Engineering Jobs in Midlothian Il Flexible

Overview:

We are seeking a driven, results-oriented sales professional to generate new business and expand OEM and Tier automotive accounts. This role is ideal for a true “hunter” who thrives on building pipeline, winning new opportunities, and growing customer relationships in a competitive environment.

You will work cross-functionally with purchasing, quality, and customer service teams to deliver solutions aligned with customer requirements and company objectives. This role owns the full sales cycle—from prospecting through closing—and plays a key role in driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through outbound sales efforts
• Maintain a strong “hunter” mindset focused on prospecting and expanding the customer base
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, quoting, negotiation, and closing
• Grow assigned accounts while actively pursuing new opportunities beyond existing business

Customer Engagement

• Collaborate with customer purchasing, engineering, and quality teams to define requirements and develop solutions
• Conduct customer meetings, presentations, and plant visits to identify and support new projects

Pipeline & Sales Management

• Maintain an organized and active sales pipeline to track opportunities and forecast activity
• Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and contribute to overall revenue goals
• Document all activity and opportunities within the CRM system

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience (automotive or OEM preferred)
• Experience selling fasteners and/or C-class components strongly preferred
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to travel up to 30% (including air travel)
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods during customer visits

Benefits:

In addition to the compensation package, company benefits include:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Travel/Business Expense Reimbursement

• Short Term Disability

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing territory, directly impact revenue, and be rewarded for new business success. If you are a competitive, self-driven sales professional who enjoys building and winning, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:

George Allen Construction is a premier construction firm specializing in both commercial construction and railroad construction projects. With over 45+ years of business, our company has built a great reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor pre-construction and estimating teams, ensuring efficient service delivery and enhanced performance.
• Oversee and review final bidding processes, subcontractor and supplier pricing, and proposals for negotiated and hard-bid projects.
• Collaborate with the estimating team on final estimates, budgets, and value engineering efforts, creating detailed cost models, budgets, spending forecasts, and schedules.
• Generate competitive proposals for GMP contracts and present information effectively to subcontractors and team members.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders, facilitating communication and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in commercial or railroad construction estimating.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience overseeing estimating/pre-construction teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with construction websites like Building Connected, Blue Book, and iSqFt is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and holidays.
• Great growth possibilities in a stable working environment
• Over 90% repeat clients
• Learn from the best employees with over 1,000 years of cumulative experience

George Allen Construction Company is a diverse, equal-opportunity employer looking to hire individuals who believe integrity, trust, and knowledge are the keys to long-term success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Applicants must be organized and able to prioritize. Must be motivated, proactive, and able to problem solve with strong verbal and written communication skills. Multitasking skills are essential. Please email us if the position interests you, along with your resume and salary expectations.

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• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines, mills, lathes, and other production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Troubleshoot CNC control systems
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and documentation of all repairs and PM activities.
• Assist with equipment installations, alignments, and calibration.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and company standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; CNC equipment experience required.
• Strong knowledge of CNC control systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related issues.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager. You will oversee all materials management functions, including inventory control, purchasing, receiving, and supplier management. This role ensures that production, maintenance, and operational departments have the materials, tooling, and consumables needed to operate safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The position is responsible for developing local procurement strategies, optimizing inventory levels, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance with internal, customer, and federal-contractor requirements. The salary target is $90k-$120k, plus benefits that include, healthcare, dental, vision, short and long term, 401k with a match, PTO, and bonus.

Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos

Responsibilities will include the following:

Purchasing & Procurement

• Lead all purchasing activities for raw materials, consumables, MRO supplies, tooling, spare parts, and contract services in coordination with Corporate Procurement
• Develop sourcing strategies that support cost savings, vendor reliability, and production uptime.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and service levels with suppliers.
• Maintain approved supplier lists and assess vendor performance regularly.
• Ensure compliance with federal-contractor purchasing requirements
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and finance to ensure timely purchasing aligned with operational needs and budgetary constraints.

Stores & Inventory Management

• Oversee all warehouse and storeroom operations, including receiving, stocking, issuing, cycle counting, shipping, and documentation.
• Implement inventory control systems to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and stockouts.
• Monitor inventory levels and set appropriate reorder points and safety stock for critical items.
• Ensure accurate records in the ERP system; audit physical vs. system inventory.
• Maintain safe, organized, and compliant warehouse conditions.

Logistics & Supplier Coordination

• Oversee receiving inspections and ensure discrepancies, damage, or non-conformances are resolved promptly.
• Coordinate expediting activities for urgent or critical parts.

Financial & Compliance Oversight

• Create and manage annual budgets for purchasing, inventory, and stores operations.
• Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise buyers and stores associates.
• Train and develop team members in procurement processes, ERP use, inventory control, safety, and compliance.
• Establish clear performance metrics and accountability for purchasing and stores teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or stores/warehouse management experience—preferably in steel manufacturing, heavy industry, machining, or metals.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, etc.).
• Knowledge of inventory control techniques
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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