Engineering Jobs in Oak Forest Il Flexible

• Oversee daily warehouse and fulfillment operations, ensuring high levels of throughput, order accuracy, and on-time shipment performance.
• Monitor operational metrics such as productivity, labor efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
• Implement processes and systems to improve operational reliability and customer delivery performance.
• Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  
  

• Lead and develop warehouse supervisors and operational staff, overseeing a team of approximately 10–15 employees.
• Manage staffing plans, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Establish clear expectations, maintain accountability, and foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Coordinate staffing resources including temporary labor as needed to support operational demand.
  
  

• Identify operational gaps and lead structured root cause analysis to resolve issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve productivity.
• Create, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and training materials.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.
  
  

• Oversee the execution of order management across multiple channels including direct-to-consumer, marketplace, and wholesale.
• Ensure proper operation and integration of key systems including warehouse management systems (WMS), shipping platforms, and EDI tools.
• Maintain system integrity and ensure operational processes align with business needs.
  
  

• Manage inventory accuracy and replenishment planning across warehouse locations.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on purchasing, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor freight activity and optimize transportation costs.
• Implement inventory controls to reduce shrinkage and maintain accurate stock levels.
  
  

• Monitor operational budgets including labor, fulfillment costs, shipping expenses, and vendor services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency.
• Support leadership with operational cost projections and performance reporting.
  
  

• Manage relationships and performance with third-party logistics providers, carriers, vendors, and service partners.
• Ensure service agreements and operational expectations are consistently met.
  
  

• Oversee warehouse layout, equipment planning, and facility maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve space utilization and operational flow as the business grows.
• Ensure facilities operate safely and efficiently.
  
  

• Develop operational capacity plans to support company growth initiatives.
• Forecast workforce needs, infrastructure requirements, and operational investments.
• Support operational readiness for new product launches, promotions, and business expansion initiatives.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in operations, warehouse management, or supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing warehouse or fulfillment operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational performance metrics.
  
  

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and shipping platforms.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business tools for reporting and analysis.
  
  

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build and develop teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across operational and leadership teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  
  

• Improved operational efficiency and productivity across fulfillment and warehouse operations.
• High levels of order accuracy and on-time delivery performance.
• Scalable operational systems and processes that support business growth.
• Strong team engagement, leadership development, and operational accountability.
  
  

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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

Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos

Responsibilities will include the following:

Purchasing & Procurement

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

Stores & Inventory Management

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

Logistics & Supplier Coordination

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

Financial & Compliance Oversight

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

Leadership & Team Development

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

Qualifications

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

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Provide Safety Health and Environmental leadership and training to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance. This is primarily a support role working under the site EHS Manager. Assisting with the administration of compliance programs, procedures, and policies. This role may also act as a liaison with regulatory agencies when necessary.

This position covers two Illinois Innophos locations: Chicago Heights and Riverdale. These two facilities are located approximately 10 miles apart. Work performed will be in a manufacturing of specialty ingredients setting and an office setting. All work in the manufacturing environment requires use of protective clothing and personal devices: safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit and may include the use of respiratory protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Supportive role providing Health, Safety and Environmental direction, leadership, and training to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance
• Contribute to and support compliance programs, procedures, and policies and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies when necessary
• Support all health, safety, and environmental programs, including developing, writing, implementing, auditing, and maintaining policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, state and federal rules and regulations
• Provide training to employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemical, toxins, equipment, and other materials
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations including recordkeeping
• Lead role in weekly safety meetings, and coordinator for EHS training including communications
• Performs inspections for potential EHS risks, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Major contributor during Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation of incidents, injuries, and near misses and drives action items to closure
• Assists with implementation and compliance for all environmental programs
• Assists with management of Workers Compensation claims
• Supportive role following PSM Practices such as Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, and Pre-Startup Safety Review
• Performs routine job skills analysis and task assessments
• Demonstrates commitment to safety
• Some evening or weekend work may be required

Required Education And Experience

• BS degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of experience in a health and safety role at a manufacturing location, preferably in the chemical or food industry

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including the ability to train
• Working knowledge of OSHA and USEPA regulatory matters covering industrial chemical process operations
• Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Environmental And/or Physical Requirements

• All work in the manufacturing environment requires use of protective clothing and personal devices: safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit and may include the use of respiratory protection

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Lead Estimator

Commercial & Healthcare Construction

About the Company

Our client is an established, south Chicago based general contractor with decades of experience delivering quality commercial, healthcare, food service, and institutional projects. Their reputation is built on longterm client relationships, collaborative project delivery, and a strong commitment to craftsmanship and integrity. We provide full preconstruction and construction services with a focus on transparency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Lead Estimator will oversee all estimating and preconstruction efforts, playing a critical role in project planning, cost strategy, client management, and risk evaluation. This individual will lead budgeting efforts from conceptual pricing through final bid submission while supporting business development and operational leadership.

This role is ideal for a strategic and driven construction professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants meaningful impact on project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, negotiated, and final estimates for negotiated and competitive bid projects
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, cost models, and pricing strategies
• Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and scope alignment
• Analyze drawings and specifications to identify risks, gaps, and value engineering opportunities
• Establish and maintain historical cost data and benchmarking tools
• Present project budgets and cost analyses to leadership and clients
• Support preconstruction meetings and transition projects to operations teams
• Assist with bid packaging, procurement planning, and buyout strategy
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators as needed

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years of construction estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of healthcare, institutional, food service, or commercial construction preferred
• Proficiency with estimating software and takeoff tools
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial acumen
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction sequencing
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with clients and trade partners
• Experience leading estimates independently from concept to submission

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $140k to $160k
• Performance based bonus opportunities
• 401k with company match
• 3+ weeks of PTO (increasing with tenure)
• 100% employer paid health / dental / vision