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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Appleton, WI

Job-Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are seeking a manufacturing engineer to join our dynamic production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, driving operational efficiency, and supporting production operations with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This hybrid role blends industrial engineering principles with hands-on manufacturing support, offering opportunities to work directly on the shop floor while contributing to long-term process enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and methods.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and optimize operations.
• Design, procure, and implement tools, fixtures, and equipment for manufacturing.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, etc.) to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Track and report production metrics (cycle time, downtime, scrap, OEE).
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist with layout improvements, equipment integration, and workflow optimization.
• Learn and apply ERP/MES systems for production planning and tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work directly on the shop floor and gain hands-on experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis tools.

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen’s®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages – and about building a team that’s just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Position Overview: The Director of Co‑Manufacturing is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the company’s co‑manufacturing strategy across a growing network of external manufacturing partners. This role owns the end‑to‑end governance, performance, and scalability of the co‑manufacturing network, ensuring alignment with enterprise growth objectives, brand standards, food safety requirements, and financial targets. This role is directly accountable for enabling revenue growth, protecting EBITDA, and de-risking supply through the scalable expansion and performance management of the co-manufacturing network.

The Director serves as the executive owner of all co‑manufacturing relationships, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure reliable supply, optimized cost structures, and continuous improvement across the network. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Executive Leadership to enable long‑term growth and capacity flexibility

Responsibilities:

Co‑Manufacturing Strategy & Network Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise co‑manufacturing strategy, including network design, capacity planning, and long‑term partner roadmap aligned to business growth and portfolio expansion.
• Establish a scalable operating model for co‑manufacturing that supports multiple product categories, technologies, and geographic regions.
• Evaluate make‑buy decisions, capacity investments, and external manufacturing risks to support executive‑level planning and decision‑making.
• Lead the identification, qualification, and strategic selection of new co-manufacturing partners.
• Establish a clear co-manufacturing operating model, including decision rights, governance cadence, escalation paths, performance management routines, and cross-functional ways of working with Quality, Planning, Procurement and Commercial.

Partner Governance & Executive Relationships

• Own executive‑level relationships with all co‑manufacturing partners, setting expectations for performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight of commercial agreements, contracts, and compliance to ensure alignment with operational, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead partner performance governance, including formal business reviews, escalation management, and corrective action planning.
• Serve as the primary executive escalation point for supply, quality, cost, or compliance issues within the co‑manufacturing network.

Performance, Planning & Financial Accountability

• Establish and oversee standardized KPIs and performance management frameworks across all co‑manufacturing partners, including:
• On‑Time In‑Full (OTIF)
• Schedule Attainment
• Yield / Production Loss
• Cost, throughput, and service performance
• Drive working capital optimization, cost of goods improvement, and productivity initiatives across the network.
• Own the co-manufacturing cost agenda, driving measurable improvements in COGS, tolling costs, conversion efficiency, and working capital tied to external manufacturing.
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to ensure accurate forecasting, capacity commitments, and financial transparency.
• Leverage ERP, planning, and analytics systems to provide enterprise‑level visibility into co‑manufacturing performance and risks.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Provide executive oversight of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance across all co‑manufacturing partners.
• Ensure robust audit, qualification, and monitoring programs are in place and consistently executed.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation strategies related to supply continuity, quality, capacity, and regulatory exposure.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across internal teams and external partners.

Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

• Build, lead, and develop the Co‑Manufacturing team, including managers, analysts, and functional support roles as the network scales.
• Establish clear roles, processes, and governance models to support effective cross‑functional collaboration.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability aligned with long‑term business needs.
• Act as a visible leader within Operations and Supply Chain, influencing enterprise priorities and ways of working.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, co‑manufacturing, supply chain, or operations leadership within the food & beverage industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading external manufacturing networks at scale, including strategy, governance, and financial performance.
• Deep knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SQF, GFSI, HACCP).
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence executive stakeholders, and drive change across complex, cross‑functional environments.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with experience managing large external partner portfolios.
• Willingness to travel 24-40% to support partner engagement and oversight.
• Experience supporting high-growth, multi-brand portfolios in a PE-backed or highly performance driven environment, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building business cases for make/buy decisions, network expansion, and capital trade-offs.

