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IBM Consulting is seeking an accomplished Data & Analytics Associate Partner to accelerate our growth within the Industrial & Communications sectors. This executive role is responsible for shaping client vision, cultivating senior executive relationships, and developing data-driven solutions that enable clients to successfully navigate complex transformation programs.

You will bring together deep industry expertise and IBM’s portfolio of data, analytics, and AI capabilities to help organizations modernize their data ecosystems—migrating from legacy platforms to modern hybrid cloud architectures—while adopting next-generation analytics, GenAI, and agentic AI to strengthen decision-making and deliver measurable business and financial outcomes.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who integrates industry depth, consulting excellence, and technical thought leadership, has a strong understanding of competitive market dynamics, and consistently delivers high-impact transformation at scale.

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• Expand IBM’s Data & Analytics presence by identifying new market opportunities, developing differentiated solutions, and building a strong pipeline.

  
  

• Engage senior client executives to understand strategic priorities and shape data transformation roadmaps aligned to their business and financial goals.

  
  

• Lead end-to-end sales cycles, including solution definition, proposal leadership, financial structuring, and contract negotiation.

  
  

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• Advise C-suite leaders on strategies to their data estate modernization, advanced analytics, GenAI, and agentic AI to drive business performance.

  
  

• Architect integrated solutions that include:

  
  

• Migration from legacy data platforms to modern cloud-based architectures

  
  

• Data engineering and Information governance

  
  

• Business intelligence and advanced analytics

  
  

• GenAI-powered and agentic AI-driven automation and decisioning

  
  

• Lead complex transformation programs from discovery through delivery, ensuring measurable outcomes and client satisfaction.

  
  

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• Oversee multi-disciplinary delivery teams to ensure high-quality, consistent execution across all program phases.

  
  

• Manage engagement financials, including forecasting, margin performance, and overall portfolio profitability.

  
  

• Align right client technologies, industry expertise, and global delivery capabilities to maximize client value.

  
  

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• Recruit, mentor, and grow top-tier consultants, architects, and data specialists.

  
  

• Build and scale capabilities in data modernization, cloud data engineering, analytics, GenAI, and emerging agentic AI techniques.

  
  

• Contribute to practice strategy, offering development, and capability growth across the global Data & Analytics team.

  
  

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• Stay ahead of sector and technology trends, including cloud modernization, GenAI, agentic system design, regulatory changes, and evolving competitive dynamics.

  
  

• Represent IBM at industry conferences, client events, webinars, and executive roundtables.

  
  

• Create original thought leadership—articles, perspectives, point-of-views—that positions IBM as a leading advisor in data and AI-driven transformation.

  
  

This position can be preformed anywhere in the US.

"Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs."

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• 12+ years of experience in consulting, data strategy, analytics, or digital transformation, with strong exposure to the Industrial or Communications sectors.

  
  

• Hands-on experience modernizing data ecosystems, including migrating from legacy on-premise platforms to modern cloud-native or hybrid cloud architectures.

  
  

• Deep expertise with major cloud platforms and their data/analytics stacks, including implementation experience with:

  
  

• AWS (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, EMR, Athena, Lake Formation, Bedrock, SageMaker)

  
  

• Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks on Azure, Fabric, Cognitive Services)

  
  

• Google Cloud Platform (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Dataproc, Vertex AI)

  
  

• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end data pipelines, governance frameworks, and analytics solutions on one or more of these platforms.

  
  

• Strong understanding of GenAI architectures, LLM integration patterns, vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and emerging agentic AI frameworks.

  
  

• Proven track record of selling, structuring, and delivering large-scale data and AI transformation programs.

  
  

• Robust technical and functional expertise in data engineering, cloud data platforms, analytics, AI/ML, information management, and governance.

  
  

• Executive-level communication and presence, with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and convey complex topics through compelling narratives.

  
  

• Financial management experience, including engagement economics, forecasting, margin optimization, and portfolio profitability.

  
  

• Demonstrated leadership in building, scaling, and developing high-performing consulting and technical teams.

  
  

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Mechanical Maintenance and Technical Instructor or Sr Mechanical Maintenance Instructor Position for Dresden Nuclear Power Station in Morris, IL

This Mechanical Maintenance and Technical Instructor role can be filled at the Maintenance and Technical Instructor Level, or at the Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor Level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level.

