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STV is looking to hire a civil engineering design professional to be the Pittsburgh Area Manager. In this highly visible role, you'll drive growth, market diversification and provide exceptional leadership to our growing and dynamic Pittsburgh transportation Group.

As the Area Manager for the Transportation Group across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, you are the highest-ranking executive of STV's Transportation Group for your region. Your performance creates a vibrant, growth-oriented, collaborative, and robust business that is seen as an active member of the communities in which you operate, a trusted advisor to your clients, a valued teaming partner, a leader in the industry, and a formidable competitor.

Our market sectors span across highway and bridge design, transit, and planning, working for clients such as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Turnpike, City of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Allegheny County, and others. Under your leadership, you will mentor and lead an existing team of managers, engineers, inspectors, planners, and construction managers while building strategies to expand into other untouched markets across western Pennsylvania.

Joining STV's Pennsylvania Transportation Group, you will work closely with market sector leaders, discipline leaders, and other regional area managers to deliver comprehensive engineering, planning, design, construction & inspection services.

You'll be accountable for planning and organizing the business and for making the operational decisions necessary to achieve STV's desired strategic and annual outcomes for the Area. These outcomes include targets and objectives for client relations, growth, project performance, efficiency, and talent development.

Representing STV with clients, the industry, and the broader community across western Pennsylvania, particularly with strong connections within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Working with STV client service team leaders to ensure STV enjoys a robust relationship with its clients.

Maintaining close professional relationships with key people at client, teaming partner, industry, and community organizations.

Creating and implementing plans that align with and achieve STV's strategic plan objectives.

Identifying, recruiting, and developing talent with the aim of growing the business and ensuring a strong line of succession for key leadership roles in the operation.

Providing effective management of STV's local business activities including selection of STV's client mix and services offering, adding new clients, winning new work, execution of projects, hiring locally based personnel, resource planning, and controlling overhead expenditure.

Ensuring the operation adheres to STV's policies and procedures.

Identifying, mentoring, and training the next generation of future leaders.

Analyzing and understanding client, business, and industry issues that potentially affect STV's business in western Pennsylvania and preparing plans to position STV to capitalize on those trends.

Assessing the performance of the STV team members and taking action to rectify any shortfalls against expectations and to recognize and promote those of exceptional ability.

Analyzing and reporting on business performance and implementing timely measures to address adverse outcomes to ensure financial goals are achieved.

Have 20+ years of experience in relevant Transportation market sectors with a proven track record in business development and operations.

Educational Background: BS/MS in Engineering.

Professional Registration: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Planner (AICP) in Pennsylvania (and preferably additional states).

Market Specialization: You'll be a subject matter expert in one or multiple disciplines such as highway design, structural design, hydraulics, construction management, planning or Transit.

Multi-Disciplinary Technical Leadership: You will be a proven leader of multi-disciplinary design, CM or Inspection teams and have delivered a range of projects from concept to close as the Project Manager.

Business Growth: You will enjoy being both externally and internally facing, driving new business, optimizing relationships with existing clients, leading proposals/pursuit strategies along with leading a growing team of engineers and planners.

As one of the nation's top transportation design and engineering firms, you'd be joining a highly regarded leadership team at STV whose approach reflects the tenets of smart growth and sustainable development. In terms of project delivery and the growing emphasis on design-build procurement and privatization, STV has a track record working hand-in-hand with government agencies, contractors, and developers, as well as involving the local community to incorporate stakeholder feedback and foster community support.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving growth and innovation in the Transportation industry, we invite you to apply for the Pittsburgh Area Manager position at STV. Apply now and join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and professional development.

Compensation Range: $205,316.83 - $228,129.81

STV offers the following benefits:

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Paid Holidays (9 days)

Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)

Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

Founded and family?owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state?of?the?art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.
As a member of the Rhoads team, youll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the manufacturing or industrial facility, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently, safely, and within quality standards. This role involves managing a team of workers, coordinating activities across departments, and implementing process improvements to optimize productivity and operational effectiveness. The Operations Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to company policies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a non-union role.
The Operations Supervisor role requires flexibility in working hours including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
What You Will Be Doing
Operational Oversight:

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• Monitor daily operations to ensure that processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
  
• Oversee parts and component management to streamline and support Operations and Production activities
  

Quality Control:

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• Ensure that products or services meet quality standards and specifications.
  
