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Flexible Schedule
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Waxhaw, NC 28173
Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer Position Summary One of our greatest needs in missionary aviation today is aircraft mechanics. Providing aviation services as a transportation solution for missions directly impacts the spread of the gospel around the world. As an aircraft mechanic you will ensure aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition and available for dispatch, meeting the demands of busy mission flight schedules. Position Responsibilities Perform routine scheduled maintenance and inspections Respond to unscheduled maintenance needs Perform aircraft maintenance in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations Comply with JAARS Repair Station maintenance practices and procedures Participate in the JAARS continuing maintenance training programs Maintain a professional knowledge base of acceptable manufacturers’ practices and procedures Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embraces the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS Takes initiative Analytical/investigative Good troubleshooter Relates well to people Holds ICAO / FAA qualifying licenses or certificate(s) to maintain airframe and power plants appropriate to the country in which certified Successful completion of JAARS Evaluation and Orientation programs
Date Posted: Jul 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Waxhaw, NC 28173
Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer Work Location JAARS Waxhaw FTE 1.000 Position Summary The Inventory Manager oversees inventory levels throughout the JAARS organization. The person in this role will lead the activities and tasks that satisfy inventory needs and business requirements. As a subject matter resource, this position will assess, analyze, design, develop and assist in the implementation of new inventory processes, policies, workflows and change practice activities within the NetSuite System to continuously improve cost effectiveness, reliability and quality of the Materials Management team. While reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this role will closely collaborate with the 5 area-specific inventory managers for best practice implementation and streamlined processes. Position Responsibilities Analyze and recommend inventory control practices, policies, procedures, plans and programs with focus on improving managing inventory needs in a cost effective and reliable manner. Closely collaborate with the 5 area-specific inventory managers for best practice implementation and streamlined processes. Manage inventory systems, automated applications and department controls to accurately record the quality, quantity, type, style and any other characteristics of the inventory so that JAARS has a clear understanding of inventory on hand, inventory to be ordered and service levels. Perform Pareto analysis and implement cycle count processes to track inventory, inventory differences, perform variance root cause analyses and apply recommendations to eliminate variances. Report to the Purchasing department and collaborate with the five area-specific inventory managers for best practice and streamlined processes. Work to identify the most reliable and cost effective suppliers to provide JAARS with the inventory needed to operate; maintain good working relationships with suppliers by communicating and dealing with concerns or problems, such as a delay in an order being processed. Ensure the correct amount of inventory required to meet internal business needs and to avoid overstocking items, tying up cash and/or creating storage issues. Implement multiple inventory replenishment methodologies as required. Develop a consistent and universal inventory part numbering system policy and implement across all inventory departments on campus. Management of receiving, stocking and issuing procedures, including multi-location, bin management, serialized inventory, lot traceability and transactions to Service Orders and expense accounts. Develop monthly analytical reports/KPIs within the NetSuite system to measure financial inventory in terms of status, trends, turnover and valuation. Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embrace the vision, mission and core values of JAARS Demonstrated experience that displays the operational knowledge to satisfy the duties and responsibilities identified above; emphasis in developing tracking reports, metrics, KPIs related to inventory controls, quality and management Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing new process, programs and solutions, preferably in a global inventory platform with excellent knowledge of data analysis Experience with NetSuite or equivalent large-scale ERP applications, highly preferred Degree in Inventory Management, Material Management, Supply Chain or related discipline or equivalent experience Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision in detailed work Excellent verbal and written communication acumen with the ability to present highly technical information and complex solutions in reasonable and simple business explanation Experienced technical familiarity in ERP, computer, automated material management and procurement systems; ability to read and interpret highly technical material and implement routines to advanced solutions
Date Posted: Jul 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Waxhaw, NC 28173
Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer Work Location JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE 0.500 Position Summary A Regional Partner Relations Representative will build relationships with donors, especially key donors, to broaden their vision and encourage their greater involvement with JAARS in support of Vision 2025. Reps will contact individuals by telephone, in writing, or through a personal visit to thank them for financial support, as well as encouraging additional or new financial partnerships. Position Responsibilities Build relationships with JAARS financial partners through regular personal contacts with an emphasis on major donors. Call, write, and visit donors to express appreciation for their financial gifts Present opportunities to the donors for their involvement Maintain biographical and interest information to assist in developing relationships and to better match donors with project funding needs. Stay up to date on solutions funding needs and the impact these projects will have on Bible translation. Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS Build relationships with JAARS financial partners over the phone, in writing or through email and through personal visits with donors in your assigned territory Understand and be able to communicate with ease JAARS’ history and mission, our current mission support strategies and initiatives, stories and statistics that demonstrate the impact of Bible translation and the work of JAARS to support it Maintain individual biographical and other financial partner information in JAARS’ systems for recordkeeping and relationship building. Be comfortable, through preparation and training, to discuss and present funding needs with current, lapsed and prospective financial partners.
