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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Director, Indirect Procurement to join their team. You will lead a large, enterprise-wide spend portfolio. This is a highly visible role for a procurement leader who thrives in hands-on, stakeholder-facing environments and brings deep expertise across transportation, logistics, facilities, and utilities categories. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategy while remaining closely embedded in the business—working directly with executive leadership, plant operations, and cross-functional partners to drive value, resilience, and long-term capability.

The Opportunity:

The Director of Indirect Procurement will own and lead a $1B+ annual indirect spend portfolio, with primary emphasis on:

• Transportation and logistics (3PL – over-the-road and ocean).
• Warehousing and distribution services.
• Utilities, facilities, and site services.

This leader will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that balance cost, service, risk, and scalability across a multi-site manufacturing and operations footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across transportation, logistics, warehousing, utilities, facilities, and related indirect categories.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior executives and site leadership, ensuring procurement is fully embedded in core business decisions.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining service continuity and supply assurance.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and long-term contractual strategies across domestic and international providers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that enable innovation, flexibility, and performance improvement.
• Partner closely with operations, finance, engineering, and HR to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and manage annual value creation targets, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Ensure procurement governance, policies, and standards are consistently applied across the organization.

Leadership & Talent Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing indirect procurement team.
• Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for procurement talent.
• Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and engagement rhythms.
• Foster a hands-on, collaborative culture that values accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a primary procurement interface to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders.
• Navigate complex, sometimes competing priorities across multiple plants and functions.
• Travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, and key stakeholders as needed (approximately 20–25%; majority of sites located in IL/WI).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant, progressive leadership experience in indirect procurement within large, complex organizations.
• Deep expertise in transportation procurement (3PL – over-the-road and ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities.
• Proven experience managing and influencing large-scale spend portfolios (approaching or exceeding $1B annually).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner at the senior leadership level.
• Hands-on leadership style with a track record of being embedded in the business.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive environments.
• Background in organizations with mature procurement and sourcing functions.
• Exposure to international suppliers and global sourcing strategies.

Compensation Range: $200,000 - $240,000 + 25% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Director, Indirect Procurementlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel free to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Position Title: Director of Manufacturing

Reports to: Head of Operations

Role Description

The Director of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth operation of all activities within the plant, with an emphasis on maintaining high productivity, efficiency, safety, and the highest quality standards. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with various departments, which include Product Development, Marketing and Accounting, in support of all commercial and financial objectives. Departments under Director of Manufacturing’s direct leadership include production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and production staff in eyewear frame manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Partner with design and product development team to transition new frame designs into scalable, stable production.

• Manage day-to-day operations of in-house frame manufacturing.

• Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance production capabilities and support scaling initiatives.

• Champion a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Product Engineering & Product Development Support

• Develop industry standards and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback during early design phases, influencing materials, tolerances, and construction methods for new eyewear frames.

• Translate product design into production-ready engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process routings.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and product designers to develop innovative solutions for frame construction, hinge integration, and surface finishing.

• Assist in the technical training of product development and production staff on new materials and processes.

• Document, standardize, and improve processes across machining, shaping, assembly, and finishing operations.

• Introduce and sustain lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and shorten lead times.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product issues.

• Maintain equipment capability and recommend capital investments in manufacturing technology. • Implement measurement and inspection methods for critical-to-quality features. Operational Excellence

• Develop metrics for yield, cycle time, and productivity to develop consistent, manual master planning for more predictable production throughput.

• Coordinate with supply chain and vendor partners on components and outsourced processes (e.g., plating, coatings, laser engraving).

• Team Leadership: Successfully manages the manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design teams, comprised of a skilled labor pool of exempt and non-exempt employees. Direct and lead the team with clear priorities and goals in support of broader business initiatives and to ensure quality, efficiency and collaboration at all times. Actively develops supervisors and leads to engage and motivate the workforce. Provides ongoing training/support for continuous skill development.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes to enhance output; leverage industry expertise as well as manufacturing background to implement the most efficient manufacturing solutions for eyewear production. Identify and implement new technologies, and systems to enhance resource use and streamline operations. Constantly strive to improve the operation in support of business goals and market needs (quality, cost, efficiency, timeliness etc.)
• Equipment & Machinery Oversight: Strong knowledge of specialized equipment and machinery, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and source parts, especially in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and other departments to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency. Key stakeholders include Product Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
• Alignment with Business Plan: Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure manufacturing plans meet the expectations of the business (ie: COGS, timing, quality etc).
• Budget Mgt and Cost Control: Establish appropriate annual plans and budgets in support of production forecasts and actively manage labor and raw material costs to ensure targets are met. Sets the foundation for growth, scalability and profitability in the manufacturing center.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred  At least ten years of manufacturing experience
• Prior experience leading teams and managing complex initiatives

Position Details

• Full-time onsite position based at our Vernon Hills, IL Headquarters

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• Independently performs and verify a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on while adjusting to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments.
  
• Understands multiple laboratory techniques and principles and can independently trouble-shoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues.
  
• Takes initiative to be a key player in team activities and decision making including proactive identification, development, and implementation of improvement plans.
  
