Raymond Vaccari Director, ManufactureNJ Advanced Manufacturing Talent Network [email protected] New Jersey Talent Networks Recovery NJ Mike Forcella Ocean County College Advanced Manufacturing Ray Vaccari - NJIT Technology and Entrepreneurship Michel Bitritto - NJIT Industry Professionals Life Sciences Vicki Gaddy BioNJ NJ DOLWD TALENT TALENT NETWORK NETWORK Retail, Hospitality, Tourism North: Sandy Bleckman - FDU South: Caitlyn Bradley - Stockton Employers Healthcare Padma Arvind Rutgers Education Financial Services Bob Crawford Newark Alliance OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Gregory Skelley Rutgers New Jersey has over OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING New Jersey has over OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING What Do Manufacturers Look Like Today? Wall, NJ OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING 89% of NJ’s manufacturers have less than 50 employees 33% of NJ’s manufacturing employees work in companies bigger than 500 employees Fewer professional staff Less R&D Less investment in capital upgrades Less training Lower wages OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING Design RD&D Sales & Marketing Customer Service 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 $1012/hour, but opportunity for advancement with skill/training is high • Move up the ladder OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING Top Jobs in Manufacturing* • CNC machinist (earning potential over $80k) • Industrial maintenance technician/ mechatronics technician (earning potential over $80k) * Data from 2011 TYPES OF MANUFACTURING JOBS… 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. Stackable Credentials Source: Manufacturing Institute OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING Find companies: manufacturenj.org OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING Jobs4jersey.com OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING Job sites usmanufacturingpipeline.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. OPPORTUNITIES FOR NJ MANUFACTURING 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 Vaccari Director, ManufactureNJ Advanced Manufacturing Talent Network (908) 461-4972 [email protected] OR Dr. Gale Spak Associate Vice President, Continuing & Distance Education NJIT (800) 624-9850