raymond vaccari director, manufacturenj advanced manufacturing talent network

Raymond VaccariDirector, ManufactureNJAdvanced Manufacturing Talent Networkraymond.vaccari@njit.edu

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

New Jersey Talent Networks

Life SciencesVicki Gaddy

BioNJ

Financial ServicesBob Crawford

Newark Alliance

Transportation, Logistics & DistributionGregory Skelley

Rutgers

HealthcarePadma Arvind

Rutgers

Technology and EntrepreneurshipMichel Bitritto - NJITRecovery NJ

Mike ForcellaOcean County

College

Advanced ManufacturingAdvanced ManufacturingRay Vaccari - NJITRay Vaccari - NJIT

Retail, Hospitality, TourismNorth: Sandy Bleckman - FDU

South: Caitlyn Bradley - Stockton

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

What Do Manufacturers Look Like Today?

Wall, NJ

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

Fewer professional staffLess R&D

Less investment in capital upgradesLess trainingLower wages

89%89% of NJ’s manufacturers have less than 50 employees

33%33% of NJ’s manufacturing employees work in companies bigger than 500 employees

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

Sales & MarketingSales & Marketing

Customer ServiceCustomer Service

DesignDesign

RD&DRD&D

Source: http://web.waynesville.k12.mo.us/WHS/Careers/CareerPages/BuildFix/Manufact/Manufacturing.html

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

How to connect?

Middle skills gap Entry level wages $10-12/hour,

but opportunity for advancement with skill/training is high

• Move up the ladder

Top Jobs in Manufacturing*

• CNC machinist (earning potential over $80k)• Industrial maintenance technician/ mechatronics

technician (earning potential over $80k)

* Data from 2011

Designers: Engineers, Designers and Technologists. Designing products in such a way that they are easy to manufacture.

Makers: Operators, Technicians, Process Engineers, Supervisors and Testers.Making products with quality and efficiency.

Improvers: Engineers, Market Researchers, Operators and Technicians.Identifying, analyzing and improving existing manufacturing processes.

Sellers: Sell inventory to customers: Technical Sales, Customer Support, Marketing, Graphic Design and Social Media. Identifying customer needs and providing products that meet those needs.

Distributors: Distribute products to customers: Planners, Buyers, Inventory Specialists, Packing & Shipping, Pilots & Drivers and Customer Service.Distributing products to customers quickly and at a low cost.

Supporters: Customer Support, Equipment Installers, Repair& Maintenance and Operators. Supporting customer use of manufactured products.

TYPES OF MANUFACTURING JOBS…

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

Stackable Credentials

Source: Manufacturing Institute

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

Find companies: manufacturenj.org

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

Jobs4jersey.com

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING

Job sitesusmanufacturingpipeline.com

US Manufacturing Pipeline, developed and supported by the Manufacturing Institute, provides an easy-to-use, automated tool to connect employers with candidates possessing the skills, credentials, and experience necessary to fill open job requirements. For Jobseekers:US Manufacturing Pipeline is your one-stop resource for assistance during your search for a job in the manufacturing industry. With US Manufacturing Pipeline you can: create a resume to highlight your career achievements, get manufacturing credentials, search for manufacturing job openings, and explore the manufacturing industry for great career paths! For Manufacturers:Find people with the proven problem solving and teamwork ability required for high demand advanced manufacturing jobs. For no-fee, employers can: Post Jobs; Search and Track Candidates; Send Digital Email Invitations; and, Access Industry Communities.

Looking beyond online…

Small employers use a combination of word of mouth, craigslist, temp agencies, and “knocking on the door”

Temp to Perm is “the new normal” for entry level roles in manufacturing

Looking beyond online…

Manufacturers use temp-to-perm and temp agencies like Aerotek, Adecco, Randstad, Joule, to assess employees for hire (as well as seasonal flex)

Looking beyond online…

LinkedIn and web-based searches for real people in real companies

Raymond VaccariDirector, ManufactureNJAdvanced Manufacturing Talent Network(908) 461-4972raymond.vaccari@njit.edu

OR

Dr. Gale SpakAssociate Vice President, Continuing & Distance EducationNJIT(800) 624-9850