Jobs in Circle Pines, MN

We are currently seeking a Sr. Manager, Engineering to join our Minneapolis Milk Plant in Minneapolis, MN. In this newly created role, you will oversee and manage all aspects of the engineering and maintenance functions optimizing productivity and maintaining the facility’s infrastructure and equipment. As a people leader, you will direct a team of maintenance supervisors and technicians and work closely with plant management to accomplish goals while demonstrating Kemps’ Culture of Excellence principles.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients, and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm owners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds in a 24-hour 7-day per week operation.
• Ensure the site has an effective predictive/preventative maintenance program which has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time, increase the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition, and contain maintenance strategies so assets are timely maintained to minimize costs of asset breakdowns.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with plant management and corporate staff to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness by utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize capital improvement projects. Recommend expense or capital projects which are necessary or will improve productivity, safety, or operational efficiency.
• Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
• Prepare and manage the department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Perform replacement analysis of equipment considering space costs, depreciation, service life, and maintenance costs; advise production management of information and recommend appropriate actions.
• Source and evaluate vendors, contractors, and suppliers to obtain quality products and services at competitive prices. Negotiate contracts and agreements with external parties as necessary.
• Promote a safe and environmentally sound workplace that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances, or other contract-related activities and discussions.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in engineering or maintenance functions in a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience of maintenance personnel is required.
• Experience managing budgets and capital projects.
• Ability to develop, scope, schedule, budget, and lead plant capex projects utilizing CAD and/or other tools.
• Experience with electrical motor control circuitry up to 480V 3 phase is preferred.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting; Allen Bradley experience preferred.
• Ammonia/Refrigeration level 2 certification required (or willing to obtain certification).
• Boiler 1B or greater MN license required (or willing to obtain certification).
• Technical knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, regulatory compliance, and environmental best practices required.
• Union (for union facilities), Safety, and Worker's Compensation experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Auto CAD (preferred).
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

Primary Objective:

To drive successful pricing outcomes through accurate, data-driven costing and pricing processes across projects. This role will engage with customers’ technical teams to adequately understand the customer need and ensure we cost estimate effectively, with the overarching goal of enabling Spectrum to best serve existing and new accounts through competitive and accurate pricing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical liaison to customers, providing confidence in engineering expertise and guiding them through technical discussions of clarity and feasibility of proposed opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand and provide relevant feedback (e.g., opportunities to drive down cost without impacting efficacy) on technical details of their quote requests and design elements.
• Oversee project cost estimation for incoming opportunities within aligned product group, including developing cost and engineering process assumptions and designing/executing methodologies for accurate quoting.
• Leverage pricing tools to provide commercial team members with pricing guidance.
• Work closely with internal engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure they have all the inputs necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate and pricing guidance.
• Engage relevant Spectrum personnel to determine relevant factors such as tool availability, production capacity, and capability limits.
• Engage with third-party vendors to get cost estimates of key materials / products that they will need to produce the finished product.
• Identify and communicate impactful opportunities to simplify costing processes and improve overall customer response time efficiency.
• Provide margin guidance, as a technical and customer-facing voice contributing to overall company pricing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or related field preferred. Appropriate experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical cost estimation, value engineering, or product design within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience with a CDMO strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have experience with technical design, technical process, and customer engagement in technical sales or engineering roles.
• Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and production cost drivers, with familiarity with design specifications.
• Candidate preferred to have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Candidate preferred to have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of some economic, accounting, and financial principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with non-engineering stakeholders via simplifying complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, supply chain, and product marketing teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple RFQs, technical discussions, and costing exercises effectively.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to CUI/ITAR program compliance.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to assist with production activities as required.

Work Environment:

• Office and Production floor
• Occasional travel required.

Position Profile:

The Manager, Art Direction & Product Design works closely with the Director, Product Design to support art direction and feedback and manage the Product Design team. The team is accountable for the developing products and packaging for the CURiO Brand portfolio that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. This position provides expertise and guidance to the Product Design team in the creation and sourcing of custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic), and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags). The position collaborates across CURiO’s departments, working closely with: Project Management, Brand, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Marketing. The role has direct reports that may consist of any of the following positions: Sr. Product Designer, Product Designer, or other similarly assigned roles.

