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Job Title: Agile Project Manager

Position Summary

The Agile Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the delivery of technology solutions to our client's developer community that ultimately enhance business value to stakeholders. The Agile Project Manager collaborates closely with stakeholders, facilitates Agile events, removes impediments and drives continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing technical projects, Agile methodologies and process optimization, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to lead high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following, as directed:

• Manage multiple teams supporting both project work and ongoing operational activities
• Remove team impediments, foster strong collaboration and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Track and report progress, risks, dependencies and Agile flow metrics to stakeholders
• Organize team artifacts and maintain project documentation including tasks and boards (Jira), acceptance criteria and project wiki pages (Confluence)
• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process reviews.
• Evaluate potential solutions, conduct impact assessments, and recommend approaches that best meet business needs.

Desired Skills and Experience / Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Agile Project Management experience for technical projects
• Hands-on experience leading Agile technical projects and initiatives
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Agile training or certification – a plus)
• Proficiency with Jira, confluence and collaboration tools such as MS Teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive work to completion
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and facilitation skills with the ability to guide teams through complex technical discussions
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, fostering effective communication and risk mitigation
• General understanding of DevSecOps (DSO) capabilities and the tools that support DSO capabilities

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Join us as our nextProcess Technology Manager, Reporting to our Head of Operations. You will coordinate Process Technology initiatives to bring consistency to the value chain with the aim to guide internal efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You will be based in Lakeland, FL.

In this exciting role you will:

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• Drive continuous improvement in citrus oil processing and liquid compounding operations.
  
• Lead process industrialization for new formulas and product transfers.
  
• Support yield, cost, capacity, and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Provide technical leadership and strategic input for Naturals process development in NOAM.
  
• Act as a technical consultant for troubleshooting, capacity modeling, and CAPEX project support.
  
• Drive implementation, change management and knowledge sharing
  
• Develop operating instructions and parameters for equipment and manufacturing processes.
  

Technical Skills

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using structured methodologies.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to train and influence at all organizational levels.
  
• Proven collaboration skills across functions and geographies.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
• Proficiency in distillation, extraction, and compounding processes associated with citrus oils
  
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Systems (such as FSSC, AIB, ISO, GMP, GHP, HACCP)
  

Required Qualifications:

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• University degree in Chemistry or Engineering.
  
• Related experience of minimum 5 years of which at least 3 years in equivalent position.
  
• Product formulation and industrialization experience desirable.
  
• Working knowledge of quality control methods such as HPLC, GC, and titration desirable.
  
• Continuous Improvement mindset and familiarity with Lean fundamentals.
  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (intermediate Excel) and SAP experience.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical, production, and leadership teams.
  
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under minimal supervision.
  

What We Can Offer You:

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• Healthcare Plan:
  
• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• High matching 401k plan
  
• Vacation days
  

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.

A service offering of the law firm Fenwick & West, FLEX by Fenwick provides high-quality attorneys to technology and life sciences companies in need of interim in-house counsel. Much like our market-leading, entrepreneurial client base, Fenwick constantly seeks ways to innovate and remain best in class both for our legal work and for our client service. With this in mind, the firm launched FLEX.

As a FLEX attorney, you will have access to temporary in-house counsel opportunities with cutting-edge companies throughout the tech sector. Upon joining our attorney roster, we will contact you about potential engagements that fit your skill set and availability, and you let us know whether you'd like us to share your bio with the company. We don't assign you work, and you're never under any obligation to take on work. Simply put, you set the parameters of what you're looking for, and we try to match you with suitable clients and engagements.

As our clients continue to transition from remote to hybrid working arrangements, we are seeking attorneys able to be on site several days per week in the San Francisco and/or Silicon Valley areas. The skill sets our clients come to us for generally include (but are not limited to):

• experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of technology transactions, including inbound and outbound SaaS, software, and hardware agreements; distribution, channel, and reseller agreements; joint development, joint venture, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements; and privacy, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements
• experience working with internal engineering, product, design, security, privacy, and marketing teams throughout the product development life cycle, advising on regulatory requirements and how to mitigate risks for new technologies
• experience advising on corporate governance, public company reporting, M&A due diligence, and routine corporate housekeeping matters.

