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Employment and Labor Of Counsel – Newark

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida. At Sills Cummis & Gross, our goal is to make sure you are exposed to high-profile cases and receive the necessary tools to exceed client expectations. Our attorneys are innovative, creative, and collaborative; giving you the platform to flourish in an environment where your ideas matter. When you join our group of attorneys, you will work alongside some of the best professionals in their field of practice who will mentor you and help develop your skills. The firm not only makes a commitment to our clients, we also make a commitment to our attorneys. If you are ready to join an engaging, inclusive firm where you will have the ability to shape your future, view our open positions and apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Employment and Labor Practice Group that provides the full spectrum of management-side employment work for their clients; specifically, they litigate, they counsel, and they investigate. Sills Cummis & Gross was named 2024 "Litigation Department of the Year – Labor and Employment" by the New Jersey Law Journal* as part of its 2024 New Jersey Legal Awards. This is the second time since 2022 that Sills Cummis & Gross received this honor. *See Award Methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

We are seeking a highly experienced Employment & Labor Attorney to join our firm as an Of Counsel. The ideal candidate will have at least ten (10) years of experience counseling and litigating on behalf of employers in a broad range of employment law matters. This attorney will work closely with the Department Chair.

Responsibilities

• Advise and partner with business clients on day-to-day employment issues, including compliance, performance management, terminations, and internal investigations.
• Defend employers in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies, in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and other employment-related claims.
• Litigate and counsel clients on issues related to trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and employee mobility, including prosecuting and defending misappropriation and non-compete claims.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize legal risk and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant provisions, and workplace policies.
• Provide training and thought leadership on evolving employment law developments.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar required.
• Admission to the New York Bar preferred; if not currently admitted, must be eligible and willing to waive in immediately.
• Minimum of 10 years of employment and labor law experience, including significant l litigation and counseling experience representing management.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client relationship skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $250,000 – $280,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits and perks.

Job Title: Construction Project Manager II

• US CITIZENS ONLY****

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ (Primarily in-office; some flexibility to work from regional offices, with weekly team meetings in Cherry Hill)

Position Overview

The Construction Project Manager II supports the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and construction projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project milestones, and maintaining project reporting and documentation. This role acts as the central point of coordination between pre-construction, permitting, engineering, and field construction teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining strong communication with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent infrastructure or construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Assist design and engineering teams with project tracking, reporting, and performance metrics to monitor production and milestone status.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, action item trackers, and milestone schedules for all assigned projects.
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams including engineering, permitting, construction, and external partners.
• Host regular project status meetings to review progress, risks, and deliverables for active construction projects.
• Maintain communication with vendors and service providers to coordinate resources, materials, and project support.
• Track project data and maintain accuracy across internal systems and reporting tools.
• Perform data analysis and reporting to provide insights and updates to stakeholders.
• Use structured project management processes to manage risks, budgets, scope changes, and resource allocation.
• Maintain program trackers and project management systems used to monitor large construction programs.
• Conduct site visits and walkouts when required to coordinate with partners, municipalities, and field teams.
• Support collaboration between planning, design, and construction teams to ensure project readiness and successful execution.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience managing or supporting construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Experience tracking project milestones and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and operational teams.
• Ability to analyze project data and generate reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fiber, coax, telecommunications, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience managing complex or multi-million-dollar projects.
• Familiarity with project tracking systems or construction management tools.
• Experience performing data analysis and reporting.
• Experience supporting engineering or headend infrastructure projects.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with regular coordination meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple large programs simultaneously, some consisting of hundreds of individual jobs or work orders.
• Occasional site visits or walkouts may be required.

Our client is seeking a Plant Controller to lead all plant-level financial operations for their manufacturing facility. This Plant Controller will own cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting/forecasting, and financial reporting to drive profitability and operational excellence. The Plant Controller will be responsible for monthly close for the plant: journal entries, reconciliations, and P&L.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory & COGS: Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts/physical counts.
• Financial Reporting & Close: Lead the monthly close for the plant: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and plant P&L with commentary.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Build the annual plant budget and rolling forecasts (volume, mix, price, labor, overhead).
• Streamline processes and reporting; automate where possible (Power BI/Excel/Power Query).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting
• Experience with 3+ years in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Deep expertise in standard costing, cost accounting, inventory, and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel/Power Query/Power BI skills; ability to build models and dashboards.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP
• Proven ability to partner with Operations/Supply Chain/Quality