***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our corporate office on 9th Street SE in Minneapolis***

Work Responsibilities:

Design & Concept: Guides the Product Design team in translating creative requirements from concept through execution using a unique combination of creative and analytical talents.

• Helps lead strategic thinking of CURiO creative work, ensuring design vision aligns with business objectives, brand aesthetics and costing goals.
• Assigns and manages team workflow of projects, monitoring overall capacity of product designers.
• Helps to identify and implement process improvement areas that result in simplified steps and gain efficiencies for the company.
• Organizes and condenses design feedback into digestible, actionable tasks for product designers.
• Leads design meetings as needed throughout the development process.
• Participates in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability.
• Communicates with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contributes problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
• Mentors and coaches on varying topics such as: design approach, vendor communication, file building and general best practices.
• Collaborates with Director, Product Design, Product Design team and Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
• Develops mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
• Reviews creative presentations and presents concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
• Demonstrates systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types. Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refines designs across selected product assortment.
• Works closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
• Organizes and labels incoming samples and approved counters.
• Attends weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Works closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
• Works closely with designers and print vendors as needed to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attends press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
• Works closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contributes to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
• Assists and supports design team in daily tasks as needed such as: mock-ups, structure development, file construction, quotes, 3D renderings, etc.

Supervisory: Responsible for providing leadership to the team and ensuring that the team has the talent, resources, and readiness to meet team goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance. Models CURiO Cornerstones and uses cornerstones framework in decision making.

• Effectively manage a multi-locational team under a fast pace and constantly changing circumstances.
• Hires, trains and develops team, ensuring that each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities.
• Fosters a collaborative creative environment.
• Effectively orient new hires to CURiO culture, structure and specific role and responsibilities, ensuring a positive and productive employee experience.
• Utilize the company’s performance management program as designed to align individual performance to overall performance objectives. Provide ongoing performance feedback. Identify and work with manager and HR to take appropriate action for non-performance.
• Ensure all CURiO communication is disseminated to the team in a positive and timely manner.
• Administer all internal policies and procedures in accordance with company, human resources, budgetary, and finance guidelines. Ensure accuracy of staff data records.

General Responsibilities:

• Supports CURiO Cornerstones and strives for individual leadership by using cornerstone behaviors in the workplace and in daily decision making.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the company. Works cooperatively with all departments, maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Actively seek individual development through taking advantage of opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Keep up to date with the latest best practices, trends, concepts, and regulations in the specific job area.
• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the team to meet CURiO goals.
• Follows all safety guidelines and polices. Makes supervisor/manager immediately aware of any observed safety issue. Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized.

Position requires extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines. Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic and design or equivalent work experience
• Four years’ experience in product and packaging development
• Intermediate level supervisory role

Computer and/or software qualifications:

• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
• Advanced level of proficiency in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• 3D printer experience preferred

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
• Tolerance for moderate stress
• Self-Driven, able to work independently

Travel Requirement: Less 5%

Hybrid Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• General office or home office environment: Works at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office/home office, with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to sit for hours at a time, viewing computer monitor on a constant basis. Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions, varying temperature levels, work near moving mechanical parts, and high noise environments is possible.
• Requires in-office visits weekly for such tasks as: sample unpacking/ review, organization needs, shipping, in-person meetings.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

** Note: This job description does not restrict CURiO’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the company and the employee.

About the Role

As the Operations Analyst, you are a data-driven problem solver and operational thought partner. You have deep experience in transforming complex, messy data into actionable insights, a strong understanding of operational processes, KPIs, and performance measurement, and a proven track record of building analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting that enable operations leaders to execute more effectively. This role is critical to improving decision-making, streamlining operations, and strengthening Curio’s ability to scale through insight-driven execution.

**This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our 9th Street SE office in Minneapolis, MN**

You will be handed messy data regarding complex problems with general guidance about what insights would be helpful, but little prescriptive direction on next steps or how to solve the underlying issue. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to make an immediate impact and develop quickly in their career.