• Address and resolve quality issues or defects promptly.
  
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
  

Staff Management:

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• Supervise and lead a team of employees, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
  
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to staff to ensure productivity and adherence to company standards.
  
• Resolve employee conflicts and address any issues related to job performance.
  

Process Improvement:

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• Identify areas for improvement within operations and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Analyze operational data to assess performance and identify trends or issues.
  
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations.
  

Reporting and Documentation:

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• Prepare and submit regular reports on operational performance, including production metrics, safety incidents, and staffing levels.
  
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to operations, inventory, and personnel.
  

Customer Service:

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• Address customer complaints or concerns related to operational issues and work to resolve them in a timely manner.
  
• Ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained through effective service delivery.
  

Compliance and Safety:

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• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  
• Conduct safety training sessions and ensure that all staff adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
  

Your Background

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• High School/GED preferred. Education and/or training (i.e. Technical School, Apprenticeship, degree in any engineering discipline) preferred.
  
• 1+ years of proven experience in a Group Leader, Foreman, General Foreman, or similar crew leadership role required.
  
• Previous supervisory experience in a structural shipyard or construction environment. Experience supervising in Ship fitting, Welding, and/or Fabrication environments highly preferred.
  
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
  
• Within 90 days, must be able to pass operations supervisor training courses and skills tests.
  
• Must possess strong PC skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Relevant certifications (i.e. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OSHA 10/30) are a plus.
  
• Proven track record of managing teams and executing operational processes.
  
• Experience with production planning, quality control, and safety management.
  
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Solid understanding of quality control standards and safety regulations.
  
• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
  
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation.
  
• Good organizational, presentation and communication skills.
  
• Ability to interact with various levels of customers and subcontractors.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; detail oriented and efficient.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization; experience managing personnel.
  
• Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment, and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate.
  

The Work Environment at Rhoads

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• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
  
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
  
• Will require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders, ship stairways, and confined spaces.
  

What Rhoads Can Offer You
At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
Benefits include:

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• Competitive health insurance packages
  
• 401k matching
  
• PTO
  
• Paid holidays and annual leave
  

Our Location
We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed the coolest shipyard in America.
For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit and follow us on LinkedIn.
Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.

Grants and Funding Specialist

Description: Somerset Engineering is a full-service engineering firm with multiple locations engaged in a variety of civil, municipal, land development, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects across multiple states. The Grants and Funding Specialist supports the firm’s growth by identifying, developing, and securing funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other entities. This role works closely with engineers, project managers, and leadership to craft compelling proposals for infrastructure, environmental, utility, and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Research & Identification

• Research federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities aligned with the firm’s engineering services and project goals.
• Monitor grant databases (e.g., , , state portals) and maintain a calendar of upcoming opportunities.

Proposal Development

• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather technical project data, cost estimates, and deliverables.
• Write clear, persuasive, and technically accurate narratives tailored to funding agency requirements.
• Prepare supporting materials such as budgets, timelines, maps, and environmental impact summaries.
• Ensure proposals meet all formatting, submission, and compliance requirements.

Grant Management

• Track proposal status and maintain organized records of submissions and outcomes.
• Assist with post-award documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Support internal process improvements for grant tracking and reporting.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with engineers, finance staff, and project managers to align grant proposals with firm capabilities and client needs.
• Communicate with funding agencies as needed to clarify proposal requirements and feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional grant writing experience, preferably within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or environmental sectors.
• Proven track record of securing government or foundation funding.
• Experience interpreting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and grant guidelines.

Skills

• Excellent technical writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with engineering concepts, infrastructure funding, or environmental regulations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and grant management tools.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strategic planning and research skills
• Team collaboration and relationship building
• Initiative and deadline-driven work ethic

Work Environment

• Location: Hybrid
• Work Hours: Full-time, Flexibility to work outside regular hours or travel as needed.
• Travel: Occasional travel required for client meetings

Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• 401K plan with company match

As a Senior Account Executive you will drive new business acquisition and expand consulting relationships across the country. You will sell project-based consulting services across cloud, data, application development, digital transformation, and related technology service lines. This role requires regular onsite collaboration with clients and internal teams.