Date Posted: Jul 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Waxhaw, NC 28173
Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer Work Location JAARS Waxhaw FTE 1.000 Position Summary Provide leadership and supervision for JAARS Sea Freight Shipping office in Waxhaw, North Carolina. This job provides a vital service for our worldwide operations. The Sea Freight Shipping department involves receiving, packing and crating goods for outbound sea freight shipments around the world, as well as receiving inbound sea freight shipments from various locations around the world and handling the shipment of goods to final destinations in the USA by land or air. Position Responsibilities Advise, communicate and collaborate with members, other JAARS departments, field offices, shipping agencies and trucking companies via phone, email, text and documents about shipping, including rates, process and other information Export Process vendor drop-shipments, repack and label goods, build and pack shipping crates, load sea cargo containers, using forklifts and man-power, securing cargo to prevent damage while container is in transit Use knowledge about dangerous goods regulations, recognizing dangerous goods and how to prepare and ship them by sea freight (training and certification will be provided by JAARS) Know about export regulation for vehicles (cars, trucks, motorbikes, boats, aircraft) Authorize vendor invoices for payment and compile expense summaries to allow accounting to bill members and field offices Import Communicate with clearing agencies to clear cargo from sea or airports through US Customs to our warehouse Offload cargo from containers, using forklifts and man-power and arrange trucking of cargo to owners Authorize vendor invoices for payment and compile expense summaries to allow accounting to bill members and field offices Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embrace the vision, mission and core values of JAARS Basic management skills, with several years of experience in supervisory work Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Basic carpentry/handyman skills and the ability to use table saw, panel saw, portable circular saw, chop saw, drill motors (cordless and air,) air nail and staple guns, common hand tools and drive forklifts (max. capacity 5,500 lbs., certification preferred or provided by JAARS) Practices a learning attitude and creative tolerance with differences while offering training and mentoring to those supervised or less skilled High School education or equivalent; prefer a minimum two-year post high school or technical school training End user computer skills using mainly Microsoft and Google applications
Date Posted: Jun 9, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Waxhaw, NC 28173
Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer Work Location JAARS Waxhaw FTE 1.000 Position Summary The Technology Coach, as part of the Service Desk team, supports the JAARS campus providing consulting/training in business solutions for individuals & departments. Position Responsibilities First line of contact providing users individuals & departments consulting/training in business solutions Serves as a key person in our Paper to Digital effort Works primarily with non-enterprise systems but may be assigned larger projects as well Promotes collaboration and helps develop a standard set of technology tools Keeps informed about and tests new technology tools Serves as a subject matter expert with multiple tools Learns about the many services JAARS offers Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embrace the vision, mission and core values of JAARS Innovative; enjoys exploring and applying new technology tools Continual learner who looks for opportunities to automate processes and tasks and to improve effectiveness Enjoys patiently coaching and helping people learn to effectively utilize digital tools with excellent verbal and written communication skills both in person and remotely Works well as part of a team; collaborative Minimum of 4 years working in technology field, Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience Familiar with: G Suite, Collaboration tools, Video communication tools: Zoom, Hangouts, etc.
Date Posted: Jun 9, 2021
