Jobs in Beech Grove, IN

Company Description: The CISCO Companies, based in Indianapolis, Indiana distributes over 20,000 products to family-owned dealers across the Midwest on a weekly basis. Our wide range of products includes seed, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies, feed ingredients, bird seed, and pet supplies. Founded in 1965, we have seen steady growth over the years. Come join our family of approximately 70 employees and grow along with us.

Job Title:  Inventory Control Specialist

Position Overview

We are looking for an Inventory Control Specialist to monitor and report on the company’s inventory.  The accurate and efficient handling of products is critical to CISCO’s success.  The ideal candidate will be a reliable, hard-working professional with excellent record-keeping abilities and attention to detail.   

Responsibilities

• Perform manual inventory adjustments each day
• Check daily seed mixing reports against system inventory journals to ensure accuracy
• Perform cycle counts by following product category schedule based on total sales, warehouse location, and buyer requests
• Check and correct product locations and cross references, collect damage, consolidate product
• Recount and investigate variances
• Review invoiced credit memos, record necessary inventory adjustments, and ensure defective items were not returned to inventory
• Investigate shipping backorders and correct the cause, if applicable
• Investigate shipping/receiving discrepancies. Reach conclusion based on inventory count and/or security camera footage and correct
• Assist buyers with various inventory-related requests
• Check date-sensitive product lines for rotation immediately after receipt of product
• Maintain schedule to spot count bird food ingredients and stock mixes
• Review permanent location items in racks and replace product based on sales or product discontinuation
• Spot count major seed products regularly
• Prepare for and organize yearly seed physical inventory count
• Assist with trade show activities
• Assist with altering warehouse layout and rack levels
• Other duties as necessary

Requirements

• Experience preferred
• Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient
• Upbeat attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated

 Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• 401K participation with employer match up to 5%
• Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Policies
• Life Insurance – $50,000 provided by CISCO (term life plus accidental death & dismemberment)
• Time off for volunteering (see handbook for policy details)
• Holidays – Observed holidays plus two bonus days (see holiday schedule)
• Positive, collaborative environment with great work-life balance

Please submit resumes to:

Gil DeSpain

Director of Warehouse Operations

317-357-7013 ext. 322

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Quality Control Managerwill be involved in the implementation, oversight, and management of all aspects of Quality Control program, the management and coordination of all documentation performed by testing personnel and any other inspection personnel required by contract, within the Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals sector. The role includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and working with other in-house personnel to include Project Managers, Superintendents, and external personnel to produce and document a quality product.

The Specifics of the Role

• Coordinate, document, and track preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
• Chair, plan and schedule the weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provide written reports as described Provide daily QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop and establish the Quality Program.
• Provide ongoing status updates to executive management with recommendations for dealing with substandard performance and overall progress on quality goals.
• Manage and support respective quality teams in implementing the quality program.
• Identify the appropriate standards and procedure to be used for a specific task.
• Communication to the Enterprise regarding best practices, lessons learned, recent events and training opportunities.
• Drive implementation of the Quality Program on projects, focusing on core programs including Site Specific Quality Plans, policies, and procedures on project through proactive planning, training, support and sharing lessons learned.
• Manage verification and documentation is being done for all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Be involved with pre-construction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality.
• Track construction deficiencies and ensure timely implementation of, and verify, all approved corrective actions.
• Help coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems, review results, and submit.
• Assist project team to ensure subcontractor compliance to Project Site Specific Safety Plan and perform safety inspections and audits as required by Company practices.
• Skilled at maintaining and documenting conformance to developed quality plan.
• Able to monitor/manage deficiencies to quality plan and work to completion.
• Understands and monitors testing and inspection process. Maintains a positive relationship with those agencies.
• Able to identify the accuracy of subcontractor work.
• Understand inspection requirements by city, county, and state to receive TCO & CO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related degree, or relevant work experience considered in lieu of education.
• 5-15 years of progressive experience in construction, demonstrating increasing responsibility and expertise over time.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to walk a job site and climb ladders.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.
• ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#20), ENR – Top Green Builders (#5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers.

