APICS - Southwest District - Open and Incoming SW District Staff Positions

The district manager is nominated by the chapters of the district and elected by the District Manager Nominating Committee of that district. The district manager term is a two-year term; the district manager may be reelected to a second term. The district manager provides support and guidance to enable chapters to meet the chapter minimum standards in promoting the objectives of the association. The district manager is supported by a volunteer district support staff that assists with the development and implementation of chapter management training and two-way communications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serve on the District Manager Committee.
2. Establish a recruitment or succession plan for the district.
3. Ensure all chapters comply with, and submit, Chapter Minimum Standards (CMS) annually and actively lead revitalization efforts for chapters not meeting CMS.
4. Develop and implement chapter training and two-way communications.
5. Support chapter presidents in the district and facilitate chapter development and encourage 100 percent chapter participation in the CBAR program.
6. Manage district activities within the approved district budget.
7. Promote membership and sales of products and services.
8. Maintain and supply list of district staff members to the APICS Corporate Office.
9. Complete District Meeting Reporting Form within two weeks following district meeting.
10. Communicate, and follow up on, all recommendations received from district chapters.

QUALIFICATIONS
A. The candidate must be a voting member of the association (APICS member).
B. The candidate must have five out of the nine preferred qualifications:

1. Minimum of a four-year college degree/or equivalent work experience (6 to
8 years of related managerial experience in the industry)
2. Professional certification
3. Documented experience in operations management
4. Four years of management experience including at least two years in a position of cross-functional responsibilities
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
6. Effective conflict resolution skills
7. Experience with financial management and budgeting
8. Experience with strategic planning and policy creation
9. Two years of service to APICS (e.g., as district staff, chapter president, or ad hoc committee team leader or member)

For more information on this District staff position, or to nominate an interested SW District Chapter leader, contact the Nominating Committee Co-Chairs.

District director, a member of the APICS Board of Directors, is nominated by the chapters of the district and elected by the chapter presidents of that district.
The district director's primary function is to be a member of the APICS Board of Directors and, as a member of the board of directors, the district director provides recommendations and philosophical direction during the development of policies, procedures, and educational offerings to ensure they enhance the profession of operations management. The district director also assists the district manager in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and promotes effective two-way communications.

QUALIFICATIONS
A. The candidate must be a voting member of the association (APICS member).
B . The candidate must have six out of the nine preferred qualifications:
1. Minimum of a four-year college degree/or equivalent work experience (8 to 10 years of related managerial experience in the industry)
2. Professional certification
3. Documented experience in operations management
4. Six years of management experience, including at least five years in a position of cross-functional responsibilities
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
6. Effective conflict resolution skills
7. Experience with financial management and budgeting
8. Experience with strategic planning and policy creation
9. Three years of service to the APICS association (e.g., as district manager, district staff, ad hoc committee team leader or member, chapter officer, or chapter president)

For more information on this District staff position, or to nominate an interested SW District Chapter leader, contact the Nominating Committee Chair.