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The Director of Manufacturing will lead the production, planning, quality inspection and inventory control teams and work with the test and engineering teams for successful LRIP (Low-Rate Initial Production) of our Subsurface Compressor Systems; perform cost reduction; improve productivity, ensure quality builds; and ensure deliveries are made on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead and direct the manufacturing team to meet delivery commitments.
2. Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule; identify risks and take mitigating actions to address them preemptively.
3. Ensure production builds meet delivery, design, quality and forecasted budget.
4. Drive the S&OP forecasting process based on sales outlook, fleet support and internal usage.
5. Maintain spare part requirements for the operating fleet including R&D. Drive the S&OP process through purchase approvals.
6. Institute plans to improve productivity, reduce build costs and execute high quality builds. Continue to implement KPIs for these and define and track performance metrics, including OTTR and forecast accuracy.
7. Initiate NCR and follow through to closure to correct and prevent re-occurrence of manufacturing issues.
8. Verify quality traceability in the production management systems per ISO 9001
9. Ensure build procedures are consistently followed and operators are trained.
10. Build hardware failure contingency plans for production work and field support to reduce delivery risk and lead times
11. Implement 5S, including a special focus on safety assessment and PPE.
12. Assist in dispositioning discrepant material and ensuring engineering intent is met in the manufacturing process.
13. Contribute to and comply with ISO9001.

Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities:

• BS degree in a technical field (Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• A minimum of 7 years progressive and related experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to support hands-on decision making, management, mentoring and development of technicians and engineers in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to read prints and familiar with interpretation of GD&T call outs.
• Strong understanding of geometric tolerancing per ASME Y14.5, dimensional stack-ups, inspection procedures and metrology equipment.
• Experience building turbomachinery, which includes high-speed rotating equipment, electric motors, compressors and oil management systems.
• Familiar with creating ERP system BOM’s & Routers; experience with Global Shop is a plus.
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing processes for complex, precision turbo machinery: casting, machining, milling, grinding, rotor balancing, mechanical and electrical assembly, inspection techniques, oil management systems (tubing, fittings, etc.) and pressurized assemblies.
• Experience with NPI of complex equipment.
• Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Demand Flow Technology, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001 experience is a plus.
• Experience configuring assembly lines, in-process Kanban’s and visual work instructions is a plus.
• Good interpersonal and interfacing skills (i.e. communicating well with people across different departments both internally and externally)
• Additional computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Intangibles Sought:

• Able to exercise independent judgment and make decisions on technical issues.
• Ability to establish positive rapport with individuals at all levels of organization.
• Ability to motivate working team through leadership and “can do” attitude.
• Self-awareness; not afraid to ask for help or admit error.
• Willingness to engage in constructive debate.
• Ownership, initiative and accountability.
• Flexibility in range of responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Position will lead the manufacturing team. Position will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of others to meet company objectives.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Time will be split between office and shop floor. Personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, or masks may be required in some assembly areas. Some travel will be required as needed for vendor visits/qualifications.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

About Company:

PISTOLA is redefining modern denim through craftsmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles-based contemporary apparel brand under KNG (PISTOLA and DAZE), we're known for effortlessly elevated essentials with a clean, cool California aesthetic.

Role Overview:

As VP of Ecommerce, you’ll report to the CEO/Founder to scale Pistola’s Ecommerce business. We’re looking for a strategic leader with 10+ years of experience to own our growth roadmap and consumer experience. From high-level strategy to hands-on execution of acquisition and retention, you will collaborate across the leadership team to deliver a best-in-class ecommerce ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create, implement and drive strategy, execution and analysis of Pistola’s online marketing efforts based upon strict investment allowable and lifetime value metrics
• Build a scalable marketing budget and plan for smart growth while expanding channel mix, and improving key customer KPI’s and overall profitability
• Execute and scale an acquisition strategy through both online and offline marketing channels including search engine marketing (SEM), Direct Mail, Paid Social, search engine optimization (SEO), external partnerships and other direct marketing programs.
• Continuously identify, test and implement new marketing channels while measuring existing channels for a portfolio effect which drives proper KPI’s.
• Build and manage a best-in-class email and mobile marketing program. Drive both customer acquisition and retention through transaction and triggered email and mobile flows. Develop and manage the company’s email and SMS marketing program to maximize results through segmentation, cadence, offer and design.
• Balance profitability and customers LTV through continuous improvement on the site experience and a laser like focus on customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and evolve a robust testing framework to expand the volume & pace of learning across the business. You should love a good a/b test and almost no decisions can’t be tested.
• Report and analyze channel and campaign performance real-time, daily, weekly and monthly basis; develop insights and make recommendations for action and opportunities.
• Build and lead reporting and analytics across all channels and own the performance of all relevant KPIs (LTV, CAC, contribution margin, channel CPAs, retention cohorts, customer churn feedback, return rates, etc.)
• Manage external partners to optimize and expand upon existing marketing campaigns. Evaluate the own vs. rent approach for each marketing channel.
• Develop an ongoing consumer insight feedback loop with consumers to help support and drive key business decisions and the overall consumer experience. Report on ongoing findings.
• Conduct experiments to constantly improve effectiveness of spend including optimizing campaign creative, copy and audiences.
• Synthesize and share campaign results, insights and best practices across the company
• Be the expert on new, relevant technologies to help drive consumer experience including but not limited to website optimization and personalization.
• Foster continuous improvement; ensure that all marketing activities are efficient, effective and scalable.
• Champion best practices regarding the measurement of ad effectiveness, especially as it relates to marketing effectiveness and multi-channel campaign optimization.
• Coordinate with marketing to help drive and measure public relations and influencer marketing
• Provide strategic leadership over the Customer Service team, ensuring a best-in-class experience that aligns with brand standards and improves overall customer satisfaction + loyalty alongside operational efficiency.
• Work in partnership with VP Ops/IT and Senior Director of Distribution Center to facilitate a seamless consumer experience.

What You’ll need:

• 10+ years of senior strategic ecommerce experience with a strong focus on retail or a related industry.
• Experience building and leading multi-faceted teams comprised of creatives, performance and brand marketers, analytics and engineers.
• Experience must include analytics-based decision-making where success is measured in terms of customer growth, acquisition costs and lifetime value. Data should be one of your best friends right along with experience and curiosity.
• Understanding of the interplay between online/social and traditional channels.
• Direct Response and branded campaign experience, and have driven meaningful results in both Direct mail, affiliate, display and offline channel experience a plus.

Who You are:

• Experienced, Data-driven with a consumer-first focus. You have a strong track record of using analytics to provide strategic recommendations and drive growth for direct-to-consumer subscription product/services.
• An exceptional communicator, leader and collaborator. You’re effective at influencing cross-functional teams and can articulate your thoughts to everyone from individual contributors to top execs.
• Self-directed and results oriented. You love to exceed goals and take on new projects
• A talented juggler. You successfully manage competing priorities, and you make it look easy.
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Adaptable and ambitious. You enthusiastically take on other assignments when needed to support your team.
• Results-oriented self-starter with a track record of excellent results in a fast-growth environment.

You’ll be:

• Must be able to substantiate a clear understanding of consumer and media trends, and the development of market strategies and campaign outcomes resulting in significant growth of customer/revenue base within a competitive environment.
• Creative / innovative thinker; organized /detail-oriented; team player/ solution-oriented approach.
• Keen understanding of leading-edge ecommerce segmentation methodologies and their respective role in marketing communications.
• Forward thinking, marketing/business development-focused individual. Leads ecommerce revenue generating solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, proven ability to consume and understand data, work with decision analysts to get to clear results and analysis.
• Exceptional skill in verbal and written communications; must also be an excellent listener with a strong desire to continue learning.
• Proven ability to successfully articulate and address complex business issues and opportunities.
• Skilled manager of people and organizational leadership.
• Skilled at promoting collaboration and driving problem resolution across all levels of a business including the c-suite

Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that provides actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Overview

As a passionate and driven paid social expert, you thrive in collaborating with an integrated marketing team, transforming senior-level digital strategies into effective daily tactics. In this role, you'll lead Paid Social Associates and Sr. Associates, offering mentorship, training, and ensuring all work meets quality standards. Your responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, guiding your team to achieve client goals and KPIs, and fostering strong client relationships. You're eager to deliver top tier paid social campaigns for high-profile brands, confidently communicating the impact of tactics and strategies as the primary client contact. You excel in a dynamic environment, where training and coaching team members is key to ensuring flawless execution.