Who We Are

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

Maintenance and Technical Instructor Job Code XKAP- Expected salary range of $105,300 to $117,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor Job Code XKAV - Expected salary range of $121,500 to $135,000 varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Demonstrates mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and proposed modification of plant specific maintenance and technical training programs (Chemistry, Engineering, Maintenance: Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical, and Radiation Protection).

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Drives the clean energy center (CEC) and personnel performance improvement through the use of training. Develops, schedules, coordinates, and conducts performance-based maintenance or technical training programs as required by user community in accordance with Constellation's systematic approach to training model, department procedures, and with proper application of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.
• Prepares trainee examination and conducts trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate and conducts counseling sessions for trainees, evaluates the results, and recommends/develops individualized training programs.
• Participates in CEC support activities, i.e. outage support, root cause support, line assessment support.
• Assures the training programs are maintained current and incorporate information gained from Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Significant Operating Experience Reports and Constellation Nuclear Event Reports (NERs), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Bulletins and Information Notices, CEC design change and backfit information, CEC procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports.
• Support CEC and fleet in the areas of business initiatives, project management, refuel outage support, emergency preparedness duties, and special projects.
• Supervises the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
• Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.
• Maintains knowledge of plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop and conduct effective, high-quality training.
• Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

This Maintenance and Technical Instructor role can be filled at the Maintenance and Technical Instructor Level, or at the Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor Level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level.

Mechanical Maintenance and Technical (M&T) Instructor
Job Code: XKAP
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED with 3 years of nuclear mechanical maintenance experience or 5 years of related (mechanical maintenance instruction) experience OR
• Associate&rsquos/Bachelor&rsquos degree in a technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, engineering, health physics, mathematics, physics), education or training with 2 years of related mechanical maintenance experience or 4 years of related (mechanical maintenance instruction) experience
• The requirements as outlined above meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2 Standard, Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Sr Mechanical Maintenance and Technical (M&T) Instructor
Job Code: XKAV
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED with 5 years of nuclear mechanical maintenance background or 7 years of related (Mechanical Maintenance) experience OR
• Associate&rsquos degree in technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, electrical, engineering, instrumentation, mathematics, mechanical, radiation protection), education or training with 3 years of nuclear mechanical maintenance background or 5 years of related (Mechanical Maintenance) experience OR
• Bachelor&rsquos degree in a technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, engineering, health physics, mathematics, physics), education or training with 3 years of related (Mechanical Maintenance) experience
• 2 years of training or education experience in Mechanical Maintenance
• The requirements as outlined above meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2 Standard, Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
  
  

Mechanical Maintenance and Technical (M&T) Instructor
Job Code: XKAP
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in delivering training
• Knowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT)

Sr Mechanical Maintenance and Technical (M&T) Instructor
Job Code: XKAV
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Foreman/lead or supervisory experience

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Support operational workflows to ensure continuity and efficiency of APS programs

• Identify and recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies within APS operations
• Support initiatives that enhance workflow consistency and service delivery quality

• Monitor and manage tickets within a custom issue management system
• Analyze trends, identify recurring issues, and support resolution efforts

• Provide project management and operational support across APS initiatives
• Develop and maintain routine reports using Microsoft Excel
• Create PowerPoint presentations for leadership and stakeholder updates

• Assist with special projects and ad hoc operational initiatives as assigned by APS Operations leadership

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and tools simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

General Summary

As the Director of Maintenance, you will be the on‑site authority guiding all maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft are safe, airworthy, and ready for flight. You'll oversee maintenance activities in full alignment with FAA regulations, the Quality Control Manual (QCM), the Repair Station Manual (RSM), and all approved maintenance data. Your leadership ensures every aircraft is maintained and released to service in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.

In this pivotal role, you will provide the strategic direction, hands‑on leadership, and regulatory accountability that keeps our maintenance organization operating at peak performance. You'll lead and mentor maintenance teams, oversee maintenance planning, and drive the daily execution of service operations at your assigned location-all while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsbilities

Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

• Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and applicable FAA guidance.
• Ensure maintenance is performed using approved technical data and proper procedures.
• Ensure proper execution of return-to-service documentation.
• Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on regulatory interpretation and compliance matters.

