Jobs in Independence Jackson County, MO

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Kansas City (Onsite)

Requirements and skills

• Certification as a Scrum Master (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is required.

• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Kanban, Lean, or XP, is beneficial.

• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and certification is a Plus.

• Experience in a scrum master role

• Familiarity with software development

• Solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.

• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.

• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams, fostering self-organization and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of Agile metrics, tools, and techniques for tracking and reporting project progress.

• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., MS DevOps, Jira, Trello) and proficiency in using them for backlog management and sprint tracking.

• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)

• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)

• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills

• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability

• Outstanding organizational skills

Civil Engineer – Site Development

Full-Time | Kansas City Area or Wichita, KS (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility)

Build Meaningful Projects with a Team That Truly Invests in You

This is an opportunity to join a growing, employee-owned design firm where collaboration is real, leadership is accessible, and career growth is intentional—not promised vaguely and forgotten later. The firm is known for taking on complex, high-impact projects nationwide, investing heavily in technology, and fostering a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

If you're a Civil Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to construction—and wants to be part of a team that values both technical excellence and human connection—this role is worth a closer look.

The Role

The Civil Engineer is responsible for site analysis, planning, and design for commercial, institutional, and retail developments. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, involving work across multiple offices and projects throughout the country.

You'll engage directly with clients, consultants, and municipalities throughout the full project lifecycle—from early concept and design through permitting, construction, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients on project requirements, concept development, and design presentations
• Perform site analysis, research jurisdictional requirements, and navigate municipal, state, and federal regulations
• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, erosion control, stormwater management, and utility designs
• Conduct site visits and field measurements to validate existing and as-built conditions
• Coordinate with municipal officials, regulatory agencies, and authorities throughout the permitting process
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants on drainage, traffic, utilities, survey, and land-use considerations
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations and construction documents
• Assign and coordinate work with technicians and administrative staff
• Support project management tasks including scheduling, consultant coordination, and client communication
• Participate in construction administration, contractor meetings, field inspections, and drawing reviews

What Makes This Company Stand Out

• Employee-Owned Culture: Every team member has a stake in the firm's success—voices are heard, and politics take a back seat to collaboration
• Leadership That Listens: Senior leadership actively seeks employee feedback and stays connected at a personal level
• Exceptional Growth Opportunities: Expanding teams, a diverse national project portfolio, and clear paths for advancement
• Industry Recognition: A global leader in highly specialized and design-forward projects, including internationally recognized work
• Technology-Forward: Significant investment in modern tools and systems to support innovation and efficiency
• Flexible Work Environment: Strong remote flexibility that supports work-life balance
• Competitive Compensation: Market-aligned pay with long-term growth potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state
• 5+ years of experience in civil/site development engineering
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of site permitting processes and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel to project sites and perform field inspections as needed

Safety Specialist – Environmental Health & Safety

Locations:

• West Branch, IA (101 Council St) – must be local or willing to relocate; relocation assistance may be available
• Kansas City, KS (500 Osage Ave)
• Colonial Heights, VA (1962 Ruffin Mill Rd)

Position Type: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 50% required

Position Summary

We are seeking a Safety Specialist responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing safety exposures to minimize personal injuries, accidents, property damage, and regulatory penalties. This role serves as the primary point of contact for safety-related matters, ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and company policies. The position requires frequent travel and proactive leadership in promoting a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Safety Specialist will:

• Serve as the primary contact for all Safety & Health issues
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations, permits, and internal policies
• Develop, maintain, and implement company safety policies and procedures
• Design and conduct Safety & Health training programs for employees and management
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance and promote continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Monitor and stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and emerging safety technologies
• Drive timely corrective actions for near-miss incidents, injury investigations, hazard identification, and compliance audits
• Support leadership and employees in understanding safety concepts to prevent workplace injuries and non-compliance
• Coordinate occupational health monitoring programs, including respiratory, noise, and chemical exposure monitoring
• Manage workers' compensation, liability, auto liability, and property claims
• Coordinate annual service programs and audits with property and insurance carriers
• Interpret and act upon loss control survey reports and insurance recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety with 3–5 years of Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience, or Associates/Technical degree with 5–8 years experience
• Extensive knowledge of Safety & Health and DOT laws and regulations at the Local, State, and Federal levels
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation, transportation regulations, fire protection codes, and industrial hygiene fundamentals
• Strong communication skills to work with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and mitigate loss-producing conditions and develop proactive safety programs
• Team-oriented problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to risk management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Honest, professional, and trustworthy with strong relationship-building skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel to different locations across the U.S. as required
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (excluding THC /

Job Title: Sr. Backend Developer

Location: Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 month Contract to Hire

Job Description

• Provides technical expertise to design, develop and maintain software applications and products that support business applications.

