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DMF Lighting is a fast-growing leader in the lighting industry, always hard at work engineering what comes next. We have an exciting opportunity in our customer solutions department for a Technical Product Support Specialist.

• Pay range is $20-35/hr (based on skills/knowledge/experience)
• Location: onsite in Carson, CA

Job Description:

• Serve as the first point of contact for technical inquiries via phone, email, live chat, or a ticketing system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic product issues related to installation, configuration, and performance for products such as LED fixtures and lighting control systems.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to sales teams and end-users.
• Document customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions clearly and accurately within a ticketing system.
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to engineering teams and track their progress until resolution.
• Maintain and update internal knowledge base articles and documentation for common issues and solutions.
• Identify errors or omissions in customer facing documentation and work with relevant departments to resolve or improve.
• Stay up-to-date with new product launches, technical specifications, and industry standards by participating in regular training sessions.
• Assist with other technical and product-related tasks as assigned, such as creating wiring diagrams or conducting customer training.
• Assist with onsite customer service visits if required.

Requirements:

• Education: Associate's degree or technical school certification in a related field (e.g., electronics, electrical technology) is preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in a technical support, customer service, or inside sales position.
• Technical knowledge: Basic understanding of electrical systems, LED lighting, and common troubleshooting techniques is highly desirable. Experience with lighting control systems (e.g., DMX, 0-10V, smart home controls) is a plus.
• Customer service skills: Proven ability to provide excellent service and maintain a positive, patient, and professional attitude, especially during stressful situations.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with keen attention to detail.

Company Description

DMF Lighting designs and builds industry-leading LED downlighting that sets the standard for flexibility, performance, and quality. Founded over 30 years ago, DMF has grown into a leader in the lighting industry, driven by a passion for innovation and customer service.

Our in-house engineers constantly push the boundaries of lighting, delivering products that combine exceptional performance with beautiful design. At DMF, we believe in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that empowers our team to bring creative ideas to life and make a lasting impact. If you’re looking for a company where creativity and innovation are part of the DNA, DMF is the place for you.

DMF Lighting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Syserco Energy Solutions is a turn-key provider of Design-Build energy projects that help customers to lower their operating expenses, modernize their infrastructure and generate renewable energy. Syserco has been named one of the Bay Area’s Best Places to work for 15 consecutive years and we succeed because of our commitment to providing our Customers outstanding service and exceptional value.

THE ROLE:

The Project Manager will be the overall project leader on assigned projects. You will plan and oversee all phases of energy projects with the objective of successful on-time completions within budgets while ensuring that customer satisfaction stays at the highest levels. Projects include a combination of energy efficiency measures and renewable generation installations to help local cities, schools, municipalities, and other customers become more sustainable, save money, and improve services to their end users. The expectation is that you will simultaneously run one or several projects from early development through construction.

You will work with the sales team participating in customer presentations, and you will work with our engineering development team, subcontractors, and consultants to develop cost effective solutions. The role will then transition to a more traditional role managing projects across our portfolio of customers and energy conservations solutions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, possess excellent communications skills, and be detail oriented. You must have a genuine passion for building innovative energy reduction solutions and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide constructability review of scopes during project development.

Oversee project deliverables and contractual obligations.

Oversee project team including subcontractors and consultants.

Create, maintain, and manage project schedules, labor plans, and project documents.

Oversee AHJ, DSA, and utility and special inspections to ensure projects receive all necessary permit sign-offs.

Visit active sites to witness and partake in key milestones and ensure progress and quality.

Work with internal and external Procurement resources to contract the project scope across various suppliers.

Develop and maintain multi-month budget/forecasting revenue and payment forecasts.

Manage payment terms and balances with customers and sub-contractors.

Create Schedule of Values (SOV) on all assigned projects in order to maintain positive cash flow.

Manage project commissioning and closeout phase including all requirements needed to successfully complete projects.

Overall financially responsible to meet established budget, including change orders.

