Jobs in Valparaiso

*This position will cover all locations in Indiana and Michigan*

Do you thrive in the controlled chaos of full-service restaurants and private events? Do you know how to keep standards tight, teams motivated, and guests happy—even across multiple locations? Are you the kind of operator who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get down and dirty when the moment calls for it?

At Journeyman Distillery, we're looking for a Director of Hospitality Operations who can bring steady hands and sharp instincts to a growing, multi-venue operation. From bustling dining rooms to high-volume bars to large-scale event spaces, you'll be the person who makes sure everything runs the way it should—smooth, consistent, and always with quality and authenticity.

This role isn't about sitting in an office and sending emails. It's about walking the floor, developing teams, shaping systems, and elevating the experience at every touchpoint. If you're ready to lead with grit, coach with purpose, and help steer the guest experience across several concepts and locations, this might be your next adventure.

YOUR PURPOSE: Lead and manage all hospitality related departments to achieve set metrics and service standards.

At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.

Here's a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options
• Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
• Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
• Employee Discounts
• Monthly Founders' Day event with Bill Welter
• Annual Employee Putting Competition
• Annual Employee Party

All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman's Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.

YOUR CORE VALUES:

GRIT MAKES GREAT

• Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great
• Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success
• There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts
• 10,000-hour rule. Malcolm Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great

ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN , NEVER A MASTER

• Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion
• The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination
• A focus on continual improvement and doing our best

1st CUSTOMER

• Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business's 1st ever customer
• Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience
• Clean facilities
• Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity
• This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees
• Never take the customer or employee for granted
• 362 and 59:59+ We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59+ and beyond if needed.

AMBASSADOR

• Taking pride and ownership in your work
• Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities
• Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity
• Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests
• Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand

YOUR TRAITS:

• Excellent leadership & management skills
• Highly detail orientated and organized
• Executor and excellent operator
• Problem solver
• Disciplined, results driven & outcome focused
• Strong organization of time & resources
• Systems orientated
• Commercial thinker

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP

• Direct and manage the team to follow processes and achieve outcomes.
• Conduct the Journeyman Distillery employee experience as per the process with every direct report.
• Manage the resourcing of roles within the department, with a focus on cultural fit.
• Coach team members to effectively complete tasks, communicate effectively with other stakeholders and grow their skills.
• Oversee performance management of direct reports including terminations ensuring positive and respectful relationships are maintained.
• Undertake effective delegation and conduct informal on-the-job training for members to increase skills.

CURRENT OPERATIONS

• Manage all hospitality operations (restaurants, events, retail).
• Understand and implement systems.
• Implement, manage, and oversee all processes to meet company standards,
• Provide accurate reporting on all operations monthly.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to produce launch communication and new operations branding.

NEW OPERATIONS

• Collaborate with the CEO/Founder and key leadership to plan the layout of all new operations.
• Collaborate with the CEO/Founder and Finance Department to create the operations budgets.
• Project manage all the new operations.
• Work with Department heads to manage the resourcing of equipment and hiring and training of all staff.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to produce launch communication and new operations branding.

YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in high-volume hospitality operations can be considered in place of formal education
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality operations, with at least 3–5 years at a senior or multi-unit leadership level
• Proven background overseeing full-service restaurants, bars, and/or multi-concept hospitality venues
• Experience leading operations across multiple locations or managing large-scale, distributed teams
• Strong track record of building systems, implementing SOPs, and improving operational performance in fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated success in developing and mentoring high-performing management teams
• Hands-on experience with guest experience standards, food & beverage operations, labor management, ordering/inventory systems, safety/sanitation compliance, and financial performance
• Experience collaborating with culinary, events, facilities, and marketing teams to keep operations aligned and moving
• Comfort working in a growth environment—opening new concepts, scaling systems, or expanding footprint is a plus
• Distillery, brewery, or craft beverage experience is a bonus but not required
• Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is a plus

Our client, a leader in gas & electric utilities is hiring an Electric Project Manager to join their team in Valparaiso, IN!