• In addition, provides lead role for day-to-day functional tasks in the team, developer support and maintaining the development environment.

• Uses tools, languages, coding standards and best practices to develop new product features and maintain year over year product functionality and enhancements.

• Works closely with the QA, UX and other related teams to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and approach.

• In addition, assists in planning and implementation of a strategic direction for the product.

• Designs, develops and maintains complex software components

• Creates and maintains documentation of design approaches

• Creates and maintains documentation on internal architecture of the system. Leads architectural changes in the system.

• Identifies product design features to support scalability, usability and better performance.

• Assists and drives technical design and code reviews for all new enhancements and maintenance work delivered by the development team.

• Understands complex business and functional requirements and produces technical specifications and product requirements.

• Establishes best practices in coding and development within the team. Ensures consistency of the use of best practices within the team.

• Designs and develops reusable code components. Positively and proactively leads and influences the team.

• Provides advice and guidance to associate, senior and software engineer roles in the effective use of coding principles and best practices. Develops reusable code components.

• Creates, maintains and executes unit test and alpha test plans

• Maintains development environment and creates build.

• Maintains and improves current knowledge on the latest technologies relevant to the role regarding algorithms, language, design methodology, third-party development tools, application platforms, hardware compatibility and operating systems.

• Mentors and coaches other team members on the latest technological advances within the current technology used. Leads by example.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.

Technical Stack

Angular 13+

NET 5+

Azure Services

Azure App Service

Azure Storage

Azure Logi Apps

Azure Containers

Azure Functions

Position Overview

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is a global leader in premium food processing technologies. Marlen's products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world's leading food brands for over 70 years.

The Director of Lifecycle Services is a strategic, commercially focused executive responsible for transforming aftermarket performance into a scalable, customer centric, and highly profitable growth engine. This role is accountable for the financial performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team development

ensuring that aftermarket becomes a core driver of profitable growth.

As a key member of both the Duravant Lifecycle Services leadership team and the Marlen leadership team, the Director plays a pivotal role in driving aftermarket strategy, market expansion, revenue diversification, and aligning execution across engineering, operations, sales, finance, and the Duravant enterprise.

This position oversees all commercial activities related to parts and service sales and directs all technical and administrative service operations, including installation, repair, preventive maintenance, training, warranty management, and value-add solutions delivered at customer sites.

Candidates must bring proven leadership experience, strong supervisory and project management skills, and solid familiarity with the technologies incorporated into Marlen systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Provide commercial leadership for all aftermarket functions, including parts sales, field service, project management, and value-added service offerings.
• Serve as a senior leader within both the Duravant Lifecycle Services and Marlen leadership teams, contributing to executive-level strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and execute a multi‐year aftermarket growth strategy centered on revenue expansion, margin improvement, and lifecycle value creation.
• Build a structured commercial engine including pricing strategy, disciplined margin management, and proactive campaigns for parts, service, upgrades, and rebuilds.
• Establish a customer‐centric vision that enhances responsiveness, lifecycle support, serviceability, and uptime performance.
• Lead development of new predictable revenue service offerings while conducting ongoing competitive and market analysis to guide prioritization and ensure strategic fit.

Execution Discipline & Operational Excellence

• Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, and daily operations for the Aftermarket team, ensuring adherence to Marlen and Duravant policies and procedures.
• Draft, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and performance metrics that ensure operational efficiency and a high-quality customer experience.
• Implement rigor in initiative prioritization and completion, ensuring that strategic projects are launched, progressed, monitored, and finished.
• Build and enforce disciplined processes for scheduling, installed‐base intelligence, pricing, quoting, field reporting, and KPI review.
• Improve operational results including response time, schedule adherence, first‐time fix rate, warranty cost reduction, and service profitability.
• Reinforce compliance expectations: training completion, expense reporting, AR review participation, and activity.

Product & Market Development

• Drive a culture of proactive customer engagement, rapid issue resolution, and full follow‐through
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‐improvement actions.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‐to‐market strategies that highlight Marlen's lifecycle value.

Commercial Growth & Market Positioning

• Direct and coordinate promotional efforts for aftermarket products and services to expand market share, attract new customers, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‐improvement actions
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‐to‐market strategies that highlight Marlen's lifecycle value.

Cross‐Functional Influence & Alignment

• Serve as the voice of the customer by facilitating cross‐functional alignment between engineering, operations, service, quality, and finance.
• Drive clear communication, transparency, and accountability to eliminate silos and build trust across the leadership team.
• Engage actively in Duravant Lifecycle Services enterprise initiatives and share best practices.

Leadership, Team Development & Culture

• Build a high‐engagement, high‐accountability service culture with clearer priorities, transparent communication, and consistent follow‐through.
• Create structured development plans, cross‐training programs, and succession readiness.
• Reduce turnover by improving leadership presence, clarity of direction, and proactive team support.
• Model mature conflict resolution, professional communication, and responsibility for resolving team issues

Position-Specific Competencies

• Technical Job Knowledge
• Strategic Commercial Leadership
• Customer Focus & Responsiveness
• Change Leadership, Execution Excellence & Prioritization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Facilitation Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership Presence & Trust Building
• Managerial Influence
• Comfort Working in a Matrixed Organization
• Data driven decision making

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of leadership experience with proven aftermarket commercial growth results
• Experience in food processing, or field service industries preferred
• Demonstrated success creating scalable processes and improving service profitability.
• Strong track record of improving customer‐experience metrics.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and engage cross‐functional teams
• Strong financial acumen and accountability for P&L performance
• Ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with customers, partners, and Duravant Operating Companies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Proficiency with Office 365, CRM, and ERP systems

The Stowers Institute has an opening for a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and keep mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems operational at all times. This position is four 10 hour shifts per week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responding to service calls for issues regarding temperature, lighting, etc.
• General mechanical repairs such as greasing motors
• Replacing air handler filters, belts, and pumps
• Electrical repairs which could include replacing lamps and ballasts, defective switches and outlets
• Repairing plumbing including leaks and clearing of drain lines and toilets
• Maintaining and/or repairing boilers, chillers and other a/c equipment, testing water treatment levels and adding appropriate chemicals, or blowing down and testing safety valves on boilers
• Cleaning of mechanical areas such as the boiler room, maintenance shop, and mechanical areas to include painting of piping and equipment
• Utilizing the Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system to monitor and control the Institute's mechanical and electrical systems
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have excellent customer relations skills, good written and oral communication skills, the ability to effectively work independently and in a team-oriented environment, an excellent work history to reflect reliability and attention to detail, and a good working knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A Missouri Class "A" Operating Engineers License is preferred
• Knowledge of Johnson Controls Metasys system is preferred

A Missouri Class A Operating license is preferred. Candidates who do not currently possess the certification must obtain it within 12 months of hire.

Application Instructions: To be considered for this position, please submit the requested documents or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

Requested Documents:

• Current Resume
• Cover Letter

Trustpoint is proud to partner with a boutique law firm in its search for an Office Manager on a direct hire basis. This hybrid position plays a critical role in supporting the firm's daily operations, overseeing human resources functions, and managing billing administration. The Office Manager will serve as a key point of coordination between employees, leadership, clients, and vendors to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and accurate financial processes.

Responsibilities

Office Management:

• Oversee daily office operations to maintain an efficient, organized, and productive work environment.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, vendor relationships, and facility maintenance.
• Coordinate internal communications, meeting schedules, and company events.
• Develop and implement office policies, procedures, and process improvements.

Human Resources:

• Administer the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by maintaining up-to-date policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Process new hire paperwork, background checks, and benefits enrollment.
• Coordinate employee benefits programs, including wellness initiatives, health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs.
• Process bi-weekly payroll by ensuring all employee data, including timecards, status changes, and related updates, is accurate and up to date.
• Manage performance review cycles and assist management with HR documentation.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, or workplace concerns.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and help maintain a positive company culture.

Billing Administration:

• Prepare and distribute monthly WIPs to attorneys for review and processing.
• Prepare and send client invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Review attorney-entered monthly billable hours and issue late-time reports to management.
• Provide management with monthly attorney and paralegal time reports for partners' meetings.
• Track payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and maintain accounts receivable records.
• Review and verify vendor invoices and assist with accounts payable processing.
• Maintain billing files, contracts, and documentation for audit readiness.
• Generate billing reports for leadership, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile accounts and ensure correct financial data entry.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in office management within a professional services or law firm environment preferred.
• Experience managing HR processes including onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and payroll.
• Experience supporting legal billing functions including WIPs, invoicing, and accounts receivable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with billing, payroll, and HR management systems preferred.