Provide consistent and clear communication with internal and external customers.

Ensure quality, timeliness and completeness of work performed.

Adhere to Syserco Energy Solutions’ Policies and Procedures, HR, Safety Plan and others.

Customer satisfaction results shall meet or exceed annual performance goal.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent understanding of construction law and local codes.

Strong analytical and financial management skills.

Proficient with Project Management tools such as MS Project.

Ability to handle multiple projects successfully.

Detailed oriented and organized.

Ability to work independently and unsupervised.

Team-Oriented, comfortable with open communication and collaboration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Operation of standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications and use of computer equipment for extended periods of time.

May be required to sit, stand, bend, climb and lift, push or carry items less than 50 lbs. around office and on occasion job sites.

Valid CA drivers’ license with ability to drive and operate a vehicle is required.

Willing to travel, according to project requirements – California only.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

5 or more years of industry experience.

Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Strong understanding of Renewable Technology, Building Envelope, HVAC, Lighting, and electrical / mechanical systems.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing product strategy plans that deliver new innovative solutions, achieve sales objectives, and strategically position Makita USA in a leadership role. This position requires a thorough understanding of the market, competition, trades, end user’s needs, applications, business trends, channels of distribution, and product price positioning for their respective category. This individual will be a product leader working cross-functionally to deliver their category vision and strategy for Makita USA.

Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage product development portfolio strategies to include new product development roadmaps and existing product portfolios to align with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Understand product life cycles to create planning processes and timelines to develop new products.
• Manage the overall product development process from ideation to processing the necessary steps and approvals to the implementation and product launch.
• Thoroughly understands primary applications for all related products and accessories while understanding the current competitor’s product strengths, weaknesses, assortments, and marketing strategies.
• Have complete knowledge and assessment of the market, both targeting users and dealer requirements, including current trends, size of the user segments, building code requirements, market opportunities, and geographical strengths to develop strategies to position and develop products that lead the market.
• Establish and employ product innovation positioning with attribute planning that articulates the value proposition to our targeted users.
• Lead/support cross-functional (research) development teams that may include engineering, sales, marketing, logistics, purchasing, outside research firms, and others to develop further new/refreshing products and promotional tactics.
• Responsible for increasing category revenue and profit by developing new products, enhancing products/solutions, implementing promotional activity, and developing/creating sales aids to further build user awareness and brand energy.
• Develop promotional strategies along with the marketing team for new and sustaining products that reinforce the Brand and value to both targeted users and dealers.
• Monitor workflow, milestones, and processes to ensure timelines and deadlines are achieved.
• Deliver product presentations to key customers, trade press, and attend required trade shows.
• Determine annual forecasts and sales budgets for related product categories.
• Strong time management, project management, and strategic planning skills while having a clear vision of the “big picture”.
• Support the quality improvement process by working closely with the QC team by assisting at the field, service, and user levels.

Skills Required:

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Marketing experience, including advertising, copy development, working with graphic designers, etc.
• Product management experience, including launching products, ideally in a related industry, such as construction or building products.
• Strong familiarity with power tools, perhaps as a contractor or trades professional, or at a manufacturer or retailer of power tools.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position will sometimes work in an open office setting that is quiet and fast-paced and fosters continuous learning while operating under high demand/volume. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel:

40% travel may be required for this position, which includes overnight stays in some cities where events are being held.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university, or equivalent professional institution.
• Master’s degree in marketing, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• We will also consider non-degreed candidates with significant and highly relevant experience.
• 5+ years in product management or similar industry experience.
• Previous experience with both retail and distribution channels is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Required to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend, or reach above head.
• Required to frequently sit.
• May be required to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.
• Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subjected to strict deadlines and multiple projects.
• May be subjected to working extended and/or irregular hours.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• Company branded vehicle provided
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

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Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or a family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.

***We are managing this recruitment process internally and are not engaging external recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. We kindly ask that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.***

Leads day-to-day operations of projects for a general contracting business. Multi-family and senior housing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Planning and coordination of subcontractors’ work and activities for a project.