Core Competencies

Manufacturing Finance | Cost Accounting | Standard Costing | Variance Analysis | Inventory Control | Budgeting & Forecasting | KPI Development | Financial Reporting | ERP Master Data | Continuous Improvement | Cross‐Functional Business Partnering | Internal Controls | GAAP Compliance

We are looking for a skilled Technical Project Manager to lead product development initiatives from initial concept through launch. This role serves as the central connector between engineering, design, and business teams—ensuring clarity, alignment, and smooth execution throughout the full development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Define what the product must deliver and ensure requirements are clearly communicated across technical and non-technical teams.
• Guide projects from early concept through final launch, ensuring products meet quality, performance, and timing expectations.
• Translate complex technical challenges into clear direction for cross-functional partners while supporting select hands-on technical activities when needed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring milestones stay on track with internal goals and retailer timelines.
• Facilitate strong communication and alignment across global teams, providing ongoing visibility into project status, risks, and decision points.
• Prepare and deliver project updates to senior stakeholders, including recommendations, trade-offs, and key risks.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure solutions meet both technical feasibility and business needs.
• Work in a fast-paced environment that values flexibility, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management or engineering, ideally within consumer products, plastics, or hardware development.
• Proven success managing full product lifecycles—from concept through production and launch.
• Strong technical foundation with an understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and product constraints.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CREO is a plus.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership; exposure to executive-level communication is beneficial.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to adapt quickly and work collaboratively across teams.

Salary Range (commensurate with experience)

$130,000 - $135,000 USD

About Chiral Photonics

Chiral Photonics is a fast-growing photonics manufacturing company enabling next-generation optical connectivity. We specialize in high-precision fiber-optic components and assemblies that support advanced data center, AI, and communications infrastructure. As we scale production, we are building strong operational foundations rooted in standard work, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Production Floor Manager owns the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations on the production floor. This role is responsible for meeting daily and weekly production goals, ensuring adherence to SOPs and work instructions, maintaining a clean and organized floor, and supporting production teams through hands-on leadership, equipment troubleshooting, and close collaboration with Production Director, Operations, Engineering and R&D teams.

This is a highly visible role critical to scaling output while maintaining Chiral's high standards for precision, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Production Execution & Performance

• Lead daily production floor operations, ensuring work is executed according to plan and priorities.
• Own achievement of daily and weekly output targets (e.g., standard orders, batch completion, on-time delivery).
• Track and manage key production metrics such as:
• Units completed per day/week
• WIP levels by process step
• Throughput and cycle time
• Rework and defect trends
• Participate in and lead daily production huddles and weekly planning reviews.
• Ensure every technician has a work order and all parts are ready in advance of their scheduled shift.
• Work closely with Operations Planning Coordinator to review forecasted plans and targets.

Team Management

• Directly manage and support a production team of approximately 10-15 technicians (scaling over time).
• Provide clear daily direction, prioritize work, and rebalance resources as needed to meet goals.
• Coach technicians on standard work, quality expectations, and safe operating practices.
• Support onboarding and training of new production staff in partnership with Operations
• Review timecards for accuracy and completeness

Standard Work, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and quality controls across all production activities.
• Enforce discipline around WIP management, including labeling, tracking, storage locations, and FIFO practices.
• Identify deviations from standard work and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready production floor (5S mindset).

Equipment & Troubleshooting Support

• Act as first-line support for equipment issues and production interruptions.
• Troubleshoot common equipment and process issues alongside technicians.
• Escalate complex issues appropriately and coordinate with Process Engineering and Operations.
• Help minimize downtime and ensure fast recovery to standard operations.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Process Engineering to identify bottlenecks, yield issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute ideas and data to drive process optimization, efficiency gains, and defect reduction.
• Support pilot changes, new process introductions, and scaling initiatives on the production floor.
• Provide structured feedback from operators to operations to be triaged for action with process / engineering / R&D.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Promote and enforce a safe working environment at all times.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, and cleanliness standards.
• Address safety or housekeeping issues immediately and proactively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supervising or leading manufacturing operations (precision manufacturing, photonics, optics, electronics, or similar preferred).
• Strong understanding of production workflows, SOP-driven environments, and WIP control.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work directly on the floor.
• Experience supporting equipment troubleshooting and process adherence.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with engineering and operations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in fiber-optic, photonics, semiconductor, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience scaling production from low-volume to higher-volume operations.

Hands-On Product Manager — AI-Native Recruiting Platform (HireHQ)

Build the AI operating system for recruiting.

HireHQ is building the next generation AI-native recruiting platform — one that eliminates manual recruiter workflows and replaces them with intelligent automation, AI copilots, and decision intelligence.