Responsibilities

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• Responsibilities will be across social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, SnapChat, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and Reddit
  
• Responsible for overseeing Paid Social Associates and Sr. Associates on the team and owning their career development
  
• Developing and overseeing optimizing, and maintaining paid social campaigns for clients, including coordination of assets between creative agencies and budget management
  
• Works with a cross-discipline team to integrate paid social media strategy into a multi-channel, holistic recommendation.
  
• Uses strong quantitative skills, including analytical and story-telling ability, to analyze data and provide insights and optimization recommendations. Familiarity with third-party data and measurement solutions. Developing, executing, and testing across campaign variables that create client-specific insight and feed future successions of testing.
  
• Helps creatives express their ideas with feasible recommendations to tie it closer to the brief. Passionate about innovation and the creative process, desires to find creative ways to say "yes" to ideas and to contribute your own.
  
• Understanding client goals and how to maximize those measures of success through tactical strategies and technologies; Maintaining and optimizing client campaigns to improve overall performance against pre-determined benchmarks on an ongoing basis
  
• Brainstorming and researching new first to market ideas including new betas and opportunities with our partners.
  
• Strong familiarity with 3rd-party tracking vendors and integrating with social platforms
  

Required Skills and Experience

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• Substantial experience in account management, planning, and/or performance media experience
  
• Strong working understanding of the Paid Social platforms, including major players and supporting technology Facebook Ad Manager, X (formerly Twitter) Ads, etc.
  
• Demonstrable experience working with multiple partners, on enterprise level paid social media accounts with diverse budget levels and objectives
  
• Proven ability to understand high-level client goals and how they translate into paid media strategy when applied via online technologies
  
• Ability to effectively communicate processes and tactics to clients, peers, and junior members of the team
  
• Understanding of paid social measurement and experience utilizing multiple native measurement tools
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

Desired Skills and Experience

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• 3+ years of experience
  
• Agency experience strongly preferred
  
• Detail and process oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on client objectives
  
• Time management skills
  

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please .

Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Summary

The Addressable Activation department serve as KINESSO's hands-on-keyboard platform experts, focusing on all aspects of successful campaign execution and stewardship. The Manager is accountable for the performance & pacing of their assigned brand(s) and customizes departmental standards & process to fit client needs. They act as a point of escalation and are the go-to experts both internally and externally for matters of complex setup, optimization, and platform nuances. Successful applicants must have a deep expertise across a variety of client KPIs and buying platforms. Examples include DV360, Adwords, The Trade Desk, Roku, Vistar, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. A history of team management/mentorship and a comfort with internal/external-facing communication are a must!

Customer/Client Management: Owns the execution and day-to-day management of a portion of a client assignment, based on specialized or technical knowledge

* Vendor Relationship Management: Leads the vendor strategy; has experience and industry knowledge to identify vendors for key needs. Approves vendor selections and scopes

* Discipline-Specific Tasks: Owns oversight of junior team members; defines optimization parameters at the campaign level, vets optimization suggestions from partners, attends internal status meetings to speak to optimizations, pacing, and performance

* Platform Reporting: Works with team on development of reporting dashboards; ensures clean, accurate, and actionable client reporting

* Solutions Innovation: Identifies and delivers new audience-based addressable solutions to drive business growth; masters growth initiatives across the company

* Provides day-to-day supervision to a team including reviewing work, coaching on performance, coordinating activities, checking on quality and work progress; generally managing within one account, or multiple small accounts

* Evaluates information and leverages experience to identify and solve on-going or complex problems

* Requires understanding of the industry, processes, procedures and systems within own and related areas

Proven track-record of successfully seeking out and curating new business relationships and/or solutions; developing solutions using new or existing processes

* Experience building team, providing mentorship and navigating how to manage up/down/ laterally (e.g., ability to navigate and be effective with multiple personalities)

* Intermediate knowledge of technology or measurement ad tech solutions, including platforms

* Intermediate knowledge and skills in data analysis

* Confident collaborating with others

* Experience with Project / Account Management

* Advanced communication skills; clear and succinct communication

Advanced ability to anticipate, recognize and clearly define problems using various techniques to systematically analyze, weigh alternatives and propose solutions

* Experience with managing existing business relationships, partnerships, and alliances internally and externally

* Ability to assess and rank issues and tasks in order of importance for taking action

* Has gained prior experience in actual situations to recognize recurring meaningful components

* Applies a solid foundation to varying situations

* Applies advanced knowledge and perceives deviations from the normal pattern

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is the policy of our company, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please .