Maintenance & Service Execution

• Direct all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities at the site.
• Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and control of maintenance work.
• Ensure personnel, tooling, facilities, and materials are adequate for assigned work.
• Conduct daily production oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution.

Safety Management

• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture in accordance with the company Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure hazards, incidents, and near misses are reported and addressed.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to maintenance events or deviations.

Personnel & Training

• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned tasks.
• Ensure compliance with training, certification, and recurrent qualification requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and staff.

Operational Performance

• Monitor and manage performance related to schedule adherence, labor utilization, and rework.
• Identify and address operational constraints impacting compliance, safety, or delivery.
• Support coordination with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience functions.

Top Candidates Will Possess

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years aircraft maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role within a Part 145 environment
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
• Deep understanding of business aviation airframes, powerplants, and diagnostics
• Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145 (and Part 91/135 interfaces), safety management systems, and quality assurance principles
• Ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams through efficient, compliant resolutions
• Proficient in planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong communicator capable of translating technical issues into clear, customer‑friendly information
• Builds trust with aircraft owners, operators, and OEMs through transparency and exceptional service delivery
• Drives long‑range planning, departmental budgeting, capacity forecasting, and capability development
• Identifies new service opportunities, efficiencies, and technology integrations to keep the MRO competitive
• Inspires, coaches, and builds high‑performing maintenance teams
• Demonstrates calm, confident decision‑making in high‑pressure operational environments

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Director, Indirect Procurement to join their team. You will lead a large, enterprise-wide spend portfolio. This is a highly visible role for a procurement leader who thrives in hands-on, stakeholder-facing environments and brings deep expertise across transportation, logistics, facilities, and utilities categories. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategy while remaining closely embedded in the business—working directly with executive leadership, plant operations, and cross-functional partners to drive value, resilience, and long-term capability.

The Opportunity:

The Director of Indirect Procurement will own and lead a $1B+ annual indirect spend portfolio, with primary emphasis on:

• Transportation and logistics (3PL – over-the-road and ocean).
• Warehousing and distribution services.
• Utilities, facilities, and site services.

This leader will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that balance cost, service, risk, and scalability across a multi-site manufacturing and operations footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across transportation, logistics, warehousing, utilities, facilities, and related indirect categories.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior executives and site leadership, ensuring procurement is fully embedded in core business decisions.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining service continuity and supply assurance.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and long-term contractual strategies across domestic and international providers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that enable innovation, flexibility, and performance improvement.
• Partner closely with operations, finance, engineering, and HR to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and manage annual value creation targets, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Ensure procurement governance, policies, and standards are consistently applied across the organization.

Leadership & Talent Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing indirect procurement team.
• Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for procurement talent.
• Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and engagement rhythms.
• Foster a hands-on, collaborative culture that values accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a primary procurement interface to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders.
• Navigate complex, sometimes competing priorities across multiple plants and functions.
• Travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, and key stakeholders as needed (approximately 20–25%; majority of sites located in IL/WI).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant, progressive leadership experience in indirect procurement within large, complex organizations.
• Deep expertise in transportation procurement (3PL – over-the-road and ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities.
• Proven experience managing and influencing large-scale spend portfolios (approaching or exceeding $1B annually).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner at the senior leadership level.
• Hands-on leadership style with a track record of being embedded in the business.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive environments.
• Background in organizations with mature procurement and sourcing functions.
• Exposure to international suppliers and global sourcing strategies.

Compensation Range: $200,000 - $240,000 + 25% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 3 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, Indirect Procurementlooking 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 free to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Maintenance Manager - Hands on

• Maintenance Manager
• Food Manufacturer
• Chicago, IL
• Days, Monday–Friday
• $100,000 – $110,000

A food production company is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager. You’ll oversee daily maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support a safe, efficient plant. Ideal for a strong, mechanically skilled supervisor looking for a clear step up.

Key Duties:

• Lead and schedule Maintenance Technicians (team of 5) to support production.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance for equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMPs, HACCP, and company safety/quality standards.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering on improvements and upgrades.
• Manage spare parts, maintenance spend, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate work orders and asset histories in the CMMS.
• Support new equipment installs, capital projects, and commissioning.
• Track and report KPIs such as downtime and work order completion.
• Build team capability through training, coaching, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a regulated processing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Solid technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, PLC troubleshooting, pneumatics, hydraulics, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Ability to lead maintenance teams and drive equipment performance improvements.
• Experience working in cold environments (freezers/chillers) is a strong plus.

How To Apply

• Contact: Mark Watton
• 773-747-7676 or
• If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

This position is commutable from: Oak Park, Forest Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Maywood, Elmwood Park, La Grange, Westchester, Brookfield, Skokie, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, and Burbank

Relevant Job Title: Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance and Engineering Manager, Maintenance Lead

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

IND2

• Oversee daily warehouse and fulfillment operations, ensuring high levels of throughput, order accuracy, and on-time shipment performance.
• Monitor operational metrics such as productivity, labor efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
• Implement processes and systems to improve operational reliability and customer delivery performance.
• Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  
  

• Lead and develop warehouse supervisors and operational staff, overseeing a team of approximately 10–15 employees.
• Manage staffing plans, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Establish clear expectations, maintain accountability, and foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Coordinate staffing resources including temporary labor as needed to support operational demand.
  
  

• Identify operational gaps and lead structured root cause analysis to resolve issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve productivity.
• Create, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and training materials.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.
  
  

• Oversee the execution of order management across multiple channels including direct-to-consumer, marketplace, and wholesale.
• Ensure proper operation and integration of key systems including warehouse management systems (WMS), shipping platforms, and EDI tools.
• Maintain system integrity and ensure operational processes align with business needs.
  
  

• Manage inventory accuracy and replenishment planning across warehouse locations.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on purchasing, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor freight activity and optimize transportation costs.
• Implement inventory controls to reduce shrinkage and maintain accurate stock levels.
  
  

• Monitor operational budgets including labor, fulfillment costs, shipping expenses, and vendor services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency.
• Support leadership with operational cost projections and performance reporting.
  
  

• Manage relationships and performance with third-party logistics providers, carriers, vendors, and service partners.
• Ensure service agreements and operational expectations are consistently met.
  
  

• Oversee warehouse layout, equipment planning, and facility maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve space utilization and operational flow as the business grows.
• Ensure facilities operate safely and efficiently.
  
  

• Develop operational capacity plans to support company growth initiatives.
• Forecast workforce needs, infrastructure requirements, and operational investments.
• Support operational readiness for new product launches, promotions, and business expansion initiatives.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in operations, warehouse management, or supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing warehouse or fulfillment operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational performance metrics.
  
  

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and shipping platforms.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business tools for reporting and analysis.
  
  

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build and develop teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across operational and leadership teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  
  

• Improved operational efficiency and productivity across fulfillment and warehouse operations.
• High levels of order accuracy and on-time delivery performance.
• Scalable operational systems and processes that support business growth.
• Strong team engagement, leadership development, and operational accountability.
  
  

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3X a week in office)

Role Overview

NOCD is seeking a talented and versatile Senior Brand Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for designers with experience in branding, marketing, art direction, and digital product design. You will help shape the visual identity of NOCD across multiple platforms, from marketing campaigns to mobile and web product experiences, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling, user-focused designs.

The Senior Brand Designer will take ownership of visual projects from concept to execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with NOCD’s mission. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and delivering impactful designs in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Work On

• Design and execute marketing campaigns across digital and print mediums (social media, email, display ads, brochures).
• Develop and maintain branding assets, visual guidelines, and identity systems.
• Lead creative projects, providing strategic art direction and ensuring cohesive visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies/freelancers to align on creative concepts.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs for web and mobile products.
• Apply user-centered design principles and usability best practices across digital experiences.
• Partner with executives to design polished presentations for investors and partners.
• Contribute ideas in brainstorming sessions to enhance NOCD’s brand and product experiences.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in visual design, marketing design, art direction, or digital product design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across branding, marketing campaigns, and digital product design.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience creating user-centric designs with understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility standards.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design decisions and creative concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Experience in motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere).
• Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS) or experience working closely with engineering teams.
• Experience with user research, A/B testing, or data-informed design.

About NOCD

At NOCD, we’re on a mission to make life-changing mental health treatment accessible to everyone who needs it. OCD is one of the most disruptive and misunderstood conditions, yet the most effective therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—remains difficult for many to access. We’re here to change that at scale.