75% – New Business Development (Hunter Focus)

- Build a strong outbound engine using AI, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, and executive targeting strategies.

- Drive consistent net-new meetings with senior technology and business leaders.

- Lead full-cycle sales from prospecting through close, including discovery, shaping opportunities, and negotiation.

- Develop and execute territory plans that create predictable, qualified pipeline.

- Sell outcome-based consulting services across Cloud, AppDev, Data & AI, Digital Experience, Cyber/Infrastructure, and Transformation.

15% – Account Expansion

- Deepen relationships within existing clients to expand consulting footprints.

- Work with practice directors and delivery leaders to identify and shape follow-on engagements.

- Build multi-threaded executive relationships and influence long-term strategy.

- Create and execute account plans that drive recurring and expansion revenue.

10% – Internal Collaboration

- Partner closely with solution architects, practice leaders, PMO, and delivery to scope and structure engagements.

- Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline quality, and sales hygiene in Salesforce.

- Participate in deal reviews, internal planning sessions, and go-to-market alignment.

- Operate within the One Judge culture to be collaborative, transparent, and client-first.

What Success Looks Like

- Consistent flow of high-quality meetings with decision makers in targeted accounts.

- Strong quarterly pipeline creation tied to consulting service offerings.

- Closed new logos and expansion deals that grow your portfolio.

- Clear, accurate forecasting and disciplined pipeline management.

- Strong executive relationships and high client satisfaction.

Required Background

- 5+ years selling IT consulting, technology services, digital transformation, or professional services.

- Demonstrated success in new business generation and closing complex services deals.

- Strong network with access to leadership relationships.

- Expert in executive communication, value-based selling, and consultative discovery.

- High-pace, high-output style with strong follow-through.

- Fluent in modern selling tools: AI, LinkedIn, Salesforce, and research platforms.

Preferred Background

- Experience selling SOW-based consulting into mid-market and enterprise accounts.

- Familiarity working with technical delivery, architects, and practice leaders.

- Experience with cloud, app dev, digital, data, or transformation services.

This is a remote role. The ideal candidate will be within the NE Territory of the US.

About HMS

We shape the connected world!

HMS Networks makes the World more connected, productive and sustainable. HMS industrial communication products enable millions of machines such as robots, drives and air-conditioners to get connected to software and systems – A necessity to meet the future demands for energy efficiency and sustainability.

Position Summary

The Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships while driving growth within an assigned territory. This role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, supporting customer design and specification efforts, and expanding business through distributor partnerships.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify, target, and secure new end-user accounts within the assigned territory (NY, NJ, DE, PA, MA, ME).
• Drive design and specification initiatives to ensure HMS Networks and Red Lion products are integrated into customer solutions.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to Win, Grow, and Keep accounts.
• Win: Prospect and convert new accounts.
• Grow: Expand business through cross-selling and up-selling.
• Keep: Maintain relationships and ensure ongoing customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with distributor partners to develop pipeline opportunities and close sales.
• Engage in consultative, technical discussions to understand client challenges and propose tailored networking and communication solutions.
• Work closely with technical support and product teams to deliver end-to-end customer value.
• Work with Marketing teams to implement campaigns, attend trade shows and
• Maintain accurate records of activity, pipeline, and forecasts in CRM.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5+ years of sales experience in Industrial Automation, Industrial Networking, or similar technical solution sales.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and successfully close sales.
• Experience working with and through distributors and channel partners.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to discuss industrial networking, communication protocols, and automation systems with customers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable managing a multi-state territory.

Travel

• Estimated 50%

HMS Networks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMS Networks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Freelance Sales Director Global Technology Staffing & Remote Workforce

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Experience: 8+ Years

People Prime is a global talent solutions company specializing in helping organizations build high-performing technology teams through Remote hiring, Staff augmentation, and Offshore delivery models.

Headquartered in India, People Prime connects companies worldwide with highly skilled technology professionals across emerging and advanced digital domains. We enable organizations to scale faster by providing access to a curated network of experienced engineers, AI specialists, data professionals, and technology consultants who can work remotely or as part of distributed global teams.

