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Plant Manager

Locations: On-site | Wilmington, DE & Atlantic City, NJ

A privately held, growth-oriented manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead two stable, mid-sized production sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Each facility runs efficiently from an equipment standpoint—the real mandate is to elevate culture, supervisor capability, and overall engagement while sustaining world-class KPIs. If you excel at walking the floor, coaching leaders, and turning good plants into great ones, this role puts you on the front line of change.

What You Will Do

• Direct day-to-day operations for approximately 100 employees per site, meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Mentor five front-line Production Supervisors, setting clear expectations and building a high-accountability culture.
• Monitor and act on metrics such as OEE, scrap, on-time delivery, and labor efficiency, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion Lean/Six Sigma tools, leading kaizen events that increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Customer teams to support new product launches and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as cultural steward, fostering a positive, solution-oriented environment during ongoing post-acquisition integration.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, EHS, and other regulatory standards while strengthening safety programs.

What You Bring

• 8–15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including supervision of front-line leaders.
• Proven success turning around or elevating plant morale while delivering strong business results.
• Experience within regulated or ISO-certified operations; plastics, medical device, or high-mix assembly background a plus.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies (certification preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field (advanced degree welcomed but not required).
• Visible, approachable leadership style with exceptional communication and coaching skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary targeted between $150K – $185K.
• 15 % annual performance bonus.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable) and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.

Why Apply

• Influence two well-equipped plants that are ready for their next cultural breakthrough.
• Join a company with significant growth investment and a robust pipeline of future projects.
• Enjoy direct access to executive leadership and the ability to shape enterprise-wide best practices.
• Thrive in an environment that values results and people—success is measured by both metrics and morale.

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Job Description:

Overview:

We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with approximately two years of relevant experience to join our growing finance team. This role will play a key part in the monthly close process, financial reporting (both domestic and international), and general ledger management. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and has the ability to help define and build scalable accounting processes.

While the primary focus of the role is core accounting and reporting, the position also includes financial analysis responsibilities, including variance analysis and review of revenue and other financial statement fluctuations.

In this role you will:

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
• Support and execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Assist in maintaining and improving close checklists and documentation

Financial Reporting (Domestic & International)

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support reporting requirements for both domestic and international entities
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies
• Assist with audit support and documentation requests

Financial Analysis & Variance Review

• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and other key financial statement accounts
• Review and investigate fluctuations across financial statements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers behind financial results
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting processes
• Help define, document, and build out scalable procedures in a high-growth environment
• Contribute to internal control improvements and process standardization

Contributors to your success:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Approximately 2 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
• Experience with financial reporting, including multi-entity and/or international operations preferred
• Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced environment preferred
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing variance analysis
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally

Preferred Attributes

• CPA (or working toward CPA) is a plus
• Experience with revenue review and financial statement analysis
• Demonstrated ability to improve or build accounting processes

About Chatham Financial:

Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, .

Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description:

Overview:

We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.

Job summary:

Chatham's Hedge Accounting Practice is a thought leader in our industry. Chatham provides world-class derivative strategy, structuring and execution advice, coupled with world-class accounting advice to ensure the best capital markets outcomes for our clients. Chatham's ability to provide this combination of advice and suite of services is unique in the marketplace. Our team members advise clients on the design and implementation of hedge accounting strategies on high-profile interest rate, foreign currency and commodity hedging transactions. We consult on a high volume of transactions annually, each with its own set of facts and circumstances, which provides our team members with tremendous opportunity to learn quickly. Often our consulting engagements lead to direct contact with our clients' auditors and regulators, which adds another nuance to the consulting process. We also engage with accounting standard setters as they work to improve the hedge accounting guidance under US GAAP and IFRS. Chatham is a professional services firm, and as such the needs of our clients influence our schedules and deadlines. However, we seek to work with our team members to provide flexibility when needed to help manage personal and professional lives.

Chatham is looking for an Accounting Advisory Associate Director who is interested in accounting, economics, and financial risk management. The ideal candidate has a willingness to learn complex areas of accounting and risk management with strong communication and advisory skills. A successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, an apprenticeship development model, and be interested in challenging, client-serving work.

Your impact:

Chatham's purpose is to empower our clients to achieve the best capital markets outcomes. In this role, you will interact with treasurers, CFOs, controllers, audit partners, audit firm derivatives specialists, and standard setters. As an organization dedicated to exceptional client service, we strive to exceed client expectations with our expertise and responsiveness. This role has a major client service/consulting component. Members of the team will have the opportunity to provide answers to client questions around complex topics, conduct research, have discussions with key personnel, and truly add value to our clients' needs. One of our core principles is to win as a team. You will have the opportunity to develop a specialization in this role - work with intelligent colleagues who are as invested in your success as they are in their own, learn about many different industries in an environment that encourages asking questions, and develop in your role.

