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This opportunity is with a large telecommunications and infrastructure provider supporting major broadband network expansion projects. The role focuses on managing construction-related initiatives that support fiber and coax network builds. As a Construction Project Manager, you will coordinate across planning, permitting, engineering, and field construction teams to ensure projects move from design to activation efficiently.
This role is ideal for a highly organized Project Manager who thrives in complex environments with many moving parts. You will act as the operational "glue" between departments—connecting pre-construction planning, permitting, and field construction teams while managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously. If you enjoy driving accountability, managing risk, and keeping large infrastructure projects on track, this role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact broadband expansion initiatives while gaining deeper exposure to telecom construction and headend engineering operations.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong project management experience overseeing large or complex projects
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (typically 6–8 large programs)
- Experience tracking milestones, timelines, and project deliverables
- Strong reporting and documentation skills
- Advanced organization and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Experience facilitating cross-functional project meetings and stakeholder updates
- Ability to manage project risk, resources, and schedule changes
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and reporting tools (including VLOOKUP and data comparison tools)
- Ability to manage large volumes of project tasks and data
Desired Skills & Experience
- Construction project management experience (fiber, telecom, or coax infrastructure preferred)
- Experience coordinating construction, permitting, and engineering teams
- Financial tracking or budget management experience
- Experience with project tracking platforms
- Data analytics or reporting experience
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects
- Exposure to telecom headend or network engineering environments
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 50% Project Management & Coordination
- 30% Reporting, Data Tracking & Program Oversight
- 20% Cross-Functional Communication & Vendor Coordination
Daily Responsibilities
- 40% Project Management and milestone tracking across multiple programs
- 30% Reporting, project tracking, and maintaining data integrity across databases
- 20% Stakeholder coordination with planning, permitting, engineering, and construction teams
- 10% Site walkouts, vendor coordination, and field collaboration
Key Responsibilities
- Support OSP design and engineering teams by tracking production, milestones, and project status
- Manage 6–8 large infrastructure projects simultaneously from planning through activation
- Maintain detailed project plans, milestone schedules, and action item registers
- Facilitate weekly cross-functional project meetings for construction progress and activations
- Coordinate activities between planning, permitting, construction, and engineering teams
- Track project budgets, risks, and schedule changes using formal project management processes
- Maintain data integrity across multiple databases and reporting systems
- Perform data mining and generate visual reports for leadership and stakeholders
- Manage vendor coordination and ensure support resources are aligned with project timelines
- Conduct site walkouts with contractors, business partners, and municipal stakeholders
- Continuously learn internal systems, reporting tools, and project workflows while recommending improvements
Overview
The Site Quality Manager is responsible for leading the quality function at their site and developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Humanscale Business System which exceeds customer expectations, satisfies regulatory requirements, improves operational efficiency, and reduces the cost of poor quality.
Essential Functions
- Customer Focus and Continuous Improvement
- Promote a quality culture and customer focused approach
- Capture the Voice of the Customer through customer feedback to enable development and value chain to improve design and execution
- Drive timely and effective resolution of customer issues
- Leadership
- Lead the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Testing functions within the site
- Supervise workers engaged in the inspection and testing of activities to ensure efficient productivity and high technical integrity
- Manage the performance of the team through key performance metrics. Develop team to continuously improve performance and results
- Design, develop, and implement quality control training programs
- Conduct or arrange periodic training sessions to keep team members informed on proper procedures and methods
- Operations
- Establish and deploy site Quality objectives in line with Global Quality objectives
- Analyze and communicate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Humanscale Business System through performance metrics
- Coordinate and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings
- Lead and participate in root cause analysis
- Drive effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence of non-conformances utilizing A3/SPS, 8D, and similar tools
- Execute cost of poor quality reduction measures to drive company savings
- Ensure compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements
- Improve and error-proof business processes utilizing SS / Lean methodologies
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality specifications and standards for all raw materials, components, and finished goods
- Create, document, and implement inspection criteria and procedures
- Quality System
- Lead site Quality Performance Reviews
- Lead internal audits and drive timely closure of findings
- Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree from an Engineering discipline (Mechanical preferred)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Quality Control in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, especially ISO 9000
- Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Oracle and Infor, is highly desirable
- Lean Manufacturing experience a plus
- Experience with developing/documenting procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills to lead the quality function to a higher level of performance
- Demonstrated customer focus, with drive and determination to improve quality performance
- Able to direct and lead others to produce desired results
- Demonstrated analytical skills, combining multiple data sources to create quality insights that drive improvement.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and thrives in a team environment.
