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HYBRID in Riverwoods, IL

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Corporate finance area – finance and corporate services

2 large initiatives :

  • Testing system implementations to ensure functionality is working, test cases, validations, etc – lead and manage this effort
  • Implementation of 2 applications – work with teams/vendors on this. Oracle source to pay is one of the systems they are implementing. Open systems payments system is the other – migration of their wire payments system

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for managing projects from inception to implementation.
  • Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
  • Gathers business requirements and translates them for project teams.
  • Leads project teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budgets, and meet business needs.
  • Assembles project teams. Aligns roles and responsibilities for all project resources.
  • Assists with business requirements analyses. Manages project scopes, issues, and risks.
  • Ensures change controls are executed appropriately. Estimates work efforts and manages resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Payment Services background
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business
  • 6+ years of experience in Project Management, or related experience
  • In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience with Project Management, or related experience

The Judge Group

Project Manager

Hybrid – 60015

6-18 months contract

Job Description:

  • Responsible for managing projects from inception to implementation. Leads project teams to ensure projects are completed
  • on time, within budgets, and meet business needs.
  • Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
  • Gathers business requirements and translates them for project teams. Manage all aspects of
  • each projects. Leads project teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within
  • budgets, and meet business needs. 50%
  • Assembles project teams. Aligns roles and responsibilities for all project resources. Ensures
  • project progress is tracked and team members are providing progress updates. 20%
  • Assists with business requirements analyses. Manages project scopes, issues, and risks.
  • Ensures change controls are executed appropriately. Estimates work efforts and manages
  • resources. 10%
  • Documents agendas, meeting minutes, action items, project plans, and issue logs.
  • Communicate project statuses to stakeholders. 20%

Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business
  • 6+ years of experience in Project Management, or related experience
  • In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience with Project Management, or related experience

Nice To Have:

  • Master’s Degree in Business or related field
  • Prior PMO/Payment Services experience
  • Strong communication skills & ability to influence at all levels
  • Cross-functional experience
  • Experience driving and launching technology/Digital products

The Judge Group

Job Title: Operational Improvement Manager

Location: On-site, Addison, IL 60101

Type: Direct Hire

The Operational Improvement Manager is a key role within the organization responsible for driving operational excellence and process improvement initiatives. This position entails overseeing and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize productivity across various departments or the entire organization.

As an Operational Improvement Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, supply chain, and technology, to identify areas for improvement and develop actionable plans. You will be responsible for conducting detailed process analyses, identifying bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance overall performance.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the VP of Operations to develop and execute long-term initiatives aimed at improving overall operational performance.

• Work closely with teams and departments to identify opportunities for maximizing production efficiency and reducing costs.

• Provide leadership in the implementation of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and establish a formal reporting structure.

• Oversee production activities at a high-level, focusing on OEE analysis and reporting on production runs.

• Prioritize and direct process improvement projects and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) initiatives.

• Take responsibility for project management, including effective communication, implementation, cost/benefit analysis, and resource allocation.

• Manage and track multiple projects simultaneously, adjusting priorities as necessary to meet evolving business needs.

• Track team progress using Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and deliver presentations to stakeholders.

• Lead Design of Experiments (DoE) development and trials to optimize production processes.

• Provide training on project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

• Foster a problem-solving culture, encouraging employees to identify process issues and empowering them to implement solutions that drive high-value results and commitment to process improvement.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across all departments.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an operational improvement role.

• Six Sigma black belt certification.

• Experience in the industry of converting flexible materials (not necessarily healthcare).

• Demonstrates high energy, professional confidence, and a strong ability to drive results.