In this role you will:

• Develop an excellent understanding of hedge accounting and the underlying economics of interest rate, foreign currency and commodities hedging through daily interaction with Chatham's hedging advisors
• Advise clients up to the highest levels of accounting and finance on structuring, implementing and ongoing accounting for various hedging strategies, including preparation of board presentation materials, accounting policy papers and technical accounting memos, pro-forma financial statement impact analysis, hedge designation memos, hedge effectiveness tests and sensitivity analyses
• Manage a portfolio of clients providing advice on hedging strategies, running and analyzing effectiveness tests, drafting hedge designation memos, creating journal entries and financial statement disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS, and providing management and auditor support
• Serve as a subject matter expert who your clients and colleagues seek for guidance often requiring preparation and presentation of technical accounting education materials to various stakeholders
• Lead projects to help clients design hedge accounting programs that meet their economic and financial reporting objectives
• Contribute to internal initiatives to drive process efficiency, standardization, and technology design by providing technical accounting expertise
• Work together with our Advisory and Accounting Operations team members to prepare and review period-end accounting deliverables that will impact the client's financial reporting
• Work directly with clients and internal teams to onboard client portfolios or new hedging strategies into our technology platform
• Contribute to cutting-edge research in one of the most complex and still-evolving areas of accounting

Contributors to your success:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting; a minor or interest in economics or finance is a plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• 4+ years in public accounting audit or accounting advisory (Big Four is a plus)
• A passion for technical accounting, related research, and reading and applying US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards
• Experience in ASC 815/ASC 820 and/or IFRS 9/IFRS 13 and desire to become a subject matter expert on these topics
• A desire to thrill clients - the client service part of public accounting is fulfilling for you, and you'd like to carry your client-service orientation into this next opportunity
• Strong teamwork mentality with the understanding that a committed and diverse team always outperforms an individual
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex topics concisely to a diverse range of client audiences
• Quantitative/analytical skills and mathematical proficiency
• Ability to prioritize competing demands to deliver a high level of client service
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint experience
• An interest in finance will help you in understanding the economics of the derivatives transactions and how to account for these transactions
• A commitment to working in the office in a highly collaborative environment
• Travel of ~10% is possible; our work is not conducted at our clients' locations, but we do travel occasionally for business development and relationship management purposes

About Chatham Financial:

Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, .

Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.

Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.

Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.

Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.

Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.

Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.

What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.

The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.

Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.

and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.

Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.

Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.

Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).

Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).

Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.

Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.

A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

IDR is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role involves leading enterprise technology programs focused on workplace infrastructure and construction-related technology projects within a dynamic, enterprise environment. The company specializes in delivering innovative technical solutions across various facilities and corporate offices nationwide.

 

Position Overview for the Lead Technical Program Manager:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of workplace technology programs across corporate offices and retail branches, from planning through implementation.
• Develop and manage comprehensive program plans including scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and technical requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of project managers responsible for full project lifecycle execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, business stakeholders, and vendors to align projects with business goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining project momentum and delivery timelines.

Requirements for the Lead Technical Program Manager:

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management leading complex enterprise technology programs.
• Experience delivering workplace technology or infrastructure projects (network, wireless, virtual computing, end-user technologies).
• Proven ability to manage multiple project managers or large cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills across business and technology teams.
• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and large project portfolios.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

Board Certified Primary Care physician sought to join an established PACE Program.

Ideal candidate will have CAQ in Geriatric Medicine.

1+ years of experience caring for Geriatric population required.

Monday through Friday schedule.

Evening and weekend call will be shared.

Provide primary medical care to participants, including assessment, developing a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provision of direct participant medical care, and evaluation of effectiveness of the plan of care.

Must function in a collegial relationship with the other health care professionals, making independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens while carrying out medical procedures as indicated.

Strong compensation package including a salary of $190,000-230,000 will be offered.

Delaware's largest city and economic engine gives this community a big city feel while preserving some small-town charm.

Located 30 minutes south of Philadelphia, mid-point between New York and Washington DC, Wilmington is right in the middle of it all.

Board Certified Primary Care physician sought to join an established PACE Program.

Ideal candidate will have CAQ in Geriatric Medicine.

1+ years of experience caring for Geriatric population required.

Monday through Friday schedule.

Evening and weekend call will be shared.

Provide primary medical care to participants, including assessment, developing a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provision of direct participant medical care, and evaluation of effectiveness of the plan of care.

Must function in a collegial relationship with the other health care professionals, making independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens while carrying out medical procedures as indicated.

