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Production Planner

Position Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, on-time order fulfillment, and alignment with business demand. This role serves as a key link between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams, supporting S&OP processes and helping implement structured planning tools, including MRP systems, within a cGMP-regulated dietary supplement environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans & schedules for pharmacy, blending, encapsulation, and packaging operations
• Lead and participate in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings
• Translate demand forecasts into executable production plans
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules
• Work closely with Warehouse to align inventory levels with production needs
• Support upstream planning activities to prevent material shortages or production delays
• Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of MRP and planning systems
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on operational constraints
• Communicate schedule changes clearly to cross-functional teams
• Support continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and processes

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience: 2–5 years of production scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling principles
• Familiarity with planning tools, MRP systems, and ERP platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English)

Success Metric:

• On-time execution of production schedules
• Reduced production delays due to material shortages
• Improved alignment between demand, inventory, and production
• Successful adoption and use of planning and MRP tools

Duration: 8 months contract

Job Description:

• In this role, you will ensure product continuity of supply for all materials that fall under your assigned portfolio of products. This portfolio can include the following types of materials: finished goods, work in process (WIP), raw materials, and packaging components.
• You will collaborate and partner with the manufacturing sites to ensure supply plans can be successful fulfilled by monitoring capacity, component availability and actively mitigating and resolving any product supply and/or customer service challenges.
• Manage inventory levels and the deployment of finished goods according to customer demands and company objectives.
• The planner is responsible for advising management and appropriate internal teams of the current and future status of product supply for existing products as well as for future launches. In addition, the planner is expected to escalate any issues that will impact the organization’s ability to meet customer needs and/or fulfill targeted supply plans.

Responsibilities:

• Operate as Lead Planner for key strategic sites leading all supply planning related discussions.
• Scheduling / Plant Production –Develop capacity-feasible supply plans and provide to the manufacturing sites on a prescribed schedule. Collaborate with assigned sites to develop short-term production schedules by taking into consideration site constraints, customer service and inventory targets. Execute planning scenarios in support of meeting customer service and/or inventory targets with a focus on minimizing E&O inventory, as appropriate.
• Capacity - Handle long term planning for strategic suppliers and participate in supplier capacity reviews.
• Inventory & Service - Deploy inventory planning strategies to maintain and improve service levels and optimize inventory investment. Actively participate in annual Entitlement activities to set inventory goals. Actively resolve SLOB disposition.
• New Products & Product Changes - Actively participate in cross-functional team to ensure planning milestones are completed on time and to achieve an appropriate balance between base business and project requirements to ensure customer service and inventory targets are met. Ensure that supply plans are developed (and communicated to the appropriate site) which are achievable, aligned to the project timeline and deliverables and support meeting launch inventory targets, and are inclusive of any promotional activities. Support Master Data setup in SAP/APO.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional business experience is required, preferably in one or more of the following areas: Production Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Distribution, Manufacturing, and/or Transportation.
• Microsoft Office – Intermediate to advance skill level is required. Proficiency to utilize Excel charts, pivot tables, VLOOKUP features without coaching/guidance.
• Handle multiple priorities and work independently while demonstrating initiative and strong analytical savvy.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, decision making, and communication skills.
• Preferred:
• Experience in inventory management, SAP APO, or SAP ECC

Skills:

• Production Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Distribution, Manufacturing, and/or Transportation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality Management, Science or a related field demonstrating foundational technical knowledge.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Azhar

Email:

Internal Id: 26-05443

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Somerset, NJ

Shift: 8 am-4:30 pm (may change based on customer needs)

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $25.00

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

What we're looking for

• Education:

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years in procurement, inventory management, or lab operations required.

• SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Access), and digital procurement platforms preferred.

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred

• Formal training in problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

• Familiarity with FDA, CGMP, and ISO standards.

• Strong understanding of lab operations and material workflows.

• Ability to independently solve complex problems using operational insights.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting,

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Expert-level skills in Excel)

• SAP experience is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of contracts and supplier management best practices.

• Comfortable working in highly regulated environments.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

As an Onsite Procurement Specialist/Buyer, you'll be embedded at customer facilities to ensure the seamless coordination of inventory and material operations. This role supports laboratory and production environments by managing sourcing, procurement, and logistics of essential materials, including consumables, chemicals, solvents, and reagents. You'll be the operational backbone of our onsite services, helping our customers maintain efficiency, compliance, and scientific progress. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and streamline workflows related to inventory and material management.

• Support procurement and planning functions, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of materials.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal departments to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards, including FDA, CGMP, and ISO9001.

• Collaborate with Avantor's broader service and sourcing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Source, procure, and coordinate delivery of critical lab and production materials.

• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, and replenishment cycles using Avantor and customer systems.

• Assist in supplier qualification, contract interpretation, and compliance documentation.

• Support emergency deliveries and installation of materials.

• Maintain standing orders and manage engineering change notifications.

• Provide reporting on material planning, open orders, and performance metrics.

• Resolve non-conformance issues and document supplier corrective actions.

• Facilitate audit support and vendor engagement activities.

• Collect, document, and report operational data and observations.

• Maintain >95% inventory accuracy across managed categories.

• Achieve an on-time delivery rate of >98% for critical materials.

• Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

• Deliver monthly reports on inventory levels, supplier performance, and cost savings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Resolve procurement issues within 48 hours of escalation.

