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Process Engineer – High-Speed Manufacturing (CPG / Beverage)

Location: Alsip, IL

Compensation: $115,000–$144,000 base + up to 10% bonus

Shifts Available:

• 1st: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Industry: Food & Beverage | CPG | High-Speed Manufacturing

The Opportunity

This is a newly created Process Engineer role with one of the most stable and recognizable manufacturers in the Midwest. The company operates a large, recently renovated production facility and continues to reinvest heavily in automation, technology, infrastructure, and—most importantly—its people.

If you’re a Process Engineer who thrives in highly automated, fast-paced environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement on the plant floor, this is a chance to make a real impact while building a long-term career with a company known for job security, upward mobility, and internal growth.

There are three openings (one per shift) due to expansion.

Why Engineers Stay Here

• Extremely stable business with no shortage of work
• Strong track record of internal promotion at both plant and corporate levels
• Ongoing investment in automation, equipment upgrades, and technology
• Large, modern facility with multiple high-speed production lines
• Collaborative, team-first culture—even within a union environment
• Ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders across operations

What You’ll Be Doing

Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes across assigned production lines
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, cost reduction, and KPI performance
• Apply Lean and data-driven methodologies to reduce variation and improve process capability

Plant Floor & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Influence hourly production teams and plant leadership without direct authority
• Support process adjustments, centerlining, and process control plans

Data, Automation & Optimization

• Analyze equipment efficiency, material usage, and process performance
• Apply statistical tools (SPC, capability studies, variation reduction) to guide decisions
• Support automation upgrades and equipment improvements (no new line commissioning planned)

Flexibility & Support

• While assigned to a primary shift, provide occasional off-shift support as issues arise—especially during peak summer production months

What We’re Looking For

Highly Preferred

• 4–8+ years of Process Engineering experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Background in food & beverage, bottling, CPG, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing
• Strong understanding of automated production lines (bottling, packaging, blow molding, etc.)
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics preferred)
• Comfortable spending time on the plant floor and working cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Lean Six Sigma or project management certification
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment
• SAP or similar ERP system experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong influencer who can connect with both hourly operators and leadership
• Data-driven problem solver with a hands-on mindset
• Comfortable operating in a large, fast-moving plant
• Flexible and willing to support off-shifts when needed
• Looking for long-term stability with room to grow

Interview Process

1. Recruiter phone screen (30 min)
2. Hiring Manager video interview (30 min)
3. Panel video interview with leadership (60 min)
4. On-site interview & plant tour

Why This Is a Career Move

This is not a “project-only” engineering role. You’ll have ownership, visibility, and influence inside a major manufacturing operation—while working for a company that offers long-term security, competitive pay, bonuses, and advancement opportunities.

If you’re a Process Engineer looking to step into a high-impact role at a best-in-class manufacturing facility, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

Senior Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

A globally recognized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their downtown Chicago office. This firm delivers complex, high profile projects across the United States and internationally, with a diverse portfolio including industrial, residential, commercial, education/public, mixed use, and hospitality developments valued up to $200M+.

This role offers the opportunity to lead large scale projects from preconstruction through completion while working within a fully integrated AEC delivery model alongside architecture, engineering, and construction teams.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overall project leadership, managing teams, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will oversee complex projects across multiple sectors, working closely with internal design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to deliver successful outcomes on high value projects across the U.S. and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects valued up to $200M+.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Oversee project teams including project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering large scale commercial, mixed use, residential, industrial, hospitality, or institutional projects.
• Experience managing projects valued $50M to $200M+.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to oversee project financials, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Why Join

• Globally respected Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with an international project portfolio.
• Opportunity to lead large scale projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborative environment working alongside architecture and engineering teams in an integrated delivery model.
• Downtown Chicago office with a hybrid work schedule (2 days work from home).

Job Name

Medical Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Overview

This position is responsible for processing parts from start to finish. The Process Engineer will quote new opportunities, develop methods of manufacturing, ensure quality, verify delivery, and analyze the efficiency of all processes involved.