· Attend and participate in Safety Training programs and ensures implementation of safety procedures that create a safe and healthy work environment through the job site. Adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.

· Enforce compliance with project site safety, health, and environmental quality standards.

· Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance.

· Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations.

· Leads on productivity issues and monitors work performance and productivity of company employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed and project is executed effectively and within budget.

· Advise senior level management of potential problems, work interference's or schedule difficulties, while assisting in circumventing or mitigating such conflicts. Provides assistance to involved contractors in resolving problems.

· Contributor to development of a thoughtful project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements and equipment use.

· Communicate with project team regarding Work Directives, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.

· When requested, interfaces with owner, architect and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and owner satisfaction. Facilitates discovery and correction of contract document “errors and omissions” and problem solving to reduce the costs incurred.

· Ensure compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with emphasis on accurate, properly coded employee automated timecards and accurately codes, fully priced material delivery tickets

· Prepare reports, document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner, review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals

· Follow completion schedules and maintain a daily, written log of activities on the jobsite. Logs and reports might include photos and videos

· Use Procore construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks including, composing daily diaries, maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs and agreements.

· Contribute to building good communications between project management, field engineering, estimating and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications and company quality standards and that projects are completed on time and within budget.

· Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings

· Train, motivate and support subordinate employees in developing their capabilities to further company, project and personal development goals.

· Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

· Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors or as required for successful project completion

· Attend and/or lead job meetings and provide thorough reports

· Report to General Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems and to communicate effectively with diverse groups required.

2. Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.

3. Working knowledge of company computer systems, be proficient in MS Office and software necessary.

4. Must have comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and the application of loss control measures.

5. Must be able to read plans and have experience with punch lists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

This is a full time, salary position. Including health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, paid holiday and vacation time.

Job Type: Full-time / Monday - Friday; some Saturday's required.

Salary: Depends on Experience ($125,000-$160,000); 5 years minimum experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Your new company

Hays has partnered with a leading global real estate development, investment, capital, and property management company headquartered in Singapore. With a commitment to sustainability and a strong track record of award‑winning projects. We’re looking to hire a Regional Facilities Manager to join the team in their Long Beach, CA office.

Your new role

As the Regional Facilities Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Asset Management, Property Management, Finance and Procurement teams to oversee technical projects, capital planning, and compliance across the portfolio. You will also provide leadership to third‑party management teams and act as a subject‑matter expert within the property management platform.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing strategic planning and annual budgeting for capital projects and preventative maintenance.
• Managing, tracking, and securing approvals for all assigned projects.
• Analyzing unbudgeted capital needs and recommending solutions.
• Completing monthly ESG reporting, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance.
• Identifying cost‑saving initiatives across existing assets.
• Ensuring full compliance with processes, policies, and documentation standards.
• Managing all vendor contracts related to assigned capital projects.
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards across all work environments, including mechanical, electrical, fire, chemical and regulatory hazards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, construction management, project management or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience spanning project management, procurement, and capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of M&E (mechanical & electrical) and building systems.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, contracting, project close‑outs and delegations of authority.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred experience with MRI, Nexus and Ariba.
• Ability to interpret drawings, drafting practices, engineering standards, and create scopes of work.