**This is a 1-year W2 contract with benefits**

As the Electric Project Manager, you will lead electric distribution and transmission construction projects from planning through close-out, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle electric distribution and transmission construction projects including planning, estimating, permitting, engineering coordination, bidding, execution, and close-out
• Establish and maintain scope, schedule, and cost baselines; monitor performance and drive change management when needed
• Oversee contractor selection support and field construction activities to ensure safe, compliant, and quality execution
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, environmental, supply chain, land services, and construction management teams
• Monitor project budgets, forecast spend, manage invoicing, and provide accurate schedule updates
• Maintain strong working relationships with municipalities, local authorities, and internal stakeholders

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing electrical and controls construction projects
• 3+ years of experience managing project budgets and schedules
• Knowledge of electric system design, operations, and utility construction standards
• Experience in regulated utility or infrastructure environments
• PMP certification preferred
• Proficiency with construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, and project reporting tools
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel 20–40%

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Location: Portage or Merrillville

Salary Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Branch Manager

At U S Federal Credit Union, the Operations team ensures seamless, secure, and efficient back-office support to protect our members and deliver superior service. We are proud to offer roles that contribute to a safe and compliant operating environment through diligent processing of ACH, wires, fraud disputes, and other critical functions.

The Operations Specialist is responsible for performing essential back-office operations including ACH processing, wire transfers, dormant accounts, fraud, and other account maintenance. The role supports the credit union's internal and external service goals and works closely with frontline teams to ensure member needs are met.

· Process ACH files, wire transfers, share drafts, ATM processing, and card transactions.

· Reviews all new accounts to ensure compliance with required documentation, KYC/CIP and funding requirements

· Handle daily incoming mail and process deposits, payments, address changes, name changes, and account closures.

· Manage bill pay, remote deposit capture, certificate renewals, subpoenas, and power of attorney requests.

· Assist with IRA administration and validate cross-departmental data entry.

· Support handling of deceased member accounts and dormant accounts.

· Work E-Oscar disputes and ensure timely credit bureau corrections.

· Finalize wire approvals and provide expertise on fraud and dispute resolution.

· Assist in ensuring compliance with Regulation E, D, NACHA, and other applicable rules.

· May perform other duties related to general operations of the credit union.

Required:

· Minimum 2 years of experience in financial institution operations or back-office roles.

· In-depth knowledge of ACH, wire transfers, fraud resolution, and compliance procedures.

· Strong understanding of credit union regulations and operational risk management.

· Excellent analytical, and organizational skills.

· Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially cross-functionally.

Preferred:

· Experience working in a credit union or similar regulated financial institution

· Knowledge of NCUA regulatory reporting requirements

· Experience with credit union core systems

· Standard office environment, ability to sit for extended periods and perform tasks using a computer

· Occasional travel may be required for training or audits

We are an equal opportunity employer

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

Role Purpose/Position Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible to overseeing production, tracking product yields, and making necessary adjustments. Ensuring that safety and USDA health standards are met throughout all steps of the manufacturing process. Provide direction to the production department associates in areas of safety, service, performance, quality and leadership. Responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.

Key Accountabilities/ Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the plant production associates in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
• Adherence to the site’s productivity metrics to include crew size, operational efficiency; scrap loss, etc. to optimize profitability.
• Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
• Training and enforcement of company policies.
• Communicate company philosophy, policies, and expectations clearly to all hourly personnel.
• Provide input in the establishment of setting plant budgets, goals and standards.
• Develop strong production team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools.
• Monitor production performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in a timely fashion.
• Create a positive working environment for all associates, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treat every individual equally with respect.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence.
• The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.

Qualifications/ Capability Profile

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree - Essential

Minimum Experience

• Food manufacturing experience -Desirable
• Experience with customer interaction -Desirable
• Demonstrate hourly management skills -Desirable

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Previous Supervisory -Desirable
• Leadership Skills -Essential
• Decision Making -Essential
• Ability to Analyze/ Problem Solve -Essential
• Flexibility -Essential
• Planning -Essential
• Communication Skills -Essential
• People Skills -Essential

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move.

