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PROJECT MANAGER

Is this you?

• You apply your expertise and years of experience to conquer new and exciting challenges while working on one-of-a-kind projects
• You are not afraid to ask questions, give input, and effectively negotiate to make an impact
• You are the CEO of your project

If yes, then bring your talent and skills to F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems! We have an exciting opportunity in our Northbrook, IL office for an experienced Project Manager in Fire Protection with proven project success. We need you to plan, lead, and oversee complex projects to completion within the heavy industrial / special hazards sector.

You Are:

• KNOWLEDGEABLE: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management or relevant field or equivalent experience; in-depth industry and project management expertise; NICET certifications or equivalent experience required
• EXPERIENCED: Previous experience in Fire Protection project management, including project management in the industrial and special hazards sectors with large project success
• A COMMUNICATOR: Effectively communicate both verbally and written to varied levels of audiences; ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts successfully, negotiate changes and protect the company’s interest
• ANALYTICAL: Critical thinker with strong attention to detail; ability to understand and translate plans and designs to varied levels of audiences
• ADAPTABLE: Quickly adjusts to a changing environment and handles multiple priorities under time constraints

What You’ll Do:

• MANAGE: Lead, organize, and oversee projects from inception to completion
• COORDINATE: Plan, oversee, and maintain effective field operations and teams
• EXECUTE: Effectively accomplish the scope of contracted work within the allotted budget and time schedules
• PERFORM: Ensure the financial success of the project with attention to change order management and resolution
• SERVICE: Provide exceptional guidance and support to all stakeholders, partners, and team members

What We Offer:

• TOTAL REWARDS: Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision; life and disability insurance; paid time off; and 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
• DEVELOPMENT: Opportunities to enhance and strengthen project management, leadership, and technical skills
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional, engaging, collaborative, and rewarding
• TEAM: You will be an integral part of a knowledgeable, high achieving, and industry-leading group of professionals

Who We Are:

The F.E. Moran Group of Companies is comprised of seven specialized businesses offering a full spectrum of Special Hazard Systems fire protection, HVAC, Mechanical Services, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Refrigeration, and Industrial Piping Services across virtually every market. We are a single-source contractor working seamlessly to consolidate resources and deliver outstanding construction and service solutions, regardless of size, scope, complexity, or location…We save lives, protect property, and create healthy environments.

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Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for positions that require participation in the company’s fleet program. This is a requirement for roles involving the operation of company vehicles.

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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

1⃣ 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.

2⃣ 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.

We are seeking a qualified Industrial Safety Engineer to join our dynamic team in our US corporate office in Melrose Park, IL. This position is responsible for driving engineered solutions to improve the overall safety at the workplace.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with Plant Management to understand production processes and needs and desired safety metrics in order to plan health and safety engineered improvements
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and corrective actions that involve hazard elimination and engineering controls.
• Conduct risk assessments on new equipment being installed and/or new plant layouts to identify risks to safety/health. Analyze and recommend engineered solutions to mitigate risk.
• Analyze the effectiveness of current safety training processes and documentation. Investigate and recommend improvements that will result in more behavioral compliance with safety rules.
• Complete and maintain documentation related to accident and injuries. Maintain OSHA log and complete the annual 300A. Use data from all company USA locations' logs and 300A's to analyze trends and risks. Recommend strategies for improvements.
• Create training materials for plant and Operations personnel. Create annual training calendars. Work with company's IT department and Mecalux Group's Barcelona office personnel to create, develop, and elaborate online training methods and online training tracking tools.
• Aid in the implementation of ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field. Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required without exception.
• Personality: Candidates must have integrity, be highly analytical, and have a strong desire to be deeply involved in the business. Candidates must be organized and methodical in their work, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change. Candidates must be able to persevere through difficult work challenges with the highest degree of dedication. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of safe work practices, OSHA, EPA.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment and ability to work in hot and cold plant conditions.
• Ability to travel occasionally to our other USA locations in IL, SC, TX, and CA.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• The ability to become a part of an industry-leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement
• 401(k) plan through Fidelity, with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year
• Possibility for telework days, depending on position, with flexible make-up time for exempt employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement; enhance your technical, specialized knowledge and gain new skills through promotions from within.

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a global electrical manufacturing company that develops technology supporting a safer and more reliable power grid. They are seeking a Senior Environmental Auditor to lead ISO 14001 audits, support environmental compliance, and drive continuous improvement across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ISO 14001 environmental audits across multiple U.S. sites
• Identify compliance gaps and improvement opportunities in accordance with ISO 19011
• Present audit findings and track corrective actions to completion
• Maintain and update Environmental Management System (EMS) documentation
• Support facilities with environmental regulatory compliance (federal, state, local)
• Analyze audit trends and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with external audits, certification renewals, and environmental risk assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field
• Knowledge of OSHA standards preferred

