As a Health Systems Specialist, responsible for directing, leading and guiding the service lines or services in any projects that may involve management support. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Develop policies and plans for the organization;
• Provide active and well informed administrative participation in planning for the delivery of health care;
• Develop, evaluate, and modify organizational structure and systems to achieve program goals;
• Participate in the analysis and interpretation of workload and other data used in resource planning;
• Direct service lines/ services throughout the hospital through the medical center planning activities;
• Conduct and direct special studies and analyses of complex problems relating to manpower requirements, space and equipment utilization, organizational alignment and other areas;
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of policies necessary to support the administrative functions of the medical center;
• Support in his/her role as the one of the senior leaders responsible for the identification of root causes and corrective actions for deficiencies identified by external organizations;
• Participate in the implementation of VISN 1 special emphasis programs which crosses administrative and clinical boundaries and affects all levels of the organization;
• Assist in any projects assigned;
• Make recommendations to senior leaders in all aspects of operations within the hospital; and
• Assist senior leaders in various areas related to construction, contracting, space utilization, and move coordination.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days)/PD00507-00 and PD00418-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $81,745 Per Year (GS 11-12)

GS-13: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitors and manages incoming actions and requests from initial receipt to completion and closeout.
• Analyzes the subject matter of incoming information for appropriate distribution to offices internal or external to the office.
• Receives and monitors completed actions or responses; analyzes responses for completeness and accuracy against known policies and procedures; and ensures action or inquiry is closed out with the inquirer or office.
• Conducts or participates in special information flow studies, analyses, presentations and briefings, as assigned.
• Conducts analytical studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects.
• Studies and projects addressed are commonly so diverse and intense that they often require input and assistance from departmental or program offices. These studies require study planning, statistical measurement, data analysis, and report preparation and development. When tasked with this type of project, serves as the responsible contact for leading these projects from initiation to completion and
  may be required to present the results to senior leadership.
• Develops position papers and decision documents representing the position of the organization on a variety of complex and sensitive issues such as the quality or timeliness of veteran care issues within the system or at times, issues of Congressional or media interest that have significant national impact e.g. quality and safety concerns or involve several functional areas. An expert level knowledge of health system services is required for the breadth and depth of studies encountered.
• Works in coordination with other internal reviewing services regarding complex audits and internal/external reviews of a national concern; i. e, fiscal efficiencies and organizational structure that are reviewed by prominent parties such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
• Tracks both routine and uncommon deadlines initiated by OIG/GAO and internal reviewing officials to ensure timely submission of responses and actions.
• Communicates with responsible staff agency members to ensure completion of all requested actions and appropriately closes out all requests.
• Works closely with senior management and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems such as correspondence management, information tracking among pertinent offices and stakeholders, and internal/external communication
  flows.
• Contacts and engages frequently with staff at all levels to facilitate the work of the office related to a variety of operations-focused assignments and projects initiated by senior leadership or program offices, or departmental offices. This interaction is essential in order to identify substantive issues, establish relative priorities, and determine those issues requiring tracking.
• Manages and coordinates of all online communication tools such as assigned intranet websites, internal SharePoint website collection, and other related informational tools in consultation with communication specialists.
• Assures compliance with all applicable policies, and development and maintenance of internal management processes related to these online tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: Not Authorized
Telework/Virtual/Remote Work: Authorized
Position Description/PD#:Health System Specialist (Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days)/PD03470A
Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• May be required to attend conference at other facilities or other VA sites on occasion.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VISN 1 Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• Current Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.

Starting at $116,510 Per Year (GS 13)

• Serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager for all cryptographic activities including managing the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP).
• Administers the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) program.
• Supports the Network Security Program.
• Support the Hanscom AFB TEMPEST Program.

Starting at $81,963 Per Year (GS 11)

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.
Factory Technical Manager (Backs)We thrive on challenge and change. We rise to challenges together.

Location: Old Leake, Boston (PE22 9PN)
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift/Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday-Friday. Backs, 14:00
- 22:30Salary: £45,000
- £49,000 depending on experienceHighly competitive reward package including bonus scheme (10%), life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more.About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Factory Technical Manager to join Boston Meals. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer.

