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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.

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, committed to safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

As an Operations Payroll Representative you will support the office, operations, and accounting services team by ensuring accurate processing and recording of all company payroll including union and non-union payroll. Participating in daily data entry, payroll processing, and work closely with multiple departments to ensure accurate payroll operations.

What You'll Do

• Enter and review employee time, per diem, rig rent, truck pay, and boot pay; process overrides for rates, unions, and taxes
• Process EDFs for employee changes, movement, layoffs, terminations, and long-term layoff closures
• Handle payroll corrections and prior-period adjustments (missed hours, wrong jobs/rates, over/underpayments, separate checks, and union-specific requirements)
• Compile and distribute steward reports and check stubs for all trades by job; ensure union dues, benefits, and fringe reporting accuracy
• Support employees with payroll, tax, W-4, direct deposit, personal info updates, and benefits/fringe questions
• Resolve union issues (missing/incorrect benefits or hours) by coordinating with operations, union benefits teams, and corporate partners
• Support onboarding by sending and tracking new hire/re-hire details; assist with annual rate/fringe updates and union agreements
• Run zero-hours reports, communicate discrepancies to operations, and collaborate with leadership and team members as needed
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• Associate’s degree in a related field (HR, Accounting, Finance, or Business)
• Minimum 1+ year of experience processing multi-state union and non-union payroll, including movement between unions
• Strong knowledge of union and non-union payroll procedures
• Experience with SAP, Excel, Adobe, and SuccessFactors with ability to learn new applications

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Seeing: Must be able to read reports and use computer.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers.
• Talking: Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of spoken words.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines. Must maintain mobility between departments and to attend meetings of employees and managers.
• Bending/Reaching/Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to bend, reach, or stoop to obtain office supplies and operate office equipment.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Light physical effort under 10 pounds.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Major portions of daily work require application of manual skills involving motor coordination and finger dexterity.

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

John Burns Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to assist the Estimating Department in evaluating and pricing current bid opportunities. This person will report to the Director of Estimating and will have the potential to manage a staff of Estimators and Estimate Coordinators in the future.

We’re looking for your to do the following:

1. Perform detailed evaluation of drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work for subcontractors, vendors, and self-perform activities
2. Manage bid invitations by soliciting subcontractor bids and vendor quotes
3. Prepare subcontractor scopes and complete scope comparisons
4. Generate estimates by quantity takeoff and pricing of work
5. Write contracts and purchase orders
6. Maintain professional working relationships with subcontractors and vendors
7. Generate new bidding opportunities.

You have:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field of study
2. 7+ years of estimating or construction management experience
3. Background in takeoff and pricing of self-performed work including General Contracting: earthwork, excavation, site utilities, site, and structural concrete, and carpentry. Outside Electrical: street lighting, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, underground conduit systems, fiber optics
4. Experience in both Unit Price and Lump Sum bidding
5. HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software
6. Computer skills including Microsoft Office
7. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
8. Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and meet deadlines
9. Ability to assess risk
10. Teamwork orientated
11. Strong organizational skills

We Have:

1. A team-based culture that rewards collaboration, problem solving and process improvement
2. A commitment to your professional development
3. Varied career path opportunities across the different disciplines in the company
4. A new, robust enterprise resource planning software solution
5. Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing, long-term disability
6. Team outings, and an opportunity to get involved and make a difference with various charities in the community

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Tailormade Travel Consultant to design, price, and sell highly customized travel itineraries that exceed guest expectations. This is a consultative sales role ideal for someone who thrives on relationship-building, destination expertise, and closing high-value bookings.

What You’ll Do

Sales & Client Relationship Management

• Meet or exceed established sales goals
• Develop and grow a network of new and existing clients through proactive outreach
• Build long-term relationships with thoughtful, high-touch engagement
• Follow up on quotes and pending bookings to maximize conversion rates
• Communicate value effectively to secure bookings

Itinerary Design & Booking Management

• Create customized travel itineraries in collaboration with guests and travel advisors
• Evaluate supplier pricing to ensure competitive and value-driven proposals
• Confirm all required services with third-party partners
• Manage financial components of bookings in accordance with company guidelines
• Ensure booking accuracy and completeness across internal systems

Collaboration & Service Excellence

• Partner cross-functionally to ensure a seamless booking experience
• Support post-travel guest satisfaction initiatives
• Maintain high service standards throughout the sales lifecycle
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, procedures, and technology

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of travel industry experience
• Strong destination knowledge and global awareness
• Proven ability to close sales and achieve targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (phone-based sales required)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience with Sabre (basic required; intermediate preferred)
• Comfortable learning new systems and technologies
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Comprehensive benefits package available for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, insurance coverage, and travel-related perks.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Downers Grove, IL 60515