Attorneys at all levels of practice will be considered, and we will contact you if your experience is a good fit for our anticipated client needs. Attorneys who have previously onboarded with FLEX do not need to apply as you are already under consideration for active client needs.

You can learn more about FLEX at We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description: IT Support Engineer

Locations: Charlottesville, Virginia

Full Time

Roles and Responsibilities:

Detailed Primary Description of project/Requirement Description

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining desktop computers, peripheral equipment, and software/applications within established standards and guidelines.
• Working with OEM vendors for replacing spares, hardware repairs & troubleshooting
• Inventory management
• Imaging of Laptops & Desktops
• Printer Management
• Assistance in fixing issues for Conference room and working with Vendor for room setup
• Hardware/software troubleshooting and resolution
• Perform IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services for IT assets, and support mobile phone and non-PC equipment such as scanners and printers.
• Offer VIP support with tailored, high-touch service and manage audio-visual, conferencing, and technologies
• Network & Sharing printer installation
• Knowledge of Office 365 support
• Coverage/compliance software installation and troubleshooting
• Good communication skill
• Good Knowledge of DHCP, DNS.
• Maintain IT inventory, coordinate vendor support, and assist with procurement
• Support Mac devices
• Strictly adhere to defined Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Support recurring meetings, events, and after-hours activities as required
• Documenting incidents, problems, and resolutions for future reference and for the knowledge base
• Profiles focused primarily on service desk or remote assistance are not suitable for this engagement.

Good to have skills

• L1 level network troubleshooting and resolution for LAN Connectivity
• Hands & feet support to Backend team for Network/Server/application issue
• Working with vendor support contacts to resolve technical issues
• Labelling Racks & devices
• Server mounting/movement
• Hands & Feet Support for DC (Compute, Storage, Backup, Network.) Hands & feet Support Requirement for Physical Servers, Network Devices, Storage, etc Device reboot, console connection for remote access, cable/SFP removal/insert, cable replacement, racking/stacking, etc.

Carlisle Brake and Friction

Material Development Manager-Dry Friction

Solon, OH

Description

Manage, develop, and help successfully launch new semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic friction materials for Carlisle’s extensive customer base. Manages a group of formulators of dry and metallic friction products while still being a formulator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Directly and indirectly develop friction materials in transmission and brakes for off highway (mining, construction, agriculture), aircraft, power sports, recreation, heavy truck, and industrial applications. This will include supervising and some pilot/fabricating of test materials manufactured in plant environments.

· Participate in and sometimes lead project/program management of a typical APQP/stage gate/phased launch process for creating new materials (NPD, NPI).

· Responsible for managing multiple testing plans/DVP&R’s across a broad range of applications, formulas, processes, customers, and plants.

· Regularly report out on program status, team progress, performance and actions.

· Develop personnel performance and development plans in conjunction with company goals.

· Assist in study of markets, customer applications/usage, new technology and regulatory landscape to create technical roadmaps.

· Generates research and development projects with focus on commercialization and product launch.

· Participates in industry associations globally for materials, testing, brakes, and various end-market industry associations.

· Experience in ceramics, polymers, composites, and other materials and material science systems.

· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of coppers, steels, non-ferrous powder metallurgy and friction characteristics associated with brakes, clutches and drive trains.

· Experience with composite mixing, molding/bonding, curing/baking, and finishing of dry friction products is desired.

· Some experience with metallic or powdered metallurgy environments is helpful.

· Experience with sintering/brazing and heat treatment of steels is helpful.

· Have the ability to use concepts and tools of Six Sigma as a means to develop materials to meet customer requirements. These can include Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, and the ability to understand a QFD (Quality Functional Deployment) to establish customer critical requirements.

· Interfaces with sales personnel in and on customer visits when necessary. The object is to understand conditions under which the manufactured parts must operate in the longer term from an applications perspective.

· Comfortable presenting technical data sheets, test results, and failure analysis to both internal and external customers.

· Collaborate on equipment setup, operation and maintenance procedures for laboratory and dynamometers.

· Recommends new and improved test procedures to improve test quality and reduce test time.

· Interfaces with product and manufacturing engineering to introduce and further develop new materials.

· Assist production when difficulties occur in manufacturing parts in the engineer’s product area.

