation and more.

Please send resume to:

Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director
The L.S. Starrett Company 121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA 01331

Or email resume below.

The L.S. Starrett Company is seeking to fill Part Time Light Industrial and Assembly positions.

Family Hours are available for up to 29 hours per week.

Please apply in person at:

The L.S. Starrett Company 121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA 01331

Or email your resume below.

The Supervisor of Production Planning will report to the Supply chain manager and will be responsible for inventory planning, production scheduling, purchasing and logistics for our major North American facility located in North Central Massachusetts.

Objectives:

•    Reduce production costs by optimizing production scheduling and inventory levels
•    Reduce backorders by achieving improved fill rates and on time delivery
•    Lower inventory level and improve turnover
•    Coordinate external forecasting requirements between sales, manufacturing, purchasing and logistics
•    Lead internal forecasting requirements with both international distribution centers and manufacturing operations

Responsibilities:

•    Lead the materials management for 5,000 finished SKU with 25,000 components discrete manufacturing process.
•    Lead a Team of Planners
•    Perform high level review of Bill of Materials, routings, capacity planning, production yields and scheduling data and identify gaps in data requirements.
•    Working in various functional groups, including R&D, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Sales, taking care of replenishment reviews being supported by his/her Planning Dept`s team.
   

Requirements:

•    Bachelors degree with 5 years experience in manufacturing and supply chain management
•    Comprehensive understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in a complex discrete manufacturing operation
•    Knowledge of Theory of Constrains (TOC) and its application is a plus.
•    Knowledge of supply chain in a multi-plant manufacturing and distribution environment
•    Good understanding of Quality Systems and the definition of the cost of quality.
•    Knowledge of the applicable manufacturing technologies and processes.
•    Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle or SAP) and fundamentals of Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory processes is required.
•    APICS or CPIM certification a plus.
•    Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
•    Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from employees on the warehouse floor to senior management.
•    Strong project management administrative and implementation skills.
•    Strong presentation skills.
•    Ability to work within a matrix organization.

The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), Stock Options, Vacation and more.

Please send resume to:
Joel R. Shaughnessy, Personnel Director The L.S. Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street
Athol, MA  01331