What you'll get in return

You will join a world‑class real estate organization with an international footprint and a strong commitment to sustainability. You will receive a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to play a key role in capital planning and operational excellence across a global platform.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in the Regional Facilities Manager position, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your resume, or contact Aaron Stannard at

We’re seeking an experienced Sales Support Representative to partner with sales, technical, and procurement teams in a fast‑paced IT services environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, cross‑functional collaboration, and supporting revenue growth across technology, telecom, network, and infrastructure solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Support the end‑to‑end sales lifecycle, including RFP/RFQ coordination, pipeline tracking, and order fulfillment
• Partner closely with sales, engineering, finance, and vendors to ensure accurate, timely delivery of IT solutions
• Maintain and organize sales documentation, pricing, contracts, and proposals
• Enable pipeline generation through strong administrative support and process execution

What You Bring

• 5+ years of administrative experience supporting sales, marketing, or procurement teams
• Hands‑on experience with RFPs/RFQs and sales pipelines in an IT services or technology solutions environment
• Strong understanding of telecom, network, or infrastructure services
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with proven success working across cross‑functional teams

Why This Role

• High‑impact position supporting complex IT solutions
• Exposure to enterprise‑level technology deals
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment where your support directly drives sales success

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at .

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all billing components within the Company’s SAP Customer Information and Billing Systems across all jurisdictions. This role ensures that billing configurations and rate structures are aligned with approved tariffs and regulatory requirements for gas, water, and electric services throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The Manager serves as the enterprise lead for billing system governance, overseeing configuration changes, testing, and validation processes related to tariff updates, rate case implementations, and system enhancements that may impact billing components. Working closely with the Billing, Customer Care, IT, and business operations teams, this individual ensures that billing components function seamlessly and that all updates are implemented with precision and control to mitigate downstream impacts.

Accountabilities

• Ensure all billing components within SAP are properly configured and maintained according to each company’s approved tariffs and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the timely update of billing tables and configuration changes following any approved rate case or tariff revision.
• Partner closely with leaders for the implementation of billing changes resulting from rate proceedings.
• Verify that all rate elements (e.g., distribution, transmission, riders, taxes, and surcharges, multipliers etc.) are accurately reflected in the billing system.
• Ensure that all rate adjustments, new tariff structures, and regulatory directives are correctly translated into billing system logic.
• Review and assess all proposed billing system enhancement requests from business units to identify and mitigate risks to existing billing component data tables and configuration integrity.
• Direct or support testing activities for all billing system updates, including regression and validation testing, to confirm billing accuracy prior to implementation.
• Develop and maintain processes for documentation, review, and approval of all billing-related system changes.
• Ensure strong controls are in place for versioning, change tracking, and audit compliance.
• Serve as the liaison between Customer Care, IT, and Regulatory teams to ensure that business requirements are properly defined, tested, and implemented in SAP.
• Facilitate working sessions to align on timelines, testing expectations, and deployment strategies.
• Identify and implement process enhancements that improve system accuracy, control robustness, and operational efficiency. Promote standardization of billing practices across jurisdictions where feasible.

Years of Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience preferred
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in utility billing, rate implementation or SAP configuration management.
• Experience working in a regulated utility environment (gas, water, or electric) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience managing billing configuration or master data governance within SAP or similar enterprise systems is required.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

What We Offer

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

TCI PRECISION METALS | E-Z LOK

Divisions of Tool Components, Inc.

 |  MANAGER

Full-Time | On-Site | Gardena & Los Alamitos, CA | $100,000 – $130,000 DOE

TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK are sister divisions of Tool Components, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1956.

TCI Precision Metals, headquartered in Gardena, CA, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Machine-Ready Blanks—precision-ground and milled aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper products that eliminate material prep for machine shops and OEMs nationwide.

E-Z LOK, based in Los Alamitos, CA, is a well-known brand of threaded inserts for metal, wood, and plastic—including the E-Z LOK™ solid wall, E-Z Coil™, E-Z Knife™, E-Z Hex™, E-Z Sonic™, and E-Z Press™ product lines—sold through a nationwide distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Both divisions hold ISO 9001 certification, and TCI additionally holds AS9100 certification. Together, they serve industries including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and general manufacturing.

We are looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement across both TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK. This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the Owner/President. You will split your time between both facilities—primarily based at TCI in Gardena with approximately one day per week at the E-Z LOK facility in Los Alamitos. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, day-to-day purchasing, inventory optimization, supplier management, and cost reduction for both operations. The right person combines sharp negotiation skills with deep knowledge of metals and manufactured components supply chains, and is comfortable working across two distinct product lines and ERP environments. This is a high-impact role with real visibility—your decisions will directly affect margins, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency across the entire organization.

