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Factory / Plant Manager – Job Summary

The Factory/Plant Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This role oversees daily plant operations, develops and executes strategic business plans, and drives continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles. The position focuses on optimizing cost, productivity, inventory, and delivery performance while fostering a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

The Factory Manager will lead and mentor a high-performing team, manage key performance metrics, and implement systems for production planning, capacity management, and quality control. This role also supports technology investments, process improvements, and change management efforts that enhance profitability and scalability.

Qualified candidates typically have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience and at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, lean principles, and team development is essential.
• This position offers the opportunity to drive operational improvements, support company growth through acquisitions, and contribute to long-term business expansion.

Company

Birdstop, Inc. (“Birdstop”, “Company”) builds the next generation of American drones. Birdstop’s recently launched Fealty product line delivers the fastest rapid response drone product ever built - fully compliant with national security regulations and manufactured in-house in Detroit. Enabled by recent breakthroughs in FAA approvals and AI-driven autonomy, Birdstop drones can operate continuously in a fully automated mode without personnel onsite. These systems actively serve our nation's critical infrastructure and public safety organizations with real-time aerial capabilities.

Role 

Birdstop is entering a phase of rapid commercial expansion and this role will play a critical part in that. You will be responsible for closing revenue opportunities with both new and existing clients. You will be building assets and having discussions that not only service Birdstop clients and regulators, but also set how the industry itself evolves. You will work closely with the CEO, sales, marketing, and implementation on client engagements as well as building the systems and processes to grow the go-to-market organization.

Candidate

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running on enterprise sales to new customers. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of outbound driven sales. Experience driving deals to closing and shortening sales cycles are highly valued. Existing knowledge of the industries we sell into and the technologies we deploy will be preferred. The candidate must be highly responsive and fast to act (measured in minutes and hours) on customer and regulator requests for information. Ability to produce written deliverables quickly and succinctly is a must in this role. The candidate must be able to meet unprecedented problems head on, make sound judgements, and act quickly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and target potential clients.
2. Experiment and validate sales channels.
3. Qualify leads and assess their suitability for product adoption.
4. Understand clients' needs, pain points, and goals to provide the right offering.
5. Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches to potential clients or partners.
6. Negotiate terms and agreements to secure new business opportunities.
7. Close deals that minimize the steps and effort necessary.
8. Achieve or exceed revenue targets and sales quotas.
9. Continuously monitor and report on sales pipeline and business development activities.
10. Translate customer and regulator needs into actionable work items.
11. Ensure work items are feasible from engineering and regulatory perspectives.
12. Support on content about Birdstop, including but not limited to case studies, social media posts, website content, and press articles.

Basic Requirements

• 4+ years working in enterprise sales in a fast-growing nimble organization.
• Experience closing deals independently and quickly.
• Familiarity with negotiation of enterprise contracts.
• Strong written communication skills and actual enjoyment of writing.
• Ability to meet rapid timelines and communicate any deviations to timeline expediently.
• Experience as the point person for company presentations, financial models, and other key company materials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in written and oral communication with English.
• Work authorization in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
• Ability to work from Birdstop’s headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the sensors and/or unmanned systems domain.
• Experience working at a fast growth technology startup.

What we offer

• High-trust, high-responsibility mission critical role.
• Strong career growth opportunities as Birdstop scales rapidly.
• Beautiful work facility overlooking the Detroit river.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and deal strategy.
• Pizza, once a month.
• Extremely hardworking and collegial teammates who care deeply about the mission.
• Opportunity to define the next generation of American manufacturing and aerospace.

Compensation Range

$75,000 - $95,000 Base + Commissions

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented P&ID Designer or Process Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in creating and revising Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D, with a strong understanding of ISO and industry standards. This role is critical to ensuring accurate documentation of process systems for industrial, manufacturing, or energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and revise P&IDs for process systems in compliance with ISO and project-specific standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure accurate system representation.
• Use AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit to model piping layouts, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, including BOMs, datasheets, and control narratives.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure drawings meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Support project teams during design reviews, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Integrate P&IDs with 3D models and databases for intelligent documentation and asset tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in P&ID design or process engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and ANSI/ISA instrumentation symbols.
• Familiarity with process control systems and industrial equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SmartPlant P&ID or AVEVA Diagrams.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and integration.
• Understanding of process safety and HAZOP documentation.
• Ability to automate tasks using scripts or macros in CAD environments.

Job Type: Full-time

Available Positions: 1

Location: On-Site

Application Deadline: March 30th, 2026

Opening Type: Existing Vacancy

Summary

The Production Manager will be responsible for the overall production activities of salt, steam, and power generation, and the associated operations, to ensure quality standards and operational consistency.

