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Supply Chain Planning Manager
Ref No: 1491
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Company Description:
We’ve partnered with a growing, design-driven consumer products manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. With a diverse portfolio of premium brands and a commitment to craftsmanship and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in expanding its U.S. manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.
The newly added Supply Chain Planning Manager is a highly-visible, hands-on role to align demand forecasts with production execution to improve schedule attainment, fill rates and order fulfillment.
Position Description:
- Design, implement and run the supply planning, production scheduling, and materials procurement processes to support manufacturing operations.
- Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans across multiple planning horizons.
- Develop production schedules that align with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints.
- Ensure raw materials and components are available to support production commitments.
- Balance production output and finished goods inventory to support seasonal demand and service levels.
- Optimize production sequencing and lot sizing to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Manage supplier commitments, track shortages, and expedite materials as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and increase supply reliability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, operational visibility, and supply chain efficiency.
Background Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
- 5–8 years of experience in materials management, supply planning, production planning, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate closely with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
Miscellaneous:
- Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 + bonus.
The company has a position based in Bensenville, IL (USDA Bakery), but will probably spend up to 25% of the time at the corporate office and production facility in nearby Wheeling (FDA & Kosher).
Client has been governed by HAACP since 2014.
This client has government, international, and major retailers such as Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, Woodman's, White Castle, and Jason's Deli.
This position pays a highly competitive wage, bonus and benefit structure with a path for advancement.
This President is seeking someone who is hungry, humble, and smart who is looking to advance in their career.
The Asst.
QC Manager must be someone who is 100% reliable and mature.
If you or anyone you know, is qualified, available and motivated enough to elevate your career in an entrepreneurial “can-do” environment then please send your resume to us for immediate consideration.
Duties of QC Manager QC Manager will assist the Senior QC manager with support of Junior QC Techs.
Identify and assist broad based product quality & food safety programs and improvements to set a level of superior performance against customer expectations.
Facilitate internal & external operational audits in the quality and food safety areas of responsibility.
Provide quality & food safety leadership and input into product and process development activities.
Work with plant & R&D personnel to ensure product consistency.
Monitor trends and emerging issues within the quality & food safety business environments Serve in crisis management role for quality & food safety issues.
Facilitate, monitor and manage product controls, allergens, rework and rejected products, and customer complaints.
Food defense and security, sanitation, pest control, micro-testing and water quality maintenance.
Review Quality Control or vendor deviations.
Assist Regulatory Technical Information Systems and Research & Development with new or revised specifications for raw materials, finished goods and packaging.
Conduct Preventive Control and other general food safety audits.
Leads customer and third-party audits, including annual GFSI compliant (i.e.
BRC) audit.
Calibrate and maintain lab equipment such as scales, titrators, moisture analyzers, colorimeters, etc.
Requirements of the position: Food QC management: 3 years SQF Audits: 3 years (Preferred) GMP: 3 years (Preferred) Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, NFPA/AIB, BRC audits and laboratory, sanitation programs and apply these principles to the daily work environment.
Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree in a Life Sciences program, or 3 Years of comparable managerial experience in the food manufacturing industry.
Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.Responsibilities include:
Providing daily supervision and mentorship
Managing household routines and student schedules
Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.Benefits include:
Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
Relocation assistance and paid training provided
Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
Qualifications:
Qualifications include:
Experience working or volunteering with youth
This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
Both spouses must be age 27 or older
No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit
Job Title:
Jr Buyer
Location (City, State):
Elk Grove Village, Hybrid
Industry:
Retail
Pay:
$28–$30 per hour
Benefits:
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About Our Client:
Addison Group is partnering with a well-established organization to identify a Sourcing / Buyer Assistant to support their procurement team. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a collaborative sourcing environment and could convert to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Job Description:
The Sourcing / Buyer Assistant will provide operational and administrative support to a procurement team responsible for managing vendor relationships, purchasing activities, and category data. This role is highly system-focused and will involve working with internal reporting, maintaining purchasing records, and assisting sourcing leaders with daily operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and operational support to sourcing team members
- Enter and maintain purchasing and item data within internal systems
- Generate reports and assist with basic data analysis to support sourcing initiatives
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure product and item information is accurate
- Monitor supplier updates and follow up on outstanding requests or documentation
- Assist with tracking projects, purchasing programs, and promotional initiatives
- Help resolve discrepancies related to orders, data, or supplier information
- Support documentation and reporting for procurement activities
Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of experience in a corporate environment within supply chain, procurement, analytics, or a related operational role
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Experience with ERP or CRM systems such as SAP or Salesforce is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage system-driven tasks
Perks:
- Opportunity to gain experience within a large, structured procurement team
- Exposure to sourcing processes and enterprise systems
- Hybrid work schedule
- Strong potential for long-term career growth within procurement and supply chain.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
Pride Health is seeking a Chemist (Bilingual French-English) for one of the largest food and beverage companies in North America.