The main focus of the role is to drive the delivery of Technical Standards across the sites’ Operations.

The role will ensure that the correct standards are understood by all relevant persons and effectively challenged, by way of Audit. This will underpin the sites Food Safety, Product Quality and Integrity – and hence demonstrate our leading standards.

Accountabilities

- Ensure there is clarity of Technical Standards – which are effectively Communicated, Understood and Applied.
- Ensure that the Business develops an ‘Audit Ready’ Culture – to consistently deliver successful audit outcomes.
- Ensure relevant standards, HACCP based as appropriate, are communicated, understood and applied to meet Food Safety, Quality and Legality, and customer specified requirements. The standards must be documented and maintained within a recognised system.
- Provides leadership and ownership for the implementation of the quality management systems associated with the production of food to the agreed safety, legal and quality standards.
- Support the business with management of technical audits, hosting audits as appropriate. Drives a culture of “fit to manufacture every day” readiness through the daily operational teams. Manages response & close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required.
- Lead, motivate and inspire the technical team in line with Bakkavor Values to achieve personal development and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement effective KPIs that measure, trend and identify issues to be communicated both internally and with customers. Develop and agree action plans using root
- cause analysis to deliver continuous improvement.
- Provides practical support and drive to promote a Quality Assurance culture in the Business. Provides specialist technical knowledge to enable the Business Unit to exploit manufacturing, NPD and commercial advantage whilst ensuring the required standards of Food Safety, Quality and Legality are met. As part of the site leadership team, ensures operational team promotion of a Quality Assurance culture within the factory environment.
- Ensures that a safe working environment exists for all employees within the technical function, and that as a minimum, the standards set out in the site processes for Health and Safety.


About you
Ideally, food related degree qualified, you will have significant experience within a Chilled Food environment – and a good understanding of High Care, High Risk, RTE, RtRH and RTC disciplines.

You will be a clear and effective communicator – able to ‘frame’ situations / incidents etc – to a wide range of stakeholders – to gain their understanding and commitment.

A calm logical thinker – an evidence based decision maker, who when challenged can demonstrate rationale of thought.

Thorough, tenacious and resilient – an individual who will use these attributes to understand and address the root cause of Complaint issues, adverse micro results etc.

If you are IT literate, quick and agile in processing data (eg KPI’s), have solid leadership skills and experience of managing food safety risks – this could be the perfect role for you.
Why join us?
We’re proud to offer you a career with options to explore and pursue. Where you’ll be supported to work hard, push further and show resilience. As a valued Technical Manager, we’ll support your ambition, reward your resilience, and encourage you to rise to challenges and create a career you can be proud of too.

What we do
We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry
- supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
In this busy and exciting role, you will be accountable for auditing and supporting technical compliance and integrity against legal requirements and good manufacturing standards.

What you’ll receive
As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.
You’ll enjoy:

- Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
- Short Term Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Staff Shop with discounted food
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- MyBargains Discount Platform
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free Independent Mortgage Advice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
- Discounted tutoring for children
- Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free Carparking


Proud to be Bakkavor
We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

#LI-HH1

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.
Factory Technical Manager (Backs)We thrive on challenge and change. We rise to challenges together.

Location: Old Leake, Boston (PE22 9PN)
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift/Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday-Friday. Backs, 14:00
- 22:30Salary: £45,000
- £49,000 depending on experienceHighly competitive reward package including bonus scheme (10%), life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more.About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Factory Technical Manager to join Boston Meals. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer.

The main focus of the role is to drive the delivery of Technical Standards across the sites’ Operations.

The role will ensure that the correct standards are understood by all relevant persons and effectively challenged, by way of Audit. This will underpin the sites Food Safety, Product Quality and Integrity – and hence demonstrate our leading standards.