•       Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, metal distributors, and component suppliers across both TCI and E-Z LOK product lines

•       Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness

•       Research, identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for raw materials, threaded insert components, packaging, and other supplies

•       Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, freight terms, and consignment or exclusivity arrangements

•       Develop backup sourcing and disaster recovery strategies to ensure supply continuity for both divisions

•       Oversee daily purchasing of raw materials, MRO items, packaging, and other supplies for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and approve purchase orders within established dollar limits

•       Manage freight purchasing and freight claims

•       Ensure accurate order quantities, pricing, due dates, and vendor confirmations

•       Expedite late orders and manage material shortages across both facilities

•       Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and receiving issues

•       Help set and maintain min/max levels, reorder points, safety stock, and order policies for both divisions

•       Balance inventory availability against excess and obsolete stock

•       Coordinate buys based on demand forecasts, customer orders, production schedules, and seasonality

•       Support cycle count and inventory accuracy efforts where purchasing impacts inventory health

•       Work closely with production, planning, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams at both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules without interruption at either facility

•       Prioritize purchases for urgent jobs, stockouts, and customer commitments

•       Communicate supply risks, delays, and allocation issues early and proactively

•       Coordinate with quality on supplier corrective actions and vendor quality issues

•       Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements (including AS9100 for TCI’s aerospace work)

•       Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s, insurance certificates, conflict minerals declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and RoHS/REACH compliance records as applicable

•       Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, alternate sourcing, consolidation, and value analysis across both divisions

•       Track purchase price variance (PPV) and document savings

•       Review and respond to vendor price increases and market changes

•       Identify freight, packaging, and minimum order quantity improvements

•       Maintain accurate item and vendor purchasing data in the ERP systems (NetSuite & Epicor) for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and update lead times, costs, supplier records, and purchasing parameters

•       Leverage ERP/MRP outputs to plan and manage purchasing activity

•       Report on open POs, late deliveries, supplier scorecards, inventory position, and savings across both divisions

•       Serve as a backup for credit issues and order releases

•       Review POs for accuracy, detail, and lead time alignment

•       Manage bid buyouts and bid inventory processes

•       Purchase goods and services across the organization as needed

•       Lead the weekly SAT (Supply Action Team) meeting

•       Prepare and distribute material usage reports

•       Reduce spend significantly, YOY, for both companies in the first year on comparable volume

•       Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) metrics across both divisions

•       Increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels

•       Reduce stockout frequency across key materials and finished goods components

•       Decrease past-due purchase order backlog

•       Improve supplier quality performance and reduce vendor-related nonconformances

•       Reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure

•       7–10+ years of purchasing experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial distribution

•       Deep knowledge of metal raw materials (aluminum plate and sheet, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper) and/or manufactured component supply chains including mills, service centers, and distributors

•       Proven track record of negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers

•       Strong ERP proficiency—experience with NetSuite, Epicor, or similar manufacturing ERP systems

•       Solid understanding of MRP logic, inventory management principles, and demand planning

•       Experience managing supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and vendor qualification processes

•       High attention to detail with strong analytical skills and comfort working with data

•       Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

•       Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities in a fast-paced environment

•       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

•       Experience in aerospace or defense supply chains with familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality standards

•       APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification

•       Experience with e-commerce and distribution-based purchasing models

•       Familiarity with freight management, incoterms, and logistics optimization

•       Experience managing procurement across multiple sites or product lines

•       Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

•       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

•       401(k) with company match

•       Paid time off and holidays

•       A stable, family-owned company with nearly 70 years of history and strong values

•       Direct access to ownership and the ability to make a real impact across two thriving businesses

•       A collaborative, no-nonsense team environment where your work matters