· Interfaces with test engineers to develop new test methods and procedures as well as communicating how test data is analyzed and presented.

· Interpreting dynamometer and analytical test lab results.

· Assist quality control and supplier quality to work on production and developmental issues relating to part quality, standards, testing methods, and analysis of defects.

· Support sourcing via helping to identify new suppliers, assisting with supplier audits as necessary, generating standards/specifications for qualifying incoming products.

· Experience in evaluating new raw material sources due to shortage, va/ve, and performance enhancements is highly recommended.

· Assist with the creation and maintenance of ISO/QS documentation and control systems.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· Minimum of a Bachelors Degree, in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Composite Materials & Structures, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Masters or Advanced Technical Degree in these fields preferred but not required.

Experience and/or Training:

· Ideally 10-15 years of experience (more preferred) in compounding/formulating, product development, testing, and launch of materials.

· Ideally 3-5 years of experience (more preferred) in managing formulators/compounders.

· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of physical properties and materials science relating to the use of such materials in friction material composites.

· Analytical evaluation typically includes DSC, TGA, FTIR, GC Mass spectroscopy, elemental and phase identification, particle size, optical and electron microscopy, particle sizing and compound identification.

· Experience with the use of these materials in friction applications such as brakes, clutches and drivetrains is a plus.

· Practical experience with the use of Six Sigma techniques is desirable but not essential as formal on-site training is available and encouraged.

· A history of successful commercialization of friction materials is preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of activities in support of successfully arranging for delivery, assembly, and distribution of parts in order to expedite the flow of materials and meet production schedules. Such items involve a strong interface with Planners/Schedulers, Buyers, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing personnel.
• Will be empowered to communicate directly with suppliers, while maintaining a respectful linkage to Purchasing Buyers and Management.
• Gathers, collects, records, tracks, and verifies data and information from multiple sources.
• Uses software for the functional area to compile, review and analyze data to generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations.
• May design processes to enhance workflow and float from section to section to cover and cross train.
• Provides data and information to others on functional unit processes and procedures.
• Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.
• Other projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Track ITAR parts.

• Requirements:
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be skilled in persuasiveness; planning and organizing.
• Must be able to comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately.
• Must be able to recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem.
• Skilled in problem analysis and independent decision-making.
• Must be able to apply general concepts or rules to specific cases to proceed from stated premises to their logical conclusions.
• Ability to discern priorities and multi-task.
• Skilled in handling stressful situations.
• Ability to create, enter, retrieve, and print from software programs such as; Excel and Word.
• Must have knowledge of computer use, with experience in Microsoft Office.

• Preferred:
• Knowledge of SAP systems.
• Two (2) years of experience serving in a similar role – spanning knowledge of purchase orders and buying.
• Knowledge and experience in working with customers and/or suppliers.

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of relatable experience.

Weekend Shift | Beaver Dam

Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for all internal material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production including end-of-line pick, pack and ship, de-trashing, all material movements, supermarket sizing and replenishment, and order picking for intra-plant deliveries. Success in this role is defined by driving significant continuous improvement in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and timely transactional reporting. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in delivery performance (internal and external), cycle count progress, cycle count accuracy, uninterrupted material movement for production lines and efficient use of labor resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2 years of materials leadership
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Formal leadership or team development training.
• Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure timely material flow within the facility as well as timely delivery in receiving material from other locations as well as preparation for shipment of parts to other facilities.
• Develop and implement standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements.
• Lead, Supervise, and direct materials staff development through education, training, coaching, mentoring and certification in the execution of improvement priorities and the achievement of key performance indicators.
• Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations including staging, cycle count, and storage of materials.
• Ensure efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.
• Partner with Quality, Purchasing and Production to develop effective and efficient solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and to achieve objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure high level of communication between planning, purchasing and production to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction
• Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management best practices including Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Fill Rate.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily material management balancing resource capacity to workload.
• Act as SAP SuperUser within functional area as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
• Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success.
• Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
• Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.
• Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes.
• Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group.
• Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
• Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.
• Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service.
• Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a material handling based in Londonderry.

As a Material Handler, you are a vital part vital part of our team! In this position, you will be responsible for receiving raw materials, supplying production with raw materials, performing cycle counts, maintaining orderly warehouse and operating power industrial equipment (training provided).

