Thanks, Kathy, for reminding us to check the Chapel Hill News and Views, a free, local magazine, for job leads. Here are a few from the current issue:
Preschool teacher wanted. Available to work 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, M-F. Contact Johari at 678-715-0513 or Johari@sothumc.net .
Hiring part-time office assistant. Fax resume to 770-577-6573.
Roofing sales person wanted. "Set your own hours." Leads provided, as well as cold calls. Hiring in all areas. 678-221-4245.
As always, please note that neither FPC or FUMC endorses any job lead. It is the responsibility of a job applicant to check out any hiring company or individual.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Write it out
Sometimes we need an outlet when we're feeling stressed by job loss or change. This week's USA Weekend, a magazine-type insert that is carried in the Atlanta newspaper, had a good article about decreasing your stress by writing down your concerns.
Here's part of the article, written by Jenny Rough: "Divorce, illness, job loss. Pick a traumatic event in your life, then write about it. Studies show that doing so can improve your health. James W. Pennebaker, a psychologist at the Univ. of Texas and author of Writing to Heal, says bottling up major life traumas is dangerous and can increase your risk of illness."
If the idea of scribbling down your problems sounds difficult, Rough recommends four books to help you get started:
On Writing, a Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King
Courage and Craft: Writing Your Life into Story, by Barbara Abercrombie
The Artist's Way Every Day, by Julia Cameron
Thinking about Memoir, by Abigail Thomas
You can probably find most of these books at the library, or the library can order them for you through the West Georgia regional library system. These are not necessarily faith-centered books, but they may give you a jump-start on writing as a way to relieve stress and focus on what kind of changes you eventually want to make in your career and/or life.
Here's part of the article, written by Jenny Rough: "Divorce, illness, job loss. Pick a traumatic event in your life, then write about it. Studies show that doing so can improve your health. James W. Pennebaker, a psychologist at the Univ. of Texas and author of Writing to Heal, says bottling up major life traumas is dangerous and can increase your risk of illness."
If the idea of scribbling down your problems sounds difficult, Rough recommends four books to help you get started:
On Writing, a Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King
Courage and Craft: Writing Your Life into Story, by Barbara Abercrombie
The Artist's Way Every Day, by Julia Cameron
Thinking about Memoir, by Abigail Thomas
You can probably find most of these books at the library, or the library can order them for you through the West Georgia regional library system. These are not necessarily faith-centered books, but they may give you a jump-start on writing as a way to relieve stress and focus on what kind of changes you eventually want to make in your career and/or life.
What we're thankful for
GEN-ers, we recently received a letter from the Thornwell Home for Children, thanking our church for donating funds to help purchase Christmas gifts for children in need. The kids wrote about what they are thankful for, and their message is so good, we wanted to share it with you.
The Thornwell children wrote, "Thanksgiving is a time of year set aside to thank God for all of our blessings. We are blessed to have friends and family and food and clothes. We are blessed to have sunshine and happiness. We are thankful for homes and TV and video games and music. Even bad things are blessings. The rain give us smarter and helps the plants grow. The vegetables make us healthy and strong. School makes us smarter. Sickness makes us appreciate being well. The Bible tells us to give thanks in all circumstances. We thank God for all of our blessings on Thanksgiving Day and every day."
Even bad things are blessings--isn't that an interesting thought? But it can be true, as long as you trust God to work in your circumstances, no matter what.
Remember, the God who made you, loves you, and He will not let you go. Even if you're walking through a season of "bad things," be sure that you are not alone.
God has a plan for your life, and in His timing, He will reveal it. "God is strong and can help you not to fall" Jude 24). Thanks to God for his love and grace!