• Must be a self-starter capable of working independently or as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, demonstrating the capacity to identify and resolve issues independently.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Sterling Engineering

Position Description:

Performs functions to strategically plan, coordinate, and direct manufacturing short term and long-term activities, resources, and equipment to achieve company objectives. Using lean/six sigma techniques, drive improvements both individually and by leading cross functional teams. Assesses and then creates development plans for supervisory and management staffs to meet business needs

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership to operations through creative problem solving, adaptation, and working with all departments to correct problems in order to maximize plant efficiency and eliminate downtime
  • Works with Planning & Production Manager to create systems that optimize the facility and support division initiatives for meeting objectives and goals
  • Ensures all products are manufactured in compliance with approved specifications
  • Develops, implements, and assesses Lean Manufacturing initiatives including system design, tools, and techniques
  • Provides status reports to the senior managers including any safety, personnel, process, or maintenance issues that have occurred
  • Ensures processes are compliant with company, state, and federal regulatory agencies’ policies and requirements
  • Contributes to the division’s continuous improvement program by providing unsolicited recommendations for improving any and all areas operations
  • Implements manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports the Company’s strategic initiatives
  • Actively participates in and enforces compliance of employee and food safety programs
  • Continually improves safety performance by addressing employee safety attitudes while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations
  • Collaborates with Engineering and R&D on new product innovation to facilitate planning for capital projects and help coordinate project information
  • Oversees product trial runs to determine efficiencies and process losses on new products to set standards
  • Performs other functions as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

  • Hires, fires, coaches, counsels, and increase employee engagement/motivation
  • Oversees the development of supervisory staff and shift operators based on division needs and employee skillsets
  • Oversees administration of timecards and approval of time off requests
  • Oversees employee participation and adherence to food safety and employee safety programs and policies
  • Manages staff by orienting and training employees on company rules, safety, and job functions, including new process workflows and designs; as well as identifying high potential individuals for future opportunities
  • Guides the enforcement of systems, policies, and procedures consistently and fairly
  • Resolves personnel issues in accordance with company guidelines and policies and participates in union grievance meetings as necessary
  • Provide off-shift management support to the Maintenance team as necessary

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

· 5+ years of manufacturing experience

· 3+ years of management or leadership experience

· Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, HACCP and USDA regulations

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and other related computer skills

· Knowledge of ERP, WMS, and SPC system functionality preferred

Competencies:

· Analytical Thinking: The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic sequential approach.

· Interpersonal Influence: Able to help people rapidly become comfortable with him/her; rapidly assess and understand the individual style preferences of the key people in the customer’s organization; and rapidly adapt to the preferences of the customer while still achieving results.

· Drive for Results: Dedicated to achieving the best results by taking a dynamic approach to work, perseveres and uses metrics to analyze performance.

· Innovation: Able to see ways of adding value to the customer in current and new products.

· Action Orientation: Maintaining a sense of urgency to complete a task. Seeks information rather than waiting for it and always working to a strong financial result.

Food Safety Objective:

Operations Manager shall lead and support a food safety culture within the site that ensures at a minimum:

  • Evaluating practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law and company policy

South Chicago Packing LLC

Site Manager 

Full Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Wash General Manager to join our team! As the Store Leader, you are responsible for building an outstanding guest service culture in a fast-paced environment by providing day-to-day coaching and leadership to your team. You will also help ensure that the site under your leadership meets and exceeds the company’s standards in leadership, guest service, safety, quality, operational excellence, and financial performance.

Qualifications

  • 2 years of leadership experience (required)
  • Work authorization (required)
  • 1 year of sales experience (preferred)
  • 1 year of car wash experience (required)
  • 3 years Customer Service (preferred)

Essential Responsibilities 

  • Ability to successfully hire and train new team members, motivate and coach your team, and create a positive work environment.
  • Schedule according to business needs.
  • Ensure all safety procedures are being followed for guests and staff.
  • Demonstrate a high level of guest satisfaction by handling any inquiries, incidents, and issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintain focus on growing sales volume and site profitability.
  • Promote our monthly membership programs.
  • Maintain an understanding of car wash equipment; troubleshooting and identifying maintenance issues, perform basic maintenance, and work with the maintenance/tech. teams to resolve any issues.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills; including active listening and solution orientated.
  • Experience with team building; friendly and personable.
  • Strong work ethic and professional attitude.
  • Having a business mindset.
  • Knowledge of retail business management practices
  • Basic Computer Skills.
  • Ability to work at least 50 hours per week; willing to be flexible with hours including nights, weekends, and holidays; available to be on-call as needed.
  • Ability to stand the entirety of your workday.
  • Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Job Type – Full-time