Accountabilities

- Ensure there is clarity of Technical Standards – which are effectively Communicated, Understood and Applied.
- Ensure that the Business develops an ‘Audit Ready’ Culture – to consistently deliver successful audit outcomes.
- Ensure relevant standards, HACCP based as appropriate, are communicated, understood and applied to meet Food Safety, Quality and Legality, and customer specified requirements. The standards must be documented and maintained within a recognised system.
- Provides leadership and ownership for the implementation of the quality management systems associated with the production of food to the agreed safety, legal and quality standards.
- Support the business with management of technical audits, hosting audits as appropriate. Drives a culture of “fit to manufacture every day” readiness through the daily operational teams. Manages response & close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required.
- Lead, motivate and inspire the technical team in line with Bakkavor Values to achieve personal development and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement effective KPIs that measure, trend and identify issues to be communicated both internally and with customers. Develop and agree action plans using root
- cause analysis to deliver continuous improvement.
- Provides practical support and drive to promote a Quality Assurance culture in the Business. Provides specialist technical knowledge to enable the Business Unit to exploit manufacturing, NPD and commercial advantage whilst ensuring the required standards of Food Safety, Quality and Legality are met. As part of the site leadership team, ensures operational team promotion of a Quality Assurance culture within the factory environment.
- Ensures that a safe working environment exists for all employees within the technical function, and that as a minimum, the standards set out in the site processes for Health and Safety.


About you
Ideally, food related degree qualified, you will have significant experience within a Chilled Food environment – and a good understanding of High Care, High Risk, RTE, RtRH and RTC disciplines.

You will be a clear and effective communicator – able to ‘frame’ situations / incidents etc – to a wide range of stakeholders – to gain their understanding and commitment.

A calm logical thinker – an evidence based decision maker, who when challenged can demonstrate rationale of thought.

Thorough, tenacious and resilient – an individual who will use these attributes to understand and address the root cause of Complaint issues, adverse micro results etc.

If you are IT literate, quick and agile in processing data (eg KPI’s), have solid leadership skills and experience of managing food safety risks – this could be the perfect role for you.
Why join us?
We’re proud to offer you a career with options to explore and pursue. Where you’ll be supported to work hard, push further and show resilience. As a valued Technical Manager, we’ll support your ambition, reward your resilience, and encourage you to rise to challenges and create a career you can be proud of too.

What we do
We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry
- supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
In this busy and exciting role, you will be accountable for auditing and supporting technical compliance and integrity against legal requirements and good manufacturing standards.

What you’ll receive
As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.
You’ll enjoy:

- Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
- Short Term Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Staff Shop with discounted food
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- MyBargains Discount Platform
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free Independent Mortgage Advice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
- Discounted tutoring for children
- Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free Carparking


Proud to be Bakkavor
We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

#LI-HH1

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for:

• A professional qualification in ICT, network management/information systems

• Proven experience installing, configuring and maintaining products and services

• Proven hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience

• Good understanding of the impact of Health and Safety and Data Protectionlegislation in the context of ICT

• High level of team, interpersonal and communication skills

• A logical, calm, organised approach to problem solving

• A high level of initiative, enthusiasm and willingness to work in a collaborativemanner

What the school offers its staff

The school offers the opportunity to work with high-ability students who areenthusiastic, friendly and keen to learn, in an environment which is professional, collegiate and supportive.

Commitment to safeguarding

Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to providing the best possible care and education for its students, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.
Factory Technical Manager (Backs)We thrive on challenge and change. We rise to challenges together.

Location: Old Leake, Boston (PE22 9PN)
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift/Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday-Friday. Backs, 14:00
- 22:30Salary: £45,000
- £49,000 depending on experienceHighly competitive reward package including bonus scheme (10%), life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more.About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Factory Technical Manager to join Boston Meals. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer.

The main focus of the role is to drive the delivery of Technical Standards across the sites’ Operations.

The role will ensure that the correct standards are understood by all relevant persons and effectively challenged, by way of Audit. This will underpin the sites Food Safety, Product Quality and Integrity – and hence demonstrate our leading standards.