- Exercise initiative, achievement, and independent judgment
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive base
- Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
- Medical Discounts
- Ancillary Benefits
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
- Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Programs
- 401k matching
- Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 11 holidays)
Salary Range: $86,829 - $126, 649
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.
Company Overview
Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.
Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled/Veteran)
Scam Notice: Please be aware that there are individuals and organizations that may attempt to scam job seekers by offering fraudulent employment opportunities in the name of Humanscale. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers. Humanscale will never ask for any personal account information, such credit card details or bank account numbers, during the recruitment process.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Warren, NJ
Type of Employment: Temporary to Permanent
In Office/Hybrid/Remote: In office
Hourly: $23/hr - $24/hr
Job Summary:
LHH is partnering with an environmental services organization to hire a temp to permanent Administrative Assistant. This role is fully in office with hours from 8:30AM to 5:30PM with a 1-hour break, Monday through Friday. The qualified candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a field involving extensive writing and document review such as communications, marketing, journalism and have at least 1 year of corporate office experience.
If this role is a fit to your background, please submit an updated resume for review.
Responsibilities:
- Team up with the geotechnical engineering team to prepare, review and edit technical reports for customers
- Work within MS Office as well as multiple proprietary systems to accomplish tasks
- Act as the last set of eyes before reports are sent out to customer
- Assist with expense management
- Partner with all departments to ensure that projects are completed properly to the fullest extent possible
- Assist with any ad hoc tasks and projects as they arise
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably within marketing, journalism, communications or a related field
- At least 1 year of corporate office experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Extremely meticulous and detail oriented to ensure minimal error
- Hard working with an ability to function effectively in very fast paced environment
- Must be able to work overtime
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https:///us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a R&D Support Specialist for a long-term engagement in the US with one of our clients in Summit, New Jersey. This is a hybrid position with 3 days on site weekly.
This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.
Fraudulent Applications: All information provided during the application process will be verified. Misrepresentation of credentials, identity fraud, or use of proxy interviewers will result in immediate disqualification and may be reported to appropriate authorities.
Position Overview:
The R&D Support Specialist role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the FEI/Skin Health team, focusing on supplier engagement, financial oversight, and talent acquisition processes. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth procurement, accurate budget and invoice management, and effective coordination of onboarding and recruitment activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Approval and Onboarding Support:
- Coordinate with new suppliers to ensure timely completion of onboarding documents and compliance forms.
- Serve as a point of contact for suppliers during the approval process, answering queries and resolving issues.
- Maintain detailed records of supplier approvals and contracts – liaise with procurement as needed
Contracting and Purchase Order Management:
- Support the drafting, review, and processing of supplier contracts in collaboration with internal legal and procurement teams.
- Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring proper coding and authorization according to company policies.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding contracts, PO status, and renewals.
Financial Administration and Tracking:
- Collaborate with team leads to maintain the FEI budget within financial management tools.
- Track quarterly invoicing, budget allocations, and identify discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Prepare routine financial reports and dashboards for management review.
Talent Acquisition Support:
- Assist HR and hiring managers with job postings, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
- Organize panel interviews, coordinate feedback collection, and support onboarding logistics for new hires.
General Administrative Support:
- Handle ad-hoc tasks as needed, including meeting coordination, document preparation, and other operational requests.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or applicable experience in lieu of degree (Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, or a related field)
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Administrative Professional, SHRM-CP) a plus.