Hours, Location and Pay:

We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.

Why Join Us:

You’ll play a vital role in scaling our operations while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction. This is a high-impact position for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing environment and enjoys working with both internal teams and external partners.

Mission 

Does your cubicle feel more like an isolation chamber than a collaborative space? A career at Quasius Construction could be just the thing you need. 

At Quasius Construction, we’ve spent over 130 years honing our craft, cultivating our culture, and championing our community. Based on our five core values and more than a century of expertise, an honest, human approach has always been the driving force in everything we do. Family focused, we work together to build lasting relationships and a genuine feeling of togetherness amidst our team, producing time-tested, turnkey spaces and solutions.  

Joining us isn’t just landing a new job, it’s becoming a valued member of a family whose focus is on building, supporting, and giving back. 

Your Role 

As a Project Manager at Quasius Construction, you'll coordinate all phases of our construction projects, taking charge of planning, scheduling, resource allocation, accounting, and control, providing direction and ensuring compliance to keep operations on point for a Quasius-quality delivery every time. 

Job Requirements and Responsibilities:  

• Provide holistic management of projects, including contract administration, technical assistance, and supporting field operations.  
• Manage project subcontracts and material supply agreements, including negotiating terms and conditions, procurement, and delivery schedules. 
• Guide project execution in accordance with budget, schedule, and quality standards. 
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to the executive team, briefing leadership on budget, safety, and schedule updates.  
• Develop and maintain meaningful, productive relationships with subcontractors, architects, and clients. 
• Ensure timely project closeout by spearheading efforts in compiling closing documentation and completing a punch list of deliverables. 

Project Manager Qualifications/Skills 

• Ability to confidently apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.  
• Proficiency in MS Office, project management and accounting software such as Procore or Computer Ease, and scheduling software. 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Diligent attention to detail and astute management of budgets and schedules.  
• Thorough understanding of a project's processes and how each phase supports its completion. 
• Capacity to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate new and future business through sincere relationship-building. 

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree or significant work experience for a general contracting firm required. 

We recognize the fundamental truth that we are only as good as the people we hire. If you strive for excellence and thrive in a fast-paced, fun and collaborative environment, you’ll be in good company.  

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 

About Us

Radtke Contractors Inc. has over 60 years of experience providing superior service to our customers. We specialize in heavy civil commercial and industrial contracting including bridge construction (state and private), marine construction, earth moving, earth retention, road building, pile driving, boat lift manufacturing, snow removal, and design/build services.

We are a family-owned business that values experienced, reliable, and dependable teammates. We encourage continuous improvement and offer long-term career growth opportunities.

We offer a starting salary of $100,000, with the potential for significantly higher compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with incentive-based rewards, local work, a company vehicle, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Job Opportunity

Due to company growth, we are looking to add an exceptional leader to our Bridge Division team to manage all aspects of bridge construction operations — including project execution, estimating support, client relationships, and business development.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the field, understands how projects run from start to finish, and is comfortable closing deals. The right candidate will want to be fully integrated into the business and understand how the company operates at every level.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference — a pivotal player for the heart and soul of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

·       Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects including preconstruction activities, equipment needs, and staffing

·       Manage field operations to ensure projects stay on schedule, on budget, and on spec

·       Read and interpret contracts, plans, and specifications

·       Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies

·       Vet, approve, and coordinate subcontractors

·       Lead weekly team meetings and maintain strong communication across crews and leadership

·       Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as delays, equipment challenges, personnel concerns, and on-site complications

·       Oversee safety and enforce company policies and procedures

·       Motivate, develop, train, and lead division personnel to achieve organizational goals

·       Ensure team members have the tools, training, and support needed to succeed

·       Maintain a strong and respectful presence with employees

·       Participate in client meetings and internal management meetings as needed

·       Support estimating and business development efforts, including working with potential clients and helping close opportunities

·       Uphold company reputation and professionalism at all times

·       Perform other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

·       Strong leadership with a backbone

·       Accountability and integrity

·       Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

·       Strong team player and collaborator

·       Organization and time management

·       Strategic thinking

·       Continuous improvement mindset

·       Professional, ethical leadership and diplomacy

Qualifications

·       Experience and knowledge of bridge construction management required (construction management degree a plus)

·       Sales experience in a related field is strongly preferred

·       Comfortable working directly with customers and closing deals

·       Experience preparing or supporting project estimates is a plus

·       Familiarity with WisDOT lettings and contracts

·       Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards

·       Proven ability to represent an organization professionally

·       Strong business acumen and ability to understand what drives successful projects

·       Knowledge of heavy construction equipment (cranes, heavy equipment, etc.)