Accountabilities

- Ensure there is clarity of Technical Standards – which are effectively Communicated, Understood and Applied.
- Ensure that the Business develops an ‘Audit Ready’ Culture – to consistently deliver successful audit outcomes.
- Ensure relevant standards, HACCP based as appropriate, are communicated, understood and applied to meet Food Safety, Quality and Legality, and customer specified requirements. The standards must be documented and maintained within a recognised system.
- Provides leadership and ownership for the implementation of the quality management systems associated with the production of food to the agreed safety, legal and quality standards.
- Support the business with management of technical audits, hosting audits as appropriate. Drives a culture of “fit to manufacture every day” readiness through the daily operational teams. Manages response & close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required.
- Lead, motivate and inspire the technical team in line with Bakkavor Values to achieve personal development and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement effective KPIs that measure, trend and identify issues to be communicated both internally and with customers. Develop and agree action plans using root
- cause analysis to deliver continuous improvement.
- Provides practical support and drive to promote a Quality Assurance culture in the Business. Provides specialist technical knowledge to enable the Business Unit to exploit manufacturing, NPD and commercial advantage whilst ensuring the required standards of Food Safety, Quality and Legality are met. As part of the site leadership team, ensures operational team promotion of a Quality Assurance culture within the factory environment.
- Ensures that a safe working environment exists for all employees within the technical function, and that as a minimum, the standards set out in the site processes for Health and Safety.


About you
Ideally, food related degree qualified, you will have significant experience within a Chilled Food environment – and a good understanding of High Care, High Risk, RTE, RtRH and RTC disciplines.

You will be a clear and effective communicator – able to ‘frame’ situations / incidents etc – to a wide range of stakeholders – to gain their understanding and commitment.

A calm logical thinker – an evidence based decision maker, who when challenged can demonstrate rationale of thought.

Thorough, tenacious and resilient – an individual who will use these attributes to understand and address the root cause of Complaint issues, adverse micro results etc.

If you are IT literate, quick and agile in processing data (eg KPI’s), have solid leadership skills and experience of managing food safety risks – this could be the perfect role for you.
Why join us?
We’re proud to offer you a career with options to explore and pursue. Where you’ll be supported to work hard, push further and show resilience. As a valued Technical Manager, we’ll support your ambition, reward your resilience, and encourage you to rise to challenges and create a career you can be proud of too.

What we do
We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry
- supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
In this busy and exciting role, you will be accountable for auditing and supporting technical compliance and integrity against legal requirements and good manufacturing standards.

What you’ll receive
As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.
You’ll enjoy:

- Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
- Short Term Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Staff Shop with discounted food
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- MyBargains Discount Platform
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free Independent Mortgage Advice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
- Discounted tutoring for children
- Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free Carparking


Proud to be Bakkavor
We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

#LI-HH1

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for:

• A professional qualification in ICT, network management/information systems

• Proven experience installing, configuring and maintaining products and services

• Proven hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience

• Good understanding of the impact of Health and Safety and Data Protectionlegislation in the context of ICT

• High level of team, interpersonal and communication skills

• A logical, calm, organised approach to problem solving

• A high level of initiative, enthusiasm and willingness to work in a collaborativemanner

What the school offers its staff

The school offers the opportunity to work with high-ability students who areenthusiastic, friendly and keen to learn, in an environment which is professional, collegiate and supportive.

Commitment to safeguarding

Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to providing the best possible care and education for its students, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.
Factory Technical Manager (Backs)We thrive on challenge and change. We rise to challenges together.

Location: Old Leake, Boston (PE22 9PN)
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift/Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday-Friday. Backs, 14:00
- 22:30Salary: £45,000
- £49,000 depending on experienceHighly competitive reward package including bonus scheme (10%), life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more.About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Factory Technical Manager to join Boston Meals. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer.

The main focus of the role is to drive the delivery of Technical Standards across the sites’ Operations.

The role will ensure that the correct standards are understood by all relevant persons and effectively challenged, by way of Audit. This will underpin the sites Food Safety, Product Quality and Integrity – and hence demonstrate our leading standards.