• Budgets their time independently and effectively to carry out assigned tasks and makes recommendations for improvement.
  
• Recognizes obstacles to completion of assigned testing and can independently resolve them. Consistently achieves commitments despite obstacles.
  
• Takes ownership of special projects as needed to support overall laboratory needs and requirements.
  
• Communicates proactively with supervisor and team members on frequent basis to ensure timely product release.
  
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies during audit activities as needed.
  

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• Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience
  
• Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience
  
• Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable
  
• Ability to work with general supervision but effectively manages their own time to multi-task based upon their completed training matrix.
  
• Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.
  
• Desired technical competencies (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing
  

• Earn $.59 - $.66 per mile, depending on experience (bonus included in wage)
• Our Home Weekly drivers averaged $89,200 last year!
• Stop pay and detention pay
• $200 Paid Orientation
• 10 Per Diem- No Admin Fees
• Tenure bonus! The longer the stay the more you make!
• Home Time: Regional - 5.5 days out! Leave Sunday, home Friday! Leave Monday, home Saturday!
• Midwest-focused routes with options for longer runs!
• Average 2,700 miles weekly
• Consistent year-round freight
• Updated fleet with APUs, inverters and refrigerators - our average truck is less than 3 years old

• Monthly safety bonus, Annual mileage bonus
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• I-Pass and Pre-Pass provided
• Short & long-term disability
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Pet and Passenger Policy

• Class A CDL License
• Minimum 6 months over the road experience
• 6 months exp winter driver preferred
• Good driving record, with no DUI convictions in past 5 years
• Dependable and timely
• Friendly, service-oriented attitude

CRST The Transportation Solution Inc. is one of the nation's largest transportation companies, providing total transportation solutions and comprehensive logistics services to customers all over North America. We are looking for Experienced CDL A Team Truck Drivers to Haul Dedicated freight all over the US.

• CDL A Teams can make $125,000 to $135,000 a year per driver
• Guaranteed 4500 miles to the truck
• Top CDL A Performers are averaging 5000 miles per week to the truck
• Up to a $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS per driver
• Dedicated Account
• Monthly Hometime
• $0.76 to $0.85 CPM
• $30-$34 Stop Pay
• Weekly Payroll
• Reefer / Freezer Units
• Live Loading
• Small Fleet, Low Turnover
• Local Support Staff
• Great Benefits, including Medical, Dental and Vision

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CRST The Transportation Solution Inc. offers all or drivers the following benefits:

• Medical Bridge (First 60 days of Employment)
• Major Medical (Starts after 60days of Employment)
• Dental (Starts after 60days of Employment)
• Vision (Starts after 60days of Employment)
• Life Insurance and 401K (Starts after 60days of Employment)
• **All employees must enroll in benefits within 60 days of hire
• **All benefits provide Nationwide coverage

• 21 years or older
• CDL A, 6 Months of CDL A truck driver experience
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment pursuant to applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Harvard, IL — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

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Ryder Employees who Drive on this account earn $1630 or more Weekly and it gets better

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• Ryder Drivers are Paid Weekly
  
  
• Hours Per Week: 50 or more hours per week
  
  
• Solo Miles Pay: $0.60 per Mile with 2000 Miles per Week
  
  
• Solo Stops Pay: $26.00 per Stop with 15 Stops per Week
  
  
• Per Diem Pay: $40.00 per night with 1 - 2 nights per Week
  
  
• Overnights for Route in Ryder Booked Hotel
  
  
• Paid Training
  
  
• Schedule: Monday – Friday or Tuesday - Saturday
  
  
• Start Time: 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM Dispatch Window
  
  

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• Deliver SOLO To: IL, WI, IA, OH, MI, IN, KS, NE, MN, ND, SD & KY
  
  
• Route: Regional
  
  
• Tractor Type: Day Cab
  
  
• Trailer Type: Dry Van 31'-53'
  
  
• Equipment: Electric & Manual Pallet Jack
  
  
• Ryder will Train you on all equipment needed to be successful
  
  
• Freight: Touch – Hardware Supplies
  
  
• Endorsements: Hazmat - Within 90 Days of Hire
  
  
• We Reimburse Cost to Obtain Endorsements and Provide Training
  
  

Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

We have all the benefits other carriers do without the wait:

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• Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
  
  
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1(use it or get paid for it)
  
  
• Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
  
  
• Drivers are the Captain — you make safety decisions, and your job is protected
  
  
• 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
  
  
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave(subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
  
  
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Requirements

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• Minimum 21 years of age
  
  
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
  
  
• Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
  
  
• Pass a DOT physical
  
  
• Pass a Ryder road test
  
  
• Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
  
  
• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle:
  
  
• 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR
  
  
• 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years, OR
  
  
• 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years
  
  
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
  
  
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
  
  

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

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• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
  
  
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards Maintaining accurate records and logs
  
  
• Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (2/25/2026 3:03 PM)

Requisition ID 2

Primary State/Province IL

Primary City Harvard

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 60033

Category Drivers Regional/OTR Solo

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements Driver

Position Code 1000998