·       Valid Driver’s License and must be insurable per company standards

Benefits

·       401(k)

·       401(k) matching

·       Health insurance

·       Dental insurance

·       Vision insurance

·       Life insurance

• ·       Paid time off

Location: Appleton, WI

Facility: Ascension St. Elizabeth

Department/Specialty: Cardiovascular OR

Schedule: Full-time 0.9 FTE days | Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm | weekday, weekend, and holiday call

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Ensure a sterile and fully equipped operating room environment, meticulously preparing the field for a safe and successful surgical experience.
• Facilitate the surgical procedure by expertly anticipating and passing sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon and actively assisting with critical tasks, including the provision of hemostasis.
• Manage all surgical instruments, meticulously tracking and accounting for counts throughout the procedure to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and compliance.
• Support optimal patient care by assisting the surgical team with safe patient transport, correct positioning, and sterile draping before the start of the procedure.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Must be a graduate of a Surgical Tech program.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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Overview:

As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.

You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.

• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.

• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.

• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.

• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.

• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.

• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.

• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.

• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.

• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.

• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.

• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value

• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.

• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

• Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.

• Working knowledge of Product Management practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.

• Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.

• Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.

• Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.

• Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.

• Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.

• Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.

• Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

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• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

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We're searching for a Remote Assistance Specialist who will play a crucial role in expanding the

remote operations team. This person will be responsible for safely monitoring and resolving trigger

requests from fleet vehicles across public roads and closed course testing sites.

• Respond to and resolve in a timely manner a variety of trigger requests from the autonomous vehicle
• Safely send remote commands to autonomous vehicles for on road and closed course testing
• Log real time feedback regarding autonomy and platform performance during testing, to be delivered to engineers
• Triage and review of remote assist workflows that are key to performance metrics and compliance
• Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
• Demonstrate positive impact by working on cross-functional projects as time permits
• Maintain up to date knowledge of how our self-driving technology works. Understand daily software and operational changes
• Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals that impact all of Vehicle Operations
• Interact with the public as an ambassador for the company

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to constantly focus on a laptop monitoring proprietary tooling to aid autonomous vehicle operations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
• Consistent focus on safety
• Ability to think critically
• Willingness to learn every day
• Valid U.S. driver's license with at least 5 years of driving history and a clean driving record, validated by MVR check
• Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol screenings
• 100% in office with the ability to travel as needed
• Available to work day or night shifts
• Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
• Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in operations, technology, customer service, or automotive field
• Proficient in G-Suite
• Command line interface experience
• Interest and aptitude for technology tools - apps, gaming, adobe creative suite, etc.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment - team player

The Remote Sales Representative, Urology will work closely with the Remote Sales and Urology Management Teams to meet goals and objectives by covering all sales functions in an assigned territory: forecasts, solicits, secures, and enters sales orders from potential and existing customers. This position will be responsible for selling the complete line of RUSCH Brand Urology products (Coated and Uncoated Intermittent Catheters, Tiemann Catheters, Foleys, Collection Bags, etc.) to Distributors, Providers, Hospitals and Homecare Agencies.