We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. 3rd shift available in our Dry Sweeteners department.

Scope:

The Production Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates the activities of production and operating workers, such as packers, machine operators, and blenders. The Supervisor will be responsible for establishing and achieving production goals, fostering relationships, promoting Health and Safety and the development of a well-trained and motivated staff.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Enforces safety and sanitation regulations per food safety and quality guidelines.
• Responsible for initiating appropriate actions that address Food Safety concerns, including escalation to Quality and Management.
• Utilizes all food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of the employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as packers, machine operators, and blenders.
• Develops and motivates team to solve own day-to-day operational issues and achieve plant goals through ongoing communication and facilitation of team meetings.
• Coordinates daily inventories and supplies and other operational activities within or between departments.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Observes work and monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Conducts employee training in equipment operations and work and safety procedures or assigns employee training to experienced workers.
• Maintains records of employees’ attendance and hours worked.
• Counsels employees about work-related issues and assists employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures of direct reports.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Initiates and drives process improvements.
• Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and evaluates current production estimates and outputs.
• Document all records outlined by company policies, such as production records, HACCP, good manufacturing policies, standard operating procedures, and food safety and quality plans.
• Oversees and completes production documentation, support documentation, and process control documentation throughout the facility.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing and supervision.
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Demonstrates essential problem-solving methods and initiative.
• Ability to perform under pressure and to solve problems independently
• Ability to communicate well with all employees and customers

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

The Sr. Project Engineer will support manufacturing operations with the introduction of new processing, packaging or facility fixed capital assets. Identify, develop and implement process improvements. They will also serve as a technical resource for designing and implementing technical solutions. Accountable for timely delivery of project engineering deliverables in a multi-functional environment. This could involve the relocation and optimization of the existing fixed asset base and/or the purchase of new fixed assets.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Managing capital projects from initiation to delivery utilizing engineering project management processes and procedures
• Adhering to regulations, industry best practices, and company engineering standards.
• Ensuring the successful completion of all project phases; Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, & Closing.
• Develop and manage Resource Plans throughout the project lifetime.
• Develop and manage Communication Plans with all stakeholders throughout the lifetime of the project.
• Develop and manage Budget & Cost plans throughout the project lifetime.
• Providing technical solutions, design support, and equipment troubleshooting assistance to operations.
• Recommending and implementing continuous improvement projects and developing the necessary justifications and return on investment to drive these improvements.
• Developing knowledge mastery in new systems to train and coach plant engineers and maintenance staff with thorough transfer of knowledge and documentations.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic manner with quick response to change of direction.
• Proposing and implementing work processes, procedures and technical resources in accordance with the Engineering Policy.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical.
• Minimum 8 - 10 years Project Engineering or Management Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with experience in Food & Beverage, or Pharma manufacturing.
• Strong experience in capital project management utilizing standards and projects delivery through Initiation, planning, and execution.
• Skilled in developing DQ, FAT, CQV, Ramp up analysis, and other project management protocols.
• PE or SrPE, plus PMP certification preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office especially Excel and Microsoft Project, and ability to use CAD to develop and edit system designs and machine layouts. Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID, construction drawings, and other technical documents.
• Demonstrated successful experience in a beverage, aseptic and/or food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of financial analysis, relevant business KPI's and CAPEX budgeting preparation and tracking within approved budgets.

Production Manager - Indianapolis, IN

A growing, established manufacturer in the Indianapolis area is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations, drive performance, and develop a high-impact team.

