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Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.
Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.
Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.
Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.
Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.
Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.
Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.
What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.
The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.
Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.
and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.
Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.
Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.
Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).
Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).
Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.
Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.
Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.
Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.
A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
We are looking for a Generative AI Lead to drive the design and delivery of advanced AI solutions for enterprise clients.
This role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, system architecture, and technical leadership, focused on building production-grade GenAI systems that solve complex, real-world business problems.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions
- Architect and implement multi-agent AI systems and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines
- Integrate LLM capabilities into business workflows and enterprise applications
- Partner with business stakeholders to translate complex problems into scalable AI solutions
- Guide and mentor engineering teams while maintaining a high bar for technical quality
- Ensure reliable deployment, monitoring, and performance of AI systems (including handling hallucinations, drift, and scaling challenges)
- Optimize infrastructure across cloud environments, including compute and GPU utilization
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience building and deploying LLM-based / Generative AI applications in production
- Strong hands-on expertise in Python and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex)
- Experience designing RAG pipelines, semantic search systems, or knowledge retrieval architectures
- Exposure to multi-agent frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI) or similar architectures
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and scaling AI systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams or initiatives
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, financial services)
- Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate)
- Background in enterprise AI platform development or data infrastructure
Why This Role
- Opportunity to build real-world GenAI systems at scale (not just prototypes)
- Own end-to-end architecture and delivery, from concept to production
- Work on high-impact use cases across enterprise clients
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and business
About MathCo
MathCo is a global Enterprise AI and Analytics company helping Fortune 500 organizations solve complex business problems through data and AI. Our work spans advanced analytics, AI platforms, and scalable solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
This role is accountable for rapid, compliant problem resolution across sites while also driving longer-term capability building, standardization, and quality system maturity.
Manage people, projects, and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
Direct and manage sites during FDA inspections and responses to observations.
Liaison with site operation management providing input and support to ensure Quality and Compliance requirements are being met.
Partners cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, regulatory, operations, corporate quality, to increase regulatory compliance.
Support Quality Systems related activities, analyze problems related to quality/regulatory information, and provide process structure and technical support in solving these problems.
Provide expertise, counsel and guidance to Quality leadership.
Manage the Quality data integrity for Medline products including but not limited to, sterile products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, cosmetics, medical foods, and dietary supplements.
Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Lead personnel, activities, and resources for continuous Quality System improvement.
Motivate and engage the team and others around the operational excellence vision and ensure execution.
Advises leadership to ensure the QMS for assigned departments are in compliance as measured by FDA/ISO/internal audits.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy quality processes and systems.
Consult and provide guidance to business partners.
Partners with other applicable leaders to ensure a strategic approach to any regulatory audit and related responses.
Partners with other applicable leaders to ensure a strategic approach to any regulatory audit and related responses Prepare and deliver Customer presentations Oversee critical Quality systems projects and team that identify, lead and drive opportunities to improve quality systems and develop long-term strategies that support the success of the business.
Review and determine the application of various system compliance regulations.
Ensure compliance to global regulatory requirements with internal procedures.
Identify risk and compliance opportunities.
Train and coach personnel and cross-functional teams to deliver optimal results.
Management responsibilities include: Typically manages through multiple Managers Provide leadership and management to one or more major departments of an operating unit or to a department that has systemwide accountability Strategic, tactical and operational planning (12 + months) for the function or department Direct budgetary responsibility for one or more departments, functions or major projects/programs Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific discipline Work Experience Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Quality System Regulations (QSR) and International Organization of Standardization (ISO).
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Position requires travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Job Title: Sr Dir Quality Systems Job Code: 62398 MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience leading people and cross functional teams through quality change and continuous improvement.
Experience hosting FDA/ISO GMP inspections and regulatory meetings.
Experience writing, reviewing, and managing FDA responses Experience with quality systems development and implementation.
Experience with Medical Device Design Controls, CE technical File Requirements, and 510K submissions.
Experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical industry, cosmetic, combination product industry.
Experience hosting FDA/ISO GMP inspections.
Proficiency in analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
Demonstrated ability to control and coordinate team priorities, concurrent projects, competing priorities and critical deadlines.
Position requires travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state, out of state and/or internationally).
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS Work Experience 8 years or more of managerial experience preferred.
10 years or more of related experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic, or Personal Products industries preferred.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position: $203,000.00
- $305,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
Explore our Belonging page here .
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Evaluate production process, recommend improvements, qualify and conduct vendor management, generate and maintain DMR’s, product specifications, design control files, and CE technical files.
Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.
Design experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes.
