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Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Location: Appleton, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing and assembly operations with a strong focus on Lean principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in time studies, line balancing, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis within an assembly or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study assembly lines and manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities using Lean principles.
• Perform time studies and line balancing, including elemental breakdowns, video time studies, VA/NVA/RNVA analysis, and Muri analysis.
• Develop current-state and future-state line balancing models.
• Create Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify bottlenecks, waste, inefficiencies, and conduct capacity analysis.
• Establish current baselines and define future-state improvements.
• Identify productivity and process improvement opportunities and provide Level 1, 2, and 3 improvement recommendations with a detailed roadmap.
• Develop and update standard work instructions and video-based work instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis for quality issues, defects, downtime, and support corrective actions through Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in fixture design and process support as required.

Industrial Engineer -

Location: Appleton, WI 54914, United States

Number of positions: 5

Need onsite Offshore coordination experience.

Key words

- Shopfloor Experience is mandatory

- Time Study

- Line Balancing

- Continuous Improvement

- VSM

- Lean Manufacturing

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

• Study Assembly Lines/ Processes and identify areas for improvement as per Lean Principles
• Perform Time Study and Line Balancing - Elemental breakdown, Video Time study– All Processes (Stations & Operator), VA/NVA/RNVA analysis, Develop Current State Line Balancing, Muri Analysis
• Develop Value Stream Mapping - Current State VSM - Identify bottlenecks, wastes and inefficiencies, Capacity analysis and Current baselining, Future State VSM, Current state vs Future state
• Identify Process and productivity improvement opportunities for entire process with Level 1,2,3 improvement suggestions report and roadmap
• Develop/ re-write Standard work instructions, Video work instructions
• Analysis of Root Cause for the quality failures, defects, downtimes etc., and support in corrective action & Kaizen / improvement identification with detailed implementation plan
• Support in Fixture design as per requirements.

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen’s®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages – and about building a team that’s just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Position Overview:

Driven by a relentless pursuit of operational excellence, the Maintenance Manager in the Trilliant Food & Nutrition family will lead all reliability and maintenance initiatives to unlock the full potential of plant performance. This role is pivotal in fostering cross-functional collaboration across operations, engineering, quality, and logistics; while championing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This position oversees all aspects of maintenance management, including asset reliability, budget control, CMMS utilization, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture across all maintenance operations
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols for employees and contractors
• Maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations

Cost Optimization & Asset Management

• Develop and manage the maintenance budget to optimize costs and reduce waste
• Implement cost-effective asset management strategies to extend equipment life
• Oversee maintenance inventory and vendor relationships to ensure parts availability and economic stockroom practices

Reliability & Maintenance Execution

• Maximize equipment uptime through predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance programs
• Leverage CMMS data to plan and execute maintenance and project activities
• Coordinate major maintenance and capital projects with manufacturing and engineering teams

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Report and analyze weekly/monthly KPIs to drive proactive maintenance strategies
• Conduct reliability studies to identify CAPEX opportunities and operational improvements
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives and share best practices across departments

Team Development & Leadership

• Mentor maintenance staff in technical skills, CMMS usage, and problem-solving methodologies
• Set and evaluate departmental goals in collaboration with plant leadership
• Manage performance, training, and development plans for all maintenance personnel

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with CI teams and operations leaders to implement Lean and Six Sigma improvements
• Lead change initiatives and facilitate improvement projects across the plant

Facility & Utility Oversight

• Ensure utilities (air, steam, water, nitrogen, glycol, etc.) and wastewater systems meet production demands
• Maintain facility and equipment per GMP standards to meet internal and external expectations
• Support capital planning through evaluation of facility, utility, and equipment reliability

Additional Responsibilities

• Execute duties assigned by the Director of Manufacturing to support factory operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum 7 years in operations, maintenance, or engineering; 10+ years in managerial leadership

• Strong expertise in packaging/mechanical systems, electrical, automation/PLC, and utility systems (boiler, glycol refrigeration, wastewater)

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Strong CMMS experience; skilled in RCA, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement

• Ability to manage a 24/7 continuous operation

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that meets cost of living and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.This position works at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen’s®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages – and about building a team that’s just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Position Overview: The Director of Co‑Manufacturing is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the company’s co‑manufacturing strategy across a growing network of external manufacturing partners. This role owns the end‑to‑end governance, performance, and scalability of the co‑manufacturing network, ensuring alignment with enterprise growth objectives, brand standards, food safety requirements, and financial targets. This role is directly accountable for enabling revenue growth, protecting EBITDA, and de-risking supply through the scalable expansion and performance management of the co-manufacturing network.

