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Gynecology Oncology Physician
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Overland Park, KS 1 day ago

Description

Specialization:
Gynecological Oncology

Job Summary:

HCA Midwest Health and Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute is seeking a gynecological oncologist to join an established practice in the Kansas City Metro. Qualified Candidates and Program Details:
  • Two gynecological oncologists and three advanced practice providers seeking a new partner to join their robust program
  • Practice locations in Johnson County Kansas and Jackson County Missouri
  • Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health is comprised of 22 physicians and 15+ NPs; 15+ nurse navigator team with two gynecological oncology dedicated nurse navigators; and 4 onsite genetics counselors
  • Access to clinical trials – phase 2A, 2B, and 3 clinical trials with GOG foundation, co-op trials, pharma trials
  • Busy clinical practice with an emphasis on resident education
  • Active morbid placenta program team is made up of gynecological oncologists, MFM, and OBGYN
  • 1:3 or better weekend call rotation; occasional back-up weekday call
  • Over 15 da Vinci Xi systems throughout the division
  • American board certified or board eligible in gynecological oncology
  • Trained in robotic surgery; 3 da Vinci Xi robots at primary site
Incentive/Benefits Package:
  • Competitive salary with an incentive-based package
  • Sign on bonus and generous student loan repayment
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Time away from work combines paid time off, CME, disability coverage, and leaves of absence
  • 401k with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan
About Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute & HCA Midwest Health:
  • The Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health is a network of hospitals and physicians that bring together the latest in cancer treatment, technology, and comprehensive services close to home, providing patients throughout our region with a new level of care and support as they face cancer
  • HCA Midwest Health is Kansas City's largest network and recognized leader in healthcare, consisting of doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms (ERs), urgent care clinics, outpatient centers, physician practices, and surgery centers. We offer you access to a network of board-certified or board-eligible physicians, including 2,000 experts trained in 80+ medical specialties. 
  • At Overland Park Regional Medical Center (OPRMC), caring for patients is more than a job for us, it’s our mission and our calling. Serving the healthcare needs of Johnson County and the surrounding counties, OPRMC is 340+ beds and has medical staff with more than 600 physicians and over 2,000 dedicated nurses & other staff.
  • The hospital is the premier destination for Women & Children’s healthcare services with the regions only Maternal Fetal Health Center, Level III NICU, Neonatal and Maternal Transport Team, and Pediatric Center.
  • Surgical programs at OPRMC feature an outstanding surgical team utilizing advanced technology like robotic surgical systems.
The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people and corporate headquarters giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark, and H&R Block, among many others. KCI Airport features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. For the food enthusiast—KC features four James Beard Award winning chefs and about a dozen finalists. Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work in Right Now. Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City located in Johnson County, ranked #1 for 'best places to raise a family.'
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Program Director - Cardiovascular Surgery at Adventhealth Shawnee Mission
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Kansas City, KS 1 day ago
Program Director - Cardiovascular Surgery AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Kansas City
AdventHealth Medical Group in Kansas City is offering a Program Director opportunity for a dynamic, experienced cardiovascular surgeon to lead our team at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, a 500+ bed facility. AdventHealth in Kansas City is a leading, faith-based, not-for-profit health system with four hospitals in the greater Kansas City area.
The new surgeon will be able to continue to build and develop our CV surgery program and perform a variety of cases including coronary bypass, valvular repair/replacement, and structural heart procedures. Experience or interest in general thoracic surgery is preferred but not required. The new Program Director would have a portion of dedicated administrative time for service line building including responsibilities in quality, outreach, research and education. The new leader would also work alongside a multidisciplinary and growing team of general cardiologists, interventionalists, and electrophysiologists that will total 20 in the next two years. The team has a large complement of cardiovascular APPs, including a CTS PA model facilitating cardiovascular care. ICU care is also enhanced by our dedicated critical care intensivists team.
Employment Details:
Guaranteed initial base salary
wRVU production incentive
Sign-on bonus
Retirement program comprised of a 403(b) matching account and a 457(b) deferred compensation savings plan
Offerings include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage • Competitive time off plan and wellness benefits
Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance
Malpractice coverage
Requirements of the position:
~ At least five years of experience post training
~ Qualification for Kansas state physician license
~ Diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
~ Strong leadership and communication skills
~"Team player" mentality 
~ Strong medical decision-making skills.
~ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.