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures.
• Stage or deliver raw materials needed for all production lines on a daily basis including cups, lids, fruit, and cardboard.
• Work with other Material Handlers and filler operators to ensure materials needed are staged in a timely fashion.
• Receive in-coming raw materials and supplies.
• Use handheld device receive and transfer inventory items in and out of warehouse stock.
• Facilitate raw material cycle counts and assist in reconciling inventory to aid Procurement in the release of purchase orders.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all dry goods warehouse.
• Check for shortages and reject damaged goods on incoming freight deliveries.
• Build various raw material orders to be shipped to co-packers.
• Keep recycling area presentable at all times and accurately complete the proper waste tracking forms.
• Unload collected recyclable material into balers and other dedicated recycling bins.
• Maintain records and documents as necessary.
• Receive plant chemicals and transfer them into secondary storage containers.
• Prepare collection bins as needed. Operate the bin washer if necessary.
• Create bales of plastic & cardboard from the vertical balers, and manually bale rebox cardboard.
• Operate power industrial equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, crane, balers, compactor and bin washer in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!

We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours

6:30p - 6:30a

• Week 1: Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
• Week 2: Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years prior experience in material handling or warehouse environment preferred.
• Prior use of powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and high lifts recommended, but not required
• Strong organizational and math skills.
• Experience using warehouse management systems and RF handheld technology.
• Ability to flex schedule and work overtime as business needs.
• Ability to manage time, work in a fast paced environment and communicate concerns in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Requires the ability to consistently stand.
• Requires the ability to sit occasionally.
• Requires the ability to consistently walk.
• Requires the use of hands/fingers to handle or feel is consistent.
• The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The ability to occasionally operate powered equipment.
• Requires the ability to lift and/or carry weight up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to push/pull weight up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in this work environment is occasionally high.
• The position experiences interruptions during the day consistently.
• The requirement to work overtime in this environment is occasional.
• The ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, hair nets, safety vests and bump caps is (choose one) consistently.
• Ability work in an open and collaborative environment with no private offices is consistent.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Our client is looking for a Materials Designer to join their team! This is a 40 hr/week role, hybrid (4 days onsite) in Los Angeles, CA. 

Top Must-Haves: 
- Highly organized Adobe suite fluency, knowledge of adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop 
- Advanced Knowledge of footwear materials design in performance and lifestyle 
- Advanced Knowledge of apparel materials design in performance and lifestyle 
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 
- Able to upkeep material database across multiple interfaces. Ex: Aurora, Miro, Excel 
- Basic knowledge of brief creation for new material developments 

Nice to haves: 
- Advanced knowledge of footwear and apparel materials for both performance and lifestyles product
- Footwear and apparel experience 
- Collaborative personality and attitude Strong communication skills

Responsibilities:

The nature of the work is focused on contributing to the development of innovative and visually appealing materials for various projects. 

- Blend artistic skills with technical knowledge to design materials that enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of products, structures, or visual presentations. 
- Collaborate with project teams to understand design requirements and functional specifications. 
- Research and select materials based on their properties, durability, and aesthetic qualities. 
- Utilize design software and tools to create and refine material concepts. 
- Develop prototypes and samples to test and validate the visual and tactile aspects of the materials. 
- Work closely with color scientists and texture specialists to ensure accurate color matching and texture replication. 
- Consider environmental factors and lighting conditions that may impact material appearance. 
- Collaborate with product designers, architects, or engineers to integrate materials seamlessly into the overall design. 
- Consider factors such as form, function, and manufacturing processes. 
- Stay informed about sustainable and eco-friendly materials. 
- Integrate environmentally responsible options into design considerations and recommend alternatives that align with sustainability goals. 
- Conduct tests to assess the performance, durability, and safety of materials. Implement quality control measures to maintain consistency in material properties. 
- Maintain detailed records of material specifications, design processes, and testing results. 
- Create comprehensive documentation for internal reference and regulatory compliance. 
- Work closely with material suppliers and manufacturers. 
- Evaluate material samples from vendors, negotiate pricing, and ensure that selected materials meet quality and design standards. 
- Stay abreast of design trends and emerging materials in relevant industries. 
- Provide insights on innovative materials and design approaches that can elevate projects.

 

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits