Jobs in Pleasant Prairie

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Privately owned for 75+ years, Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.

3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Monday – Friday, 6:30 am to 3:30 pm

Maintenance Supervisor Job Description

• Ensures completion of planned maintenance work selected for the daily schedule through maintenance coordination.
• Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance team, ensuring the seamless continuation of work in progress as outlined in the work schedule.
• Prompt execution of emergency work orders received directly from Operations, requiring quick decision-making and effective resource allocation.
• Holds full management responsibility for their crew, including ensuring safety compliance, maintaining high standards of work, quality and efficiency, assessing team skills, facilitating training and development, and handling administrative personnel matters.
• Will play a critical role in maintaining operational continuity and supporting the overall performance of the maintenance department.

Qualifications And Experience Requirements

• Associates degree or high is degree required
• 5+ years' experience in industrial maintenance with strong skills in both electrical and mechanical support.
• 3+ years in a maintenance supervisory role
• CMT or other similar certifications are a plus
• Bilingual is desired

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

We are hiring remote contributors to review consumer finance content focused on budgeting and money-saving strategies.

Your role will involve reading short financial guidance pieces and providing feedback on their usefulness for people managing tight budgets. You may also identify which tips are the most practical for everyday situations.

This position is ideal for people interested in personal finance, budgeting, or improving financial literacy.

The work is flexible and completed online.

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

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To oversee, provide direct leadership and continual evaluation of the Pleasant Prairie site’s operating departments, including the maintenance, safety, quality and compliance, and fabrication manufacturing with the goal to improve throughput and productivity, increase efficiency and profitability, and optimize customer and employee relations.

• Lead and oversee production, quality, safety, maintenance, materials management and distribution ensuring an efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation.
• Plan, develop, and oversee implementation of comprehensive operating plans with the goals of continually increased throughput, consistent quality process control, and on time delivery, especially where needed to support increased demand from current accounts.
• Evaluate and act on new purchasing/design/manufacturing/distribution ideas and champions. Continuous Improvement programs like 5S, Lean, 6 Sigma, etc. looking always to improve our operations and processes in order to become more efficient.
• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, including ongoing review of needs and evaluation of all CAPEX spending related to the plant including ensuring on-budget, on-time delivery of all approved capital projects.
• Lead site management team in establishing long-term growth and profitability goals for the company, as well as professional and leadership development in the organization. Vital contributor to assessment/selection for senior plant leaders and other critical plant positions.
• Must shape the plant culture through example and key leadership events, engaging, enabling and energizing staff at all levels. Bring issues that may arise in a plant environment to prompt and fair resolution.
• Identifies long-term planning and priorities to inform financial budgeting process to support the forecast prepared by sales and controls expenditures within approved budgetary parameters.
• Utilizes a system of key performance indicators to measure plant performance to ensure that product demand is manufactured and delivered on time and in compliance, recommending actions necessary to improve results.
• Drives compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements in the safety, quality and labor area and sets the tone for plant readiness and compliance for internal and external audits.
• Supports transition of new product development to manufacturing through Production Readiness and Production Transfer phases. Ensure reliable revenue stream from funded Development projects with appropriate purchasing management through all design stages.
• Promotes new product quotations and sustains current customer relationships, acting as key contributor to pipeline opportunities and onsite customer visits. Enables the company to be able to secure new business from pipeline opportunities by supplying technical packages where required to accompany RFQ.
• Performs other accountabilities as apparent or assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Engineering Degree is highly recommended. Management, Business and/or Appropriate experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of experience managing production of medical components and/or finished devices.
• Candidate preferred to have knowledge and experience with materials used in medical extrusion and molding.
• Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of ISO13485 standards and experience in successfully passing customer third-party audits.
• Leads communication initiatives with superior oral and written communication skills; creates new and different forums for communicating effectively.
• Strong strategic skills with demonstrated experience helping the plant team prioritize and implement organizational objectives.
• Inspiring leader willing to embrace change as a great opportunity for growth with ability to apply considerable judgment, expertise, and experience in handling problems and opportunities.
• Physical Demands:
• Must be able to assist Production activities as required.
• Work Environment:
• Office and Production floor.
• Occasional travel required.