This role oversees complex production processes that support a wide range of custom-engineered products used in highly regulated industries. The ideal leader brings a strong floor presence, a passion for continuous improvement, and experience guiding teams through changing customer needs and technical product requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily production activities to meet customer demand and on-time delivery goals
• Ensure material availability, equipment readiness, and efficient changeovers
• Partner closely with internal technical resources on equipment optimization and troubleshooting
• Develop supervisors and operators through coaching, training, and performance management
• Maintain compliance with ISO and customer standards in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Lead new product and process introductions, including pilot runs and validation activities
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring OSHA and plant-level compliance
• Track and analyze KPIs such as scrap, uptime, changeover time, labor efficiency, and delivery performance
• Drive Lean/5S initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity

What You Bring

• 5–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience; 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Experience in custom, high-mix, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Knowledge of scheduling, Lean/5S, and continuous improvement tools
• Strong communication and floor-level leadership skills
• ERP/MRP system experience

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen and identify potential study participants from review of protected health information based on protocol eligibility criteria. Based on knowledge and experience, understand to interrupt the feedback to identify potential study participants. Consent study participants including discussion of procedures and tests and ensure that Informed Consent documents are properly signed prior to the start of the study. Identifying and scheduling screening procedures to confirm study participant eligibility and enrollment on clinical trials. Collaborate with insurance coordinators, clinical coordinators and/or research nurse to obtain insurance verification for standard of care procedure. Schedule and coordination of research related services such as Infusions, radiology and other research related services.
• Interviews and assess (i.e. compliance of medicines, quality of life/diary forms, A/Es) at study visits for data required by the protocol. Conduct study related assessments/interventions (i.e. questionnaires). Schedule or coordinate scheduling of study participant appointments and confirming study participant visits and procedures in Oncore and Nimblify for study participant reimbursement.
• Monitor clinical team compliance with required study procedures and GCP standards. Record and document protocol deviations. Complete and report non-compliance in collaboration with study team. May oversee/collaborate with CRS. Coordinate with Sponsor, Clinical Research Specialist and study team to resolve queries and ensure study integrity.
• Educate ancillary staff/departments about the clinical trial. Develop or assist with the development of protocol order sets. Communicate with Sponsors, prepare for monitoring visits (or assist/oversee CRS performing these functions). Participates in required teleconferences, on-site meetings and off-site investigator meetings.
• Extract data from source documents, complete case report forms. Review study participant SAE information and assist PI in submission and/or determination of SAE. Update calendars and study participant status in Oncore.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 2 years of clinical research experience OR Associate's degree in science or a health-related field and 3 years of clinical research experience.
• Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
• PreferredSOCRA/ARCP Clinical Research Certification Upon Hire

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• This position requires excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational skills, and the ability to develop and maintain a rapport with professional, study participants and families.
• It requires knowledge and understanding of case report forms, research documentation, research methods and study protocols. Must be able to read, understand and communicate complex scientific and clinical information.
• Ability to work as a team player maintain and manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
• Ability to attend regular scheduled meetings (weekly, monthly and team).
• High degree of accurate and organized records and work with some level of independence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extensive judgment are required to appropriately respond to participants, family and research staff.
• Proficient use of computers, strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are also necessary.
• Equipment utilized: OnCore, Microsoft office

Level of Decision Making:

• This position will follow site policies, IRB, FDA and GCPs.
• The position is responsible for protocol compliance.
• The position may contribute to SOPs and policies at the site.
• This position will determine study participant eligibility, communicate directly with physicians, research nurses, study participants and the study team to ensure compliance with the protocol.

Scope and Impact:

• This position is screening and consenting participants; thus interacting with the public and determining eligibility and compliance on clinical trials.
• This position must closely interact with the PI and study team, and ancillary departments and function autonomously at the site.
• This is a highly regulated, high profile (customer service with the public a multi-disciplinary parties) position and failure to comply with regulations including compliance with the protocol could result in sanctions by regulatory bodies.

Direction Provided to Others:

• Multiple positions, CRS, CDC and Lab Techs

Physical Requirements:

• Working in a face-paced environment (Clinics) and may be sitting for long periods of time.