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Valco Melton, a world leader in adhesive application, fluid handling, and quality assurance systems, is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Technical Communications team at our world headquarters in Cincinnati.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing both e-learning and in-person learning modules for internal and external customers. Internally, these modules will be used to improve training quality for our technical personnel. Externally, these resources perform a critical role in the acceptance and proper use of Valco Melton’s equipment at customer sites.

The Instructional Designer will be the sole developer of these learning modules but will have robust support from the Engineering and Service teams. Along with this support, the Designer will have access to demonstration equipment and instructional design tools, with Articulate 360 as the central focus.

Note: this role is a 100% on-site position based at Valco Melton’s world headquarters in Cincinnati.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues across the company, especially Technical Service and Engineering to create training content for both online and in-person environments.
• Be prepared to produce basic video recording, editing, and production of Valco Melton equipment for training module material.
• Use technical writing skills for script development and editing.
• Use AI-based translation tools to translate learning modules into multiple languages.
• Use Articulate-360 training development software tools, specifically for online learning modules.
• Use PowerPoint, audio, and video tools for development of in-person training material.
• Visit customer sites to gain understanding of how Valco Melton equipment works and how it integrates with the machines in various markets,
• Accompany trainers to obtain occasional direct feedback on training material.
• Work with company resources to provide suitable narration of scripts used in online learning modules.
• Obtain an online Instructional Design certificate if not already certified.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technology, technical writing, or other applicable field.
• Certified in Instructional Design by an accredited program.
• 3-5 years of experience with in-person training or training development.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• On-site fitness center and exercise amenities.

Job Description

The Digital Accessibility Specialist supports the Accessibility Center of Excellence (COE) by partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver inclusive, accessible digital experiences at scale. In this role, you will conduct audits of design systems and content management platforms. You will perform manual and automated accessibility testing across web and mobile experiences, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, and related standards. You will identify accessibility barriers, author high-quality defects and documentation requirements, and contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of accessibility practices across company.

Top 3 skills: Knowledge of accessibility standards, experience with assistive technology, experience with accessibility documentation

Soft Skills Needed: strong oral and written communication, collaboration and stakeholder management, coaching would be beneficial.

Project person will be supporting auditing and documenting our design system for accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility audits of design systems and content management platforms.
• Create requirements for accessibility documentation to support users of these systems and platforms
• Contribute accessibility guidance, job aids, checklists, and training materials to knowledge repositories.
• Evaluate web and mobile experiences using assistive technologies and automated testing tools to identify accessibility issues.
• Test products against WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Create clear, actionable accessibility defects with reproduction steps, user impact, and standards mapping.
• Partner with Product, UX, Engineering, and QA teams to integrate accessibility into Agile workflows.
• Advocate for inclusive design and help teams understand real-world user experiences with assistive technology.
• Demonstrate company values of respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Company Description:

• At Zion Solutions Group, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We're not just looking for employees; we're seeking passionate innovators who are ready to shape the future of supply chain solutions. At Zion, you'll be part of a team that thrives on challenges and pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
• Our core purpose is to leave a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those we touch. We are driven by three core values: Be Bold, where we harness passion, creativity, confidence, and innovation to go above and beyond for our team, partners, customers, and community; Unwavering Commitment, where we are dedicated to building and maintaining long-lasting relationships by being trusted advisors in our industry and stewards of our culture; and Better Together, where we recognize the power and responsibility of trust, teamwork, and collaboration in pursuing a greater purpose. Through these values, we strive to create an environment where we can all grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference.

Position Overview:

• The Strategic Account Executive (SAE) owns, cultivates, and expands relationships within Zion Solutions Group’s (Zion) prospects and customers. The SAE acts as the quarterback for assigned and new target accounts, aligning Zion resources, advancing strategic growth, and ensuring exceptional customer outcomes. The SAE will use Zion’s ICP to help qualify, develop, and maintain long-term relationships.