Traditional ATS platforms were built for record keeping.

HireHQ is building a recruiting operating system that helps companies find, evaluate, and hire the best talent faster.

We are looking for a highly hands-on Product Manager who can help design and ship this future.

This is not a traditional PM role. You won't just write tickets and manage roadmaps.

You will:

• Prototype product ideas yourself
• Use AI tools to rapidly build concepts
• Work directly with engineers
• Drive automation across recruiting workflows
• Ship AI-native features quickly

If you like building products at the intersection of AI, automation, and recruiting, you'll thrive here.

What You'll Work On

You'll help build core capabilities of the HireHQ recruiting platform, including:

AI Candidate Discovery

• AI-powered candidate search
• Intelligent candidate matching
• Automated candidate enrichment
• Talent graph and candidate insights

AI Screening & Evaluation

• Resume and profile understanding
• AI candidate scoring and ranking
• Interview intelligence and summarization
• Automated screening workflows

Recruiter Copilots

• AI recruiter assistants
• Automated outreach generation
• Pipeline prioritization
• Smart next-action recommendations

Candidate Experience

• AI-powered communication
• Automated follow-ups
• Interview scheduling automation
• Candidate journey insights

Recruiting Automation

• Workflow orchestration across the hiring pipeline
• Intelligent routing and task automation
• AI-driven pipeline management
• Recruiter productivity tools

Our goal is simple:

Reduce manual recruiting work by 80% while improving hiring outcomes.

What You'll Actually Do

You will operate like a product builder.

Ship Products

• Own product areas end-to-end
• Work directly with engineers to design solutions
• Move from idea → prototype → shipped feature quickly

Prototype With AI

You'll actively use tools like:

• Cursor
• GitHub Copilot
• Claude
• ChatGPT
• Figma

to rapidly create:

• product mockups
• workflows
• prototypes
• PRDs
• user stories
• experimentation plans

We expect PMs to use AI as a force multiplier, not just write docs.

Design AI-Native Workflows

You'll help design product systems that use:

• LLMs
• semantic search
• embeddings
• candidate matching
• summarization
• automation engines

to eliminate manual recruiting work.

Drive Automation

You will constantly ask:

\"Why is a human doing this?\"

Then build systems that automate it.

Work Extremely Closely With Engineering

You will collaborate daily with engineers to:

• shape product architecture
• refine technical tradeoffs
• ship features quickly
• iterate with real customer feedback

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 5+ years in product management
• Experience building recruiting or HR tech products

Examples include:

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Recruiting CRM platforms
• Candidate engagement tools
• Talent sourcing platforms
• Interview platforms
• Talent intelligence platforms

You deeply understand how recruiting actually works.

AI Product Thinking

You've helped build or design AI-enabled product capabilities, such as:

• candidate matching
• screening automation
• workflow automation
• recommendation systems
• AI copilots
• search and ranking systems

Builder Mindset

You like creating things, not just planning them.

You are comfortable:

• prototyping ideas
• creating workflows
• building product concepts independently
• using AI tools to accelerate execution

Comfort With Ambiguity

This is a startup environment.

You should enjoy:

• fast iteration
• unclear problems
• ownership
• shipping quickly

Strong Candidates Often

• Previously worked at HR tech or recruiting tech companies
• Have built ATS or recruiting workflow products
• Use AI tools daily for product development
• Think about automation and workflow intelligence
• Care deeply about shipping useful products quickly

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 3 months:

• Recruiters using HireHQ spend dramatically less time on manual tasks
• AI features automate key recruiting workflows
• Customers rely on AI insights to prioritize candidates
• Recruiters move from administrative work → strategic hiring

Why This Role Is Different

Most recruiting software was designed 15–20 years ago.

HireHQ is rebuilding recruiting software from the ground up using:

• AI agents
• workflow automation
• intelligent candidate matching
• recruiter copilots

This role is an opportunity to help build the AI operating system for hiring.

About Chiral Photonics

Chiral Photonics is a fast-growing photonics manufacturing company enabling next-generation optical connectivity. We specialize in high-precision fiber-optic components and assemblies that support advanced data center, AI, and communications infrastructure. As we scale production, we are building strong operational foundations rooted in standard work, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Operations Project Manager sits at the intersection of production planning and project/program management and plays a critical role in translating customer demand, business strategy, and operational capabilities into executable plans.