What You’ll Do

• Work deeply within data and systems, becoming intimately familiar with how our business systems (ERP, Data warehouse, etc.) function
• Leverage data from the multiple sources and systems to create insights and analytics leveraging tools like Excel, SQL and PowerBI that equip functional teams with insights and tools to measure and improve their processes
• Create systems and reports that enable efficient internal data communications
• Execute scrappy analyses on short timelines to answer questions quickly, while also identifying and developing more scalable solutions that will make CURiO successful in the long term
• Collaborate across functions and learn CURiO’s business top-to-bottom. You will engage with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Experience, Finance, Engineering, Brand Marketing, Sales, and more.

As a Curio Team Member

• You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role.
• You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment.
• You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field.
• You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals.
• You maintain and protect company proprietary information.
• You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience working in an omnichannel retail and/or manufacturing within supply chain, internal operations, or business analyst role.
• Experience supporting forecasting, inventory, demand, sales, or other business planning analysis
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with information systems, data, BI/Data Visualization, reporting and analytics
• Exposure to ERP systems and BI tools preferred, with the ability and willingness to learn new platforms quickly.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical capabilities with a healthy dose of creativity in aggregating data across disparate systems, software programs, and other computer applications
• Energy from being a thought partner for others, excited to spend time translating operational problems into data problems, and then supporting the functional teams that execute on your recommendations
• Comfortable with competing priorities and providing ad-hoc reporting requirements and analysis in Excel, PowerBI or SQL.
• Proactive nature, self-driven and relentless. You don’t need someone to tell you to “move,” you just move. A self-starter who can drive projects and execute results with minimal supervision
• Strong presentation skills that facilitate clear, efficient exchange of information. An effective communicator with the ability to articulate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Technical proficiency and the ability to collaborate and convey complex information to non-technical end users across multiple functional areas.
• A quick learner who is passionate about solving complex problems and system inefficiencies.
• Inquisitive and constantly seeking answers
• Ability to speak candidly at all levels about tough issues facing the organization while influencing the work of others and maintaining confidential company data

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: less than 5%
• Work Environment: General office or home office environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions

Why Join CURiO

At CURiO, we craft beautiful experiences for the home and body through our fragrance and personal care brands. We’re committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent can thrive and grow. You’ll be part of a passionate team driving meaningful work — with the agility of a growth company and the heart of a purpose-driven brand.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Title: Environmental Warehouse Technician

Starting Pay: $20/hr plus OT available

Location: Blaine MN

Schedule- M-F 6am-3pm

Job Description

The Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Segregate and package material for transport.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
• Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
• Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

At CIBA Solutions, we’re not just about delivering top-tier business solutions—we’re about making a real difference while having fun doing it. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and innovation, partnering with some of the biggest names in retail, including Target, to drive growth and inspire success. We believe that when our team succeeds, our clients do too, and we foster an environment where every voice matters, and every idea can spark something amazing. We value hard work, but we value having fun along the way just as much!

JOB OVERVIEW:

As the Associate Manager Category Captain, you’ll be at the heart of driving category growth and strategy development for some of the biggest brands out there. Your work will shape the future of retail by transforming data into powerful stories that influence merchandising decisions. If you love being part of a dynamic team that enjoys what they do while making a big impact, this role is for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• BE THE VOICE OF THE GUEST: Harness shopper trends, consumer insights, and market data to craft strategies that are not only data-driven but also customer-focused.
• LEAD WITH DATA: Dive into a wealth of analytics, uncovering insights that help shape category strategies. Use tools like Nielsen, IRI, and JDA to drive brand growth and optimize product performance.
• COLLABORATE ACROSS MULTIPLE TEAMS: Our team thrives on collaboration. You’ll partner closely with merchants, clients, and internal teams to ensure alignment and success on all fronts.
• LEAD WITH CREATIVITY: Innovation is key, and you’ll be encouraged to think outside the box to solve problems, influence merchandising decisions, and execute creative solutions.
• BUILD WINNING STRATEGIES: Work hand-in-hand with our clients and retailers like Target to create winning assortments, merchandising strategies, and shelf-space optimizations that maximize ROI.
• CREATE IMPACTFUL PRESENTATIONS: You’ll turn numbers into narratives, creating visually compelling presentations that tell a story and drive home our strategies in ways that resonate.