The Process Engineer will work closely with customers, programmers, and machinists to review part designs and provide DFM feedback to improve manufacturability, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.This role will develop plans to manufacture parts in an efficient and repeatable fashion while supporting the team with organized tracking of the entire manufacturing pathway.

The Process Engineer will often utilize CAD to analyze customer designs, provide DFM recommendations when needed, and develop designs for in-house fixturing and tooling to support production.

Donson Machine is a family-owned medical device manufacturer focused on providing employees a safe place to enjoy their workday, build technical and personal skills, all while creating a better life for them and their families. With the help of these amazing team members, we set the standard in the medical industry in terms of quality, service, and creativity.

Check out more about our company at Shift (7:00AM – 4:30PM, Mon - Fri)

Location

Alsip, IL (On-site full time)

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000 per year

Qualifications/Requirements

·        5 years’ experience preferred, as process, product, or manufacturing engineer

·        3 years’ experience preferred, dealing with products produced via CNC machining.

·        3 years’ experience preferred, regularly utilizing a CAD software.

·        Strong skills with metrology devices such as mics, calipers, indicators, vision systems, etc.

·        Ability to read and comprehend blueprints (including GD&T features such as true position and profile of a surface) per customer specifications

· High school diploma or equivalent

·        Ability to read, write and communicate in English

·        Ability to work in a shop environment - continuous exposure to potentially hazardous metal working machinery and equipment, loud noises, dust, mist, oils and solvents.

Responsibilities

• Write manufacturing processes using appropriate software and create sequence of operations
• Drive/verify quality product is delivered to customer on time
• Partner/work with CNC Machinists to manufacture specialty parts, make adjustments to blueprints and develop an order of processes
• Write inspection processes for incoming material, raw material, in-process production and finished goods
• Establish inventory requirements for job specific material types and quantities
• Hit pre-determined efficiency goals when setting up or operating machines
• Perform Feasibility Reviews
• Create bills of material
• Post Review, review all projects to ensure profitability was achieved.
• Review lead times necessary for jobs including tooling, fixturing, gaging, machine availability and outside processes; advise manufacturing, scheduling and/or sales if there is a problem
• Order, design or select appropriate tooling, fixtures and gages
• Research, select and verify sub-contractor pricing to use in quote or use available lot charges when applicable
• Coordinate efforts with purchasing to send out quote requests when necessary
• Review all requirements including lot quantities, specs, inspection, packaging, supplied tooling or gages, and any documents for Configuration Management requirements when applied to Medical/Aerospace products.
• Improve on process capabilities/production volume while maintaining quality standards
• Communicate all production information such as quality issues, scrap rates and other problems to appropriate personnel including lead, supervisor, front office, engineering and quality department

Benefits

·        401K

·        Paid Holidays

·        Paid Vacation

·        Opportunity for Flexible Schedule

·        Health Insurance

·        Dental Insurance

·        Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions 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 for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs 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: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

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.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacations, 401K, etc.

Target Salary: $80,000-100,000

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 20% annual bonus

Job Summary: Oversee the design and management of compensation programs to attract, retain, and engage top talent across all Progress Rail locations.

Job Duties:

• Lead compensation programs including base salary, STIP, and equity plans
• Manage the compensation team and ensure efficient program execution
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits to align with strategy and budget
• Conduct market benchmarking to maintain competitive pay practices
• Maintain job architecture and support career path visibility
• Ensure compliance with pay regulations and transparency requirements
• Lead performance review and annual compensation planning cycles
• Provide analysis on pay equity, workforce trends, and compensation decisions
• Advise HR and managers and manage vendors and compensation systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field
• 5+ years in HR leadership with compensation experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• HR certification (CCP) preferred

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) to join their team. This is a critical leadership role for a hands-on, strategic FSQA professional who thrives in regulated food environments and enjoys building strong teams while driving continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for a food safety leader with deep USDA/FDA experience, a background in food & beverage manufacturing, and a proven ability to lead and develop multi-level teams.