Key Activities

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that all Environmental, Health, & Safety Regulations are followed throughout the departments.
• Responsible for the overall operations of steam, power, brine, crystalizers and dryers.
• Direct the activities of the Production Supervisors.
• Provide the technical knowledge required to maintain efficient operations and make improvements in the processes.
• Administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement and plant policies.
• Direct all maintenance performed in the Power & Production Departments.
• Provide required safety and operations training.
• Prepare and/or assist with capital projects associated with steam, power, brine, crystalizers and dryers.
• Coordinate operations with other departments to ensure quality standards and operating consistency.
• Must troubleshoot process and equipment problems and take necessary corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure the awareness of customer requirements throughout the facility.
• Complete special assignments as directed.
• Responsible for the compliance of all Food Safety Program requirements. Inform General Manager and QC Manager of any issues, understanding the importance of product quality, integrity, safety, and legality.
• Is familiar with the Environmental Management System policy, procedures or work.

Preferred Skills

• One to three years of boiler operations experience preferred.
• Strong communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Educations & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of manufacturing experience.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience.

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Job ID: 8197

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sr. EHS Specialist is responsible for complex technical work within a range of EHS disciplines.The Sr. EHS Specialist will assist and support to the Associate Director of EHS in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the site’s EHS programs designed to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all Ash Stevens employees, visitors, contractors, the Community, and the local environment as well as compliance with all relevant EHS regulations and best industry practices.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Shall adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, MIOSHA, MI DEQ, and related EHS procedures, policies, and practices.
• Consistent support of Ash Stevens’ mission and values.
• Identify and protect the original technical information as part of the company property.

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES:

• With limited supervision, assist and support the Associate Director of EHS with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all EHS management systems and programs.
• Support business plan KRAs/goals and develop and monitor to ensure goals are achieved.
• Develop implement, document, and periodically review Company training programs related to EHS to protect workers and satisfy regulatory and site requirements.
• Develop, review, approve and implement SOPs, Work Instructions, and all other EHS documents.
• Support site management with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and assignment & tracking of CAPAs as needed.
• Partner closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders to communicate, secure support, and inform the facility of EHS compliance risks and gain alignment on EHS initiatives and priorities.
• Ensure that the site complies with applicable EHS regulations and Company requirements, guidelines, and policies and takes the necessary steps to prevent non-conformances.
• Ensure that all EHS reporting, both internally and externally, is conducted timely and accurately.
• Assist with safety evaluations and risk assessments (JHA, PHAs, HAZOPs, FMEAs, PSSRs, etc.) of new products, processes, facilities, and equipment and recommend CAPAs to improve safety performance.
• Provide technical support for EHS programs (LOTOTO, Hazcom, Respiratory Protection, Chemical Hygiene, etc.)
• Assist with the development of annual EHS KRAs, goals, plans, objectives, and budget as directed by the AD.
• Complete requisite environmental reporting (Tier 2, biennial hazardous waste, air emissions, TRI, and stormwater) as directed by AD.
• Reporting injury/illness data electronically to OSHA & generating and posting requisite site reports
• Assigning and managing EHS education and training using MasterControl software system.
• Conducing new hire orientation (NHO) safety training and education as needed.
• Maintain and control site SDSs for RMs, SMs, IPs, and FPs per Hazcom Standards.
• Conduct qualitative/quantitative exposure assessments for hazardous materials and HPAPIs.
• Assessing site compliance with corporate policies/guidelines and federal, state, and local regulations through periodic workplace audits and walkthroughs (Gemba walks).
• Responsible for guiding Site Safety Committee (SSC) activities and initiatives.
• Work closely with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Laboratory teams to ensure contractors and subcontractors work in compliance with all site EHS requirements (Safe Work Permits, PRCS entries, LOTOTO, hot work, etc.)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or similar degree required.
• Master’s degree in EHS or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred
• EHS Certifications are a plus (CSP, CIH, QEP, CHMM)
• Sustainability & ESG experience are a plus.
• SDS authoring
• HPAPI containment and isolation equipment and practices.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence all levels of employees.
• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Strong auditing and risk-assessment skills.
• Ability to self-lead work tasks to completion.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Visio, PowerPoint, & Excel), Emission Master, SAP, and Smartsheet.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and adult learning skills.
• Ability to develop, perform, evaluate, and troubleshoot within a scientific discipline.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.

We are currently working with a growing consulting organization that is looking to bring on an Azure Databricks Architect to support a large-scale modern data platform initiative.