Experience Requirements:
- 2-4 years of experience in administrative support, procurement, contract management, or financial operations (preferably within a corporate or innovation environment).
- Experience with financial management software and procurement tools required; familiarity with PO processes, system management.
- Prior experience supporting HR/talent acquisition functions is an asset.
Desired Skills and Qualities:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive attitude – eager to act with urgency to resolve issues, maintain smooth processes, and provide top-tier support to all internal groups.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving orientation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with SharePoint and procurement platforms preferred.
SCOPE
The Welder / Fabricator is responsible for fabricating, repairing, and maintaining stainless steel equipment, structural components, and production machinery used in making product. This role supports production by ensuring all fabrication work meets food safety standards, sanitary design requirements, and plant maintenance needs. The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.
Principle Accountabilities
- Support without hesitation General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense Initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1.
- Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
- Fabricate, weld, and assemble stainless steel components used in bakery production equipment, conveyors, racks, and support structures.
- Perform TIG, MIG, and stick welding on stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum materials.
- Repair damaged bakery equipment, including mixers, conveyors, ovens, pans, racks, and piping using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
- Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
- Modify existing equipment to improve production efficiency or meet operational requirements.
- Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and fabrication drawings to complete projects accurately.
- Ensure all fabricated equipment meets food safety and sanitary welding standards for food manufacturing.
- Grind, polish, and finish welds to maintain hygienic surfaces suitable for food production.
- Work closely with the maintenance and engineering teams to support plant projects and equipment upgrades.
- Maintain welding equipment, tools, and fabrication shop area.
- Follow OSHA safety regulations and food safety policies (GMPs).
- Assist with installation of new bakery equipment and production lines.
- Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Strong knowledge and experience in TIG welding as well as MIG welding.
- Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including but not limited to designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
- Must have knowledge, experience and ability to weld steel, aluminum and stainless-steel using Arc, Tig, and Mig welding methods.
- Knowledge of metal cutting, grinding, and finishing
- Knowledge of fabrication layouts and measurements
- Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
- Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
- Basic understanding of mathematics as it relates to welding assignments.
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to Problem-solve and troubleshoot equipment.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship in welding or metal fabrication.
- Minimum 2–5 years welding/fabrication experience, preferably in food manufacturing, bakery, or industrial environments.
- Experience with stainless steel sanitary welding is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and sanitary design standards.
- Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
- Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
- Must be able to see details at close range.
- Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
- May require working nights, weekends, or overtime depending on production needs.
Job Description: We are seeking a Sr Python Developers with strong Python skills, analytical thinking, and financial/risk experience to help with system design and implement the core modeling, scenario generation, and analytics components of this enterprise platform.
This role blends quantitative development and software engineering to build scalable tools used by Treasury, Market Risk, and senior decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities
Quantitative Modeling & Scenario Analytics
• Develop and implement using Python for balance sheet projections, interest rate risk (IRR), liquidity analytics, and scenario-driven stress testing.
• Support both regulatory scenarios (e.g., CCAR, SCB, liquidity stress) and ad hoc "what-if" analyses for Treasury and risk stakeholders.
• Build tools for scenario transformations, sensitivity calculations, curve construction, and quantitative stress analytics.
Platform & Data Engineering
• Design and maintain high performance Python modules that serve as the computational core of the scenario analysis framework.
• Proficient with Pandas, Numpy and other Quant libraries.
• Work with large datasets using SQL to integrate financial, balance sheet, and market inputs.
• Collaborate on the development of REST APIs that interface with scenario engines, model layers, and user applications.
Front-End & Workflow Integration
• Partner with UI developers to support React-based dashboards that present scenario results, visualizations, and analytics to business users.