Core Responsibilities:

Account Ownership & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for assigned and new accounts, developing strong multi-level relationships, even when an active opportunity does not exist.
• Maintain a detailed account playbook that includes organizational charts, key decision-makers, buying criteria, personal preferences, and critical milestones.

Strategic Growth & Positioning

• Breakthrough to assigned and new target accounts
• Identify, qualify, and shape opportunities within assigned and new accounts.
• Partner closely with others on the Business Development Team, Sales, Engineering, and Leadership teams to pursue and secure new business, driving measurable revenue and margin growth.
• Continuously monitor competitive activity and refine Zion’s positioning and win strategy within each account to maintain a strong market presence and increase qualified pipeline creation from existing customers.

Customer Advocacy & Experience

• Champion the customer experience by leading Quarterly Business Reviews (CBRs) and post-project debriefs.
• Design and execute customer engagement activities such as tailored events, site visits, and executive meetings to strengthen relationships and advocacy.

Planning, Execution & Governance

• Develop and execute comprehensive annual and rolling account plans that outline objectives, strategies, key risks, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure CRM accuracy and provide timely, data-driven updates on account health, pipeline status, and at-risk relationships.

Metrics & Performance Management

• Consistently monitor key account performance indicators, including revenue and margin growth, customer retention, pipeline creation, and forecast accuracy. Use these insights to guide strategy, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in Account Executive, BD, or customer success (preferably in material handling/logistics/integration).
• Proven success, building executive relationships and driving multi-year growth.
• Strong business acumen; comfortable with financials, ROI, and value cases.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence.
• Organized, proactive, and collaboratively aligned with Zion’s core values: Be Bold, Unwavering Commitment, Better Together.
• Ability to travel up to 40% or as needed

Physical demands:

• Fun, with a side of work, is to be expected daily.
• Work outside of normal business hours can happen from time to time as we get busy closing business!
• Get to experience Operations up close and personal. This means:
• Occasional climbing on steps, scaffolding and/or mezzanines.
• Standing or walking for a long period of time.
• Possible exposure to noise levels exceeding recommended DBA levels.
• Working in office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities

Our Salary and Benefits:

• We offer competitive compensation plus a comprehensive benefits package that aims to develop a world-class team by holistically supporting the individual. Zion believes that supporting all employees to have a full life, inside and outside of work, results in a team that feels personally engaged in Zion’s success.
• Zion strives for salary equity based on the job, and the candidate’s experience, skills, education, and (once hired) performance at Zion—not based on a candidate’s negotiation skills, gender, race, sexual orientation, or any other non-skills-based attributes.

Benefits:

• Quality Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, with substantial employer subsidy
• 401(k), with up to 4% employer match
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Legal Assistance, Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• FSA
• Health & Wellness Benefit
• Casual Work Environment, with flexible hours
• Highly Flexible PTO with Generous Holiday Schedule
• Vacation day on your birthday
• 3 paid volunteer days off
• Swag Allowance
• Pet-friendly office

*** Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. ***

Senior Manager, Operations

Cincinnati, OH

What You’ll Do:

Relate Search has partnered with a leading manufacturer on the north side of Cincinnati to identify a Senior Manager of Operations to lead a large, complex manufacturing site undergoing operational transformation.

This is a true turnaround opportunity. The organization is investing in leadership, operational excellence, and foundational process discipline to restore performance across safety, quality, throughput, and cost. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this role will build the systems, structure, and accountability needed to stabilize and scale operations.

You will lead a ~400-employee flagship facility that drives the majority of company revenue, while also providing oversight to a smaller, stable plant in another region. This role offers significant executive visibility, autonomy, and clear succession potential.

Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Lead all manufacturing operations across a large, multi-line building materials facility.

• Oversee plant leadership including multiple department managers and a second-site plant leader.

• Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and leadership structure.

• Drive disciplined daily, weekly, and monthly KPI management.

Safety & Culture

• Build and sustain a zero-injury, safety-first culture.

• Integrate safety into all operational and improvement initiatives.

• Develop frontline leadership capability through coaching and visible, floor-based leadership.