Develop and maintain an in-depth profile of each account to include customer preferences, competitive products and field intelligence, market activity, important contact/decision makers, customer feedback, and attendees in-serviced. Planning effectively to maximize time in the field when indicated. Leverage existing customer relationships and create additional opportunities by building, developing, and maintaining new customer relationships. Generate sales in a territory by designing selling strategies based on territory/segment characteristics. Manage entire sales cycle to include qualification of leads, needs/opportunity assessment, request for proposal (RFP), close of sale and all post-sales support. Professionally communicate (verbally and written) with customers while providing accurate and timely processing of their purchase orders; order status and tracking updates; as well as providing required order related documents (order confirmations; shipping notifications; and or invoices). Educate customers on products, procedures, and industry trends through use of our clinical education program. The incumbent will learn and use business analytic tools and territory knowledge to conduct strategic territory management business plans. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with TFX continuous education program through competency assessment and competitive offerings utilizing the technology tools that are available. Responsible for purchase order processing, including necessary steps to identify customer accounts; verify credit status; pricing, and inventory levels. Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules Overcomes technical and business objections of prospective customers. Enters new customer data and other sales data for customers into computer database. Consistently update customer database ( ) and communicate those updates to Sales Training Manager. Handle inbound and outbound calls, emails related to the product ordering process. Occasional travel to attend trade shows or field visit with customers. Maintain Teleflex and its Anesthesia & Emergency Medicine product competencies. Exhibit understanding of Teleflex Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine Competition in the market segments.

Adhere to and ensure the compliance of Teleflex's Code of Ethics, all Company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university with emphasis in Science/ Business desired; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years remote sales or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using value selling or target account selling methodology preferred. Prior skills and/or core competencies for this position include: o Sales quota achievement o Embodies core values o Strategic planning / selling skills / territory administration o Medical industry knowledge / acumen / competitor knowledge

Intermediate level of computer skills when dealing with the use of CRM systems ( ). Advanced level of proficiency with computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Strong telephone communications skills with strong closing skills. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and through writing with a variety of call points with the pre-hospital and acute care hospital market. Ability to deal with various customer types and overcomes technical and business objections of prospective customers. Clinically knowledgeable with a strong history of utilizing basic A&P and clinical resources as a major part of driving a sale forward. Demonstrated knowledge of medical device industry. Exceptional verbal, written and organizational and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively with teams, work in a dynamic environment and quickly adapt to new corporate objectives. Ability to handle multi-task in fast paced environment without direct supervision. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Strong analytical skills and a sound business acumen. Full clean driving license.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 10-15 %

Location: Crookston, MN (onsite/hybrid) *Must live within a commutable range

Classification: High-level Individual Contributor

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 (DOE) with Bonus Potential

Position Overview

The Procurement & Hybrid Seed Manager is responsible for sourcing and purchasing sunflower seed from growers, cooperatives, and suppliers to support the company's production needs. This role also leads the company’s hybrid seed program, working closely with breeders, growers, and internal teams to ensure genetic purity, seed quality, and reliable supply. This position serves as a primary relationship manager with sunflower growers, provides market-driven procurement leadership, and supports long-term seed development and supply strategy through data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Grower Relations

• Source, negotiate, and manage grower contracts and open acreage to ensure adequate supply, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary company representative to sunflower growers; build and maintain strong, long-term relationships through regular field visits and industry engagement.
• Analyze local and global market trends, supply/demand conditions, and pricing to inform purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchases, and market activity.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.

Hybrid Seed Program Management

• Lead and execute the company’s hybrid seed program, aligning seed production with manufacturing and sales needs.
• Collaborate with breeders and production teams to oversee seed production, quality control, and inventory management.
• Monitor and ensure genetic purity and seed quality through inspections, germination testing, and purity analysis.
• Analyze field trial and performance data to optimize hybrid development and improve grower and production yields.
• Evaluate future hybrid development and marketing opportunities.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Advise growers on agronomic practices, insurance requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor crop conditions during the growing season to support forecasting and inventory planning.
• Coordinate with logistics, transportation, and quality teams to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Assist in identifying optimal seed production locations based on quality, storage, and transportation considerations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills with growers and agricultural partners.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Analytical mindset with strong decision-making and attention to detail.
• Understanding of agricultural supply chains, logistics, and operational impacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, Outlook, and Teams.
• Commitment to GMP, food safety, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of agricultural-related experience.
• Experience with sunflower and hybrid seed, or other specialized commodities, such as dry beans, peas, flax, lentils, or similar crops; preferred
• Experience in sunflower procurement, seed production, operations, or seed sales; preferred

Travel & Work Environment

• Headquartered in Crookston, MN (hybrid onsite/remote)
• Approximately 60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Combination of office and field work in controlled and uncontrolled environments.
• Physical demands range from sedentary to moderate, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.