Compensation & Benefits 

  • Progressive Compensation Package and Excellent Bonus Opportunity
  • Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities
  • Commission pay based on membership sales
  • Extraordinary growth opportunity with a company poised for fast pace expansion



Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000 per year

Ability to commute/relocate

  • Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required

Dream Clean Car Wash

A fascinating role but with very particular requirements that are essential:

REQUIREMENTS – to save you reading this whole spec unnecessarily:

  • Good understanding of contract pricing mechanisms used in markets and key factors that have influenced their adoption
  • Analyst or price analyst experience in energy transition (ideally) or wider commodity supply chains
  • Prior experience or understanding of the role of exchanges and indexes used in commodity markets and the role they play in mature markets

If this is your area then please read on, we have a very interesting opportunity:

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is the world’s leading IOSCO-regulated data and market intelligence provider for the lithium ion battery to electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Headquartered in London, UK, we have offices and teams strategically located globally.

Our services provide detailed analysis of the entire supply chain and are trusted and relied upon by participants across the industry and the world to make multi-billion dollar investment decisions that accelerate the energy storage revolution.

You will join the Price Division at Benchmark with responsibility for developing the continued use of Benchmark prices and data in supply chain contracts as well as its use on exchanges and by index providers within your global region.

A significant part of the role will be meeting with exchanges, index providers and trading platforms as well as strategic players within the lithium ion battery and wider energy transition supply chains; understanding their requirements and working with the price team to help develop Benchmark methodologies to align with industry needs. Background experience in this is ESSENTIAL.

An important aspect of the job is having a deep understanding of the use of price mechanisms used in global markets and the implementation of prices in long term supply contracts. Furthermore, an understanding of the various financial instruments used by exchanges and indexes, particularly when used as hedging mechanisms.

In the role you will be focused on your given region, and as such work independently, with support from the global Benchmark price team, and report directly to the Chief Data Officer.

Key responsibilities

  • Maintain and develop the use of Benchmark prices in lithium ion battery and wider energy transition supply chain contracts, as well as adoption of Benchmark prices and data by global exchanges, index providers and trading platforms
  • Work with the pricing team to feedback information from strategic players to help develop Benchmark methodologies in tandem with market evolution

Requirements:

  • Good understanding of contract pricing mechanisms used in markets and key factors that have influenced their adoption
  • Analyst or price analyst experience in energy transition (ideally) or wider commodity supply chains
  • Prior experience or understanding of the role of exchanges and indexes used in commodity markets and the role they play in mature markets
  • Naturally organized and self-motivated individual
  • Base knowledge of lithium ion battery supply chain (ideal, not essential)
  • Experienced/proficient in Excel and PowerPoint preferred

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

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WHO WE ARE

We’re a global team of over 25,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.

We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement: Lead and develop a team of Continuous Improvement professionals. Responsible for all aspects of team leadership and development: recruiting, career development, assignment to project roles, and advancing individual and group processes and capabilities. Utilize Lean Sigma knowledge, business-savvy and project management skills to successfully lead internal improvement projects, realizing tangible value for the organization and Plexus customers.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Lead the continuous improvement strategy development, implementation, and transformation process and drive continuous improvement into all areas of the business.
  • Lead the business analysis of proposed projects and appropriately prioritize projects against organizational needs.
  • Manage continuous improvement health metrics for the organization including measures, goals, and progress toward goals and actively partner with business leadership to develop remediation plans for any areas identified as needing improvement.
  • Develop, update, and own continuous improvement processes, metrics and any associated tools.
  • Provide project management leadership and direction to continuous improvement project teams, including developing, managing and communicating project schedules; facilitation of team meetings and communications; and tracking project progress and financial status.