Accountabilities

- Ensure there is clarity of Technical Standards – which are effectively Communicated, Understood and Applied.
- Ensure that the Business develops an ‘Audit Ready’ Culture – to consistently deliver successful audit outcomes.
- Ensure relevant standards, HACCP based as appropriate, are communicated, understood and applied to meet Food Safety, Quality and Legality, and customer specified requirements. The standards must be documented and maintained within a recognised system.
- Provides leadership and ownership for the implementation of the quality management systems associated with the production of food to the agreed safety, legal and quality standards.
- Support the business with management of technical audits, hosting audits as appropriate. Drives a culture of “fit to manufacture every day” readiness through the daily operational teams. Manages response & close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required.
- Lead, motivate and inspire the technical team in line with Bakkavor Values to achieve personal development and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement effective KPIs that measure, trend and identify issues to be communicated both internally and with customers. Develop and agree action plans using root
- cause analysis to deliver continuous improvement.
- Provides practical support and drive to promote a Quality Assurance culture in the Business. Provides specialist technical knowledge to enable the Business Unit to exploit manufacturing, NPD and commercial advantage whilst ensuring the required standards of Food Safety, Quality and Legality are met. As part of the site leadership team, ensures operational team promotion of a Quality Assurance culture within the factory environment.
- Ensures that a safe working environment exists for all employees within the technical function, and that as a minimum, the standards set out in the site processes for Health and Safety.


About you
Ideally, food related degree qualified, you will have significant experience within a Chilled Food environment – and a good understanding of High Care, High Risk, RTE, RtRH and RTC disciplines.

You will be a clear and effective communicator – able to ‘frame’ situations / incidents etc – to a wide range of stakeholders – to gain their understanding and commitment.

A calm logical thinker – an evidence based decision maker, who when challenged can demonstrate rationale of thought.

Thorough, tenacious and resilient – an individual who will use these attributes to understand and address the root cause of Complaint issues, adverse micro results etc.

If you are IT literate, quick and agile in processing data (eg KPI’s), have solid leadership skills and experience of managing food safety risks – this could be the perfect role for you.
Why join us?
We’re proud to offer you a career with options to explore and pursue. Where you’ll be supported to work hard, push further and show resilience. As a valued Technical Manager, we’ll support your ambition, reward your resilience, and encourage you to rise to challenges and create a career you can be proud of too.

What we do
We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry
- supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
In this busy and exciting role, you will be accountable for auditing and supporting technical compliance and integrity against legal requirements and good manufacturing standards.

What you’ll receive
As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.
You’ll enjoy:

- Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
- Short Term Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Staff Shop with discounted food
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- MyBargains Discount Platform
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free Independent Mortgage Advice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
- Discounted tutoring for children
- Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free Carparking


Proud to be Bakkavor
We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

#LI-HH1

A permanent position for a Boston based company. Working hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday (finishing at 3.30pm on a Friday).

This role will be perfect for someone from an electrical background and is familiar with technical terminology, components, processes etc. who is wanting a sidestep into an office or customer service environment. Would also suit anyone with an admin based customer service background who is prepared to undergo product training.

The main duties are; taking calls from customers, electricians, companies who are experiencing issues. There is a high volume of customer contact via the phone in this role. Candidates will need to have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail as well as being able to work to tight deadlines.

To apply for this position, please send your CV in MS Word to laura@workforceunlimited.com or call 01205 355899.

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CONFIDENTIALITY While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. HEALTH AND SAFETY The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified COMMUNICATION The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Communicate effectively to outside agencies Communicate clearly with their lead GP CONTRIBTUION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Field Service Satellite Control Network Site Support Integrator

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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What You’ll Get to Do

CACI, Inc. is accepting applications for a Field Service Satellite Control Network Site Support Integrator (SSI) supporting the US Space Force Satellite Control Network (SCN) at New Boston AFS Tracking Station (NHS) and Cape Canaveral AFS, FL, Eastern Vehicle Checkout Facility (EVCF).
 

The SSI will be the depot-level liaison at the SCN location to interface, coordinate, monitor, problem solve, analyze and oversee depot-level work such as site modifications and development efforts).
 