This role is responsible for:

• Production Forecasting and Capacity Planning (~40%) — Developing and maintaining production forecasts and capacity plans to ensure the organization has the right people, stations, and sequencing in place to meet customer demand.
• Portfolio Project Management (~40%) — Driving execution and alignment across a portfolio of operational, manufacturing, engineering, and business initiatives, ensuring priorities are clearly sequenced, resources are allocated appropriately, and projects progress according to plan.
• Additional Assignments (~20%) — Supporting the Operations and Production Directors with operational initiatives as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the product lifecycle, supporting process improvement efforts, and assisting with operational coordination.

This is a highly cross-functional role that partners closely with Production, Process Engineering, R&D, Sales, and Leadership. The ideal candidate is structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, and is comfortable bringing clarity, organization, and strong follow-through to complex operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Forecasting & Planning (~40%)

• Own and maintain production forecasts across standard, custom, and R&D orders.
• Translate demand into capacity and resource plans, including labor, stations/equipment, and shift planning.
• Maintain resource models by station, value stream, and operator.
• Partner with Production, Process and Engineering to assign work, identify bottlenecks, and mitigate risks.
• Track forecast vs. actual performance and improve planning accuracy.
• Support planning in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment with both production and R&D workstreams.
• Support scale decisions, including staffing, cross-training, additional stations, and automation opportunities.

2. Project & Portfolio Management (~40%)

• Manage a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives across manufacturing scale, process improvement, engineering enablement, and operational systems.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and dependencies.
• Drive execution by tracking actions, ensuring follow-through, and escalating risks.
• Help leadership sequence priorities and align resources across operational initiatives.
• Prepare status updates, dashboards, and decision materials.

3. Additional Assignments (~20%)

Support Operations and Production leadership with initiatives that improve execution, standardization, and cross-functional coordination, including:

• Maintaining and improving SOPs and work instructions across the product lifecycle.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives to improve throughput and reduce cycle time.
• Assisting with operational reporting, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Contributing to special projects and operational initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations planning and program/project management, or manufacturing operations (startup or scale‐up experience strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with hands‐on experience in:
• Forecasting and capacity planning
• Resource modeling and scenario analysis
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, evolving environment
• Ability to manage stakeholders at various levels.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, hardware, photonics, semiconductors, or advanced technology environments
• Familiarity with:
• High‐volume / high mix production
• R&D and custom order workflows
• Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with planning or PM tools is a plus

Job Title: Project Administrator - Data Center Information Technology/Design/Engineer Firm

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: On-Site Edison, NJ

Project Administrator

NJ Data Center growing Information Technology/Design/Engineer Firm is seeking a Project Administrator to join our team. The Project Administrator is responsible for managing the administrative tasks and logistical aspects of data center construction or expansion projects, including coordinating with various teams, tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, and ensuring smooth execution of project activities under the guidance of a project manager, all while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints; essentially acting as the organizational backbone for the project.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support project team on all administrative tasks and duties.
• Heavy client/vendor/supplier interaction.
• Preparation of spreadsheet reports, contracts documents, purchase and change order requests, presentations, and correspondence.
• Receive, maintain and distribute submittals, RFI's, shop drawings and establish project log to record receipt and disposition of same.
• Coordinate project meetings and travel arrangements.
• Maintain electronic and manual database of all project files and archives.
• Other responsibilities normally performed in the execution of a Project Administrator position according to standard Architectural/Engineering industry practices.
• Assist architects/engineers with editing/issuing project book specifications (electronic IE: Master Specs).

Qualifications:

• Three to five years experience in Engineering firms or related fields.
• BA is recommended.
• Must exhibit initiative, judgment, and quality in performance and responsibilities.
• Deadline and detail oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
• Ability to work well with multi disciplines in a fast paced environment.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time job position. In office, not remote or virtual.

Normal business hours are Monday thru Friday 8-5pm.

Benefits:

• 401 k match to $3500
• Full health medical/dental/prescription/life insurance (75% paid by employer 20-25% paid by employee)
• After 3/5 years eligibility based on rating for company owned NJ shore house
• Tuition reimbursement for employee
• Subjective year end bonus plan(end September)
• Awards/recognition for superior effort and extraordinary excellence
• Longevity awards 5/10/15/20/25/30 plus years
• After 15 years education assistance for children eligibility
• After 15 years eligibility for additional retirement compensative (elective)

BRUNS-PAK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

The City of Newark is seeking an experienced and qualified Land Surveyor to serve within the Department of Engineering as the Municipal Land Surveyor.

Under direction, the incumbent is responsible for managing and maintaining the City's official tax maps, property records, and survey data, while providing technical and administrative support to engineering, planning and zoning, property management, public infrastructure, and legal functions.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with field assignments as required