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To learn more visit Penske?Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class B Truck Driver for Penske.
When you join Penske, you join a team of professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time.
And we're proud to haul freight for some of the world's leading brands.
(Yes, we're more than just the yellow trucks.But it's more than that.
It's about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts.
When you drive for Penske, you're representing Penske, but you're also representing your clients.
In fact, you'll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.You'll be on the move with Penske and so will your career.
We have tons of training opportunities for you.
And with locations across the nation, you can also move to a new city.Best of all, you'll be with a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment, great management, clear communication and a fantastic safety record.
We pay every Friday, and for most of our driving positions, you're home daily.
Yes, daily.
Are you ready to take it to the next level? Come drive for Penske.Qualifications:• Valid Class B CDL Airbrake endorsement required.
Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S.
and licensed in their state of residence• Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required• 1 year of documented relevant commercial vehicle driving experience in the last 5 years required• 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job• In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R.
391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency• Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.• This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• The associate must be able to see and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.• The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.About Penske LogisticsPenske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies.
With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.
Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.Job Category: DriverJob Family: DriversAddress: 1980 High Grove LanePrimary Location: US-IL-NapervilleEmployer: Penske Logistics LLCReq ID: 2602366
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Experienced Manufacturing Leader looking for your next challenge? How about with a global supply chain company that impacts the movement of goods every single day and at one of our U.S. in-house production sites? If you're a production leader that has a trail of success with manufacturing, positive safety & quality metrics and empowering employees to perform at their very best, then here's an opportunity for you in Bolingbrook!
The Plant Manager provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure operating efficiency and the highest level of customer service. This position is responsible for managing total plant operations and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of budgeting, compliance, safety programs, and people management.
What You Will Do:
Major/Key Accountabilities
- Drive innovation, market share growth and customer service by engaging our partners – both internal and external – to thoroughly understand supply chain opportunities
- Achieve financial goals by managing productivity, quality and customer service standards
- Coach personnel to model the values and culture of the company
- Communicate effectively with customers, employees, peers, and senior management
- Collaborate with company network to maximize knowledge of core competencies and best practices
- Responsibility for ensuring safety, accounting and hiring policies and procedures are known and adhered to by managers and staff
- Full P& L Responsibility; analyses P/L statements and balance sheets to determine efficiencies and inefficiencies in business practices
- Serve as resource to the Director and Regional Manager for special projects, and deliver the overall vision of the Region
What You Will Bring:
Experience
- P&L management
- Results oriented and can meet commitments
- Proven track record of success and stability
- Works well unsupervised
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Skills and Knowledge
- Superior ability to train people and motivate a team
- Applicants need a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
- Demonstrated solid decision making
- Ability to provide new ideas - “think outside the box"
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
What To Expect:
Additional Site Details
- 1st & 2nd Shifts - Monday - Friday
- approximately 40 total employees onsite
- Production = 2000 units/per week
What We Offer:
Employee Package
- Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
- Benefits Day 1!
- Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
- 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
- FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!
- FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
- Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!
Compensation Statement:
The salary range for this position is $86,320 - $129,480 per year. Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.
Director of Manufacturing Operations
Location: Hybrid / On-site (as required)
Reports to: COO
The Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing execution and scale for DeNova Detect’s life-safety product portfolio. This role ensures that products are built safely, on time, on cost, and in compliance, while building a resilient manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting rapid growth across retail, commercial, utility, and legislative-driven demand.
This leader serves as the operational bridge between engineering, supply chain, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams, translating product strategy into reliable, scalable production.
Core Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Production Leadership
- Own global manufacturing strategy across internal and contract manufacturing partners
- Establish and manage production plans aligned with sales forecasts and launch timelines
- Ensure consistent achievement of cost, quality, delivery, and yield targets
- Lead capacity planning to support demand surges driven by retail promotions, legislation, or national media exposure
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Contract Manufacturer & Supplier Management
- Select, onboard, and manage contract manufacturers (CMs) and key component suppliers
- Negotiate manufacturing agreements, pricing, lead times, and service-level expectations
- Implement performance scorecards for CMs and suppliers (OTIF, quality, cost, responsiveness)
- Conduct regular audits and business reviews to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with all applicable standards and certifications, including:
- UL /ETL (as applicable)
- State and federal life-safety regulations
- Partner with internal teams to support certifications, audits, and change control
- Ensure all NCE Quality Control metrics are met or exceeded
- Implement continuous improvement process for quality and manufacturing
- Own manufacturing-related corrective actions (CAPAs), root cause analysis, and preventive controls
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up
- Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introductions from pilot builds through mass production
- Partner with Engineering on DFM/DFA, tooling decisions, and test strategies
- Establish production validation, ramp-up plans, and early yield stabilization
Cost Management & Margin Expansion
- Drive COGS reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality
- Optimize labor, materials, tooling, and logistics costs
- Support margin expansion initiatives tied to volume growth and supplier consolidation
Risk Management & Business Continuity
- Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks (single-source suppliers, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints)
- Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, demand spikes, or quality events
- Support inventory strategy decisions in collaboration with Supply Chain and Finance
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a key operational voice in executive planning and growth discussions
- Collaborate closely with our Japan Engineering Team, Sales and Marketing
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in:
- Consumer electronics
- Life-safety, IoT, or regulated hardware products
- Proven experience managing contract manufacturers and global supply partners
- Strong working knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success scaling production in high-growth environments
Preferred
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience with UL-listed or safety-critical products
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Experience supporting national retail or utility-driven distribution models
This role is critical to DeNova Detect’s ability to save lives at scale. As demand grows through retail expansion, legislative adoption, and national awareness campaigns, the Director of Manufacturing Operations ensures that every product shipped meets the company’s promise of safety, reliability, and trust.