More About the Role

The Site Support Integrator (SSI) will interface with site personnel and commander ensuring communication of upcoming efforts are approved ahead of any Government and Contractor travel or work. The SSI performs escort duties as requested by the Government and shall be responsible for coordinating Visitor Access Requests (VAR) and escort authorization. Will also provide site support to review TOs and drawings.  The SSI maintains and ensures accuracy of baseline site mission floor plan data and provides to stakeholders, upon request. The SSI also reviews schedules for implementation of engineering analysis, requirements affecting a specific system and coordinating scheduling requirements with the using command. Coordinate, monitor and assess the activities of all baseline equipment and software. Provides coordination with the user representatives at the operating locations. The CSSI also minimizes conflict with operations and provides technical assistance, ensures these activities are IAW approved installation criteria, plans and schedules that conform to the approved design. This SSI will also participate in hardware and software installations, tests, and acceptance activities.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Viable candidates must hold, at minimum, a BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

• A minimum of 5 years' related work experience

• Must be a US Citizen and able to attain DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Solid understanding of operational technical manuals, drawings, and schematics required

• Experience with software and hardware testing and evaluation

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tool Suite

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

• For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$58,800 - $123,400

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing statistical programming, analysis and large scale data. Works in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team, interacting with staff (physicians and social scientists), research assistants and other programmers to provide comprehensive data management / analysis support for a variety of projects and personnel. Will leads team of researchers and technical staff in planning, developing, and implementing solutions, provides progress reports and study results, maintains technical aspects of the project, suggesting and making modifications where necessary and ensures system is functioning properly at all times. Typical team projects include studies related to quality measurement, access to care, and health care reform.

Position: Statistical Programmer y       

Department: Pathology, Administration

Schedule: Part Time, Hourly

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Programming

• Develops, codes, tests and supports systems. Makes changes per researchers requests, applies enhancements, adds new functionality, and provides regular maintenance to the system.
• Organizes, maintains and manages data used in large research studies from multiple sources;
• Independently designs analytical databases and maintains the integrity of the databases, including merging of multiple datasets and data manipulation to perform statistical analysis;
• Manages large data sets involving multiple years of data;
• Independently provides statistical analyses for multiple projects including multiple logistic and linear regression, longitudinal analysis, hierarchical models, and survey analysis;
• Collaborates with faculty and statisticians on analytical objectives
• Identifies and attends to critical problems based on experience and resources;
• Reviews all production turnover materials to ensure adherence to standards;
• Develops and implements solutions to on-going production problems.
• Database Administration
• Develops, codes, tests, documents and supports systems. Fix problems/bugs, make enhancements, add new functionality and develop new systems;
• Creates analytic datasets and provides data and reports to team;
• Ensures data integrity;
• Performs regular maintenance. database infrastructure while assisting study staff
• Network and System Administration
• Administers department’s Windows NT and 2000 workstations and servers;
• Troubleshoots computer and network problems;
• Keeps current with software updates and patches, installs modifications to existing systems and implements new systems into the production environment;
• Coordinates replacement of existing systems and implementation of upgrading systems into the production environment;
• Reviews and audits current operating procedures;
• Recommends and implements processing efficiencies and techniques;
• Implements solutions to improve present and future system scheduling, software utilization and production processing;
• Handles and delegates potentially serious problems immediately;
• Insures that proper forms are loaded in printers and the print quality of reports is satisfactory;
• Maintains computer room and peripheral equipment, cleans printers, tape drives, buster, decollators and attends to any problems;
• Provides desktop support services for personal computers and associated peripheral devices as well as communications and/or telecommunications hardware and software;
• Provides input on services for personal computers and recommends support strategies;
• Assists users with computer-related problems and logs all requests for service;
• Performs desktop diagnostics. Ensures ability to connect devices to network and resolves issues and/or redirects problems appropriately;
• Relates current problem/complaint to problem history file and identifies trends;
• Maintains problem and history information on equipment and software.
• Project Management Manage several projects:
• Serve as liaison between key investigators, research and technical staff and consultants;
• Coordinates input from technical staff and designers;
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks, ensuing projects are completed on time.
• Makes purchasing decisions on computer and peripheral equipment for the department;
• Interacts with department staff to gather and disseminate information and offer suggestions for improving the functions of the technical section of the department and ways the technical staff can aid other areas of the department.
• Develops recommendations and/or proposes solutions appropriate to job responsibilities;
• Analyzes problems or potential problems relating to the production environment and recommends and implements solutions for improvement;
• Provides on the job training for other production staff.
• Understands and adheres to Boston Medical Center’s confidentiality policies and procedures for business and clinical data. Utilizes hospital’s Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s mission. Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree or higher in computer science, statistics or related field required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