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates.
Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions.
Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.
Direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective action implementation (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
Lead supplier qualifications.
Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g.
Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations.
Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc., as required.
Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes.
Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.
Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Education: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience in the Quality or Engineering.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
Experience problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.
Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ).
Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting) Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g.
21 CFR 820, ISO13485).
Position requires up to 15% travel.
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, and/or fields directly related to the role.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00
- $119,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
Explore our Belonging page here .
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Product Manager
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + Annual Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
About the Opportunity
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading organization to hire a Product Manager who will drive innovation, profitability, and strategic growth across a diverse product portfolio.
This role is ideal for a data-driven, strategic thinker who thrives in retail manufacturing or industrial product environments and enjoys balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution. You’ll play a key role in shaping product direction—not just responding to customer requests, but proactively identifying opportunities that impact the broader market.
What You’ll Do
Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Lead product innovation through competitive analysis, gap identification, and market insights
- Manage and optimize product portfolios, including SKU rationalization and lifecycle management
- Identify new product opportunities aligned with business goals and market demand
- Own product data and performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making
- Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to refine product specs, cost structures, and procurement strategies
New Product Development
- Develop and execute product roadmaps focused on innovation and value creation
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches and market adoption
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple product lines
Pricing Strategy
- Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to ensure optimal positioning
- Implement pricing strategies that drive both revenue growth and margin expansion
- Conduct pricing analysis and experiments to evaluate demand and profitability
Channel & Go-to-Market Strategy (Place & Promotion)
- Define and optimize sales channels (distribution, e-commerce, dealer networks, etc.)
- Partner with Marketing to develop promotional strategies, campaigns, and product positioning
- Support merchandising, packaging, and product content strategies across channels
- Build and manage promotional calendars aligned with key sales events and market opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5+ years of Product Management experience with a focus on strategy, innovation, and analytics
- Experience in retail manufacturing, industrial, or durable goods environments
- Strong background in competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and portfolio management
- Proven ability to influence internal product strategy at scale, beyond individual customer requests
- B2B experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Demonstrated career stability and long-term impact in prior roles
Company Overview
Medix is partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-precision orthopedic implants, delivering innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. Their state-of-the-art CNC manufacturing operations require meticulous planning, coordination, and execution to ensure timely production and delivery of high-quality implants.
Position Summary
Medix partnered with this manufacturer to recruit a highly organized and analytical Master Planner to manage production planning, inventory, and supply chain scheduling for their CNC manufacturing operations. The Master Planner will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure the right materials and products are available at the right time, meeting both production and customer demand.
*** This is a 6 month contract with potential for conversion to a direct employee. ***
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute master production and material plans to meet demand for orthopedic implants.
- Balance demand, capacity, and material constraints across production lines.
- Analyze historical data, forecasts, sales orders, and system reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Provide actionable recommendations to improve planning accuracy, throughput, and key performance metrics.
- Pull, interpret, and report key metrics to track and improve planning performance.
- Identify system and process gaps, support system “test drives,” and drive workflow optimization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to align production schedules with customer requirements and machine capacity.
- Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders regarding changes in demand, lead times, and production schedules.
- Support new product introductions (NPIs) by coordinating required materials, tooling, and production capacity.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems (Connexus, Oracle preferred) to plan, schedule, and track production activities.
- Lead and guide a team of 3 planners on metrics, planning activities, and system improvements.
- Identify process improvement opportunities in planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
Required Experience & Skills
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain planning
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
- Experience with Connexus and Oracle ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of demand and supply planning, production planning, and manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with validation processes, material movement, and machining environments (CNC experience a plus).
- CNC machining environment experience is preferred; knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Role Focus
- Heavy emphasis on systems, data analysis, and process improvement.
- Not customer/account-facing.
- Involves planning and some financial decision-making.
- Supports a large machining operation with a focus on improving key performance metrics and overall planning efficiency.
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support the delivery of enterprise AI and analytics solutions across global clients.
