Jobs in Sandusky

Women who choose to become gestational carriers provide an extraordinary gift to help build a family. Many individuals and couples are unable to carry a pregnancy on their own for medical or personal reasons, and surrogates play a vital role in helping make parenthood possible.

At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we guide and support our carriers every step of the way. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand both the medical process and the emotional journey involved. Our team ensures you are fully informed, supported, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

Gestational Carrier Requirements

To ensure a safe and successful journey for both carrier and baby, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Between 21–39 years old
• U.S. citizen living in a surrogate-friendly state
• Have delivered at least one child and are currently parenting
• No more than two (2) C-sections
• Not receiving government or public assistance (including Medicaid, WIC, SNAP/Food Stamps, or state-funded health insurance)
• No history of pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or pre-term labor)
• No history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder
• Not currently taking medications unsafe for pregnancy (including certain mental health medications)
• Able to travel for medical screening, monitoring, and embryo transfer appointments
• Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit or recreational drug use
• Have a stable home environment and strong support system

All qualifications will be reviewed in detail during your initial consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the commitment, time, and care involved in being a gestational carrier. Compensation includes:

Base Compensation

• $60,000 – $70,000
  (First-time carrier to experienced carrier)

Additional Benefits

• $250 monthly expense allowance
• $500 maternity clothing allowance
• $10,500 for multiple birth
• Up to $10,000 for loss of organs (per contract terms)
• Lost wages (carrier and spouse, if applicable — based on employment verification)
• Travel reimbursement 
• $200 per week for housekeeping (if medically necessary)
• $20 per hour for childcare (if medically necessary)

All medical expenses, legal representation, and services related to the surrogacy journey are covered.

$19.25/hr

As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also..

• Adapt to a wide variety of projects including pneumatic systems, prop controllers, waterpark equipment, animatronic systems, fiberglass, welding, fog systems and much more.
• Be responsible for the inspection, on-site repair, and general troubleshooting of these systems.
• Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your skills as a team member

Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, you’ll…

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must join Laborers Union.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with animatronics and animatronic prop controllers preferred.
• Able to work at heights including catwalks, aerial lifts, crane baskets, scaffolding, and structure climb.
• Willing to work various shifts and days with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

$19.25/hr

As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also..

• Adapt to a wide variety of projects including pneumatic systems, prop controllers, waterpark equipment, animatronic systems, fiberglass, welding, fog systems and much more.
• Be responsible for the inspection, on-site repair, and general troubleshooting of these systems.
• Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your skills as a team member

Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, you’ll…

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must join Laborers Union.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with animatronics and animatronic prop controllers preferred.
• Able to work at heights including catwalks, aerial lifts, crane baskets, scaffolding, and structure climb.
• Willing to work various shifts and days with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

The Senior Procurement Analyst is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities while supporting broader supply chain and cost optimization initiatives. This role issues and manages purchase orders, administers supplier agreements, negotiates pricing, and ensures material availability to support production and new product launches. Leveraging data analysis, cost modeling, and ERP-based tools, the Senior Procurement Analyst identifies cost reduction and efficiency opportunities across sourcing, inventory, and operations. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and product development, the role balances tactical execution with continuous improvement to deliver reliable supply, cost control, and strong supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute purchasing activities, including issuing, maintaining, and managing purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and uninterrupted supply.
• Manage supplier relationships and commercial terms, including pricing, contracts, lead times, and performance expectations.
• Negotiate pricing and cost improvements with suppliers while maintaining quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Analyze data to identify cost reduction opportunities and drive supply chain and operational efficiencies.
• Support sourcing and supplier transition activities, including part transfers, supplier changes, and launch readiness.
• Coordinate with product development and engineering to support new product introductions (NPI), including sourcing, costing, and supplier readiness.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including replenishment planning, inventory levels, and working capital improvement.
• Prepare and maintain cost analyses, including total cost of ownership (TCO), pricing comparisons, and variance analysis.
• Develop and support make-versus-buy analyses, including cost modeling and supplier capability assessments.
• Maintain and update PFEP (Plan for Every Part) data to support accurate planning and purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain purchasing and supply chain reports, including cost savings, supplier performance, and initiative status.
• Manage and maintain ERP system data integrity, with responsibility for Infor Syteline purchasing, inventory, and planning transactions.
• Apply LEAN principles to identify waste and improve purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of supply chain and operational objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing and tactical purchasing, including purchase order management, supplier negotiations, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with ERP purchasing systems, preferably Infor Syteline, including PO execution, supplier pricing maintenance, and data accuracy.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability, supporting pricing decisions, supplier selection, and inventory planning.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills to manage suppliers and resolve delivery, pricing, or quality issues.
• Proficiency in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, including material, labor, overhead, logistics, tariffs, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Ability to develop and execute sourcing initiatives that support cost reduction, on-time delivery, and business unit financial objectives.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, materials planning, and inventory management concepts, including PFEP, Kanban, and safety stock methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI) through cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and product development teams.
• Ability to conduct and support make-versus-buy analyses, including cost modeling, capacity evaluation, and supplier capability assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to apply LEAN principles to identify waste, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Effective project management and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and influencing decisions through fact-based recommendations.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in supply chain, or a related discipline.
• A bachelor’s degree with a focus on Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, is helpful.
• Strong experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, analyzing, and evaluating cost drivers across products, sites, regions, or supply chains.
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, finance, and product development.
• Experience operating in a LEAN manufacturing or continuous improvement environment, with a working knowledge of inventory planning and control methodologies, including Just-In-Time (JIT), Kanban, Min/Max, and related replenishment strategies.
• Experience with ERP systems (in a manufacturing setting, is helpful); Infor Syteline experience is helpful.
• Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment is a plus.

Do you want to become a surrogate? We are now offering a sign on bonus to all qualified and matched surrogates that sign contracts. The first step is to fill out our surrogate application. A fertility specialist will contact you to continue the process. For intended parents interested in surrogacy to start or grow their families please contact us today. The surrogacy process is complex, but we will be with you every step of the way. Call today to get started.

Women who may have the ability to produce eggs but are unable to use their uterus or do not have a uterus, may consider a surrogate. A donated egg may also be used with the surrogate in the event a woman cannot produce her own eggs or her uterus is not intact or insufficient to carry a pregnancy. In either case, the husband's sperm, if viable, may be used.

Using an egg donor unrelated to the surrogate carrier eliminates any biological tie. The egg of the surrogate is never used as part of the assisted reproduction process, so that a surrogate is never in the position of delivering her own biological child.

The basic requirements of a woman to serve as a surrogate are:

• Emotionally stable
• Responsible
• In good physical health
• Non-smoker
• Has had at least one successful pregnancy
• Is capable of carrying a child to full term

A woman is not required to fall within a particular age range to serve as a surrogate, but most intended parents prefer a surrogate under the age of 40. For more information on surrogacy please see the documents on the left side of this page.

In Texas, there is a judicial process for validating the Gestational Contract (the contract between the intended parents and the surrogate). Included within the various requirements for having a Gestational Contract validated by a Texas court is that the intended parents must be married and the surrogate must have previously carried a child to term. Additionally, there are residency requirements that apply to either the surrogate or the intended parents, but not both.

Compensation for a surrogate services generally starts in the range of $35,000 - $40,000, for base compensation with over all fees up to 70k, in many cases. The amount of compensation is dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, whether the surrogate carries twins, what procedures a surrogate is required to undergo and whether the delivery is vaginally or by cesarean section.