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GSD is seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Solutions Architect to join our growing team in Hanover Park, IL. This role serves as a key technical leader, bridging sales, engineering, and project delivery to design and implement innovative IT solutions.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—capable of translating business needs into scalable, secure, and well-documented technical solutions while supporting revenue growth and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales & Sales Engineering

• Partner with sales leadership to conduct technical discovery and client needs assessments
• Design and present customized solutions across managed services, cloud, security, and infrastructure
• Lead technical discussions in client meetings, proposals, and demonstrations
• Develop scopes of work, including assumptions, constraints, and pricing inputs
• Support RFPs, RFIs, and technical evaluations

Solution Design & Architecture

• Assess client environments, infrastructure, workflows, and security posture
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with MSP best practices
• Architect solutions across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, networking, security, and disaster recovery environments
• Validate solutions against client objectives, compliance requirements, and internal standards

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create clear, comprehensive technical documentation, including:
• Solution designs and architecture diagrams
• Statements of Work (SOWs) – technical sections
• Implementation plans and runbooks
• Configuration standards and assumptions
• Ensure all solutions are properly documented and transitioned to support teams
• Maintain documentation within internal systems for scalability and consistency
• Contribute to standard solution templates, service catalogs, and technical playbooks

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as the primary technical advisor during discovery, implementation, and early lifecycle phases
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and future enhancements

Continuous Improvement & Enablement

• Stay current on emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and vendor roadmaps
• Maintain and pursue relevant certifications
• Share knowledge and best practices across teams
• Assist in refining service offerings, onboarding processes, and delivery standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in IT engineering, solution architecture, or technical pre-sales within an MSP or IT services environment
• Proven experience coordinating or leading technical projects

Technical Expertise

• Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Networking and firewall technologies
• Cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks
• Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V)
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Strong PBX/telephony experience
• Experience creating client-facing technical documentation and project deliverables
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Consultative, client-first mindset
• Ownership and accountability for technical solutions
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, confident, and solution-driven demeanor
• Willingness to travel locally and perform onsite client assessments and site surveys

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages activities of all production personnel across an entire shift within a manufacturing facility. Monitors activities to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and maintain quality in all facets of the facility operations. Ensures associates comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain safe, efficient operations within a positive working environment. Performs shift administrative tasks, including metric reporting and personnel actions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage SQF, Food Safety, Food Quality, Sanitation, 6S and customer standards
• Provides daily direction to Supervisors and hourly associates to meet designated productivity metrics, including labor costs/utilization, operational efficiency, scrap loss rates, and other measures to optimize profitability and meet demand. Develops and implements action plans to address production performance concerns or improve operations
• Coordinates production/facility activities with Shift Managers as appropriate
• Ensures administrative activities for the shift are being completed timely and accurately. These include but are not limited to payroll, performance reviews, standard and ad hoc production reporting, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Ensures announcements, safety topics, policies, procedures, and expectations are communicated to the staff and executed where appropriate
• Create and/or assists in the development and execution of plant budgets, goals, standards, EOS action items and career development plans
• Understand job standards and/or machine operation for each function
• Follow up on associate orientation, on-boarding, training, new hire performance reviews, and/or development as appropriate
• Ensures associates have appropriate tools to perform assigned duties and that tools/equipment are routinely inspected and maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment and Selection: determine labor needs; understand and use the Company’s interviewing process and tools; participate in the on boarding process (Passport orientation, etc.)
• Managing & Rewarding Performance: set clear performance expectations (Passport, Performance Management Process); provide regular feedback; resolve team conflicts; encourage a positive and safe environment; use coaching and corrective action for underperformance; understand and use voluntary/involuntary termination processes
• Training & Development: understand and coach others on processes, tools and standards (SOP’s); ensure training requirements are met; identify and address skill gaps; discuss career interests and developmental plans/next steps. Create appropriate action plans for individual development
• Communication & Engagement: communicate site, company, and other pertinent information to team (pre-shift, one on one, etc.); share customer and MSI Express Inc information on regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE:

Minimum Education

• High school diploma and/or GED- Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in related field- Desirable

Minimum Experience

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with particular preference for food manufacturing and/or packaging experience- Essential
• Some experience interacting with the company customers- Desirable
• One to three (1-3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role- Essential

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Strong leadership skills- Essential
• Decision making skills- Essential
• Ability to analyze and/or solve problems- Essential
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills- Essential
• Ability to plan work schedules- Essential
• Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and related concepts- Essential

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

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The Line Service Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day to day overall management of the FBO line service operations including the fuel farm, quality assurance, its personnel, inventories, properties, equipment, and the adherence to our company policies and procedures and safety standards for the departments staff and our clients and guests.