The Thornwell children wrote, "Thanksgiving is a time of year set aside to thank God for all of our blessings. We are blessed to have friends and family and food and clothes. We are blessed to have sunshine and happiness. We are thankful for homes and TV and video games and music. Even bad things are blessings. The rain give us smarter and helps the plants grow. The vegetables make us healthy and strong. School makes us smarter. Sickness makes us appreciate being well. The Bible tells us to give thanks in all circumstances. We thank God for all of our blessings on Thanksgiving Day and every day."
Even bad things are blessings--isn't that an interesting thought? But it can be true, as long as you trust God to work in your circumstances, no matter what.
Remember, the God who made you, loves you, and He will not let you go. Even if you're walking through a season of "bad things," be sure that you are not alone.
God has a plan for your life, and in His timing, He will reveal it. "God is strong and can help you not to fall" Jude 24). Thanks to God for his love and grace!
full-time dental admin assistant needed
from the Douglas County Sentinel: "Established dental practice in Douglasville seeking a dynamic team player with skills to coordinate appointments, present and maintain financial arrangements, process patient insurance, monitor collections and pay vendors. computer knowledge, esp. Dentrix essential. Please send resume to jimgw@aol.com"
P/T office job in Douglasville
GEN-ers, the Sentinel had this lead in today's paper:
"P/T receptionist/probation aide needed for Douglasville probation office. Duties include answering phones, filing, attending court as well as signing people up on probation. Resume to GAjobs@JudicialServices.com or fax to 770.920.7898."
"P/T receptionist/probation aide needed for Douglasville probation office. Duties include answering phones, filing, attending court as well as signing people up on probation. Resume to GAjobs@JudicialServices.com or fax to 770.920.7898."
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
GEN members, we at FPC wish you all a safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving. We continue to pray for you in your job search, confident that the God who loves us will provide every good thing in its time.
"Let us hold firmly to the hope that we have confessed, because we can trust God to do what he promised." Hebrews 10:23
"Let us hold firmly to the hope that we have confessed, because we can trust God to do what he promised." Hebrews 10:23
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sentinel offers free job ad
Starting today, the Douglas County Sentinel is offering a FREE job ad to county residents who are unemployed. You can use up to 10 lines to describe your qualifications and the type of job you're looking for. To qualify, you need to show proof of unemployment benefits, a Georgia driver's license, and you must live within an established distribution zone. For more information, contact the Sentinel at 770-942-6571.
The Sentinel has also dropped its subscription price for unemployed county residents to just $1/month, for a 3 or 6-month subscription, to help you stay in the loop on job openings and keep current on local news. Again, contact the Sentinel to subscribe.
The Sentinel has also dropped its subscription price for unemployed county residents to just $1/month, for a 3 or 6-month subscription, to help you stay in the loop on job openings and keep current on local news. Again, contact the Sentinel to subscribe.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Contract logistics manager needed
Thanks, Trish, for this lead:
Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager - Contract Logistics - Atlanta, Georgia
Job Type: Exempt (Posted 11.21.09)
GENCO has an immediate opening for a Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager. The CI Manager applies the skills of process consulting to lead the learning and change within an organization. As more than a project manager, the CI Manager provides the leadership that builds commitment and understanding required to accomplish the improvement goals for the organization.