None

EXPERIENCE:

2-3 years of relevant experience is required

Preferred:  Experience with SAS, STATA, VB, C++, Java, etc>>

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Advanced skills/experience with statistical programming and data management.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical research methodology/principles.   Knowledge of SUDAAN and UNIX preferred;
• High level of organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to summarize/interpret complex analyses, strong deductive reasoning skills, and ability to maintain detailed documentation of data management and programming work;
• Experience using Oracle or other database software. Comfort with UNIX and Windows/DOS operating systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work comfortably in a nonhierarchical environment with multi-matrix reporting relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

At Ascensus, technology is more than just a solution. It powers the business that helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare.  Our technology experts tackle exciting challenges in collaborative teams, but work in an environment where individual and career development is always valued.  Technology associates leverage their talents and passion, building new and innovative platforms, creating programs founded in automation in agile frameworks, and driving existing and new markets—all of which supports the rapid growth of a dynamic industry leader.

Section 1: Position Summary

As a Software Engineer at Ascensus, you will be working in a high-energy team, writing beautiful code by using the best engineering practices in the industry today (e.g. unit testing, source control, continuous integration, automation, design patterns). Passion for all aspects of software development is critical. We are building teams that are empowered to solve the business needs by having a rapid development and deployment pipeline with a focus on automation and releasing software.

As a Scrum team member, you will be responsible for delivering solutions that adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Analyze, implement, test, document and maintain new and current software applications with minimal oversight in support of achieving the business goals.
• Assist in estimating and planning throughout the software development life cycle.
• Support people and process improvement strategies for the organization.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Supervision  

• N/A

Section 3:  Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing software & systems for small to medium business environments
• At least 3+ year’s hands-on experience with Java Programming Language
• 0-3 Years in Full Stack Development (Specifically Angular is a plus)
• Good experience with the Microsoft technology stack
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good understanding of design principles (patterns, cohesion/coupling, S.O.L.I.D.)
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with Services Oriented Architecture and RESTful services development
• Good experience with writing clean and maintainable code using engineering best practices (unit testing, continuous integration and deployment, automation, design patterns, refactoring etc.)
• Experience working with other developers, quality engineers (QE), ops engineers and support engineers to ensure smooth deployment and continual operation
• Passion for developing good software
• Experience participating in design discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile engineering practices (test driven development, continuous integration and pair programming, etc.)
• Working experience with Python, C/C++, MySQL, Apache, Ngnix, Redis, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout.js
• Experience in open source development 
• Understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache, HTTP Proxies)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with working with legacy code

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

 

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future.
 

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. 

HR

Reporting to the Division Technical Education Manager, the Division Technical Education Partner facilitates and delivers various technical training workshops, programs, and other Bridgestone Retail Operations technical training initiatives for field technician teammates within their assigned geographic territory. The Division Technical Education Partner works with a comprehensive knowledge of Bridgestone Retail Operations technical services, products, vision, and training priorities to conduct live and virtual training, coaching, and facilitation while ensuring they have the necessary skills and abilities to deliver on operational excellence.