WHO YOU ARE:

• A team player at heart who thrives in collaborative environments but can also shine independently.
• Analytical yet creative—you're just as comfortable diving deep into data as you are turning it into actionable insights that inspire change.
• A natural storyteller who can create presentations that engage, inform, and influence decisions.
• Someone who embraces a fast-paced, ever-changing industry and enjoys juggling multiple projects.
• Ready to have fun while making a big impact!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Math, Marketing, Finance, Merchandising, Accounting, or related fields.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in category management or retail buying, ideally with major retailers like Target.
• Advanced degrees are not required for this role; we value applied retail experience and demonstrated execution over additional academic credentials.
• Skills: Proficiency with tools like JDA, Nielsen, Circana, Numerator, and Amazon Marketplace, along with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• WILLINGNESS TO GROW & LEARN IS KEY!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A team-first culture where fun is encouraged, and everyone’s contributions are valued.
• Competitive salary with meritocracy-driven compensation and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.

bsg is excited to announce a unique opportunity for our next team member. We have an established portfolio in home categories of Target and we are looking for a Sales leader that is creative, passionate for product development, factory knowledgeable, and business growth driven to lead this amazing portfolio to its fullest potential. This position leads efforts among a cross functional team to support growth ideation and core business, and should demonstrate team strategy, mentorship skills, business acumen, and creative fun!

This position job role summary includes:

• Responsible for leading strategy to manage and grow the sales portfolio; developing a mix of new and existing business growth
• Identify white space ideation and opening opportunities for expanded category growth
• Drive and engage in product development ideation with vendor partners that align with growth opportunities and Target’s objectives
• Understands private label and national brand success metrics and can steer a team and vendor partner to be best in class
• Drive negotiations, including creative strategy in value add levers that support differentiation within our factory offerings
• Provide leadership around the pursuit of the sales cycles
• Lead creation of informative and influential presentations, including using market data, competitive intel, and industry knowledge that supports strategy
• Have strong sales and financial acumen
• Engaged in forecast for growth achievement
• Contributes to company culture, team collaboration, and lead by example

Position requires:

Target sales experience, Private Label experience preferred

Demonstrable knowledge of the retail industry, including expertise and results in Target sales

Requires 7+ years of retail sales experience and business development expertise

Must be of high integrity, highly collaborative and independent, and be a self-starter

Reports directly to VP of Sales

bsg is a retail service organization providing sales, strategy, and analytics to our retail partners. Retail is our passion and is the driving force behind our success. 

We take pride in our culture being driven by the one voice, one team mission. We value every team member and believe every person is a contributor to the one team mission, our bsg community, and our success. 

We get asked often what our culture is like and our answer is simple…we believe in work hard, play hard. Our industry is fast paced and demanding, so having a team that brings individualism and collaboration at the same time is imperative. We believe in passion for what we do, high service integrity for our vendor partners, and development, knowledge sharing, and career growth for our team.

We offer base plus 2 bonus structures for incentives, hybrid work environment, full benefit package, holiday and total PTO, free gym membership, parking reimbursement and more.  

Advertising & Optimization Manager

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Reports to: Director of Ecommerce

Role Overview

The Advertising & Optimization Manager is responsible for driving profitable growth through on-site and off-site digital advertising across PSi’s ecommerce ecosystem. This role owns strategy, execution, optimization, and performance analysis of paid media investments across platforms including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and emerging channels.