The CI Manager must live the Lean Enterprise principles and techniques that focus on optimizing value through a fact-based decision process. Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate a process and determine the key components of that process as well as the issues that are constraining that process. Experience in leading a team through a change in process or culture, and can demonstrate the ability to facilitate groups in the application of tolls and techniques that support this change. Demonstrated ability to teach improvement concepts in the classroom and mentor employees in the workplace by assisting them with the direct application of improvement techniques. This position is highly visible within GENCO. It requires a person who is enthusiastic, tenacious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment. Preference for individual located in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
The CI Manager is responsible for:
Facilitating project identification with Champions Customer Service Vice Presidents, Facility Managers and Process Managers
Utilizing Six Sigma and Lean to lead and execute high impact process improvement
Participating in and coordinating the development of event Charters and scheduling of events
Working with departmental management to assure appropriate participation and support
Assisting in locating and reserving meeting locations and coordinating the delivery of services and materials necessary for a successful event
Advocating LEAN methodology and tools across the business
Providing event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected benefits
Using appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvements
Stimulating management thinking by tactfully challenging conventional wisdom through demonstration of the application of the Six Sigma and Lean. Providing guidance and knowledge to lead the change
Coaching/mentoring Process Managers and team members in the Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, Visual Workplace and Standard Work
Performing the following internal consultative services to the satisfaction of internal and external customers: Process mapping, value stream mapping, process design, establishing performance standards/metrics, ROI analysis and project management
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
A BA/BS degree (Master’s degree preferred)
Technical competency in Lean Six Sigma skllls and tools: DMAIC, VSM, Visual Work Place, Standard Work, Kaizen and 5-S
Experience coaching and delivering training at all levels of an organization
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes
Previous MS Project and Viso
Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills to all levels of the organization
Previous experience interacting and presenting to senior levels of management, both internally and externally
Formal Six Sigma training - Green Belt Certification preferred
Ability to travel up to 75%
Ten (10) or more years of related business experience required
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills are required
Interested candidates should apply/submit your resume by visiting the GENCO web site www.genco.com/Careers/Careers.html and selecting Job Listings.
Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager - Contract Logistics - Atlanta, Georgia
Job Type: Exempt (Posted 11.21.09)
GENCO has an immediate opening for a Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager. The CI Manager applies the skills of process consulting to lead the learning and change within an organization. As more than a project manager, the CI Manager provides the leadership that builds commitment and understanding required to accomplish the improvement goals for the organization.
The CI Manager must live the Lean Enterprise principles and techniques that focus on optimizing value through a fact-based decision process. Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate a process and determine the key components of that process as well as the issues that are constraining that process. Experience in leading a team through a change in process or culture, and can demonstrate the ability to facilitate groups in the application of tolls and techniques that support this change. Demonstrated ability to teach improvement concepts in the classroom and mentor employees in the workplace by assisting them with the direct application of improvement techniques. This position is highly visible within GENCO. It requires a person who is enthusiastic, tenacious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment. Preference for individual located in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
The CI Manager is responsible for:
Facilitating project identification with Champions Customer Service Vice Presidents, Facility Managers and Process Managers
Utilizing Six Sigma and Lean to lead and execute high impact process improvement
Participating in and coordinating the development of event Charters and scheduling of events
Working with departmental management to assure appropriate participation and support
Assisting in locating and reserving meeting locations and coordinating the delivery of services and materials necessary for a successful event
Advocating LEAN methodology and tools across the business
Providing event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected benefits
Using appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvements
Stimulating management thinking by tactfully challenging conventional wisdom through demonstration of the application of the Six Sigma and Lean. Providing guidance and knowledge to lead the change
Coaching/mentoring Process Managers and team members in the Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, Visual Workplace and Standard Work
Performing the following internal consultative services to the satisfaction of internal and external customers: Process mapping, value stream mapping, process design, establishing performance standards/metrics, ROI analysis and project management
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
A BA/BS degree (Master’s degree preferred)
Technical competency in Lean Six Sigma skllls and tools: DMAIC, VSM, Visual Work Place, Standard Work, Kaizen and 5-S
Experience coaching and delivering training at all levels of an organization
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes
Previous MS Project and Viso
Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills to all levels of the organization
Previous experience interacting and presenting to senior levels of management, both internally and externally
Formal Six Sigma training - Green Belt Certification preferred
Ability to travel up to 75%
Ten (10) or more years of related business experience required
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills are required
Interested candidates should apply/submit your resume by visiting the GENCO web site www.genco.com/Careers/Careers.html and selecting Job Listings.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Gold's Gym is hiring
Marsi, thanks for letting us know that Gold's Gym is looking for a membership counselor and personal trainer. Check with Gold's for location and how-to-apply.
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