This role is fully remote, however the consultant must be based in the Chicago area in order to collect company equipment on day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise data platforms built on Azure and Databricks

• Design scalable Lakehouse architectures using Databricks, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Services

• Work closely with engineering teams to guide implementation of best practices across data engineering, performance optimization, and cost management

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical architecture

• Provide technical leadership across ingestion frameworks, orchestration, and data governance

• Support modernization of legacy data platforms into cloud-native architectures

Required Experience

• Extensive experience designing and implementing Azure Databricks solutions

• Strong background in Azure data ecosystem (ADLS, ADF, Synapse, etc.)

• Deep understanding of Lakehouse architecture and Delta Lake

• Experience building scalable data pipelines and distributed data processing frameworks

• Strong stakeholder communication and architecture leadership experience

• Previous consulting or client-facing delivery experience is highly desirable

Nice to Have

• Databricks certifications

• Experience with Unity Catalog, MLflow, or Databricks Serverless

• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads on Databricks

Senior Project Manager (2 Openings)

Remote | 50% Travel (U.S. & Mexico)

Total Cash Comp: $160K–$200K (Base up to $165K + 20% Bonus)

We are seeking two Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale industrial manufacturing projects across North America. These are high-visibility roles overseeing complex initiatives ranging from $1M–$35M in scope.

Location: Fully remote, with strong preference for candidates based near a major airport hub — Chicago (Northbrook preferred), Atlanta, Northern NJ, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, or Los Angeles.

Travel: ~50% (U.S. & Mexico). No extended weekend stays expected.

Role Overview

Bilingual Senior Project Manager (Spanish Required)

One hire must be fully bilingual (near-native Spanish & English) and will lead significant consolidation initiatives in Mexico, including plant combinations, regulatory/permitting coordination, workforce transitions, and operational ramp-ups.

This individual will interact with government officials and executive leadership and must operate confidently in politically sensitive environments.

Senior Project Manager – North America Focus

Leading U.S.-based initiatives including:

• Plant closures & consolidations
• CapEx projects
• Equipment decommissioning/commissioning
• Asset transfer & reclamation
• Greenfield & brownfield operations

Both roles may manage 3–4 projects simultaneously and require strong executive presence combined with hands-on plant engagement.

What We're Looking For

• 7–10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial manufacturing
• Experience managing large, complex projects ($1M–$35M)
• Background in plant shutdowns, asset transfers, commissioning, M&A integration
• Exposure to regulatory, environmental, workforce, and real estate complexity
• Ability to operate at both plant floor and executive levels
• Preferred backgrounds: automotive, metal forming/welding/fabrication, plastics (injection molding 200–400 ton, blow molding), or heavy industrial environments.

Our global Tech client is seeking a fully remote Communications Designer to join their team for the next 5+ months, 40 hours/week.

Role Summary
This role focuses on creating high-quality visual design solutions across brand, product, and marketing experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong design portfolio showcasing product, branding, and communication design capabilities. You will ideate concepts, build visual identity systems, collaborate cross-functionally, and refine design work based on creative direction. The role requires excellent communication, strong craft, and the ability to work independently on multiple high-caliber projects.

Top Must Have Skills

A portfolio demonstrating product, branding, and communication design experience
Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
Proficiency with creative and production tools including Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects

Experience with AI tooling such as Claude Code, Figma Make, Weavy, and NanoBanana (nice to have)
Experience with design systems and working closely with product teams
Experience in 3D design, prototyping, and motion/animation is a plus
Bachelor's degree

Ideate visual concepts and refine design work based on creative direction
Develop visual identity platforms, systems, typography, color palettes, illustration, and iconography
Extend brand expression systems into interactive digital experiences
Concept, prototype, and execute brand and marketing experiences within product
Clearly articulate strategic thinking and design decisions to diverse partners
Provide and solicit feedback from UX design peers to support high-quality product development
Collaborate daily with engineering, content, research, marketing, and data science teams from concept to launch
Work independently on multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timelines and demonstrating progress
Proactively identify and lead projects that span multiple teams, including facilitating or co-facilitating design sprints and workshops

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

Benefits

• Connect with prospective students via phone and video to discuss educational opportunities
• Lead one-on-one admissions conversations to understand each student's goals, motivation, and potential challenges
• Customize guidance and support based on individual student needs
• Explain academic programs and communicate the long-term value of higher education
• Support students through the enrollment process, including documentation and financial aid coordination
• Build lasting relationships and maintain ongoing communication with prospective students
• Identify and engage new student prospects through outreach and networking efforts

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• A strong interest in education and student success
• Confident phone presence with the ability to quickly build trust and rapport
• Clear and professional written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting while contributing to team objectives

• $18-$21/HR hour compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Fully remote position with long-term growth potential
• Meaningful work that positively impacts students every day

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

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