About Goosehead

Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world-class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions, so we’re more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members. In 2012, we began franchising our business model. This role is for one of our successful franchise partners in Highwood, IL.

Job Summary

The team is responsible for new business revenue generation monthly and works to achieve these on an individual and team level. Account Executives are equipped with extensive training in Salesforce, sales process management, business development and more.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of an Account Executive is to build a book of business through:

• Prospecting and establishing referral partner relationships with professionals from the real estate and mortgage industry.
• Work with clients to understand their insurance needs, analyze options with a large carrier portfolio, and provide a custom solution to mitigate household risk.

Compensation Summary

The first year’s earnings potential ranges from $53,000 - $90,000, varying based on performance. Our compensation package slightly varies by agency but offers uncapped new business commissions and renewal commissions year-over-year. Renewal commissions provide passive earnings and can exponentially increase your annualized income. Additionally, top performers can qualify for an annual President’s Club trip.

Experience and Education

• Passing the state licensing exam, once hired
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Required Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment
• B2B or B2C sales experience or related college major
• Competitive attitude
• Networking abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Problem-solving mentality
• Self-motivated, hands on, self-starter mindset that can do the work
• Strong time management
• Strong attention to detail and organization

Benefits Summary

• Benefit offerings vary per agency*

This job posting is for an opportunity at a Goosehead Insurance agency independently owned and operated by a local franchised Agency Owner. If you choose to apply for this position, you understand and acknowledge that your application and any information included with it will be submitted to the Agency Owner. If you are hired for this position, you also understand and acknowledge that the Agency Owner’s franchised business will be your employer, not Goosehead Insurance Agency, LLC, and that the Agency Owner is solely responsible for all decisions related to your employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, scheduling, and supervision.

To learn more about our job opportunities, apply here. We look forward to speaking with you!

Position Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor - Bilingual (Spanish)

Waukegan, IL

Wage: $60,000 - $70,000/year

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great opportunity available for a Quality Assurance Supervisor at a company in Waukegan, IL. This is a direct hire position. Apply now!

Quality Assurance Supervisor Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and customer quality standards

- Maintain and oversee food safety and quality systems, ensuring effective implementation and ongoing compliance

- Review and improve quality procedures to align with company and customer expectations

- Manage environmental monitoring and sanitation programs

- Complete verification, validation, and documentation activities

- Communicate with suppliers regarding quality and food safety concerns

- Investigate and resolve product quality issues and customer complaints

- Plan and conduct internal and supplier audits; verify corrective actions

- Monitor facility compliance with GMPs and sanitation standards

- Lead and support the Quality team to ensure consistent, professional performance

- Coordinate and support product recalls when necessary

- Support Quality and Production teams during new product or process launches

- Lead non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans

- Develop and manage quality systems, including supplier qualification, inspections, and sampling plans

- Train and develop quality personnel

Requirements for Quality Assurance Supervisor:

- 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

- Experience working with food safety regulations and quality standards

- Proficiency with standard office software

- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Position Summary

The Histology Technician plays a critical role in supporting dermatopathology services by preparing high‑quality histologic slides for diagnostic evaluation. This position involves tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and performing routine and specialized dermatopathology procedures with accuracy, efficiency, and strict adherence to laboratory quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Histology Procedures

• Receive, accession, and log dermatology tissue specimens according to established protocols.
• Perform tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy, ensuring optimal section quality for dermatopathology review.
• Prepare and perform routine and special stains (e.g., H&E, PAS, GMS, immunohistochemistry depending on lab capabilities).
• Monitor and maintain staining reagents, solutions, and equipment for consistency and reliability.
• Ensure correct labeling and tracking of all specimens and slides throughout the workflow.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow all CLIA, CAP, and OSHA standards governing histology and dermatology laboratories.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance procedures, documenting results accurately.
• Perform equipment calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate closely with dermatopathologists and lab team members to ensure timely and accurate slide preparation.
• Communicate any specimen issues, discrepancies, or delays promptly to leadership.

Operational Support

• Assist in supply management, inventory control, and reagent preparation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflow and turnaround times.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in a science-related field.
• Certification:ASCP HT or HTL certification preferred; eligibility also considered.

Experience

• 1–3 years of histology experience required; dermatopathology lab experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with microtomy, embedding, and routine histology staining essential.