This role focuses on enabling high-performing data and engineering teams, ensuring Agile best practices are applied effectively, and driving consistent delivery outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
- Enable delivery across data, analytics, and AI teams, ensuring alignment and momentum across workstreams
- Partner with product owners and stakeholders to maintain clear, prioritized backlogs
- Track and report on Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement
- Identify and remove blockers impacting delivery and team productivity
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and delivery risks
- Promote Agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Delivery Lead
- Experience supporting data, analytics, or software engineering teams
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
- Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to align technical and business stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to drive delivery outcomes, not just facilitate ceremonies
Nice to Have
- Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, financial services)
- Exposure to AI/ML or data platform environments
Why This Role
- Work on high-impact AI and analytics initiatives across enterprise clients
- Play a key role in driving delivery across data and engineering teams
- Opportunity to influence Agile practices and team performance at scale
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and business
About MathCo
MathCo is a global Enterprise AI and Analytics company helping Fortune 500 organizations solve complex business problems through data and AI. Our work spans advanced analytics, AI platforms, and scalable solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
- Level I: $15.83 - $24.65
- Level II: $16.49 - $28.60
- 1st Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits, including:
- Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
At Woodward, we are proud to deliver cutting-edge motion control systems that power the latest commercial and military aircraft. You will play a key role on a team that produces pilot controls, electromechanical actuators, motors, and position sensors. From airliners and helicopters to business and fighter jets, our products support flight across the globe every day. Trusted by industry leaders, our innovative technology continues to set new standards in aerospace performance and safety
Are you ready to make your mark? If you are interested in becoming a Mechanical Assembler at Woodward, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Mechanical Assembler reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for assembling, installing, aligning, adjusting, and fitting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment, in an industrial setting. The position works under some supervision and limited contact with external suppliers or customers.
What you will be doing...
- Assemble and/or perform preset calibration/final testing. Performs low to moderately complex assembly and test. Products may include but are not limited to small products, light subassemblies, and/or complete units of a smaller size.
- Assemble, install, align, adjust and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions.
- Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions.
- Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed.
- Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements.
- Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including Quality Assurance and Test Record.
What we are looking for...
Level I:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Mechanical aptitude required
- Ability to use a variety of basic hand tools
- Basic written/verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities
- Detail orientation and ability to follow work instructions
Level II:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2-5 years of related experience required
- Mechanical aptitude required
- Ability to use a variety of basic hand tools
- Basic written/verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities
- Detail orientation and ability to follow work instructions
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Ref No: 1491
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Company Description:
We’ve partnered with a growing, design-driven consumer products manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. With a diverse portfolio of premium brands and a commitment to craftsmanship and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in expanding its U.S. manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.
The newly added Supply Chain Planning Manager is a highly-visible, hands-on role to align demand forecasts with production execution to improve schedule attainment, fill rates and order fulfillment.
Position Description:
- Design, implement and run the supply planning, production scheduling, and materials procurement processes to support manufacturing operations.
- Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans across multiple planning horizons.
- Develop production schedules that align with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints.
- Ensure raw materials and components are available to support production commitments.
- Balance production output and finished goods inventory to support seasonal demand and service levels.
- Optimize production sequencing and lot sizing to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Manage supplier commitments, track shortages, and expedite materials as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and increase supply reliability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, operational visibility, and supply chain efficiency.
Background Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
- 5–8 years of experience in materials management, supply planning, production planning, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate closely with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
Miscellaneous:
- Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 + bonus.
This role will be based out of our Northfield, IL corporate headquarters and will work a hybrid model.
Oversee and manage Product Teams (may have multiple reports including Product Manager and Senior Product Manager levels) for the sourcing, marketing, product development, sales support and financial growth of multiple product categories.
Assist with long-term business and marketing strategy.
Provide subject matter expertise for complex, generally more established product lines, largest divisional product lines, or multiple product categories.
Job Description Responsibilities Negotiate pricing with vendors for raw materials and finished goods.
Visit vendors to develop products and train personnel in all aspects of each product and usages.
Coordinate materials with vendors and develop finished custom items.
Implement marketing plans and promotional programs for existing products to include product strategy development, pricing strategy, collateral creation and brand management Offer solutions for detrimental sales or cost trends.
Analyze sales trends over time and impact of competitive strategies.
Support forecasts and budgets with appropriately detailed marketing plans.
Work with Product Teams, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering to reduce Cost of Goods by assessing packaging, alternate materials, new sources of material, stocking, make to order, direct to customer shipments, etc.
Manage inventory by focusing on eliminating surplus and optimizing SKU count.
Develop and deliver training materials for internal stakeholders, sales forces and customers.
Create sales tools.
Conduct effective market research and translate that research into new products, product improvements, or line extensions by providing leadership to a multi-functional team.
Travel with sales force to support efforts to convert customers to purchase Medline products.
Provide timely follow up to sales forces by answering product questions via e-mail and phone.
Management responsibilities: Typically manages through multiple Managers and/or Supervisors
- Oversee major projects/programs/outcomes Budget responsibility Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position: $134,000.00
- $201,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
Explore our Belonging page here .
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