People Prime focuses on enabling companies to hire high-quality remote technology talent from India, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing technology talent markets. Through our strong recruitment ecosystem and technical screening process, we provide organizations with access to professionals across a wide range of digital and enterprise technologies.

1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Machine Learning Engineers: Generative AI Engineers: Prompt Engineers: Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialists: Computer Vision Engineers: AI Model Training & Fine-Tuning Experts
2. Data Engineering & Analytics: Data Engineers, Data Architects: Data Scientists: Big Data Specialists, Data Platform Engineers: Analytics & BI Professionals
3. Cloud & DevOps: Cloud Architects (AWS, Azure, GCP): DevOps Engineers: Platform Engineers, Kubernetes Specialists: Infrastructure Automation Experts
4. Software Engineering: Full Stack Developers: Backend Engineers: Frontend Engineers: Mobile Application Developers: Microservices & API Developers
5. Enterprise Platforms: SAP Consultants: Salesforce Experts: ServiceNow Professionals: ERP & Digital Transformation Specialists

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and acquire new clients seeking technology staffing or remote engineering teams

• Generate opportunities for contract staffing, staff augmentation, and distributed engineering teams

• Develop relationships with technology companies, startups, and enterprise clients

• Present People Prime’s global talent and offshore delivery capabilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of staffing opportunities

• Collaborate with delivery and recruitment teams in India to fulfill client requirements

• Negotiate client contracts, rate cards, and service agreements

• Track hiring trends in AI, data engineering, cloud, and software development

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in IT staffing business development or recruitment sales

• Proven track record of generating staffing opportunities and closing new clients

• Strong network within technology companies, startups, or enterprise organizations

• Experience selling staff augmentation or contract staffing services

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience selling offshore technology talent or remote engineering teams

• Exposure to hiring in AI, data engineering, cloud, or software development domains

• Understanding of distributed workforce and remote hiring models

Success Metrics:

Success in this role will be measured by:

• New client acquisitions

• Remote staffing requirements generated

• Revenue from staffing engagements

• Successful onboarding of consultants

• Client retention and satisfaction

Performance expectation:

Minimum 4 Contract placements per month

Compensation:

USD 1500 Payable on Every AI/ Technology Contractor Successful onboarding ( Minimum 5 Onboards Expected Every Month )

6% of gross margin for the first 6 months of each engagement

Why Join People Prime:

• Sell high-demand global technology talent solutions

• Work with a scalable offshore delivery model with great cost advantage to clients

• High earning potential with strong commission structure

• Exposure to fast-growing sectors such as AI, cloud, and data engineering

• Opportunity to build long-term partnerships with global technology companies.

Job Title:

Sr Designer / Engineer - STRAY Production Services Systems Integration 

Job Parameters:

• Reports to VP of Systems Integration 

• Full-Time hourly position with an average of 40hr/week 

• Standard schedule is 8:00a–5:00p, Monday–Friday, with in-office work as the default. A flexible option of 7:00a–5:00p, Monday–Thursday, may be arranged as needed.

• Work in alignment with STRAY values, behaviors and company handbook

-Solutions Unique to You, Service Unique to Us

- Stewardship, Teamwork, Relationships, Accountability, “Yes”

• Participation in all team and company meetings 

• Provide coaching and support to Jr Designers and Engineers

• Engage with the greater Rock Lititz community to build relationships with others in similar roles

Skills and Traits:

• Communicates clearly and promptly with both clients and teammates
• Shares knowledge freely to strengthen team-wide understanding
• Pursues growth through ongoing learning and skill development
• Maintains a positive, solutions-focused outlook
• Builds lasting client relationships through care and consistency
• Acts with personal integrity in all interactions
• Takes ownership from start to finish, upholding STRAY standards
• Uses time, tools, and resources efficiently and responsibly
• Proficient in 2D/3D platforms including Vectorworks
• Advanced in Q-SYS system and UI design
• Experienced in AVL systems, networking, and control infrastructure
• Produces clear, standards-based deliverables tailored to end users

Job Description:

The Sr Designer and Engineer is responsible for translating the intent and scope of sold projects to which they are assigned into three key components:

• Executable Designs 
• Translate project intent into solutions that are highly functional and aligned with client goals
• Apply creativity within constraints to ensure designs meet standards while being practical
• Collaborate with sales and PMs to ensure designs reflect real project budgets and timelines
• Build with the end user in mind—simple control of serious capability 
• Use proven standards while adapting to unique client requirements

• Accurate Drawings 
• Deliver drawings that are easy to follow for installers, trades, and technicians
• Minimize ambiguity with consistent STRAY standard labeling and formatting
• Ensure a reliable workflow for revision so teams always have most current plans
• Standardize where possible—but adapt where needed to client-specific or space-specific demands
• Drive efficiency in the field by keeping the installer in mind when drawing
• Do the above within a structure for keeping due dates and “do dates” clear

• Quality Deployments
• Deploy clean, intuitive UX/UI that delivers control without confusion that has been verified by client
• Commission systems thoroughly to ensure performance matches design intent
• Own the final step: walking clients through how to use and love what’s been delivered
• Maintain flexibility during install and commissioning to respond to real-world variables
• Ensure the finished system reflects the STRAY vision and values in the handoff to the client

This role is also responsible for the development and optimization of the software, processes and tools in use within the department towards continued growth specifically within the following platforms:

• Jetbuilt
• Vectorworks
• Asana
• Q-SYS
• Cloud Storage / Data and Resource Management

Statement of Success:

Success in this role will be evident through consistent, high-quality outcomes across the entire Systems Integration team; from pre-sales engineering through final commissioning..  Clients will receive the solution they were promised—no matter the size or complexity of the project.

Plant General Manager

Uhuru Design is a design-forward American contract furniture manufacturer delivering high-performance conference systems, private office programs, and large-scale workplace environments for institutional clients across North America.

Founded in 2004, Uhuru evolved from its design-led origins into a nationally recognized partner for complex B2B environments, serving financial institutions, technology firms, hospitality groups, and mission-driven organizations.

Uhuru operates our manufacturing facility in Denver, Pennsylvania, with a national rep network and growing institutional client base. We are entering our next chapter: scaling operations to support larger, faster, and more complex projects while maintaining the creative energy that defines our brand.

This is where design ambition meets operational excellence.

We are seeking a Plant General Manager to lead Uhuru into our next chapter.

The Plant General Manager (GM) is the senior operational leader of Uhuru’s Denver, PA manufacturing facility and a core member of the executive leadership team.

This is a hands-on, on-site leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

This is a build-and-scale mandate, not a maintenance role.

You will oversee manufacturing operations across wood, metal, finishing, logistics, and outsourced partnerships — while helping architect the systems, structure, and leadership culture required to compete at a national contract level

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations across production, scheduling, and fulfillment
• Build scalable systems for production planning, capacity forecasting, and cost control
• Improve throughput, margin performance, and on-time delivery metrics
• Establish KPIs and reporting structures aligned with executive goals

• Elevate quality control processes across wood, metal, finish, and outsourced components
• Implement process documentation and repeatability across product lines
• Reduce rework, warranty exposure, and inefficiencies

• Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership and production teams
• Create a culture of accountability, pride, and performance
• Build succession planning and organizational depth
• Recruit strategically as we scale

• Partner closely with design, engineering, and product teams to ensure manufacturability
• Collaborate with sales to improve quoting turnaround and feasibility evaluation
• Strengthen supplier and outsourced manufacturing relationships

• Evaluate layout, equipment, and workflow improvements
• Assess future capacity needs and expansion scenarios
• Support long-term scaling plans (including potential footprint expansion

• 15+ years in furniture or adjacent contract manufacturing
• 5+ years in senior operations or plant leadership
• Demonstrated experience scaling production for complex B2B projects
• Deep understanding of woodworking, metal fabrication, and finishing environments
• Strong financial and operational acumen (COGS, margins, capacity modeling)
• Experience implementing systems (ERP/MRP, lean manufacturing, SOP development)
• Executive-level communication and presence
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable building structure in a growing company
• BA/BS in supply chain, engineering, or management preferred

This is a hands-on leadership role split between the factory floor and executive planning.

We expect operational intensity during peak project periods and are building systems that reduce reactive firefighting over time.