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nations economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Duty Locations Incentives available for some locations

You will be asked to provide your preference for one of the following mission-critical locations: (list truncated for brevity include full list in production)

The preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies available in the future; however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a duty location in another geographic location within the United States.

Salary and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives and Benefits

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:
GS-9: $61,111 - $124,443 per year

Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.

Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

LOCATION INCENTIVES: If you accept one of the duty locations listed below, you may be eligible to receive an additional 15%-25% of your salary each year for the first three (3) years of employment in addition to any overtime pay. Some locations may offer 25% for four (4) years.

Duty locations offering 25% recruitment incentives: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Key West, FL; etc.

Duty locations offering 15% recruitment incentives: Honolulu, HI; Portal, ND; etc.

Duty location offering 10% recruitment incentives: Calexico, CA

Qualifications:

You qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes:

• Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping.
• Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats.
• Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity.

Education Substitution: A master's (or higher) degree or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate-level education.

Other Requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply).
• Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment.

Formal Training: Includes two-week orientation and 101-day academy at FLETC in Glynco, GA. Spanish training may be required for certain locations.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. Youll be directed to the CBP Talent Network page. Select "Customs and Border Protection Officer" as your Position of Interest. Youll receive a link to the official job posting on USAJOBS to complete your application. Be sure to follow all instructions.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, youll receive monthly emails with updates and opportunities.

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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.

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 remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

Are you a culinary professional with a passion for quality and consistency? Do you excel at leading teams to reach their full potential and achieve high standards? Do you have a desire to grow your craft as well as a unique organization? Please continue!

At Journeyman, the handmade, high quality approach we apply to our craft spirits and brews is also alive in our kitchens. Our operations include our Staymaker and Union Hall full-service restaurants, self-catered private and public events, and special dinners and community opportunities. We have plans to expand to additional culinary operations over the next 12-18 months and we're seeking an Executive Chef to lead the way.

The Executive Chef at Journeyman Distillery will provide leadership, guidance, and culinary expertise to all Journeyman culinary options.

All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.

GRIT MAKES GREAT

• Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great
• Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success
• There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts
• 10,000-hour rule. Malcolm Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great

ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN - NEVER A MASTER

• Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion
• The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination
• A focus on continual improvement and doing our best

1st CUSTOMER

• Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business’s 1st ever customer
• Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience
• Clean facilities
• Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity
• This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees
• Never take the customer or employee for granted
• 362 and 59:59+ We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59+ and beyond if needed.

AMBASSADOR

• Taking pride and ownership in your work
• Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities
• Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity
• Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests
• Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand

At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.

Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options
• Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
• Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
• Employee Discounts
• Monthly Founders' Day event with Bill Welter
• Annual Employee Putting Competition
• Annual Employee Party

YOUR ATTRIBUTES:

• Passion for food and exceptional culinary skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate culinary teams
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Adaptability and ability to incorporate feedback
• Ability to analyze market trends and modify strategies
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships
• Prioritize customer service

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Direct and manage the team to follow processes and achieve outcomes.
• Conduct the Journeyman Distillery Employee Experience Ecosystem as per the process with every direct report.
• Manage the resourcing of roles within the department, with a focus on cultural fit.
• Coach team members to effectively complete tasks, communicate effectively with other stakeholders, and grow their skills.
• Oversee performance management of direct reports, including terminations, ensuring positive and respectful relationships are maintained.
• Undertake effective delegation and conduct informal on-the-job training for members to increase skills.

CURRENT OPERATIONS

• Manage all culinary operations.
• Collaborate with Director of Hospitality Operations to create updated, quarterly financial forecasts.
• Understand and implement systems.
• Implement, manage, and oversee all processes to meet company standards.
• Provide accurate reporting on all operations weekly.
• Oversee and execute strategic menu changes.

NEW OPERATIONS

• Collaborate with the Director of Hospitality Operations to plan the culinary layout of unplanned operations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Hospitality and Director of Accounting & Finance to create operational budgets.
• Work with Human Resources to hire and train all staff.
• Strategize and develop new menus.
• Work with the Director or Hospitality Operations to source and install equipment.