Primary Responsibilities

General

• Interact with others in a professional and respectful manner
• Follow up with other company departments and employees
• Recommend process and communication improvements
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Work with accuracy, clarity and an eye for detail

Additional Responsibilities

• On-call and overtime duties as required
• On the job training for new employees
• May require shifts at adjacent locations
• All other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the performance of the Line Services personnel.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, some college preferred
• Minimum two (1) year of business aviation supervisor experience and/or relevant experience
• Five to ten years of business aviation and/or relevant experience
• National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Compliance Certification preferred
• Valid drivers license
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new software as required
• Professional verbal/written communication skills required.
• Must pass all conducted drug/alcohol screens, background and security checks and prove eligibility for employment in the United States.
• Excellent listening and problem solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to act under pressure and be adaptable to change on a constant basis

Physical Demands

Driving occasional travel to suppliers, conferences, off-site meetings, as required

Working Conditions

Requires both working indoors and outdoors, with exposure to natures elements. Also, regular exposures to noise, exhaust fumes and fuel vapors, and fuel-to-skin contact.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation details: 18-25 Hourly Wage

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We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey, an Advantage Solutions company, means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career.

In this role, you will provide in-store merchandising support to Retailers to meet shoppers needs. This includes building displays and end caps, resetting shelves with product rotation, and tracking inventory to ensure that stores and suppliers maximize sales opportunities. This is a traveling position that requires regular travel as a primary requirement of the role. Travel roles may require various degrees of travel up to 50% or more of the time. Are you ready to shape the future of shopping and get it done with us?

What we offer:

• Competitive wages; $17.00 per hour
• Growth opportunities abound We promote from within
• Paid travel with overnight stays
• No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed
• Additional hours may be available upon request
• We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your familys needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks

Now, about you:

• Are comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner
• Youre 18 years or older
• Can perform physical work of moving, bending, standing and can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work location
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with our clients, customers and team members
• Interested in traveling within and outside of your home state, with overnight hotel stays
• Are a motivated self-starter with a strong bias for action and results
• Work independently, but also possess successful team building skills
• Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment

If this sounds like you, we cant wait to learn more about you. Apply Now!

At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and that means providing a safe, welcoming workplace where we can live our Values of Family, Greatness, Energy and Fun.

Cashier responsibilities include:

Greet our guests with a friendly smile and provide BUN-believable customer service.

Describe our delicious menu items and answer any questions the guest may have.

Quickly and accurately take orders and take payments both behind the cashier counter and outside in the drive thru.

Able to work with a sense of urgency to make our long lines look like a piece of cake, chocolate of course.

Work as a team player to help and serve others (team member and guests).

Pass out food orders to guest while cleverly rhyming order numbers with your freestyle skills and be everyone's favorite person- the one that hands out the food!

Take catering and take-out orders over the phone. Check to ensure on-line, catering and phone orders for accuracy, accept payment, serve alcoholic beverages (must be 21) and help guests plan their special events.

What's in it for you?

Hot dog! The pay rate for this role is $15.75 per hour. This position is also served with:

An additional $2/hour for all hours worked after 11pm, $2/hour when working outside in temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit, and $3/hour to work on holidays*

Flexible schedules

Free shift meals

Career advancement opportunities - we're growing!

Educational benefits

Perks and discounts - access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more

Free counseling and support resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!

Monthly \"Franks a Lot\" Team Member appreciation

Working full time (30 hours or more per week)? You'll also be eligible for a bun-believable benefits package that includes:

Your choice of health insurance from among three medical plans that feature enhanced mental health coverage, two dental plans, and a vision plan

A flexible time off program

Our 401(k) with company match

Paid life insurance

Beef Stock our Employee Stock Purchase Plan**, offering our Team Members a discount on Portillo's stock

Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent care

Voluntary Benefits like pet insurance, critical illness coverage, and identity theft insurance

*Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day

**Must have worked at Portillo's for 1 year with an average of at least 20 hours over a 6-month period

Military Veterans Encouraged to apply

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

FULL-SERVICE SHOPPER

Start earning quickly with a flexible schedule

Shopping with Instacart is more than grocery delivery. Shoppers help make our world go round. They make money, make moves, and make shopping lists come true. They make good time, make life easier, and make peoples day.