Strong compensation package including a salary of $190,000-230,000 will be offered.

Delaware's largest city and economic engine gives this community a big city feel while preserving some small-town charm.

Located 30 minutes south of Philadelphia, mid-point between New York and Washington DC, Wilmington is right in the middle of it all.

We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Project Manager/Delivery Manager to lead a major Workday HCM implementation for a global biotech organization. This person will serve as the primary project driver and HR-facing point of contact, partnering closely with HR leadership, the selected System Integrator (SI), and internal technical teams.

Rate range: $85-$90 per hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Workday implementation experience, strong knowledge of integrations and data conversion, and the ability to provide both strategic guidance and tactical execution during a multi-phase Workday rollout.

This is a high-visibility role designed to support the Workday go‑live and evolution of the HR technology ecosystem, with a planned conversion to full-time in 2027 as the team grows.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery for the Workday HCM Phase 1 implementation.
• Serve as the main liaison between HR, the SI, internal IT teams, and project stakeholders.
• Drive project plans, timelines, risk mitigation, decision logs, and overall program governance.

HCM Implementation & Design Support

• Partner with HR SMEs and SI to support business requirements, design sessions, configuration discussions, and functional validation.
• Act as the “voice of reason” to ensure alignment, quality, and adherence to best practices.

Integrations & Data

• Lead the integration workstream in partnership with internal technical resources.
• Provide expertise on integration strategy, sequencing, and data flow requirements.
• Support data migration planning, load sequencing, reconciliation, and validation (QA, sanity checks).
• Collaborate with teams to prepare, cleanse, and validate data for conversion cycles.

Reporting & Analytics

• Assist with Workday reporting needs, ensuring HR has the necessary outputs for testing, go-live, and post‑production support.

Audit & Compliance

• Advise on Workday’s built-in audit capabilities and assess whether external tools may be needed.
• Provide recommendations for audit frameworks, controls, and ongoing data quality processes.

Go-Live & Hypercare

• Support cutover planning, go-live readiness, and post‑launch stabilization.
• Act as ongoing business support until the role transitions into a full-time HR tech function.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Workday HCM experience including at least 2–3 full implementation cycles.
• Strong background in project management or delivery management roles within HR technology.
• Experience partnering with or managing SIs during Workday deployments.
• Hands-on exposure to data conversion, integrations, reporting, and functional validation.
• Ability to guide HR stakeholders, challenge technical recommendations, and drive clarity and alignment.
• Excellent communication skills, comfort leading cross-functional teams, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Workday certification a plus, but not required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is not required.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with future Workday phases including Benefits, Recruiting, or other HCM modules.
• Background in HR auditing, controls, or system governance.
• Biotech or life sciences industry experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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• Seniority Level
• Mid-Senior level
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• IT Services and IT Consulting
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Overview: The Electrical Training Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all electrical training programs within the organization. The ideal candidate will coordinate and deliver high-quality electrical training for our electricians and multi-skill maintenance staff, ensuring workforce certifications, safety compliance, and technical proficiency. We prefer a licensed electrician, but will consider a strong training professional with demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver electrical training programs.

Essential Job Functions

Training Program Management

• Develop comprehensive training curricula for electricians and related personnel at various skill levels.
• Create and maintain training materials, instructor guides, and assessment tools.
• Schedule and coordinate hands-on and classroom training sessions across multiple company locations.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements based on feedback and results.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Instruction and Technical Leadership

• Conduct classroom instruction and hands-on training sessions for electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Ensure all training content aligns with NEC, OSHA, and local code requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on complex electrical systems and practical applications.
• Mentor junior electricians and support their professional development and career progression.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain detailed records of employee certifications and training completion.
• Prepare reports on training metrics and departmental performance.
• Collaborate with department directors/managers to assess training needs and priorities.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all training programs meet regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement safety training protocols for electrical work and related activities.
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate continuing education requirements for licensed personnel as applicable.
• Manage vendor relationships for specialized training services.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Teaching experience or adult education background is required.
• Proven experience developing and delivering training programs; curriculum development and instructional design skills highly valued.
• Budget management and resource planning experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members.

Core Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and training software.
• Ability to adapt instruction methods to different learning styles.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to conduct hands-on electrical demonstrations and training.
• Occasional travel to remote training locations and job sites.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate training needs and emergency situations.
• Physical capability to work in various environments including workshops and construction sites.
• Ability to lift training materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Performance Standards

• Maintains high employee satisfaction ratings for training programs.
• Ensures 100% compliance with safety training requirements.
• Meets or exceeds training completion targets and certification deadlines.
• Effectively manages training budget within approved parameters.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement in training methodologies and outcomes.