Engineering Structures Impact Factor Jobs in Winfield Illinois

The Administrative Assistant for Sales, reports to the Senior GM of the Sales Subsidiaries and supports this role in addition to supporting the Director of Retail, Director of Trade and Director of PDSN. The sales Administrative Assistant will also support the Sales Sub leadership team as appropriate. This role works under minimum supervision and performs a variety of administrative duties, including handling of confidential information, utilization of various computer software systems, calendar/daily planning, making visual and written support for presentations, composing and distributing internal communication, and responsibility for maintaining branch updates and shared files. Professional and timely communication as well as high attention to detail are critical to success in this role. This is a full-time onsite role that works in the Geneva, IL office Monday - Friday.

As a member of the Pella Family of Brands, you will be eligible for company sponsored benefits that include healthcare, dental, vision, paid vacation, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and much more. The pay range for this role is $25 - $32/hr., with eligibility to receive other supplemental earnings such as over-time. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, specific work geography, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates administrative responsibilities for the assigned business leaders.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions, ensuring appropriate communication, and proper discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Utilization of Microsoft Office systems, and demonstration of advanced skills in PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Excel in addition to SharePoint.
• Arranges and administers appointments and meetings, including composing and distributing related materials, such as agendas, reports, slides deck and handouts.
• Composes and distributes communications to Pella Direct Sales Network (PDSN).
• Maintains and enhances SharePoint site, including files, folders and access as needed.
• Collects data, analyzes and provides summary to leaders as needed, may occur on a tight timeline.
• Maintains and post organizational charts, PDSN contact information and territory management.
• Works with third party vendors to manage website searches and maintains updates to the Pella Store Directory.
• Assists with year-end performance excellence process and coordination of communication and reports to meet deadlines.
• Coordinates arrangements to ensure successful internal and external meetings such as room reservations, meal selections and reservations, travel arrangements, presentation aids, etc. Travels to special events as needed and requested.
• Responsible for coordinating the onboarding tasks for new hires reporting to assigned leaders.
• Attends business meetings as needed.
• Responsible for development and administration for special projects as assigned to support the PDSN business.
• Collaborates with other corporate functions as needed.
• Travel of up to 10% may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information is essential.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Able to exercise good judgement to make decisions as needed to support the department.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point applications. Knowledge of SharePoint and Oracle systems a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid; on-site Tuesdays only. Local candidates only

Work Schedule: 25 – 30 hours per week

Contract: April through July 2026 (Potential Extension)

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support our client on a portfolio of initiatives across business and technology teams. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who enjoys facilitating collaboration, managing backlogs, and keeping projects moving forward in an Agile environment.

You will play a key role in coordinating work between business stakeholders, development teams, and reporting teams, maintain well-defined requirements, facilitate agile ceremonies and working sessions, and provide consistent status communications across multiple data and analytics products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage end-to-end work intake and prioritization with business partners; translate requests into actionable backlog items.

· Set up and maintain Jira backlogs, UAT logs, and related tracking artifacts; support light Jira administration (permissions, filters) and troubleshooting in partnership with the Jira support team.

· Plan, schedule, and facilitate recurring project meetings and agile ceremonies; create agendas, keep discussions focused, and publish timely meeting notes and action items.

· Drive requirement clarification through structured stakeholder discussions; document requirements directly in Jira and maintain Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) for initiatives.

· Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies; coordinate across teams to align on next steps and ensure delivery momentum.

· Provide consistent stakeholder communications, including bi-weekly status reporting (e.g., status slide deck) and follow-up on open items in decision/action logs.

· Support delivery for data and analytics solutions by coordinating between front-end reporting/tools and supporting databases (e.g., Power BI, Qlik, and related data models).

· Promote agile best practices and help teams effectively use backlog, sprint, and UAT processes.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

· At least 4 years of experience leading cross-functional technical projects and facilitating stakeholder discussions from intake through delivery.

· Working knowledge of agile delivery practices (backlog management, sprints, UAT) and ability to coach teams on process.

· Hands-on experience using Jira (creating/managing issues, workflows/statuses, boards, filters) and maintaining clear, actionable requirements.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation, documentation, and status reporting to varied audiences.

· Ability to manage multiple workstreams, track dependencies, and drive resolution of blockers and ambiguity.

· Comfort working with data/analytics stakeholders and technical teams supporting databases and reporting solutions.