Hospital Description
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, located in Merriam, Kansas, is a 504-bed acute care hospital serving the Kansas City metro area, particularly Johnson County. Formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, it joined the AdventHealth network in 2019, guided by a mission to provide faith-based, whole-person care that nurtures physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Established in 1962, the hospital has deep roots in the community, originating from a collaboration between local leaders, the Johnson County Medical Society, and the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church to meet the area’s growing healthcare needs.
The hospital offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiology, neurology, maternity, bariatric surgery, and behavioral health, supported by over 700 physicians across 50 specialties and more than 3,300 employees. Its state-of-the-art AdventHealth Cancer Institute, accredited by the Commission on Cancer, provides advanced treatments like MRI-guided radiation therapy, doubling patient capacity with a new $76.5 million facility opened in 2024. The B.E. Smith Family Center supports children with developmental disabilities, and the Birth Center is renowned for delivering more babies annually than any other Kansas City hospital.
Community Description
Located in suburban Kansas City, Shawnee Mission is one of the country's wealthiest communities with beautiful established neighborhoods, upscale shopping centers, and nationally top-ranked public-school systems. It sits in the heart of Johnson County, which offers an extensive park and trail system that includes 24 trails extending over 98 miles. The Kansas City area is home to great professional and college sports teams and is the host of the FIFA World Cup in 2026. There is an incredible entertainment scene featuring the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery, and the T-Mobile Center. We are known for our World Class BBQ but also have culturally diverse high end dining options. With all the offerings of a big city, Kansas City has a small town feeling that our providers affectionately referred to as a hidden gem.
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PRN - Director of Facility Management
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Lenexa, KS 1 day ago

Director of Facilities Management

Job Summary:

The PRN Director of Facilities Management is a contract role responsible for the management of all Engineering/Maintenance and Facilities Planning activities. As such, this position has full authority and responsibility over all activities relating to this department. This includes the operation, maintenance, renovation, appearance, safety and design/engineering services.

The Director of Facilities Management administers and directs preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment, both fixed and portable as well as establish and direct departmental goals and objectives in accordance with those of the Hospital administration to provide and assure the basic needs for the welfare, comfort, and safety of patients, visitors, and staff as they relate to maintenance, repair, operation, and modification of all hospital buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.

This position manages expenditures for Facilities, serves as the primary contact with hospital senior management, identifies requests and assessments for Capital investments and maintenance in the building, develops and implements both short- and long-range planning regarding infrastructure and environment of care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of cohesive facilities services, energy management and life safety, including: reviewing operating and capital budgets; facilitate department changes as dictated by changing volumes, departmental need and maintaining safe and effective programs for computerized software systems/automation/technology, facilities services, and life safety management.
  • Ensure and effectively manage fiscal responsibility and control overspending.
  • Ensure effective project management and interdepartmental/interagency collaboration.
  • Ensure life safety functions of the hospital are effectively managed, have appropriate backup and contingency planning for unexpected infrastructure and/or equipment failure; and that existing systems are in good working order while maintaining compliance with TJC standards, CMS regulations, including an accurate statement of conditions, document that demonstrates all fire safety and other environmental compliance and lists deficiencies and corrective action plans with a timeline for completion.
  • Carry out responsibilities in accordance with Fire Door Solutions / Facilities Management Solutions policies and applicable laws.
  • Conduct contract negotiations, oversee bidding process and function as clerk of the works for capital projects to ensure timely and satisfactory delivery of contractor services.
  • Identify and implements capital and equipment plans to maintain environment of care and support modernization/renovation of patient care areas, utilizing facilities staff to minimize cost.
  • Manage resources for a safe, functional, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing facilities.
  • Review all relevant policies and procedures and works toward a single standard of service delivery and best practices.
  • Maintain external relations related to assigned areas, including government relations, local, State and Federal regulatory agencies, The Joint Commission (TJC), Department of Health, and others as needed.
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, procedures and reviews, including annually interpreting it to departmental staff.
  • Prepare manuals and guidebooks covering all phases of departmental operation for use by Employees.
  • Communicate internally with all individuals affecting project or affected by a project, communicate externally with any individuals or agencies that may have impact on a project.
  • Consult with department Leaders in completion of projects and assignments.
  • Consult with outside contractors/Architects in completing scheduled work and manages construction design to build optimally maintainable spaces.
  • Perform the Financial Management activities pertaining to the preparation of the annual departmental budgets for staff, operating, and capital expenditures.
  • Develop cost control programs for the departments.
  • Review specifications for all equipment and construction for the hospital.
  • Compile documentation required for the justification of projects.
  • Provides technical information and consultation to other departments, consult with vendors on design, purchase and installation of new equipment.
  • Review designs and prepares reports for compliance with state, local HFAP and/or Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization requirements and keeps permits current.
  • Constantly advances knowledge and attends various meetings/seminars concerning specific areas or concerns within the hospital, relating to the department.
  • Represent FMS and assigned facility through participation in both trade and professional organizations at local, state, and national levels.
  • Observe and enforce safety regulations and practices.
  • Develop and maintain a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
  • Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Ability to mentor and train individuals in the position as needed/required in trade skills, management skills and leadership skills.