This is an opportunity to:

• Shape the future of an independent American design brand
• Build operational systems without corporate bureaucracy
• Compete head-to-head with legacy contract manufacturers
• Create a factory culture that balances craft, precision, and performance
• Leave a visible mark on the next phase of the business

We are building the next generation of American contract furniture.

UHURU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: QC Lead Investigator/Event Owner (Laboratory Equipment)

Location: Philadelphia PA 19104 (Onsite)

Position Type: Contract / Consultant

Hours requirement: 8 to 5; may need to have some flexibility to work earlier/late as needed

The Quality Control (QC) team is seeking a laboratory equipment lead investigator. The position is responsible for conducting comprehensive investigations, deviations, change controls and CAPAs for the Quality Control Department in accordance with cGMPs, international regulations, and companies procedures focused on QC Laboratory Equipment.

The individual in the role will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:

● Collaborating with QC, Lab Systems Engineers, and Quality Assurance to conduct comprehensive laboratory equipment investigations, deviations, quality incidents, change controls, and CAPAs while ensuring timely completion.

● Support implementation of relevant corrective and preventive actions.

● System administrator of QC Lab Equipment

● Perform risk and impact assessments for QC Operations as assigned by Functional Manager

● Supporting QC and GxP Systems in regulatory inspections, as assigned by Functional Manager.

● Maintain good documentation practices.

● Comply with all SOPs, policies, and laboratory safety procedures.

This position requires good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment is a must.

Job Function and Description

● Conduct comprehensive laboratory equipment investigations, deviations,cquality incidents

● Identify and implement Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs)

● Write and manage change controls for the implementation of new laboratory equipment, systems, and software.

● Perform laboratory system administrator actions such as user account creation, template creation, method locking, etc.

● Collaborating with QC, Lab Systems Engineers, and Quality Assurance

● Use of Lab Equipment/Systems/Software (Empower, Qx Manager, LabX, Softmax, qPCR, etc)

● Update SOPs, Protocols, supporting documents as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or quality-related field (or equivalent experience).

● Proven experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or a related role in manufacturing or regulated industries.

● Preferred experience with Lab Equipment/Systems/Software (Empower, Qx Manager, LabX, Softmax, qPCR, etc)

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

● Strong knowledge of quality standards, regulations, and processes (e.g., FDA, ISO, GMP).

● Experience with root cause analysis techniques such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.

● Proficiency in Veeva Vault QMS

● Experience in technical writing.

● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

● Proficient in maintaining detailed, accurate, and organized documentation.

● Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

● Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Complexity and Problem Solving

● Discuss investigational findings and/or root cause with senior members of team and refer to SOPs/policies for guidance.

● Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

● Must be comfortable in the fast-paced, biotech environment and interact with multi-disciplinary teams Internal and External Contacts

● Quality Control (QC) Team Members

● GxP Systems Team Members

● Quality Assurance (QA)

● Information Technology (IT)

● Cross-functional Team Members across Analytical Development and Technical Development organizations

Other Job Requirements

● Position is an office-based role with lab-based activities and therefore requires the candidate to be on site the majority (?80%) of time and to wear PPE as required by lab SOPs.

We are currently supporting a growing, well-backed cell and gene therapy CDMO in Pittsburgh that is expanding its CQV support team as part of an active GMP project.

They are looking to bring on CQV / Validation Engineers to support a live commissioning and qualification effort tied to bringing equipment online and ready for operation.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, supporting CTU mapping and equipment qualification within a GMP environment. It’s a strong opportunity to step into a project where you’ll be directly involved in real CQV execution on active equipment, not just documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting CTU (Commissioning Turnover Unit) mapping
• Executing IQ/OQ protocols
• Assisting with equipment qualification activities
• Participating in walkdowns and field execution
• Working alongside validation and engineering teams onsite

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in CTU mapping, IQ/OQ execution, and equipment qualification within a GMP environment
• Background in CQV, validation, or commissioning support
• Experience working directly with equipment in the field (not just documentation)
• Comfortable working onsite in Pittsburgh

Equipment scope includes

• Freezers
• Incubators
• Centrifuges
• Biosafety cabinets
• Balances
• Environmental chambers

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their CQV career who already has relevant project experience and is looking to continue building hands-on validation and commissioning experience in a biotech environment.

Please do not reach out if you are a third-party vendor.