Join a mission-driven environmental and engineering consulting firm that has been delivering innovative water resources and ecological restoration solutions. This Geotechnical Engineer / Technical Project Manager (PE Required) opportunity is based in Trenton or Sicklerville, NJ and offers the chance to work on meaningful projects such as stormwater management systems, dam removals, wetland restoration, coastal protection, and floodplain reconnections. If you're passionate about sustainable infrastructure and want to collaborate with a team that values environmental stewardship, creativity, and a positive work culture, this is an exciting place to grow your career.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Geotechnical Engineer / Technical Project Manager position include:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering – Plan and execute subsurface investigations for land and water-based projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required – Perform geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, bearing capacity, settlement, and liquefaction
- 6+ years of geotechnical engineering experience – Lead and manage geotechnical aspects of ecological restoration and water resources projects
- Experience with foundation and earth structure design – Analyze axial and lateral capacities of deep foundations and sheet pile systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D – Prepare geotechnical reports, drawings, and technical plans
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – Prepare proposals, technical reports, and present findings to clients and stakeholders
- Project management and time management skills – Oversee multiple projects including scheduling, coordination, and client interaction
- Leadership and mentoring ability – Train junior staff and provide geotechnical guidance across multiple practice areas
Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with a 5% company match after three months and immediate vesting; paid vacation and personal time off; paid parental leave; and a hybrid work schedule with flexible core hours.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER | TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) | AUTOCAD | CIVIL 3D | GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS | DAM & LEVEE DESIGN | STORMWATER MANAGEMENT | WETLAND RESTORATION | FOUNDATION DESIGN | HYDROLOGIC & HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS | CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT
Cyber Security / Application Security Engineer with years of experience to lead enterprise security initiatives focused on application security, cloud security, and secure software development practices. The ideal candidate will drive security architecture, implement secure coding standards, and collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure applications and platforms are protected against modern cyber threats.
This role requires deep expertise in application security, DevSecOps, cloud security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and enterprise security architecture.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise application security architecture across modern cloud and on-premise environments.
- Integrate DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines to ensure security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Perform secure code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Implement and manage SAST, DAST, SCA, and container security scanning tools across development pipelines.
- Design and enforce secure coding standards and security best practices for development teams.
- Architect and implement API security, microservices security, and container security for cloud-native applications.
- Lead identity and access management (IAM) implementations including SSO, RBAC, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and MFA.
- Manage cloud security controls across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including cloud workload protection and security posture management.
- Conduct security risk assessments and penetration testing coordination to proactively identify vulnerabilities.
- Implement Zero Trust security principles, network segmentation, and secure access strategies.
- Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities in collaboration with SOC teams.
- Ensure compliance with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS, and CIS benchmarks.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to security engineers and development teams.
- Develop security documentation, architecture diagrams, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Years of experience in Cyber Security, Application Security, or Security Engineering roles.
- Strong experience with Application Security (AppSec), secure SDLC, and DevSecOps practices.
- Hands-on experience with security scanning tools such as Checkmarx, Fortify, Veracode, Snyk, SonarQube, or Black Duck.
- Experience securing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
- Deep knowledge of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Expertise in API security, container security, Kubernetes security, and microservices architecture.
- Experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM) technologies such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping, SailPoint, or ForgeRock.
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
- Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar), and incident response processes.
- Knowledge of network security concepts including firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust architecture.
- Strong scripting or programming experience in Python, Java, or Bash for security automation.
- Experience implementing security compliance frameworks and governance controls.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CSSLP, or CCSP.
- Experience leading enterprise security transformation or DevSecOps initiatives.
- Prior experience working in banking, healthcare, fintech, or large enterprise environments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional technical and leadership teams.
About Chiral Photonics
Chiral Photonics is a fast-growing photonics manufacturing company enabling next-generation optical connectivity. We specialize in high-precision fiber-optic components and assemblies that support advanced data center, AI, and communications infrastructure. As we scale production, we are building strong operational foundations rooted in standard work, quality, and continuous improvement.
Role Overview
The Operations Project Manager sits at the intersection of production planning and project/program management and plays a critical role in translating customer demand, business strategy, and operational capabilities into executable plans.
This role is responsible for:
- Production Forecasting and Capacity Planning (~40%) — Developing and maintaining production forecasts and capacity plans to ensure the organization has the right people, stations, and sequencing in place to meet customer demand.