Requirements and Preferred Experience:

  • At least ten years of management experience and/or training in a medium or large healthcare system required.
  • Experience in Healthcare and a proven track record of highly developed interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization clients and staff alike with a focus on client and customer services.
  • Previous experience as a director of facilities services strongly preferred. Previous experience in an Executive Facilities Services related Leadership position preferred, but not required.
  • Managing vendors on contract: Public sector local, state or federal government; bargaining unit environment.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes, state requirements and NFPA/JC regulations relating to health care facilities.
  • Exhibit general knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair, interpreting blueprints and/or floor plans, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, general building construction, heating, refrigeration and vehicle mechanics.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of operations and project management including coordination, communication, prioritization, troubleshooting, adherence to budget and completion of goals.
  • High level of experience in a regulatory environment, including permitting, workplace safety, and environmental regulations to comply with local, state, and federal standards.
  • Tact, diplomacy, and composure are needed for interaction with contractors, vendors, and hospital staff.
  • Capacity to manage a diverse workforce including bargaining unit environment; ability to embrace diversity as a strategic advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail with the ability to critically think, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Record of managing a team of professional staff, senior level managers.
  • Thoroughness, independence and excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Team player with a positive personality with a high level of confidentiality.
  • Professional presentation and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Work independently and within a team on special, nonrecurring and/or ongoing projects.
  • Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and perform multifaceted projects in conjunction with daily activities.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Efficient with smartphones, tablets, computers, & Microsoft Office for reporting daily progress.
  • Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or related field. Master of Business Administration preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Certified Health Facilities Manager (CHFM) by the American Hospital Association Certification Center.
  • Other nationally recognized certifications pertaining to Facilities Services are acceptable as an alternative to the CHFM.
  • ACHE, ASHE, NFPA and other professional memberships are preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The associate is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Working extended hours is required as needed.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must have a valid driver license.
  • Must pass drug screen, criminal background check and driver’s license check.
  • Must be willing to submit to TB test, vaccination blood tests, & vaccinations when required by client (MMR, Flu, Varicella, etc.).

Perks and Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k)/Roth with company match
  • Work-Life Balance: PTO (Paid Time Off), paid holidays, and balanced work schedule

EEO, including disability/vets

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Underwriter
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Kansas City, MO 1 day ago

Underwriter

Salary: $60,000–$80,000/Year (DOE) + Benefits

Location: Hybrid – Downtown Kansas City


Bright Minds’ client, is seeking an Underwriter to join their growing team in the Kansas City Metro area. This role is ideal for an early-career underwriting professional who is eager to manage their own book of business while building strong relationships with agency partners. The Underwriter will evaluate risk, support policyholders and agents, and collaborate across departments to ensure effective underwriting decisions and excellent service. We’re looking for candidates who are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and in a fast-paced team environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and underwrite an assigned book of business across multiple account sizes, classes, and territories
  • Evaluate risk and make underwriting decisions within assigned authority levels
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with agency partners through regular communication and collaboration
  • Analyze policyholder information to determine appropriate coverage, pricing, and terms
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues related to risk management, safety, audits, and policy servicing
  • Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Utilize strategic thinking and sound judgment when evaluating risks and making underwriting recommendations


Qualifications:

  • 1–2 years of insurance underwriting experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and general business software
  • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred


Nice to Have:


  • Workers’ Compensation underwriting experience


To apply, please submit your resume in Word format to

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Senior Dotnet Developer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Kansas City, MO 1 day ago

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

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Maintenance Engineer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Kansas City, MO 1 day ago

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 careers[at] or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.


Requested Documents:

  • Current Resume
  • Cover Letter
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Director Of Lifecycle Services
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Kansas City, MO 1 day ago

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
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Scrum Master
✦ New
🏢 Speridian Technologies
Salary not disclosed
Kansas City, MO 1 day ago

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

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Safety Specialist
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Kansas City, MO 1 day ago

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 /
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Vice President of Product and Brand
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Kansas City, MO 1 day ago

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
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