In addition to campaign execution, this role plays a critical insights and storytelling function, translating performance data into clear, actionable recommendations for internal teams and PSi’s brand partners.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Advertising & PPC

• Own on-site advertising strategy across Amazon, Target, Walmart, and other retail media networks
• Manage budgets, bids, and campaign structures to maximize ROAS, efficiency, and profitability
• Optimize campaigns across sponsored products, brands, display, and emerging ad formats
• Partner with brand partners and internal PSi stakeholders to align advertising with launches, inventory, pricing, and promotional plans

Off-Site Advertising & Demand Generation

• Develop and execute off-site advertising strategies to drive awareness, traffic, and engagement
• Manage influencer, paid social, digital media, and performance-based campaigns
• Evaluate channel mix, audience targeting, and attribution to drive incremental growth

Marketing Analytics & Performance Insights

• Leverage marketing analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness across channels and the full funnel
• Analyze KPIs including ROAS, TACoS, conversion rate, CPC, impression share, and incremental lift
• Identify trends, opportunities, and risks across brands, categories, and platforms
• Use data to inform optimization strategies, budget allocation, and growth recommendations

Brand Partner Recaps & Reporting

• Develop clear, concise campaign recaps for brand partners on a recurring basis
• Translate complex performance data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Support brand-facing conversations with performance reviews, testing results, and forward-looking plans
• Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment between advertising strategy and brand objectives

Tools, Testing & Optimization

• Leverage best-in-class ecommerce and advertising tools to drive insights-based decision-making
• Conduct ongoing testing across keywords, creatives, audiences, and media formats
• Stay current on platform updates, new ad products, and emerging best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–7+ years of experience in ecommerce advertising, digital marketing, or performance marketing
• Deep hands-on experience with PPC and retail media networks
• Strong marketing analytics and data interpretation skills
• Experience presenting performance insights to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ability to balance growth objectives with margin and profitability goals

Preferred Platforms & Tools

Experience with some or all of the following:

• Retail Media & PPC: Amazon Ads, Amazon DSP, Amazon AMC, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, TikTok, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
• Analytics & Insight Tools: Pacvue (or other ad software), Citrus, Criteo, Helium 10, SmartScout, Google Analytics
• Marketing & Performance Analytics: Platform-native reporting, BI tools, and attribution frameworks
• Collaboration & Reporting: Dashboards, performance recaps, and executive-ready summaries

The purpose of this position is to interact with customers by providing price quotes, processing orders, and answering product-related questions, resulting in high customer satisfaction and effective, collaborative relationships with other company departments, including shipping, production, quality assurance, sales, and accounting. This role supports complex customer accounts, resolves escalated issues, and serves as a resource to other Customer Service Representatives by providing guidance, training, and process support.

The following are essential job functions.

• Respond to customer inquiries through phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Provide customers with information about products, services, and order-related inquiries.
• Maintain documentation of customer interactions, including details of inquiries, complaints, comments, and actions taken.
• Maintain account documentation for customers with specific requirements related to shipping, data entry, pricing, and billing.
• Process incoming purchase orders and other related items for assigned accounts.
• Provide pricing quotations for stock, made-to-order, and custom products.
• Resolve issues by performing activities such as returns, exchanges, and issuing credit memos with proper approvals and procedures.
• Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
• Handle special, unique, and more complex situations with little or no assistance from the Customer Success Manager.
• Identify and communicate potential sales opportunities to sales representatives and/or distributors.
• Uphold and improve quality standards by performing corrective and preventative actions related to job responsibilities.
• Analyze recurring customer issues and collaborate with internal departments to implement long-term solutions.
• Provide general, technical, and functional guidance to others in the department.
• Train and mentor Level I and II Customer Service Representatives regarding processes and best practices.
• Assist in prioritizing departmental workload and coordinating task distribution to ensure efficient service coverage.
• Assist the Customer Success Manager in ensuring that performance metrics and goals are met.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Secondary job accountabilities

• Serves as backup for daily sales reporting and internal sales communications.

The Scientific Team at Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring an Environmental Specialist for a world-class client in Maplewood, MN

Required top skills:

-This Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) role supports research teams and laboratories in maintaining a safe working environment procedures are accurate and safe.

-EHS Support for R&D Divisions

-Conduct EHS Risk Assessments

-Hazardous Waste Coordination

-Bachelor’s degree or higher

Additional Details:

-12-month contract with the possibility of extension

-Pay: $28/hr

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.