Shoppers make it all happensign up now to help create a world where everyone has access to the food they love.

As a full-service shopper, youll receive orders through the Shopper app to shop from stores in your area, and deliver the orders to your customer's door. Its that simple.

What you get as a shopper:

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• Start earning quickly on a flexible schedule*
  
• Weekly pay with the option of instant cashout
  
• Potential to earn tips
  
• Special earnings promotions
  

Basic requirements:

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• 18+ years old (21+ to deliver alcohol)
  
• Eligible to work in the United States
  
• Consistent access to a vehicle and a recent smartphone
  

Additional information:

Shopping with Instacart is great for anyone looking for flexible, seasonal, home-based, entry-level, weekend, weekday, after-school, or temporary opportunities. As an Instacart Full-Service Shopper, you can have more flexibility than with a part-time job.

Instacart is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities for independent contractors. Instacart considers qualified individuals without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, veteran, disability status, or other categories protected by applicable law.

Instacart also values providing prospective contractors with a fair chance to pursue opportunities. For all individuals seeking to provide services in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, Instacart considers individuals in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable Fair Chance ordinances.

Review the Independent Contractor Agreement here

*Subject to availability of batches in your area.

Looking for experienced outside sales representative professionals, comfortable with closing leads with door to door visits and estimates, creating commercial relationships, self generating leads, in addition to digital marketing leads being fed to you.

Who Are We?

The Brothers that just do Gutters is a full-service rain gutter and gutter guard franchise. We repair, install, and maintain Seamless Gutters, Gutter Guard, Specialty Gutters and many other services. The Brothers currently have multiple locations across the United States. We are a performance-based company with clearly defined career paths laid out for each of our employees. We fully invest in our workers and believe it is important to listen to them and create a comfortable work environment.

Why Work for Us?

We care and we are fair. We love our employees and are sincerely interested in their personal and professional growth. If you like a shorter sale and the opportunity for a one-call close, this is a great business model. 80% of the people we meet with contact us directly and want/ need our services. Leads are generated by a proven marketing strategy and estimate appointments are scheduled by the national call center. We do expect you to ask for referrals, join networking groups and find new untapped clientele on a regular basis, but only makes up 10-20% of your efforts. We don't do 4-hour hard/ pushy sales closes. We educate our clients, show them the best solutions for their situations and sell them what they need. Our current sales team sells over 1 million dollars per year each which gives them a great salary, as well as a balanced family life. This role will support a ramping local business in the Downers Grove area and will present numerous opportunities for career and income growth! The business is a locally owned franchise of a national brand. The right candidate will be committed to providing the customer with excellent service. You should have a positive attitude, be knowledgeable, friendly and polite.

Basic Function

To sell The Brothers that just do Gutters services to the public so as to generate a quality product for the customer and profit for the company.

Sales and Estimating Responsibilities

• Attends all estimates on time.
• Prices new opportunities within 48 hours of the onsite visit with prospect using The Brothers that just do Gutters production rates.
• Returns incoming phone calls in a professional manner, within 8 business hours of call.
• Provides product differentiation to customer throughout selling process (assists customer in understanding exactly what they are paying for and why it is a superior product.)
• Effectively sells the company's services to the customer in a competitive atmosphere by understanding the customers' needs and selling to satisfy those needs.
• Maintain consistent follow-up procedures on all open bids. Gets a \"yes\" or a \"no\" on all bids.
• Maintain closing % of at least 40%
• Develops a well thought out prospecting plan focusing on generating leads for the company.
• Participates in networking groups to establish business relationships and promote company.
• Maintains an organized work flow and process using company CRM.

Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrates positive leadership through all actions with all employees.
• Works the necessary hours per week in order to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Assists in problem solving and implementing solutions.

Requirements

• Must have previous sales experience.
• Deadline-focused and results driven
• Strong people and communication skills
• Interested in professional achievement and further development
• Strong desire to play an active role within a dynamic, competitive team
• Positive attitude and self starter, able to work unsupervised

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Join Our Team at The Brothers that just do Gutters

The Brothers that just do Gutters is a full-service rain gutter and gutter guard franchise, specializing in the installation, repair, and maintenance of seamless gutters, gutter guards, specialty gutters, and more. With over 100 franchise locations across the United States, we are rapidly growing and continuously seeking driven individuals to join our team. We are a performance-based company dedicated to providing clear career paths for individuals with goals and aspirations. We fully invest in our team members, believing that creating a comfortable and supportive work environment is key to success. Don't settle for a fixer-upper career. Join us and build something great.