- Portfolio Project Management (~40%) — Driving execution and alignment across a portfolio of operational, manufacturing, engineering, and business initiatives, ensuring priorities are clearly sequenced, resources are allocated appropriately, and projects progress according to plan.
- Additional Assignments (~20%) — Supporting the Operations and Production Directors with operational initiatives as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the product lifecycle, supporting process improvement efforts, and assisting with operational coordination.
This is a highly cross-functional role that partners closely with Production, Process Engineering, R&D, Sales, and Leadership. The ideal candidate is structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, and is comfortable bringing clarity, organization, and strong follow-through to complex operational challenges.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Forecasting & Planning (~40%)
- Own and maintain production forecasts across standard, custom, and R&D orders.
- Translate demand into capacity and resource plans, including labor, stations/equipment, and shift planning.
- Maintain resource models by station, value stream, and operator.
- Partner with Production, Process and Engineering to assign work, identify bottlenecks, and mitigate risks.
- Track forecast vs. actual performance and improve planning accuracy.
- Support planning in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment with both production and R&D workstreams.
- Support scale decisions, including staffing, cross-training, additional stations, and automation opportunities.
2. Project & Portfolio Management (~40%)
- Manage a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives across manufacturing scale, process improvement, engineering enablement, and operational systems.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and dependencies.
- Drive execution by tracking actions, ensuring follow-through, and escalating risks.
- Help leadership sequence priorities and align resources across operational initiatives.
- Prepare status updates, dashboards, and decision materials.
3. Additional Assignments (~20%)
Support Operations and Production leadership with initiatives that improve execution, standardization, and cross-functional coordination, including:
- Maintaining and improving SOPs and work instructions across the product lifecycle.
- Supporting process improvement initiatives to improve throughput and reduce cycle time.
- Assisting with operational reporting, dashboards, and data analysis.
- Contributing to special projects and operational initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations planning and program/project management, or manufacturing operations (startup or scale‐up experience strongly preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with hands‐on experience in:
- Forecasting and capacity planning
- Resource modeling and scenario analysis
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, evolving environment
- Ability to manage stakeholders at various levels.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in manufacturing, hardware, photonics, semiconductors, or advanced technology environments
- Familiarity with:
- High‐volume / high mix production
- R&D and custom order workflows
- Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with planning or PM tools is a plus
Program Dates: May 27th through August 7th
About Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Markets, Fairway Markets, Gourmet Garage, and Morton Williams banners.
Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern's co-operative members benefit from the company's extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.
About You
As more real estate opportunities present themselves due to the ever-changing market in the Mid-Atlantic area, Wakefern, in conjunction with our Members, is investing in many new stores and remodel projects. Additionally, as Wakefern grows to meet these needs, our facilities also need to be expanded and re-configured to accommodate this growth.
This internship position is a great opportunity for a student majoring in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related fields to gain hands-on experience working with Wakefern's Engineering Division. In this position, the intern will assist the Engineering team in project management in our Retail Engineering Design Department.
Responsibilities:
Facilities Engineering / Design and Construction
- Assist Engineering in preparation of plans using AutoCAD
- Assist Engineering Personnel in surveys of existing sites and stores to verify existing conditions
- Assist in drafting of remodels or new sites, including parking lots and stores
- Coordinate scanning of existing paper drawings into electronic files
- Visit new sites to determine best layout for building, parking and truck docks as well as truck paths through the site.
Requirements:
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Some Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD file Software required
- Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
- Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
- Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
- Detail oriented, analytical and the ability to work in a team environment
- 5 days on site - no remote work
- Various projects as assigned
What we are looking for
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
- Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
- Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
- Successful completion of a background check is required
- Reliable transportation is required
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)
- Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
- Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
- Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)
Company Perks
- Vibrant Food Centric Culture
- Corporate Training and Development University
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Educational Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
Compensation and Benefits:
First year Facilities Engineering Interns will be paid at $17.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.