Engineering Jobs in River Rouge Wayne County Mi Remote

About Grip:

Grip is redefining cold-chain logistics for direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce brands.

Founded in 2022 by former ButcherBox executives, Grip combines advanced technology

with a nationwide fulfillment network to optimize the shipping of perishable goods. Our

proprietary Smart Logistics Engine analyzes over 25 million data points daily—including

weather patterns, carrier performance, and real-time temperatures—to make intelligent,

package-level shipping decisions. Grip's Pulse Order Management System (OMS) offers

real-time inventory tracking, batch traceability, and seamless integration with platforms

like Shopify. This end-to-end solution provides brands with complete visibility and

control over their supply chain, eliminating the need for multiple third-party tools. With

strategically located temperature-controlled fulfillment centers, Grip can reach over 80%

of the U.S. population within 24 hours. Our mission is to empower DTC brands to scale

efficiently by providing innovative logistics solutions tailored to the unique challenges of

shipping.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead our cold storage

direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment facility. This role is fully responsible for the

performance of the building, including operations, financial management, team leadership,

service levels, and compliance. The General Manager will own the facility’s P&L, control

operating expenses, manage labor efficiency, and ensure operational excellence while

maintaining the highest standards of safety, food handling, and cold chain integrity. This

is a leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced warehouse environments and

understands the complexities of temperature-controlled fulfillment operations.

Specific responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all day-to-day warehouse and fulfillment operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely DTC order processing, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Maintain cold chain integrity and ensure compliance with food safety and
• regulatory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, accuracy, on-time shipping, shrinkage, and
• service levels.

Financial & P&L Management

• Own and manage the full P&L of the facility.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget.
• Control operating expenses, including labor, utilities, supplies, and maintenance.
• Analyze financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review labor costs weekly and actively manage overtime to maintain budget targets.
• Use strong Excel skills to track, forecast, and report on financial and operational metrics.

Labor & Workforce Management

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse managers, supervisors, and frontline teams.
• Ensure proper staffing levels based on volume forecasts.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and overtime.
• Drive accountability and performance management across the facility.
• Promote a culture of ownership, safety, and operational excellence.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, food safety regulations, and cold storage
• standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety protocols.
• Oversee facility audits and regulatory inspections.

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of warehouse or fulfillment experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing a full facility or large operation.
• Experience in cold storage, food distribution, or temperature-controlled environments is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing P&L and operational budgets.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience managing labor planning and controlling overtime.
• Strong understanding of warehouse KPIs and cost control.
• Experience in DTC fulfillment operations preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Grip is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to complying with all applicable non-discrimination laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment, where all employees and applicants are treated with

respect and without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Preferred three to five (3 to 5) years of experience in implementing and managing Windows and Open Systems server infrastructure hybrid cloud solutions in an enterprise environment; healthcare experience preferred.
• Highly experienced information systems professional with a strong technical background and proven track record of accomplishments in a large, complex multi-level organization .
• Strong technical knowledge of VMWare ESX and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Expertise in Microsoft Windows, Linux and AIX operating systems and management.
• Familiar with hyperconverged infrastructures such as VxRail.
• Familiar with Microsoft Azure Arc, System Center, Admin Center and SCCM.
• Familiar with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.)
• Familiar with application delivery solutions such as Citrix.
• Experience with storage and data protection replication methodologies.
• Experience with Epic Infrastructure such as Hyperspace.
• Experience with ITSM functionalities such as change control, CMDB and ticketing systems.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare information systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), cybersecurity and clinical operations.
• Prior experience delivering high availability systems in a 24/7 environment across geographically dispersed business units.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate evaluation of technologies and achieve consensus on technical standards and solutions among a diverse group of information technology professionals.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service who has provided responsive and effective support, developed solid working relationships with customers, and delivered high quality, value-added services that met/exceeded customer expectations.
• Equally adept at developing technology strategies and the operation of existing technical infrastructures. Significant experience and knowledge of computing architecture and implementation of networked computing structures.
• Polished professional with demonstrated information technology experience and strong communication skills that can rapidly gain and maintain credibility with customers and IT colleagues.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration or related field strongly desired or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

• Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, VCP-DCV, ECSA.
  