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Bensenville, IL

Salary: $110,000-$130,000

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our client's organization in the Bensenville, IL area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee, plan, and assign maintenance work orders, including preventative, corrective, and equipment‐modification tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance resources and support capital improvement and continuous‐improvement initiatives.
• Review equipment performance with operational teams to identify issues related to safety, quality, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs to drive improvements in plant operations and equipment effectiveness.
• Track, analyze, and improve maintenance‐department performance metrics.
• Engage employees in problem‐solving activities to support production efficiency, utilizing Lean techniques as appropriate.
• Foster a positive work environment while driving the maintenance team to meet productivity targets and performance standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Review and manage the maintenance budget and assist with developing the annual budget.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of maintenance personnel while identifying skill gaps and development needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience with industrial automation, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and manufacturing equipment; injection molding experience preferred.
• Leadership experience in maintenance, operations, engineering, or process‐improvement environments, including managing teams.
• Experience working within Lean environments; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities.
• Ability to multi‐task and prioritize effectively in a fast‐paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 3 Weeks PTO & Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA
• Life and AD&D
• STD and LTD
• Norton LifeLock

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Position Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and optimizing compounding and filling operations to ensure production goals for quality, efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance are achieved. This role combines strong technical manufacturing knowledge with leadership, operational analytics, and continuous improvement capabilities. The ideal candidate has a degree in Manufacturing Engineering (or similar), 3 years of experience in food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic manufacturing, and demonstrated success managing complex, regulated processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical & Operational Leadership

• Lead end-to-end compound and fill manufacturing operations ensuring efficiency, throughput, quality, and safety.
• Maintain, and improve standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for compounding and filling lines.
• Oversee real-time monitoring of production metrics (e.g., throughput, yield, uptime/downtime, labor efficiency) and drive decisions based on quantitative data.
• Use ERP systems for scheduling, tracking, and reporting production performance.

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies to reduce waste, minimize variation, and improve cycle times.
• Conduct time studies and labor analysis to optimize workforce deployment and reduce bottlenecks.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation using structured problem-solving tools.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet or exceed industry regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP, cGMP) and company quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance/Control to investigate deviations, manage corrective actions, and maintain compliance documentation.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, coach, and mentor production supervisors and operators; set performance expectations and promote accountability.
• Provide training on technical skills, process improvement tools, safety, and compliance standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and high reliability.

Safety & Risk Management

• Champion strict safety protocols in line with OSHA and internal policies.
• Lead worksite risk assessments and drive improvements to minimize safety incidents.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate production performance and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
• Work with Warehouse supply chain, maintenance, R&D, and quality teams to ensure integrated execution of business objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic), with specific exposure to compounding and filling operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Proficiency: Manufacturing Engineering and manufacturing processes, filling systems, batch records, production equipment.
• Quantitative & Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze production metrics, conduct time/labor studies, and optimize operations.
• Process Improvement Expertise: Hands-on with Lean/Six Sigma tools, workflow optimization, and waste elimination.
• Leadership & People Management: Strong leadership presence; proven ability to train and develop teams.
• Time & Project Management: Prioritize tasks, coordinate cross-functional projects, and manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication across teams and levels.
• Regulatory & Quality Knowledge: Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, or other applicable quality frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage etc.).
• Certifications: Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt); HACCP or quality management credentials.
• Prior leadership of compounding and filling lines within food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic production.

The Inside Sales Representative (ISR) plays a key role in generating new business by connecting with owners and decision makers, qualifying prospects, and setting appointments for our Outside Sales team. This role matters because it is the engine that fuels our growth; your ability to create the first connection with potential customers ensures a steady pipeline of qualified opportunities and supports our expansion into new markets.

The ISR focuses on outbound prospecting within our Ideal Client Profile (ICP), gathering key information, and setting qualified appointments. You’ll also manage and build our prospect database to ensure accurate follow‑up and a strong flow of leads. This role is the first step in bringing in new customers and directly impacts our sales success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: Make 80–100 outbound calls daily to identify and engage potential customers.
• Information Gathering: Gather basic information via phone, LinkedIn, and/or websites to further qualify prospects.
• Appointment Setting: Schedule a minimum of three qualified appointments per week with potential customers.
• Relationship Building and Nurturing: Set follow‑up calls and activities to further develop relationships with prospective business owners or decision makers.
• Marketing Follow‑up: Promptly contact and qualify prospects generated by marketing activities.
• Prospect Database Management: Organize prospects into categories to determine qualification, ownership, and appropriate follow‑up.
• Document all activities and interactions in the CRM tool.
• Update Inside Sales Playbook daily with total activities performed.
• Attend weekly sales meetings and report on activities performed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop in‑depth knowledge of the inside sales process and continually refine best practices.
• Attend Inside Sales Workshops and refine calling strategies.
• Enter new contacts and businesses into the prospect database from internal sources, acquired lists, or marketing activities.
• Generate email templates and follow‑up communication for prospects.
• Promptly follow up on chat requests generated through the website.
• Field inbound sales calls and leads from various sources and qualify for business potential.
• Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain CRM data, share best practices, improve processes, and provide clear and consistent reporting to management.

What You Bring

• Strong phone skills with the ability to reach prospects creatively, identify decision makers, and handle objections professionally.
• 1-3 years of sales experience
• High energy and drive with strong conversational skills.
• Persistence in reaching decision makers and identifying key information about prospects.
• Skill in preparing written communications and materials.
• Interpersonal skills including communication, active listening, and customer care.
• Ability to redirect prospects on the phone and adapt quickly to changes.
• Typing skills for quick and accurate data entry.
• Self‑motivation and discipline to adhere to the inside sales process.

Benefits

• Commission‑based incentives
• Premier health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Complete on‑the‑job training and support
• Fun working environment and culture
• Onsite gym & cafe
• Hybrid schedule
• Great opportunity for advancement

Salary:

$40,000 - $60,000