• Reinforce a culture of respect, accountability, and servant leadership.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and standardize Lean manufacturing principles and daily management systems.

• Establish standard work to enable sustainable continuous improvement.

• Improve OEE, throughput, scrap reduction, and cost performance through process stability.

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to strengthen reliability and execution.

Strategic Impact

• Stabilize operations before accelerating long-term growth initiatives.

• Balance immediate execution needs with system-building for scalability.

• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team with high executive exposure.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

• Experience leading large, complex plant environments (multi-line, high-volume preferred).

• Demonstrated success in turnaround or build-from-scratch operational environments.

• Strong Lean / Operational Excellence background (Six Sigma certification a plus).

• Proven people leader with experience developing high-performing teams.

• Hands-on, floor-oriented leadership style with strong coaching capability.

• Ability to drive transformational change and navigate organizational complexity.

• Experience in continuous-flow, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.

Why This Role Is Compelling:

• True turnaround opportunity with executive support and investment.

• High-impact leadership role at a flagship, revenue-driving facility.

• Clear path to Director / VP-level advancement and potential succession opportunity.

• Global organization with local autonomy.

• Opportunity to build foundational systems that will shape the future of the business.

About Relate Search

Relate Search is a Woman, Minority, and LGBTQIA+ owned executive and professional search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunity. With deep expertise across Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance, we deliver customized, people-first recruiting solutions that drive lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Relate Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building inclusive teams where everyone belongs. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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• Leads sales role for effective implementation of company Value Sales and Business Development Sales Processes.
  
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• Ability to: read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

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• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or related field and 7+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
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• Minimum 7 years of experience in proactively engaging at Senior Executive level within client organizations
  

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• Minimum 7 years experience developing and executing business strategies to increase profitable revenue and margin growth
  
• Demonstrates innovation and deep understanding of client business drivers
  

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Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There's many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination 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.

Pay Rate: $34.00+

Purpose

Perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance and installation of equipment under close supervision and in a timely manner to minimise disruptions of site operations.

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• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and/or repairs of production and facilityequipment, proactively identifying and resolving recurring maintenance issues in the assigned area of activity.
  
• Conduct electrical or mechanical installation, repair, and troubleshooting of motors, instrumentation and/or controls.
  
• Identify deviations and document/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to ATEX, GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines.
  
• Participate in lean activities.
  
• Maintains level of housekeeping/sanitation/food safety and safety which meets Company's standards and guidelines.
  
• Perform administrative duties including but not limited to creating and closing work requests using Maintenance management system (SAP).
  
• May perform other tasks as assigned.
  

Academic Background

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• Vocational diploma in Technical engineering or related discipline (pre-university level).
  

Professional Experience

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• Overall work experience of 3 to 4 years in manufacturing or plant operations.
  
• Forklift experience preferred.
  

Technical Skills

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• Good knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines.
  
• Basic knowledge of SAP and Excel tools.
  
• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment for installation, disassembly and testing of electronic, pneumatic and electrical devices.
  
• Good mechanical and/or electrical abilities within e.g. welding, plumbing, pipefitting or electrical areas.
  

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 drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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.

Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) is a strategic pillar of our business, supporting operational excellence and a strong safety culture. This role leads all EH&S activities at the site level, ensuring compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement aligned with Givaudan's global standards. Reporting to the Site Director, you will partner closely with site leadership and regional peers to drive cultural change and strengthen EHS capabilities. The position plays a critical role in influencing leaders, managing risk, and embedding EH&S as a shared responsibility across the organization.

Your Title: EH&S Manager

Your Location: Onsite - Carthage, Ohio

You Will Report To: Site Director

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  Advise and coach site leadership on all EH&S matters, strengthening EH&S as a line responsibility

  
  
  
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The established salary range for this position is $143,000-160,000. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

#LI-Onsite

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.

Valco Melton, a world leader in adhesive application, fluid handling, and quality assurance systems, is seeking a Field Service Technician to join the Field Service team based out of our world headquarters in Cincinnati.