Additional Accountabilities:

  • Foster and actively cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization through coaching and mentoring, promotion and practical implementation of the Lean Sigma philosophy, support of and direct participation in continuous improvement activities, application of the tools (including but not limited to A3, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, standard work, etc.), and development of curriculum based education/learning.
  • Function as a change agent to aid in the cultural transformation of the organization.
  • Acquire and develop great talent, build a high-performing team aligned to business needs and strategic capabilities growth.
  • Provide effective career coaching and mentorship. Proactively identify growth opportunities to advance the careers of employees within Plexus. Identify and develop leaders to ensure healthy leadership succession
  • Expand and grow group capabilities through recruiting and retaining talent aligned to business need, establish and achieve goals for capability growth, provide training opportunities, and improve continuous improvement processes.
  • Manage team performance: Set appropriate goals and objectives, conduct effective and productive performance discussions and evaluations, provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Work with multi-level leadership teams to clearly understand business objectives and priorities to assure continuous improvement efforts and goals are in alignment with the rest of the organization.
  • Occasional travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated ~25%

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required; an MBA degree is preferred.
  • Eight (8) years of related experience is required; Five (5) or more years of related experience is preferred.
  • Two (2) years of Project Management experience preferred.
  • Experience in training executives, champions or Black Belts in Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Experience in leading a cultural transformation in a service industry is highly desirable.

Other Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated mastery of lean and six sigma concepts
  • Possess an overall understanding of the product development and product realization processes
  • Possess strong project management skills and knowledge of management principles
  • Ability to create effective schedules and resource estimates
  • Ability to manage teams and tasks to schedule and budget
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
  • Possess strong decision-making, change management and leadership skills
  • Possess strong communication and presentation skills
  • Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Work Environment:

  • The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

Plexus Corp.

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Job Summary

We are currently hiring a Branch Operations Manager for our Bolingbrook team, and our ideal candidate will possess a passion for impacting lives and our community. You will provide inspiring leadership for a team of recruiters and will ensure outstanding service to our customers.

Essential Duties

Your Day-to-Day Leadership includes Activities such as these:

· Overall responsibility for the financial operations and profitability of an assigned branch, including annual budgeting, profit and loss analysis, and sales reporting analysis.

· Strengthen and cultivate customer relationships by forming strong relationships, identifying additional needs, and growing the business.

· Lead, mentor, and develop your branch staff, promoting teamwork, communication, and problem solving.

· Enhancing the Company image in the external community through developing and maintaining relationships and activities with local organizations and community leaders.

Competencies

Competencies we value for this role include outstanding customer service, ethical conduct, thoroughness, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong time management skills, good skills in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), proven strong organizational skills, and an ability to effectively prioritize in a multi-task environment. We also desire 3-5 years of similar experience in staffing, customer service, or human resources.

Culture

The Staffmark Group experience is more than just a job.

· Opportunity. We are proud to be a part of RGF Staffing, a Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., company – one of the largest staffing firms in the world. As an active contributor to the company, professional development and career advancement opportunities will be within your grasp!

· Award-winning teamwork. We have earned industry-leading recognition, such as ClearlyRated’s 2021 Best of Staffing Client Diamond and Best of Staffing Talent Awards.

· A commitment to diversity and inclusion. An equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment are critical to the mission, vision and values of our company. We strive to foster authentic belonging for all the lives we touch. We are committed to supporting the diversity of each of our employees, and celebrating the inclusion of all types of thought, differences, and voices. We celebrate our differences and capitalize on them to promote creativity and equality, and to help change our world for the better. Every individual who works with us will be treated with respect, without exception.

· An engaging culture. Do you do your best work when you are challenged, inspired, and having fun? Us too! That is why the tenure of our internal staff is well-above the industry average.