Job Posting: VDC Technician
Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000
Reports to: Director of Engineering and Design
Location: Woodridge, IL
AMS Industries, Inc. is a leading mechanical contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of experience, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor into a multi-discipline, multi-market MEP contractor with more than 1,000 employees. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients, investing in the development of our people, and strengthening the communities we serve.
Located at our Woodridge, IL facility and reporting to the Director of Engineering and Design, the VDC Technician will support project teams through the development, coordination, and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) deliverables. This role plays a critical part in ensuring project accuracy, coordination across trades, and the successful execution of design and construction documentation. The VDC Technician will collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and field teams to produce coordinated models, drawings, and digital project documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare Permit and Design Documents.
- Prepare Shop Drawings through careful project coordination.
- Prepare As-built Documents.
- Visit jobsites for Coordination.
- Attend project coordination meetings.
- Collaborate with the project management team and field staff on project requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Support design team on project work through modeling and adherence with project standards.
- Lead project coordination meetings, as required by contract.
- Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team.
- Link BIM to project Construction Administration Phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules.
- Create Revit assemblies in response to project needs.
- Provide support for electronic file submissions.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
- 5 years of VDC experience.
- Proficiency in the Autodesk suite of construction platforms including AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience in construction or trade experience a plus.
- Experience in reality capture and point cloud processing a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently, a self-starter who is both goal-oriented and customer-oriented.
What we offer:
- Health Insurance and ESOP (Employee owned) package.
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Medical PPO
- FSA and Dependent Care
- 401K Matching
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Generous PTO roll-over policy
- Social events and outings throughout the year
AMS Industries, Inc. is an MEP+ contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of existence, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor with a few employees to a multi-discipline and multi-market MEP contractor with more than 1,000 employees. We strive to meet our commitments to clients, develop our people and improve our communities. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
Located in our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility and reporting to the Shop Manager. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk will manage the flow of goods, processing incoming & outgoing shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, and inspecting items for damage.
Responsibilities:
- Shipping: Prepare, pack, seal, and label outgoing items, ensuring accuracy with invoices or manifests.
- Receiving: Unload, unpack, and inspect incoming, verifying goods against purchase orders or packing slips
- Inventory Control: Update inventory records, conduct cycle counts, and stock materials in correct locations.
- Logistics & Documentation: Coordinate with carriers for pick-ups, prepare bills of lading, and process shipments (e.g., UPS, FedEx, freight).
- Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment, adhering to safety regulations.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: Previous warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in inventory software, computer systems, and barcode scanners.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy items (typically up to 50 lbs), and stand for long periods.
- Organizational Skills: High attention to detail for tracking, recording, and verifying data.
- Equipment: Experience with, or ability to learn, forklifts, pallet jacks, and shipping tools.
My client is growing and looking to add someone to their billing team.
They are willing to train someone interested in an office position, who has an ability to work with Excel/data and also has professional communication skills; this person will need to have good organization skills and the ability to track and meet deadlines.
The team is great, very nice work environment.
It is a permanent role, 4 days/week in the office.
We are looking for a top-tier Administrative Assistant to act as a strategic right-hand assistant to a senior leader at a fast-growing professional services firm. This distinctive role combines professional and personal support equally, demanding exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.
More than a traditional administrative position, this role is pivotal in protecting and optimizing the executive’s time, energy, and priorities, both at work and beyond. It offers a rare long-term opportunity to make a meaningful impact, enjoy autonomy, gain exposure to senior-level decision-making, and contribute to a collaborative, high-standard, value-driven culture.
Responsibilities
- Proactively manage the executive’s calendar, scheduling meetings, blocking focus time, and anticipating conflicts.
- Coordinate closely with the Chief of Staff and senior team members to track priorities, deadlines, and areas requiring executive attention.
- Manage and triage the executive’s email inbox, responding to pre-approved client communications, forwarding inquiries to appropriate internal team members, and following up to ensure items are completed and closed.
- Prepare meetings by organizing materials, agendas, and context.
- Attend select client or internal meetings to take notes, track action items, and assist with follow-up.
- Help maintain clarity, organization, and momentum across multiple initiatives.
- Manage personal scheduling, appointments, and commitments.
- Book and coordinate personal and business travel, including itineraries and logistics.
- Assist with family logistics, school or activity pickups, and coordinating children’s schedules and activities.
- Help organize family travel and, at times, travel with the family to provide support with children (optional but strongly preferred).
- Source and arrange thoughtful gifts, experiences, and special occasions for clients, colleagues, and family.
- Coordinate client gifts, firm outings, and internal events.
- Assist with planning and execution of firm-related or family events.
- Source high-quality, tasteful, and on-trend options while remaining mindful of budget.
- Take ownership of special projects as they arise.
Ideal Experience
- Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar high-trust support role.
- Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, anticipate needs before they occur.
- Calm, upbeat, and pleasant under pressure. Confident and professional.
- Comfortable exercising discretion and handling confidential matters.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable managing email, calendars, and digital workflows.
- High standards, excellent judgment, and a bias toward follow-through.
- Comfort operating across both professional and personal domains.
- Willingness to be in-person when needed; flexibility is essential.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-moving environment with changing priorities.
- A mindset of service, ownership, and excellence.
The Larko Group is a women-owned, premier staffing and recruiting firm based in Chicago with a nationwide reach. We specialize in Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Temporary/Project placements across a wide range of roles, including Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Personal Assistants, Chief of Staff, Office Managers, Receptionists, General Office, Event Support, Project Management, and Customer Service.