• Maintain positive customer satisfaction scores through responsive service and communication.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Our employer is a leading provider of premium metal payment cards and secure authentication solutions. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, the company serves major financial institutions, producing over 30 million metal cards annually and holding a dominant share in the premium metal card segment. It also offers advanced digital security through a proprietary platform that includes three-factor authentication and cold storage for digital assets, generating over $420 million in annual sales.

• Salary range: 85-150k USD
• Annual Bonus: Up to 15% (contingent upon a combination of company's and personal performance).

Position Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) who will perform the planning, design, and implementation of automation solutions across our production lines. This role involves designing and building custom machines in-house as well as managing external integrators to deliver turnkey automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in machine design, supplier management, and project execution in high-volume manufacturing environments.

This position is critical to driving automation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and quality in a multi-million-unit-per-year production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation System Design & Implementation
• Design and develop custom automation equipment using SolidWorks.
• Lead full lifecycle of automation projects: concept, design, build, installation, and validation.
• Collaborate with external integrators and manage suppliers for outsourced machine builds.
• Production Line Automation
• Plan and implement automation solutions for assembly and packaging lines.
• Integrate robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and material handling equipment.
• Project Management
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure projects meet performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all automation systems comply with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Implement risk assessments, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce labor, improve throughput, and enhance quality.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives through innovative automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine design and automation engineering.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and installing machines in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Technical Expertise

• SolidWorks proficiency for machine and fixture design.
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies: robotics, PLC programming, vision systems, conveyors, and material handling.
• Experience with supplier management and working with external integrators.
• Understanding of system design, defect analysis, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with SPC, Six Sigma, and DoE methodologies for data-driven improvements.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation and mechanical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Preferred

• Experience designing full production lines.
• Familiarity with high-speed automation for multi-million-unit production.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to ISO 13485 or automotive quality standards.
• Experience with robotic integration, automated quality inspection, and vision systems.

Our employer believes in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

**** Benefits eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process.

Job Title: Bid Manager / Project Controller

Location: Piscataway, New Jersey

Salary: Up to $110,000 (based on experience)

Full-Time | Competitive Benefits

Join Our Team in Piscataway, NJ

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Bid Manager / Project Controller to join our growing team in Piscataway - the right candidate will be incredibly detail oriented. This role is ideal for a professional who excels at managing bids, overseeing project financials, and ensuring operational excellence from proposal through execution.

With a competitive salary of up to $110,000, this is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in driving project success and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Excellent and proven attention to detail. The rest can be taught!
• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end bid and proposal process
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing models, and financial analyses
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Monitor project performance against financial and operational targets
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and leadership teams
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with client requirements
• Produce detailed reporting for senior management and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in bid management, project controls, or financial project oversight
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and project management software
• PMP or similar certification (preferred but not required)

WHO WE ARE

Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors (Delta) is a multidisciplinary AEC firm founded in upstate New York in 1976. Along with our corporate headquarters located near the intersection of Interstates 81, 86 and 88, Delta has additional offices across Central New York and Chevy Chase, MD, together with remote team members located across the US. We deliver engineering and architectural design services for multiple market sectors along with providing environmental, survey, landscape architecture, and ecological services to public and private clients located throughout the continental US. Delta team members take advantage of terrific opportunities to advance professionally in a supportive team-oriented culture while enjoying generous compensation and benefits package.

WHO WE NEED

We are seeking a versatile and team-oriented Structural Project Engineer in our Structural Team, ideally located in the Syracuse or Albany, NY area, or at our Endwell, NY office. Candidates located outside the designated office locations may qualify for full remote work, subject to company policy. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. A PE is also required. Experience should include structural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, and aluminum structures. Experience with cable design is preferred.

The primary duties associated with this position include:

• The candidate should be proficient with the International Building Code (IBC); ASCE-7; ACI 318; ADM-2020; and AISC.
• Performing challenging 3-dimensional structural analyses and designs for a wide variety of clients using various state-of-the-art design software, including RISA 3D, SAP, RAM, and RISA Foundation.
• Responsible for serving as lead project engineer, i.e., taking responsibility for developing design, preparing detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT, and specifications. This includes coordinating the work of junior team members and amongst other trades.
• Solving engineering problems using experience, judgment, and education and knowing when to ask for assistance when required.
• Write and review related reports for the services provided.
• Scoping projects and assisting project managers with proposal creation.
• Serving as a Quality Control reviewer for the designs of team members.
• Assisting the Team Leader in initiating, developing, and implementing continuous team improvement initiatives.
• Supporting structural work in our building projects within the Structural Facilities Group as workload warrants.
• Attending client meetings/presentations in the daytime or evenings.
• Communicating with client representatives, contractors, and suppliers.
• Participating in site visits/inspections/documentation during construction.
• Work on a variety of projects including schools, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and governmental projects.
• This position requires an individual that has strong technical abilities with good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced market.

Additional duties will include preparing structural designs; prepare structural design summaries and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT; consider alternate designs and value engineering; and meeting scheduled project deadlines.

Delta is driven to exceed our clients' expectations on every project. Accordingly, the successful applicant for this position must be willing to occasionally work adjusted hours/overtime.

WHAT WE OFFER

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities along with an internal equity and alignment with market area data.)

The following are a few of the benefits that we offer:

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Optional Vision, LTD and Term Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Licensing Reimbursement
• Recruitment Bonus Program

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.

This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.

The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
• Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
• Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
• Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
• Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
• Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
• Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
• Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
• Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
• Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
• Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
• Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.

Software Required:

• Airtable
• Workfront
• PowerPoint
• OneNote

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

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.
REMOTE

Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.