· Excellent benefits. Our team’s health and life balance are important to us, so we offer competitive pay, cutting edge benefits, a generous Paid Time Off plan, and consistent recognition for a job well done.

· Training and support excellence. Bring your talent and commitment, and we’ll provide the tools and resources you need to be successful on the job.

· Longevity and security – with over 50 years in the business and a national network of over 400 locations, we offer unlimited opportunities with tremendous growth potential.

· Learn more about us at www.staffmarkgroup.com

Required Language

Staffmark Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard for race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected categories.

Staffmark

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We are looking for a skilled Luxury Retail Marketing Manager to manage our organization’s advertising initiatives. To be successful as in this role, you should be able to work well in a team environment, have the ability to collaborate with managers and owners, designers, writers, etc. This candidate should have excellent communication and leadership skills and a great understanding of digital, public relations, social media and traditional marketing for the Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate employees within the marketing department into one team, even though team members have their own specific marketing specialties.
  • Oversee annual marketing planning strategies to present and execute fiscal year marketing plans.
  • Comfortable working with multiple brands and creating a marketing plan for each brand, while ultimately keeping on target with Razny Jewelers’ annual marketing plans
  • Manage all projects under the marketing department to ensure that annual plans are executed, and all deadlines are met by members of the department.
  • Serve as the direct manager to employees within the Marketing Department
  • Monitor the performance of marketing campaigns to ensure they are meeting goals such as generating new leads or traffic.
  • Report to Owners, where efforts on all key performance indicators should be focused based on market research, including both paid and organic efforts.
  • Develop and implement new marketing strategies based on current market trends.
  • Collaborate with other members of the marketing team to discuss strategies for media channels, blogs, and other online platforms.
  • Create and manage the budget for the entire marketing department.
  • This will include reporting why the annual budget should be split into specific areas of the marketing department.
  • Work with the marketing leaders to understand the needs of the budget and their plans for deployment.
  • Analyze data and making strategic recommendations for improving digital marketing efforts.
  • Oversee the reconciling of all invoices and co-op submission to both the Owners and accounting department in a timely manner.
  • Act as the project leader for all events, executive visits and charity functions.
  • Supervise client gifting endeavors.

Requirements:

  • 10 – 15 years of experience in the luxury marketing and advertising space
  • 10 years of experience managing direct reports
  • This includes managing an office calendar for all members of the department.
  • Able to work with colleagues at all levels to develop marketing goals and evaluate results
  • Must be comfortable setting priority lists for department and employees based on project deadlines
  • Must also feel comfortable pivoting, last minute, if the Razny Family decides to change directives.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with both traditional and digital marketing
  • Proficient in Excel and Google Products such Google Ads and Analytics
  • Must be able to work in our Highland Park location Monday – Friday with flexibility for events on the weekends and evenings both in-store and remotely.

Razny Jewelers

Duration of Opportunity:

– August 1st – October 30th 2023 

Estimated Hours Per Week: 

– 15 to 30 hrs per week depending on event and travel schedule

– May be on weekdays or weekends

Pay:

– $25 per hour ($375 – $900 per week), 

– Travel time is paid. 

– Overtime paid at $37.50 per hour for hours over 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.

Travel:

– Travel Required 1-3 days per week

Qualifications:

– Having run an activation for a brand 

– Having assisted with running a large event 

– Field Marketing Experience

– Overseeing Event Staff

Job Description:

– Execute brand event activations.

Job Duties:

  • Attend Pre-Event planning meetings
  • Review Event Run of Show
  • Inventory materials at the event
  • Confirm vendors arrive on time
  • Set up event activation (signs, banners, tents, ect)
  • Execute the event, ensuring event goals are hit
  • Ensure brand is properly displayed and correct language used
  • Ensure support team takes breaks as needed
  • Take necessary pictures & video
  • Break down the activation 
  • Ship materials to the next location 
  • Recap the event

Intern Queen Inc.

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