  

• Responsible for installation and maintenance of server infrastructure along with upgrading/configuration and the life cycle management of hardware.
• Monitors functions of server infrastructure to ensure acceptable performance.
• Creates and maintains documentation related to server configuration and environments.
• Serves as subject matter expert across server operating systems and solutions (Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, AIX, VMWare ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Troubleshoots and resolves server and virtualization incidents.
• Maintain server patching to address security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cloud compute architect to design and build functional server environments.
• Provide level 2 escalation support and troubleshooting to resolve complex server incidents and tasks.
• Stay current on cloud and systems engineering trends (e.g., serverless computing, containerization, AI-driven automation) and evaluate their potential to enhance TGC operations.
• Ensure systems, applications and data are high availability, backed up and/or replicated to meet disaster and business recovery requirements.
• Implement and enforce security requirements to protect Azure-based systems and data.
• Anticipates and provides solutions for complex problems and issues, recommends upgrades and enhancements. Rapidly absorbs complex technical and conceptual information to identify issues and implications. Able to present understandable alternatives to both technical and non-technical individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Monitors industry trends, maintains knowledge of developments in cloud computing, database, storage, data protection, virtualization, hyperconverged infrastructure, server automation, monitoring and application delivery.
• Promotes the use of TGC’s PMO methodology and standards to manage IT initiatives.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer service by providing responsive and effective support, developing solid working relationships with customers and IT colleagues, and delivering high quality, value-added services that exceed customer expectations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in Customer Service with all internal and external customers of TGC.
• Performs related duties as assigned and unrelated duties as requested.
  
  

The Opportunity:

We are a lean and high velocity multifamily investment firm with 440 units and a mandate to scale to 1,500+ units by 2027 on our path to $1 Billion AUM in the next 5 years. We operate with a startup culture backed by a strong principal balance sheet, and we will maintain this "Day 1" intensity until our $1 Billion goal is reached. We are looking for a Founding Director of Finance and Investments who is prepared to make the business their number one priority and own the entire financial lifecycle of our portfolio.

This is a true "multi-hat" leadership role, You will be responsible for building and owning the engine across three phases: Acquisitions, where you will be responsible for sourcing and underwriting new opportunities Finance, where you institutionalize the back-end through precise cash flow forecasting, investor distributions, and tax strategy; and Asset Management, where you hold the portfolio accountable to your forecasts by implementing aggressive execution plans to ensure every property hits its NOI targets. We are looking for a partner who wants to trade corporate safety for long-term equity and help us build this platform from the ground up.

Note: Local to Texas is highly preferred. If not in Texas, candidates must be willing to Spend 5 business days per month in Houston Texas overseeing property (Asset mgmt), networking with brokers and touring new acquisitions. During periods of due diligence requirements to be Houston may increase. Please confirm in your application this travel (all paid for by company).

Key Accountabilities:

• Investment Modeling & Underwriting: You will be the primary lead on modeling new opportunities. You will take raw data from brokers or off-market sources, build complex pro-formas from scratch, and present the investment case to the committee.
• Preliminary Investment Committee (PIC) Leadership: You serve as the "Gatekeeper." Before any deal reaches the Founders, you are responsible for the internal audit of the case—stress-testing exit caps, opex loads, and reno timelines. You are the final line of defense for the firm's capital.
• Due Diligence & Transaction Execution: Lead the financial "scrub" on all acquisitions. You will own the closing checklist, coordinating with lenders, attorneys, and title companies to ensure every debt facility is funded with 100% precision.
• Asset Management & Performance Audit: You aren't just reporting numbers; you are driving them. You will perform monthly audits of property management, identify "cash leakage," and ensure the portfolio hits its NOI targets and investor distributions.
• GL Integrity & Tax Strategy: You own the "Book of Record." You will oversee all accounting entries, manage a rolling 13-week cash forecast, and ensure the firm is "tax-ready" for outside CPAs.
• Treasury & Capital Management: You own the firm’s liquidity. You will manage the movement of capital between property accounts, GP accounts, and the Hold-Co, ensuring we are optimized for both daily operations and upcoming acquisition deposits.
• Tax Strategy & Compliance Oversight: You aren't just filing forms; you are the architect. You will manage the tax filing checklist for all 40+ (and growing) entities, ensuring every K-1 is issued on time and that we are maximizing depreciation and cost-segregation strategies across the portfolio.
• Institutional Reporting & Audit: You will design and produce the quarterly "Investor Report" and "Lender Compliance" packages. You must be able to defend our financials to an institutional auditor or a Life-Co lender with absolute authority.
• Entity & Corporate Housekeeping: You will interface directly with Investor Counsel to resolve legal issues and ensure all corporate entities remain in "Good Standing" across multiple states. You are the "Compliance Officer" for the firm.
• Strategic Financial Planning: You will prepare the annual corporate budget for the Hold-Co and tell the Founders exactly when we have the cash position to buy, when we should refinance, and when we should sell.
• Waterfall & Distribution Management: Build and maintain manual "Shadow Waterfall" models to audit all GP/LP distributions, ensuring all investor classes are paid with 100% accuracy.
• System Architecture: You will help design the infrastructure (CRM workflows, checks and balances) to allow the firm to scale without breaking.