The Field Service Technician will install, repair, and service Valco Melton's adhesive dispensing and quality assurance systems at customer sites. The Technician will also advise and train customer personnel in the operation of Valco equipment. Applicants must have general technical aptitude, ideally some prior experience working with machinery, and will need to work off of engineering drawings and electrical and pneumatic schematics.

This position will be based out of Valco Melton’s headquarters in Cincinnati, but approximately 80% of time will be spent traveling to and working at customer facilities out of town. The majority of this travel will be overnight trips to other states. This role will also entail working 2 weekends per month, on average.

In addition, travel may include occasional international trips to Canada.

This position will offer extensive opportunities for overtime and double time. With base salary + overtime, potential earnings can range from $70,000 to $95,000 annually.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide service and customer support during field visits or dispatches.
• Carry out all on-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
• Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports.
• Determine customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations/briefings.
• Build positive relationships with customers through high-quality work and winning customer service attitude.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; OR certification/diploma from relevant trade/vocational school.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical and/or pneumatic control technology.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to changing work schedules.
• Class 3 driving license and fluency in English.
• Ability to lift loads of ~50 pounds.

Preferred Competencies:

• Business-level Spanish (preferred).
• Knowledge of single- and three-phase power connections.
• Ability to navigate/program PLC/CNC equipment.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Free short-term disability insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free on-site fitness center and exercise amenities

Ocado is a UK based company admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange (Ticker OCDO). It comprises one of the world's largest dedicated online grocery retailers, operating its own grocery and general merchandise retail businesses in the UK under * and other specialist shop banners, together with its Ocado Solutions division.

Ocado Solutions is responsible for corporate partnerships, providing the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP") as a service to retailers around the world. OSP comprises access to Ocado's physical infrastructure solutions, running highly efficient warehouse operations for the single pick of products, together with the entire end-to-end proprietary software applications required to operate a world-class online grocery business. It is underpinned by Ocado's proven expertise and experience as a dedicated online grocer in the UK.

Our unique, proprietary and industry-leading technology is set to transform the shopping experience of consumers around the world. We have partnered with Kroger to help it redefine the grocery customer experience in the United States through the adoption of the centralized, automated model of online retailing provided by the Ocado Smart Platform.

Come join us as we build our North American team, bringing world-class innovation and technologies to one of the most exciting global markets for e-commerce!

Job Summary

We’re looking for a hands-on Planning Manager / Lead to oversee daily sales and delivery capacity planning for our US operations. In this role, you’ll make sure we have the right people, routes, and resources in place to meet customer demand efficiently and on time.

You’ll work closely with teams across Kroger and Ocado to balance service quality, cost, and capacity — while driving improvements that make our network smarter every day. If you’re a strong leader who thrives in fast-moving, data-driven environments and enjoys solving complex operational puzzles, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily delivery of sales and capacity plans to meet customer demand.
• Partner with supply chain, retail, and operations teams to align planning strategies.
• Optimize routes, capacity, and resources to boost efficiency and service levels.
• Develop and execute contingency plans for operational disruptions.
• Deliver logistics projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the US and UK to ensure alignment.
• Build and support a high-performing, inclusive planning team.
• Maintain and promote strong health and safety standards.

Skills

• Strong analytical and planning skills, including demand forecasting and logistics optimization.
• Proficiency with Excel or similar planning tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable leading through change and making data-driven decisions.
• Background in project management, data analysis, or continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a 24/7 logistics or operations environment.

Location

Our Planning Lead position is located in our Monroe, OH, Kroger Fulfillment Center

For a sense of who we are and what we deliver we invite you to explore online to learn more about Ocado Technology and Ocado Engineering, which directly support the Ocado Solutions division, and take the next step in what will be an amazing career with us.

Learn about our partnership with Kroger:

• Kroger Bets on Robots With Ocado Deal
• Meet Ocado, Kroger’s Newest Weapon in Its Grocery Delivery War with Amazon and Walmart
• Check out this video about our advanced robotics technology

Ocado is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law