The Director of FSQA will serve as the site-level food safety authority, providing both strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership for all food safety and quality programs. This individual will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Senior Leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, protect brand integrity, and continuously elevate food safety and quality standards across the facility and extended operations. This role leads a robust FSQA organization with 7-10 direct reports and plays a key role in audit readiness, regulatory interaction, customer engagement, and operational excellence.

Why This Role?

• High-visibility leadership position with meaningful influence on food safety culture.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a mature FSQA organization.
• Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and direction for food safety and quality assurance programs across manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Act as the primary site food safety leader, ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of HACCP, preventive controls, and prerequisite programs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies, third-party auditors, customers, and suppliers.
• Oversee internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely and effective resolution of findings.
• Partner with Operations to enhance sanitation effectiveness, process controls, and product quality outcomes.
• Drive investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution of quality deviations and customer complaints.
• Establish, track, and report key quality and food safety KPIs to leadership.
• Provide QA leadership for capital projects, process changes, and new initiatives.
• Ensure proper disposition of materials and finished products in accordance with food safety and quality standards.
• Develop and deliver food safety and quality training across the organization.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FSQA leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans for direct reports.
• Actively participate in succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Represent the FSQA function at the senior leadership level, contributing to broader business strategy.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in food & beverage manufacturing (oils industry experience strongly preferred).
• Extensive USDA and FDA regulatory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 7+ years of leadership experience, including managing managers and/or technical professionals.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing direct reports.
• HACCP and/or PCQI certification (required).
• Strong working knowledge of GFSI-aligned food safety systems and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders.
• Background in multi-shift or complex manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting offsite or third-party facilities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making capabilities.

Compensation Range: $125,000 - $160,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA)looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Customer Success & Strategic Accounts Manager – Supply Chain Environment to join their team. You will support a large, enterprise-level customer within a service-driven, supply chain environment. This is a high-visibility role responsible for owning strategic customer relationships, leading a customer service operations team, and driving operational excellence across complex, multi-site service programs. This opportunity is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of customer experience, supply chain operations, and account management, and who enjoys translating data into actionable improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Customer & Account Ownership:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship owner for a major enterprise customer within a service-based supply chain environment.
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with customer leadership, ensuring alignment on service levels, performance metrics, and long-term objectives.
• Lead executive-level business reviews, service performance readouts, and strategic planning sessions, translating operational data into actionable insights.
• Act as the voice of the customer internally, balancing customer needs with operational capabilities and organizational priorities.

Customer Service & Supply Chain Operations Leadership:

• Lead a hands-on customer service and operations team supporting order fulfillment, service delivery, planning, and account execution.
• Provide real-time coaching, workflow oversight, and prioritization in a fast-paced, service-centric environment.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across customer-facing and operational teams.
• Ensure consistent execution of service commitments across logistics, operations, and internal support functions.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement:

• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, logistics, finance, and technology teams to optimize service delivery and customer outcomes.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, demand planning, workflow efficiency, and service-level performance.
• Identify operational risks and service gaps early, proactively implementing corrective actions.
• Apply process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) to improve scalability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Data-Driven Account & Service Management:

• Analyze customer performance data, service metrics, and operational trends to uncover root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Translate complex operational data into clear, compelling narratives for both internal stakeholders and customer leadership.
• Utilize business intelligence tools and dashboards to support decision-making, performance tracking, and strategic planning.
• Drive accountability through defined KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics.

What Success Looks Like:

• Strong, trusted partnerships with enterprise customer stakeholders.
• Improved service performance, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency across customer touchpoints.
• A highly engaged, high-performing customer service and account operations team.
• Clear, data-driven insights that support short-term execution and long-term supply chain strategy.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in customer success, strategic account management, supply chain operations, or customer service leadership within a product-based environment.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, with a hands-on, present leadership style.
• Experience in product driven industries such as supply chain services, foodservice operations, hospitality, or aviation services.
• Strong data fluency, with the ability to analyze and present operational and customer performance metrics.
• Proven success managing large, complex enterprise accounts and acting as the primary customer relationship owner.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with process improvement, workflow optimization, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Customer Success & Strategic Accounts Manager looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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