Execution Over Delegation :

We are a lean firm where the Director is expected to "turn the wrenches," not just design the machine. If you are looking to sit in a strategy room and wait for reports to hit your desk, this is not the job for you. You must be an Ambivert—equally comfortable in deep-work silence building a complex model as you are in high-stakes confrontations with vendors or lenders. We are looking for the architect who is excited to turn every wrench today, so they can effectively lead the entire department tomorrow."

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5–8+ years in Real Estate Finance, Investment Banking, or REPE.
• Background: Mandatory experience in Multifamily Syndication. You must have "Battle Scars" from managing the financial lifecycle of actual deals.
• Technical Arsenal: Elite-level Excel skills. You must be a "Blank-Sheet" Ninja (Waterfalls, Sensitivity Tables, etc.).
• Mindset: Skeptical, process-oriented, and highly organized. You must be a "Mismatcher" who naturally finds the holes in a financial story.
• Education: CPA designation is a significant plus, but technical execution is the priority.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in AI automation and modern CRM workflows is highly preferred.

The Rewards:

1. Base Salary: $135,000 – $150,000 (Built for a high-growth startup environment).
2. Asset Performance Bonus: $50,000 – $75,000+ targeted annual bonus tied directly to portfolio performance and investor distributions being on Target
3. Founding Member Equity: 3.0% – 5.0% Equity stake in the Holding Entity. This is true ownership in the firm’s long-term enterprise value, not just deal-level points.
4. Vesting Structure: Standard 5-year annual vesting schedule to ensure long-term alignment.

To Apply: Submission Requirements:

To be considered, submit your resume and a brief note confirming the following. Applications without these specific keywords will be automatically filtered out.

1. Reference Verification: Are you confident your past managers will verify your technical expertise? If so, include: "I welcome the reference process."
2. Are you willing to complete a live, modeling test? If so, include: "Absolute."
3. We conduct a rigorous 30-day process (6 interviews + 5 references interviews). If you are comfortable with this, include: "Understood."
4. This role explicitly requires experience in Real Estate Multifamily syndication, Based on this how many years have you been in Multifamily, and what "other hats" have you worn

Are you a seasoned sales professional in the construction industry looking to lead efforts for a industry leader on a national scale?

*This role is a fully remote position, candidates can be based in any location with travel expected*

LVI are currently working with a global leader in advanced performance materials, including commercial roofing systems and other architectural and engineering products. With decades of experience and a strong reputation for quality, they partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to bring complex projects to life. Having been in business for over 50 years, this company has an award winning portfolio, recognised for the commitment to quality and company culture.

Why Join?

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and holidays
• Professional growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and networking opportunities
• A collaborative culture with team events and company-wide celebrations

Position Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Channel Development Manager that will be focused on the data center market. This individual will build relationships with major contractors, architectural firms, and engineering partners to influence specifications and secure our products as the preferred choice for critical infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate thrives in complex sales environments, understands the construction ecosystem, and can engage senior decision makers to drive strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow market share within the data center segment
• Build partnerships with national and multinational contractors, architects, and engineers
• Position our solutions as the basis of design for targeted projects
• Maintain a strong pipeline and deliver accurate forecasts using CRM tools
• Lead AIA and continuing education initiatives to strengthen industry engagement
• Collaborate across internal teams to align efforts and share insights
• Present and negotiate at executive levels to close high-value opportunities
• Consistently meet or exceed sales and specification goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years in strategic sales, channel development, or business development within construction or related industries; experience with data center projects is highly desirable
• Proven success in managing complex sales cycles and building executive-level relationships
• Strong knowledge of building materials and specification processes
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in a competitive market

If you are an ambitious professional within the space, we'd love to hear from you!