*Our preferred candidate will reside in the Boston, MA. area. This person must live near this location.*

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and facilitates technical training workshops in both live and virtual formats to develop technician teammates to be more effective within their roles
  • Introduction to Technical Services at Bridgestone Retail Operations, including but not limited to:
    • Safety & Environmental Overview
    • Tire Services
    • Tire Knowledge
    • Vehicle Inspection
    • Vehicle Service Standards
    • Battery Services
    • Fluid Services
    • Vehicle Lifting
    • Accessing/Using Information Services (ALLDATA, MAP, Mitchell, etc.)
    • Integrated Store Operating System
  • Other requested technical training as needed per assigned Area, Region, Division
• Conducts and supports special technical training assignments and large group meetings as required
• Coordinates technician training through vendor partners
  • Advanced technical training for various levels of technicians (A, B, C level technicians)
  • Other technical training as needed
• Coordinates and drives Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accreditations while maintaining and/or increasing current individual certification status
• Supports Vehicle Service Teammate Council activities, claims and incidents mitigation plans, and Environmental Health & Safety Solutions priorities
• Develops and manages individual schedule to support store/technician needs while working with Divisional personnel on direction and priorities
• Oversees all technical e-learning activities and completions within Division assignments
• Supports Bridgestone Retail Operations, Division, Region, or Area business and/or education-based performance change initiatives and meetings
  • Technical education related business plans
  • Implementation of technical business solutions
  • Technician talent development plans
  • Reporting
• Communicates and collaborates with parties in and outside of own job function on technical education offerings and requirements
• Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, standards of ethics, and integrity
• Demonstrates up-to-date expertise in technical education practices and applies this to the development, deployment, and execution of technical education action plans
• Submits schedules, rosters, contact reports, and expense reports according to performance standards
• Tracks and maintains operational readiness of assigned Training Centers
• Partners with peer Division Technical Education Partners, Division Education Partners, and Education department leadership to ensure consistent deployment and communication practices
• Partners and aligns with the Store Support Center Technical Operations Department to maintain alignment on industry standards, requirements, and company policies
• Assumes other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes:

• Travel within assigned geographic territory is required and will also include some national travel as directed
• Consistently practices positive leadership to create an environment that encourages open communication, diversity of thought, and respect for the individual
• Consistently practices and champions the principles of an open-door organization by listening to issues, problems, or unpopular points of view from others and states opinions in a manner that encourages dialog and understanding rather than disengagement
• Leads training environments that foster teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge transfer
• Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with moderate impact to supported teammates
• Works independently with limited supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments such as planning and executing specific training programs
• Provides input to Division Technical Education Manager regarding improvements, updates, and successes
• Trains on operational compliance to all company policies and programs
• Identifies process gaps, identifies interim solutions, and sends recommendations to the Division Technical Education Manager
• Partners with the Store Support Center to gather accurate feedback from teammates participating in Store Support Center level workshops
• Maintains strong relationships within Division, Region, and Area leadership
• Responsible for making minor changes or enhancements in programs and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of work area in partnership with Store Support Center
• Explains technical policies, practices and procedures of the work area to others within the organization
• Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues, but typically are not complex
• Problems are typically solved through some analysis, drawing from prior experiences, and escalation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related discipline OR equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ automotive/technical experience required
  • Automotive technician experience highly preferred
  • Possess 1 to 3 current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications highly preferred
  • Training experience in a technical environment preferred
  • Retail experience preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, including Microsoft Outlook calendar management and training delivery applications
• Ability to travel entire assigned Division and nationally up to 60% of the time

General Physical Requirements:

• Moderate Work- Exerting up to 50-75 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Physical Activities- Reaching, sitting, driving, standing, stooping, lifting, walking, typing, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Visual Acuity- Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors, and read
  • Requires visual acuity to view surroundings and identify potential hazards to safety while performing essential functions of the job. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a classroom or other corporate/retail/shop settings
  • Visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle
• General working Conditions- Indoor, outdoor, and shop environmental conditions

Value:

• Of critical importance to the success of company is the on-boarding and continued development of our technician teammates to better serve the Boss.  Leading, coordinating, and executing this development is the purpose of the Division Technical Education Partner.   This role is vital in ensuring our technician teammates receive training that is on time and on target to deliver on the Bosses expectations which allows our company to hit financial targets and win within the marketplace.
• There is significant risk to the company achieving financial targets and maintaining market share if we do not provide necessary and required technical training and development.  Higher incident claims, increased workers comp events, loss of productivity, lower Boss satisfaction, and higher turnover rates occur when we do not effectively provide training.

This Position Description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.