Job Title: Chemist (Bilingual French-English)
Location: Glenview, IL (Hybrid - onsite Tue-Thurs - these days may be flexible with prior approval)
Job Type: Contract (with potential to convert to perm)
Length: 12-Months
Hours: M-F / Flexible 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm
Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.50 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Develop and improve analytical testing methods.
- Implement new equipment at QA/QC labs and plant floor stations.
- Document work practices and testing methods.
- Provide training to hourly and salaried team members.
- Lead project update calls.
- Roll out state-of-the-art technologies for measuring composition and structure of substances in a manufacturing food environment.
- Support project execution.
- Document Ways of Working and Training material.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years experience
- Language Proficiency: Proficient in English. Fluent in French.
- Ability to work independently while adhering to established guidelines and instructions.
- Proficiency in computer systems, particularly Microsoft applications; strong overall computer skills required.
- Comfort and adaptability in an analytical laboratory environment.
- Industry Familiarity: Consumer Packaged Goods (Client) industry.
- Troubleshoot analytical testing systems.
- Estimated Travel Frequency: 1-2 times per month, with trips lasting 2-3 days. Travel mainly between the USA and Canada.
- The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervisory guidance while striving for practical, proactive, and efficient ways of working with a result-oriented mentality.
Benefits that Pride Health offers:
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to for immediate consideration.
Hybrid Recruiter / Account Executive – Schaumburg, IL
$50,000 – $60,000 Base + Aggressive Commission (Unlimited Earning Potential)
Year 1: $75,000 – $90,000 | Year 2: $100,000+
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (Hybrid model- WFH Monday/Friday, in office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
For more than 30 years, Corporate Resources of Illinois, a woman-owned and operated recruiting firm, has partnered with businesses across Chicagoland to secure top talent and build high-performing teams. Our mission is simple: save companies time, money, and frustration while helping them grow stronger organizations.
We are expanding our internal team and looking for a highly driven Recruiter/Account Executive who is competitive, motivated by earning potential, and thrives in a fast-paced sales environment.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to control their income and build a lucrative career in recruiting and business development. The right person will be energized by closing deals, building relationships, and delivering talent solutions that make a real impact on our clients’ businesses.
In this role, you’ll have direct access to decision-makers, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and play a critical role in helping companies hire the right talent to grow.
What You’ll Do
- Drive revenue growth by building relationships with new and existing clients and identifying hiring needs.
- Prospect and develop new business through outbound calls, warm leads, referrals, and networking.
- Source, interview, and evaluate candidates to identify top talent in the market.
- Match high-quality candidates with client opportunities to create successful, long-term placements.
- Serve as a consultative partner to clients, advising them on hiring strategy, talent market trends, and candidate selection.
- Present top-tier candidates after thoroughly vetting qualifications, references, and career motivations.
- Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, follow-through, and exceptional service.
- Collaborate with marketing and internal recruiting teams to strengthen client engagement and grow market share.
- Track performance metrics and revenue goals while building your own book of business.
What You Bring
- Highly motivated and competitive personality with a strong desire to earn.
- Sales mindset with the drive to exceed goals and increase income.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a performance-based environment.
- Natural problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
- Previous experience in sales, recruiting, HR, or client services is a plus but drive and ambition matter most.
Why Join Corporate Resources?
- Unlimited commission structure – no cap on earnings
- Opportunity to build a six-figure career in recruiting and sales
- Work directly with business leaders and decision-makers
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Established brand with 30+ years of success in the Chicagoland market
If you are competitive, money-motivated, and ready to build a career where your effort directly drives your income, we want to hear from you.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Briarlake Partners is a strategic sourcing-focused recruiting firm. We are working with a Northbrook, IL based client looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. We are searching for candidates with packaging or transportation category experience.
We are only considering local candidates who are willing to spend three days a week in our client's Northbrook, IL area office.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee roughly $50 million in packaging category spend
- Develop and implement procurement processes and strategies to ensure that procurement operations run effectively, achieve organizational goals/performance KPI’s, and ensure quality programs/services to our members and customers.
- Support ongoing supplier management efforts
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to drive continuous improvement
- Develop, implement, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives to support the category management process
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement
- Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
- Coordinate negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
- Develop, implement, and report to stakeholders meaningful KPIs that accurately demonstrate performance
- Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing with packaging category experience
- Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline
- Experience in supporting supplier portfolio development
- Customer-focused with excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
- Ability to structure and manage complex projects
- Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction
- Ability to think strategically, conceptually, and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
- Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service
Our client requires three days a week onsite in their Northbrook, IL office.
We are only considering local candidates at this time.
Position: Cargo Handler
Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: 8:30am - 5pm Wed-Sun
Job Description:
Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. Our Cargo Handlers are responsible for loading and unloading freight on our trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight is required. All necessary training and materials for this position are provided.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners
- Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight through our distribution network
- Accurately label boxes and prepare freight for shipment
- Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
- Must be able to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required
- Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
- Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
- Must be 18 or older
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated time-definite basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.
Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 \"Americas Most Trustworthy Companies\" publication
At BEAR Construction, we believe great projects start with great people. We’re a values‑driven contractor known for quality work, strong relationships, and a team‑oriented culture where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We offer the stability of an established company with the opportunity to grow, learn, and make a real impact on meaningful projects across our communities. At BEAR, you’re not just building structures — you’re building a career.
BEAR Construction Company is seeking a seasoned General Counsel to lead the company’s legal affairs and serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors and Executive Team. This role provides strategic legal guidance across corporate governance, construction contracting, risk management, claims/litigation, and surety bonding, while also building efficient legal processes and templates that support operations and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance
- Manage and oversee the organization’s legal matters and governance functions.
- Oversee statutory filings (including annual reports and related requirements) in all states where BEAR transacts business.
Contracts & Contract Lifecycle Management
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
- Client construction-related agreements
- Subcontractor-related agreements
- Third-party vendor agreements
- License agreements
- Lease transactions
- Develop and maintain standard form templates and contracting processes to increase in-house efficiency (including workflow improvements).
- Draft and maintain contract terms & conditions, policies, procedures, and legal documents that achieve company objectives and protect company assets while providing strategic risk guidance.
- Manage and oversee compliance with dates, notice requirements, and deadlines embedded in commercial documents.
- Provide recommendations and input on contracting procedures and continuous improvement.
- Support lien law and related construction payment/notice compliance (“lien law management”).
- Champion thoughtful use of technology to improve contracting visibility and speed, including document management and process transparency.
Insurance Claims & Dispute Resolution
- Assess the merits of (i) claims raised against BEAR and (ii) BEAR’s claims involving third parties.
- Oversee claims and pending litigation, lead discussions on resolution strategies.
- Participate in mediations and negotiate settlements as needed.
- Review and analyze insurance coverage implications on matters (including management of coverage litigation where applicable), including areas such as workers’ compensation and general liability.
- Manage the internal subpoena response process and coordinate with insurance adjusters and attorneys as needed.
- Determine when outside counsel is required; when engaged, formulate strategies and serve as liaison.
Surety Bonding
- Oversee/manage the Surety Bond program and support the CFO in execution of the surety program.
- Develop processes for orderly and timely procurement of required bonding.
Legal Operations & Team Support
- Oversee paralegal support and legal administration functions.
- Provide independent legal advice on ad hoc projects as requested by leadership.
Qualifications
- J.D. and licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate and construction law, either:
- in-house General Counsel/Assistant GC, or private practice with significant construction focus.
- Strong familiarity with commercial construction law and practices.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated ability to build practical processes/templates and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment (contract timelines, claims, compliance).
Join Us as an Account Executive & Drive Growth Inside and Out
Ready to build relationships, hunt new business, and farm existing accounts for maximum growth?
Precision Freight is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Account Executive to develop new client opportunities and deepen key partnerships. If you excel at full-cycle sales, from prospecting to closing to expanding, this is your chance to grow and earn with a team dedicated to your success.
Your Impact:
As an Account Executive at Precision Freight, you’ll drive revenue growth through a mix of inside and outside sales activities. You’ll hunt new business using the tools and leads we provide, while farming and expanding your assigned accounts—all supported by our internal operations team.
What You’ll Do:
- Generate new business through a combination of inside sales outreach and outside, in-person client meetings.
- Farm and grow existing accounts by building deep relationships and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
- Utilize provided tools, leads, and CRM to prospect, pipeline, and close new logistics opportunities.
- Develop tailored logistics solutions that meet both prospect and existing client supply chain needs.
- Own the full sales cycle from first contact to negotiation to onboarding and ongoing growth.
- Collaborate with internal operations teams to ensure seamless service execution
- Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets for both new business and account expansion.
What We’re Looking For:
- 1+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management in logistics.
- Hunter-farmer mindset: Proven ability to prospect new business and grow existing accounts.
- Comfort with inside sales outreach and outside client meetings (local travel may be required).
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to manage a sales pipeline effectively.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tools is a plus, we provide training and tech support.
Why Join Precision Freight?
- Uncapped Earning Potential: Competitive base salary plus commission and bonus structure.
- Full Sales Support: We provide leads, tools, and an operations team so you can focus on selling.
- No Carrier Management: Internal teams handle execution, you focus on customers and growth.
- Full Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision.
- Future Planning: 401(k) with company match.
- Career Growth: Clear path to Senior Account Manager and sales leadership roles.
- Supportive Team: Collaborative, employee-first culture with experienced leadership.
- Extra Incentives: Referral bonus program and cross-selling rewards.
Who We Are:
Precision Freight is a trusted logistics partner built on reliability, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. Since 2011, we’ve completed over 60,000 on-time deliveries for 300+ satisfied customers. We’re more than a logistics company, we’re a team dedicated to building careers and delivering results.
Learn more about us: to Grow With Us?
If you’re a motivated sales professional who loves hunting new business and farming long-term relationships we want to hear from you.
Apply today and let’s build the future together.
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