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Low cost job training - healthcare, tech, business, and more

Make more money in just a few months

Financial aid for those who qualify

Flexible payment options

Find top-rated training programs near you with Dreambound

The #1 platform to find career training

Fully online and evening classes available

Low cost job training - healthcare, tech, business, and more

Make more money in just a few months

Financial aid for those who qualify

Flexible payment options

Find top-rated training programs near you with Dreambound

The #1 platform to find career training

Fully online and evening classes available

Please note that this role is primarily remote with some onsite time.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Enterprise Agility Coach will be responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring at the Portfolio and Program levels for scaling Agile. In this capacity, the EAC will partner with the EPMO leader to develop best practices for guiding the Information Technology Group and Business Leadership towards their transformation to business agility.

Will need a broad, solid understanding of, and provides expertise in, the areas of:

Lean Thinking

Scaling Agile principles and practices

Systems Thinking

Organizational Design for Agile

Organizational Change Management

Lean Budgeting

Agile Portfolio/Program Management

Working in partnership with the EPMO leader and other leaders to support the shift from a project-centric to a product-oriented operating model

Serves as a role model and change champion for applying Lean & Agile principles and practices.

Will leverage a variety of coaching, mentoring, and training styles to drive Agile adoption throughout the organization and assist with the realization of organizational transformation success metrics.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with organizational structures and culture to develop leaders, build formidable team culture, and grow technical practices to promote agility.

Leverage various coaching styles to create high performing Agile Program and Portfolio Teams

Advise on Agile Transformation at the Program and Portfolio Levels

Provide training on foundational Agile and Scaling Agile principles and practices to ITG and Business Leaders

Coach Program and Portfolio teams in adoption, reinforcement, and continuous improvement of Agile and Scaling Agile practices. Note: While this will follow core SAFe practices, the ideal coach will bring a well-rounded, holistic approach to fostering and championing agility across the organization.

Provide role-based training to the following, yet not limited to:

• Lean Portfolio Managers and Teams
• Agile Portfolio and Program Managers
• Product Owners
• Epic Owners
• Scrum Masters
• Release Train Engineers

Provide Strategic Guidance in Program and Portfolio formation, operation, and in overcoming organizational impediments.

Coach Value Stream Mapping and Agile Release Train Identification.

Coach Agile Release Train formation, launch and execution.

Establish and empower Communities of Practice.

Coach, mentor, and train leadership in creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Partner with and manage Team Coaches

Create Agile training, workshop materials, and job aids.

Assess Program and Portfolio maturation and provide feedback to teams on progress.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Must be a Servant Leader with a high degree of emotional intelligence

Demonstrated servant and influential leadership

Ability to work as a team and effectively work to reduce silos will be critical to the success of this position

Excellent communication and people skills to collaborate effectively with leaders, teams, and third-party vendors

Strong negotiation skills and ability to build common ground

Strong organization and time management skills

Strong conflict resolution skills

Strong presentation, training, and facilitation skills

Change agent not afraid to challenge the status quo with proven record of driving change through an organization at scale

Skilled at crafting thought-provoking questions to reinforce team learning

Good listening skills, openly give, and receive honest feedback

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

5+ years of experience coaching Agile teams in various methodologies (i.e., Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.)

3+ years of experience coaching Agile transformations at scale in large organizations while working with Program and Portfolio teams.

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Preferred Coaching Certifications:

Agile Team Facilitator (ICP-ATF)

Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)

Preferred Agile Certifications:

SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Experience in creating and delivering Agile training content, workshop materials, and job aids at the Program and Portfolio levels.

Experience in Agile and Scaling Agile transformations with proven history successfully maturing Program and Portfolio teams to independence.

Solid knowledge and experience in applying Lean Thinking, Systems Thinking and Change Management principles and practices.

Experience with multiple agile tools and leveraging them to run Agile and Scaling Agile initiatives. (e.g., Jira, TargetProcess, etc.)

We would love to have you join our team! ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. ECCO Select's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law

This Organization Participates in E-Verify