Born from firsthand experience with misdiagnosis and the challenges of finding proper care, NOCD has grown rapidly since our Series A and continues to expand nationwide. Every feature you ship will help real people access real treatment that can dramatically improve their lives, often within weeks instead of years.

We’re building patient-facing platforms and clinical technology that improve outcomes, empower therapists, and shape the future of digital mental healthcare. If you value empathy, ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning, and want your work to have genuine human impact, NOCD is the place to do the most meaningful engineering of your career.

Benefits:

• Mission-driven, collaborative engineering culture
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO based on an accrual system and 11 observed company holidays
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for the primary caregiver, and 6 weeks of fully paid leave for the secondary caregiver, for qualifying full-time employees.
• Chicago office with hybrid flexibility
• Onsite fitness center
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity

NONNI'S FOODS, LLC

Position: Packaging Procurement Manager

Department: Procurement

Reports To: VP of Procurement & Sustainability

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in Office)

About Nonni's

Nonni's Foods is crafting premium baked experiences that bring joy to everyday moments. For over 30 years, we've been baking authentic Italian biscotti and specialty cookies that deliver both indulgence and quality — thin, crispy, and made with real ingredients like almonds, dark chocolate, and olive oil.

As consumer expectations evolve toward clean labels, better ingredients, and mindful indulgence, Nonni's is perfectly positioned at the intersection of premium quality and accessible luxury. We've built the leading biscotti brand in America and expanded into complementary platforms including thin & crispy cookies, biscuit thins, and artisan toast — all baked with the same craft and care that defined our founding.

Our products are found in most major retailers nationwide including Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, Kroger, and Amazon, with growing distribution as part of the Ferrero family since October 2024.

Now backed by Ferrero — one of the world's most respected family-owned food companies — Nonni's is entering an exciting new chapter. We're combining our artisan baking heritage with Ferrero's global scale and resources to become their North American growth platform for premium baked goods, while staying true to the quality and authenticity that made Nonni's a household name.

We're building something enduring: a brand that brings people together, a culture that values craftsmanship and integrity, and a team that takes pride in making something truly special.

Job Overview:

The Procurement Packaging Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic procurement of packaging materials necessary for Nonni's production operations. This role will develop and implement packaging procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with quality and sustainability standards, and optimize costs while maintaining packaging integrity and innovation. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this position will collaborate closely with operations, R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure packaging solutions support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Packaging Procurement

• Develop and implement packaging procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials
• Manage supplier relationships for packaging vendors, negotiate contracts, and evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, and innovation
• Monitor packaging industry trends, material innovations, and identify opportunities for cost savings and sustainability improvements
• Conduct risk assessments for packaging supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions
• Prepare and manage packaging procurement budgets, forecasts, and cost analysis reports

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure packaging materials meet food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality specifications
• Partner with quality assurance and R&D teams to validate packaging specifications and conduct supplier audits
• Implement sustainable packaging practices aligned with company environmental goals and customer expectations
• Drive continuous improvement in packaging procurement processes, supplier scorecards, and material specifications

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with production, R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure packaging solutions support operational efficiency
• Support new product development initiatives with packaging recommendations, cost analysis, and supplier sourcing
• Work with marketing and brand teams on packaging design considerations that balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost
• Coordinate with finance on packaging cost projections, variance analysis, and budget planning

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with packaging suppliers and vendors
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers to drive performance improvements and innovation
• Lead supplier qualification process, including site visits, capability assessments, and contract negotiations
• Manage dispute resolution and performance issues with packaging suppliers

Qualifications:

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in packaging procurement, preferably within the food or consumer packaged goods industry
• Proven track record of managing packaging supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
• Strong understanding of food-grade packaging materials, regulations, and quality standards
• Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives and circular economy principles
• Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and supply chain efficiency improvements

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic thinking with ability to translate market trends into actionable packaging procurement strategies
• Advanced negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
• Project management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Packaging Engineering, or related field required
• Professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, or related) preferred

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement based in Chicago office
• Approximately 15-20% travel required to visit suppliers, manufacturing sites, and industry events

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual performance bonus, 401(k), insurance, etc.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Nonni's Foods, LLC, we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We actively seek to create a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we delight.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, and all other protected characteristics.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Nonni's Foods, LLC | A Ferrero Company

Equal Opportunity Employer | Committed to Workforce Diversity