***We are managing this recruitment process internally and are not engaging external recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. We kindly ask that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.***

Leads day-to-day operations of projects for a general contracting business. Multi-family and senior housing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Planning and coordination of subcontractors’ work and activities for a project.

· Attend and participate in Safety Training programs and ensures implementation of safety procedures that create a safe and healthy work environment through the job site. Adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.

· Enforce compliance with project site safety, health, and environmental quality standards.

· Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance.

· Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations.

· Leads on productivity issues and monitors work performance and productivity of company employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed and project is executed effectively and within budget.

· Advise senior level management of potential problems, work interference's or schedule difficulties, while assisting in circumventing or mitigating such conflicts. Provides assistance to involved contractors in resolving problems.

· Contributor to development of a thoughtful project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements and equipment use.

· Communicate with project team regarding Work Directives, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.

· When requested, interfaces with owner, architect and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and owner satisfaction. Facilitates discovery and correction of contract document “errors and omissions” and problem solving to reduce the costs incurred.

· Ensure compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with emphasis on accurate, properly coded employee automated timecards and accurately codes, fully priced material delivery tickets

· Prepare reports, document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner, review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals

· Follow completion schedules and maintain a daily, written log of activities on the jobsite. Logs and reports might include photos and videos

· Use Procore construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks including, composing daily diaries, maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs and agreements.

· Contribute to building good communications between project management, field engineering, estimating and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications and company quality standards and that projects are completed on time and within budget.

· Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings

· Train, motivate and support subordinate employees in developing their capabilities to further company, project and personal development goals.

· Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

· Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors or as required for successful project completion

· Attend and/or lead job meetings and provide thorough reports

· Report to General Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems and to communicate effectively with diverse groups required.

2. Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.

3. Working knowledge of company computer systems, be proficient in MS Office and software necessary.

4. Must have comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and the application of loss control measures.

5. Must be able to read plans and have experience with punch lists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

This is a full time, salary position. Including health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, paid holiday and vacation time.

Job Type: Full-time / Monday - Friday; some Saturday's required.

Salary: Depends on Experience ($125,000-$160,000); 5 years minimum experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Piper Maddox has partnered with a leading national electrical contractor and renewable energy EPC to identify multiple Project Managers to support utility-scale solar projects within their rapidly expanding Energy division.

This organization is a long-established engineering and construction firm delivering turnkey energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., including utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, microgrids, EV infrastructure, and complex electrical systems. Backed by a major publicly traded parent company, they offer strong financial stability, national reach, and a significant forward project pipeline.

With more than 6 GW of solar installed or under contract and 2026 projected to be their largest year to date, this is an opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering complex, large-scale renewable projects.

The Role

The Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle execution of utility-scale solar construction projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and aligned with company safety and operational standards.

This is a traveling position. Candidates must be comfortable with long-term assignments and mobility across multiple states depending on project needs.

This role offers strong visibility, leadership responsibility, and direct impact on financial performance and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle construction management of utility-scale solar projects.
• Oversee planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and productivity tracking.
• Drive project profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead high-performing field teams, including union labor where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide accurate reporting on financial performance, risks, and schedule status.
• Uphold a strong safety-first culture across all job sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar construction.
• Proven track record managing utility-scale solar projects through full construction.
• Experience with an EPC or solar contractor strongly preferred.
• Candidates from an IPP or developer background will be considered if open to a construction-focused, traveling role.
• Strong understanding of:
• Project cost accounting & forecasting
• Scheduling & procurement
• Productivity tracking & reporting
• Labor management (union experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 100%

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing product strategy plans that deliver new innovative solutions, achieve sales objectives, and strategically position Makita USA in a leadership role. This position requires a thorough understanding of the market, competition, trades, end user’s needs, applications, business trends, channels of distribution, and product price positioning for their respective category. This individual will be a product leader working cross-functionally to deliver their category vision and strategy for Makita USA.

Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage product development portfolio strategies to include new product development roadmaps and existing product portfolios to align with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Understand product life cycles to create planning processes and timelines to develop new products.
• Manage the overall product development process from ideation to processing the necessary steps and approvals to the implementation and product launch.
• Thoroughly understands primary applications for all related products and accessories while understanding the current competitor’s product strengths, weaknesses, assortments, and marketing strategies.
• Have complete knowledge and assessment of the market, both targeting users and dealer requirements, including current trends, size of the user segments, building code requirements, market opportunities, and geographical strengths to develop strategies to position and develop products that lead the market.
• Establish and employ product innovation positioning with attribute planning that articulates the value proposition to our targeted users.
• Lead/support cross-functional (research) development teams that may include engineering, sales, marketing, logistics, purchasing, outside research firms, and others to develop further new/refreshing products and promotional tactics.
• Responsible for increasing category revenue and profit by developing new products, enhancing products/solutions, implementing promotional activity, and developing/creating sales aids to further build user awareness and brand energy.
• Develop promotional strategies along with the marketing team for new and sustaining products that reinforce the Brand and value to both targeted users and dealers.
• Monitor workflow, milestones, and processes to ensure timelines and deadlines are achieved.
• Deliver product presentations to key customers, trade press, and attend required trade shows.
• Determine annual forecasts and sales budgets for related product categories.
• Strong time management, project management, and strategic planning skills while having a clear vision of the “big picture”.
• Support the quality improvement process by working closely with the QC team by assisting at the field, service, and user levels.

Skills Required:

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Marketing experience, including advertising, copy development, working with graphic designers, etc.
• Product management experience, including launching products, ideally in a related industry, such as construction or building products.
• Strong familiarity with power tools, perhaps as a contractor or trades professional, or at a manufacturer or retailer of power tools.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position will sometimes work in an open office setting that is quiet and fast-paced and fosters continuous learning while operating under high demand/volume. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel:

40% travel may be required for this position, which includes overnight stays in some cities where events are being held.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university, or equivalent professional institution.
• Master’s degree in marketing, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• We will also consider non-degreed candidates with significant and highly relevant experience.
• 5+ years in product management or similar industry experience.
• Previous experience with both retail and distribution channels is preferred.

Physical Demands:

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

• Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Required to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend, or reach above head.
• Required to frequently sit.
• May be required to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.
• Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subjected to strict deadlines and multiple projects.
• May be subjected to working extended and/or irregular hours.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• Company branded vehicle provided
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

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This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

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Our client is seeking a driven and relationship-focused Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This organization is known for investing in its people, building strong internal teams, and creating clear pathways for professional advancement.

You will join a company that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, where leadership development and hands-on training are part of the culture, not an afterthought. This is an opportunity to grow your career while managing meaningful commercial projects and working alongside experienced industry professionals.

This role oversees planning, execution, financial performance, and client coordination while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle management of electrical construction projects
• Build and coordinate internal project teams to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Maintain accountability for project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
• Develop and track project schedules, adjusting as needed to meet changing conditions
• Review contract documents and ensure compliance with all project requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the duration of the project
• Oversee subcontractors and trade partners to ensure performance standards are met
• Manage change order processes and support accurate billing in accordance with contract terms
• Identify risks proactively and communicate mitigation strategies
• Support and reinforce jobsite safety standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams on design-build projects as applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing electrical construction projects
• Experience with large scale commercial, multi-family, or data center projects preferred
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
• Experience coordinating with field operations and construction leadership
• Ability to build strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business opportunities
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and construction methodologies
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a plus
• Experience in design-build environments is advantageous

Compensation and Benefits

• $130,000-$180,000+ depending on experience
• Bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k match
• Relocation assistance provided

As part of its commitment to investing in its people, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, professional development, and overall well-being.