Jobs in Merriam

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

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

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 /

We are working with a respected and well-established gift company as they hire a Vice President of Product & Brand to join their executive leadership team onsite in the Kansas City metro area.

This is a highly influential leadership role responsible for shaping the company’s product vision, brand storytelling, and creative direction, while leading a multidisciplinary team across Product Development, Creative/Marketing, Brand, and Showroom functions.

The VP will help define how meaningful, giftable products are created, positioned, and brought to market across independent retailers, national accounts, e-commerce, and international channels. This leader will work closely with executive leadership to ensure product strategy, brand narrative, and market opportunity remain tightly aligned as the company continues to grow.

This role is onsite at their headquarters in the Kansas City metro. Relocation is required.

What This Leader Will Do

• Define and lead the company’s product and brand vision across all categories
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept through launch
• Guide the development of cohesive, market-ready collections that resonate with both specialty retail and large national partners
• Translate consumer insights, design trends, and market opportunities into compelling product strategies
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional organization including product development, creative/marketing, and showroom teams
• Partner closely with executive leadership, sales, sourcing, and operations to drive growth
• Ensure the brand story and product presentation come to life across trade marketing, showrooms, digital channels, and retail environments

Experience Required:

• 10+ years of product development leadership in the gift, home décor, or adjacent consumer product categories
• Experience developing product for national retail accounts and wholesale channels
• Proven ability to lead creative and product teams while translating vision into commercially successful collections
• Experience managing multiple teams and complex product pipelines
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management systems and modern product development processes
• A strategic leader who is both creative and commercially minded

Job Description:

Position Details:

• Pay: $30-32 per hour
• Schedule/Hours: Mon-Fri, dispatching between 4am-8am. Shifts can go up to 14 hours and may include a 1-day layover
• Medical benefits day 1 of employment!

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. The schedule and route types may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e., layovers. Over-the-road schedule length will vary based on the location's business needs.
• Delivers assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. Ensures timely pick-ups and the right product is received and loaded.
• Performs appropriate load and paperwork inspections including but not limited to product counts, invoices of products that have been loaded, quality checks and other related items as required.
• Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all the required paperwork associated with backhaul operations.
• Routinely check in with direct supervisor to confirm route, load, and schedule. Advise direct supervisor of load drop-off/pick-up issues, schedule changes and other related information. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Company description

Awards and Accolades

Join Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C, Rooter of ARS, the nation's largest provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services with 7,000+ professionals and over 45 years of trusted home service.

Pay: $20 per hour + commission

Earning potential: $20 $30/hour on average with commission

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday

Location: Shawnee, MO

Part-time and full-time opportunities available

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Commission on top of hourly rate
• Paid training no HVAC experience required
• Career path into Sales Advisor roles
• Full-time employees also receive:
  • Insurance available after 31 days
  • Low-cost medical (as low as $5/week)
  • Dental, vision, HSA/FSA
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off + holiday pay
  • Company-paid life insurance

Responsibilities:

Work inside a national retail home improvement store engaging customers in friendly conversations about HVAC upgrades, air quality enhancements, and energy efficiency. Your goal is to schedule free in-home consultations with our experienced comfort advisors.

Qualifications:

• What You Need:
• Willingness to approach and engage retail shoppers
• Friendly, outgoing personality; sales experience a plus
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 6 hours during shift
• Reliable transportation to/from assigned store
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Available for weekend retail hours (some holidays required)
• Clean, professional appearance to represent the ARS brand
• Ability to attend weekly in-office meetings
• Must pass background check

Note: This posting outlines potential pay ranges and opportunities, which are not guaranteed and do not represent a formal offer. Additional compensation may be offered based on experience and will be outlined in an offer letter addendum. ARS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Privacy policy available upon request.

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along \"The Way to Market\" by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.

We do this by excelling in four key areas headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 40,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation.

CROSSMARK is looking for associates to complete in-store food and product demonstrations, while working in a flexible part-time environment. If you are outgoing, enjoy meeting new people and are looking for a job where you can use your personality then CROSSMARK's product/events demonstrator team is the place for you! Enjoy flexibility that enables you to have a work-life balance while you promote various products during onsite events in retail environments. As a member of the CROSSMARK's team it is your job to be enthusiastic about the product you are showing. You will provide outstanding customer service to all customers by facilitating in-store food/product demonstrations & events. You will demonstrate knowledge of products, accessories and services, and use this knowledge to build sales, practice suggestive selling & drive sales. Your primary role will be to share your passion about the product you are representing and interest the customer in purchasing the product: most of all...have fun while doing it!

Note: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

Friendly, respectful, willing and able to take direction

Must be able to stand for up to six (6) hours

Food Safety Certification (to be completed AFTER being hired)

Reliable internet access

Ability to work independently

Be responsible and dependable

Have your own reliable form of transportation

High school diploma/GED

Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!)

Primarily weekends (Shifts are approximately six hours in length and typically Thursday-Sunday.)

Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites , , and . At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

The Assistant Manager is a multi-faceted role that merges business strategy, operations, creativity, and people management. Strategically, assistant managers are responsible for driving sales results by analyzing the business and providing best-in-class customer service. They are responsible for overseeing daily store operations including opening and closing routines and driving efficiency in all store processes. Assistant managers leverage their creative expertise through floorset updates, styling recommendations and product knowledge. Assistant managers are also talent leaders, driving everything from recruiting and training to engagement and development. They are expected to show up, bringing their best selves everyday to create an inclusive place of belonging for their team and customers. With a promote from within philosophy, our Assistant managers will build upon their initial foundation and have the opportunity to grow into the future leaders of our store's organization. What You'll Do Customer Experience Drives Sales OMNI Channel Fulfillment Store Presentation and Sales Floor Supervision Store & Stockroom Operations Staffing, Scheduling, and Payroll Management Training and Development Communication Asset Protection

What it Takes Bachelor's degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role Strong problem-solving skills Inclusion & Diversity Awareness Ability to show up in a fast-paced and challenging environment Team building skills Self-starter Strong interpersonal and communication skills Drive to achieve results Adaptability / Flexibility Multi-Tasking Fashion Interest & Knowledge

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company's culture and values, but most importantly with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program Paid Time Off Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community Merchandise Discount Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available Life and Disability Insurance Associate Assistance Program Paid Parental and Adoption Leave 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match Training and Development Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU

At Transco Lines, your teams pay starts with a $15,000 sign-on bonus*, and only gets better from there. Our teams can earn industry-leading pay while driving top-of-the-line equipment and benefiting from the best driver support in the business. Lets get your team started today.

• Dedicated Teams - $192,400 - $228,800 annually per team
• Earn $0.74 - $0.77 CPM - no Hazmat endorsement
• Earn $0.79 CPM - with Hazmat endorsement
• Earn $0.80 CPM - with Hazmat and Doubles endorsements
• $15,000 sign-on bonus per team for a limited time*
• Guaranteed raise at 6 months, 1 year, and 18 months
• Great home time

• Compensation - CPM: $1.30 - $1.40 per mile + FSC - depending on location
• Average age of equipment is 1 year and 2 months

• Health & dental insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Paid vacation
• Weekly settlements
• Pet & rider policy

• Must have a valid Class A CDL
• Must be 23 years of age or older (21 years if prior military)
• Minimum of 6 months of verifiable OTR tractor-trailer experience in the last 12 months or 12+ months experience in the last 2 Years
• Must meet FMCSA/DOT driver regulations
• Hazmat and Doubles endorsement options available