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

ROLE PURPOSE / POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for leading Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain functions within the plant. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role ensures efficient production execution, optimal equipment performance, and effective oversight of material flow, inventory management, and supply chain coordination. The Assistant Plant Manager fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while ensuring alignment between production schedules, inventory requirements, and customer expectations. This position plays a key role in developing team capabilities, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting cross-functional initiatives that enhance overall site performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities

Team Leadership:

• Build and sustain a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Provide leadership and direction to production, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
• Develop and structure a capable leadership team that effectively motivates, teaches, coaches, and mentors employees.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development through training programs.
• Engage cross-functional partners to enhance overall plant performance.

Production Management:

• Partner with Supply Chain and customers to plan and execute production schedules.
• Monitor production metrics to identify improvement opportunities and optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with production teams to meet operational efficiency and output targets.
• Implement best practices, standard work, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and product performance.

Maintenance Oversight:

• Support daily operations by reducing machine breakdowns and building operator capability in basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain optimal equipment and process conditions in a cost-effective manner.
• Lead the maintenance team in coordinating preventive maintenance schedules.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in optimal working condition.
• Support functional departments with maintenance and infrastructure needs.

Supply Chain Oversight:

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including material planning, inventory management, receiving, storage, and outbound flow.
• Provide direct leadership to supply chain personnel, including the Supply Chain or Materials Manager.
• Ensure accurate inventory levels for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Partner with procurement and planning to prevent shortages, reduce excess inventory, and optimize material availability.
• Ensure timely and accurate material flow to support production schedules.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, traceability, and documentation requirements across the supply chain.
• Drive improvements in material handling, inventory accuracy, and supply chain efficiency.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead production, maintenance, and supply chain teams to achieve daily operational goals.
• Partner with Supply Chain and customers to execute production schedules efficiently.
• Monitor KPIs and production metrics to identify and address performance gaps.
• Implement standard work, best practices, and quality-focused work instructions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and ensure timely response to equipment issues.
• Oversee supply chain operations including material planning, receiving, inventory control, and outbound flow.
• Manage supply chain leadership roles and ensure effective staffing, training, and performance management.
• Ensure accurate and timely material flow to support production requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve site performance and support business objectives.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development through training and coaching.
• Support infrastructure and maintenance needs across all functional departments.

QUALIFICATIONS / CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Operations or Production Management.
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience interacting with customers.
• Experience leading and developing both salaried and hourly employees.
• Experience in supply chain or materials management preferred.

Minimum Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership and delegation capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Understanding of supply chain processes, material flow, and inventory control.
• Experience managing and interpreting operational and inventory metrics.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus but not required.

Business Manager – Grow, Lead, Impact

Property: Ellyn Crossing (1,115 units/market rate)

Work Schedule: M-F, 9AM-6PM

Must have or obtain leasing agent license within 120 days.

Who We Are

Ever-evolving, we are fanatically passionate pioneers in our field. Our team is diverse, dynamic, and impactful. Together we work hard, collaborate, and brainstorm to improve lives and strengthen communities. We treat each other as family and are proud of our work in the world.

About the Role

Our Business Managers balance the details that make a community thrive. You’ll support accounts payable / AP, invoice and purchase order / PO reconciliation, delinquency, month end reporting, and resident engagement while building the leadership skills to grow your career.

Your Impact

• Assist with resident accounts, rent collection, and reporting.
• Support leasing and retention efforts.
• Deliver excellent service, quickly resolving issues.
• Partner with the Property Manager on daily operations.
• Assist the Property Manager/team in all aspects of property management, including apartment occupancy, leasing, rent collection, resident enrichment, and customer service.
• Assist in the screening and selection process of prospective residents.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of apartment availability and occupancy rates.
• Provide exceptional customer service to prospective and current residents.
• Address inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Timely collection of rent payments from residents and maintenance of accurate records.
• File evictions when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Property Manager and the Impact Team to organize and coordinate community events and activities.
• Foster positive relationships with residents and address their concerns effectively.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and ensure prompt resolution.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to continuously improve service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Organizational and administrative strengths.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Comfort with financial tasks and software systems.
• Demonstrated success as an assistant property manager or property manager.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Renewal bonus (all team members)
• Leasing bonus (leasing consultants)
• Free medical (employee plan)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k matching (up to 5%)
• Paid time off (three weeks)
• Company paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• Volunteer time off (up to 16 hours)
• Housing discount (after 120 days)
• Pet insurance
• FSA
• HSA
• Growth opportunities

OUR CORE VALUES:

• Instill Hope
• Expect Excellence
• Inspire Service
• Embody Integrity
• Exude Joy

TI Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.