The Director serves as the executive owner of all co‑manufacturing relationships, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure reliable supply, optimized cost structures, and continuous improvement across the network. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Executive Leadership to enable long‑term growth and capacity flexibility

Responsibilities:

Co‑Manufacturing Strategy & Network Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise co‑manufacturing strategy, including network design, capacity planning, and long‑term partner roadmap aligned to business growth and portfolio expansion.
• Establish a scalable operating model for co‑manufacturing that supports multiple product categories, technologies, and geographic regions.
• Evaluate make‑buy decisions, capacity investments, and external manufacturing risks to support executive‑level planning and decision‑making.
• Lead the identification, qualification, and strategic selection of new co-manufacturing partners.
• Establish a clear co-manufacturing operating model, including decision rights, governance cadence, escalation paths, performance management routines, and cross-functional ways of working with Quality, Planning, Procurement and Commercial.

Partner Governance & Executive Relationships

• Own executive‑level relationships with all co‑manufacturing partners, setting expectations for performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight of commercial agreements, contracts, and compliance to ensure alignment with operational, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead partner performance governance, including formal business reviews, escalation management, and corrective action planning.
• Serve as the primary executive escalation point for supply, quality, cost, or compliance issues within the co‑manufacturing network.

Performance, Planning & Financial Accountability

• Establish and oversee standardized KPIs and performance management frameworks across all co‑manufacturing partners, including:
• On‑Time In‑Full (OTIF)
• Schedule Attainment
• Yield / Production Loss
• Cost, throughput, and service performance
• Drive working capital optimization, cost of goods improvement, and productivity initiatives across the network.
• Own the co-manufacturing cost agenda, driving measurable improvements in COGS, tolling costs, conversion efficiency, and working capital tied to external manufacturing.
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to ensure accurate forecasting, capacity commitments, and financial transparency.
• Leverage ERP, planning, and analytics systems to provide enterprise‑level visibility into co‑manufacturing performance and risks.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Provide executive oversight of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance across all co‑manufacturing partners.
• Ensure robust audit, qualification, and monitoring programs are in place and consistently executed.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation strategies related to supply continuity, quality, capacity, and regulatory exposure.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across internal teams and external partners.

Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

• Build, lead, and develop the Co‑Manufacturing team, including managers, analysts, and functional support roles as the network scales.
• Establish clear roles, processes, and governance models to support effective cross‑functional collaboration.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability aligned with long‑term business needs.
• Act as a visible leader within Operations and Supply Chain, influencing enterprise priorities and ways of working.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, co‑manufacturing, supply chain, or operations leadership within the food & beverage industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading external manufacturing networks at scale, including strategy, governance, and financial performance.
• Deep knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SQF, GFSI, HACCP).
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence executive stakeholders, and drive change across complex, cross‑functional environments.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with experience managing large external partner portfolios.
• Willingness to travel 24-40% to support partner engagement and oversight.
• Experience supporting high-growth, multi-brand portfolios in a PE-backed or highly performance driven environment, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building business cases for make/buy decisions, network expansion, and capital trade-offs.

Hours, Location and Pay:

We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.

Why Join Us:

You’ll play a vital role in scaling our operations while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction. This is a high-impact position for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing environment and enjoys working with both internal teams and external partners.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title isEngineering Senior Analyst or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys designing, building, and supporting modern communication platforms? Do you like solving complex problems and working with teams that move quickly from idea to delivery? This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a member of the Telephony and Contact Center Technologies team, you will design, engineer, implement, and support Securian's enterprise telephony and contact center platforms. This role is focused on delivering secure, scalable, cloud-first communication solutions using RingCentral, NiCE CXone, and Cyara.

You will work closely with Contact Center Operations, Agile delivery teams, and technology partners to continuously improve customer and associate experiences across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design, engineer, implement, and support enterprise UCaaS and CCaaS platforms

• Provide daily operational support for cloud-based telephony, unified communications, SIP services, and IVR solutions

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting cloud-based telephony or contact center platforms

• Strong understanding of VoIP technologies, SIP, and call routing concepts

• RingCentral and RingCentral Contact Center engineering

• NiCE inContact / CXone administration and development

• Cyara or similar modern telephony orchestration platforms

• Experience designing and supporting UCaaS and CCaaS (including IVRs and contact center workflows) solutions in large enterprise environments

• Solid knowledge of networking concepts related to real-time communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supporting remote contact center agents

• REST API integrations and automation

• Scripting using PowerShell or Python

• Workforce management, call recording, or speech technologies

• PSTN carrier and phone number lifecycle management

This role plays a critical part in modernizing Securian's communication platforms and ensuring reliable, scalable experiences for customers and associates. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction and deliver compelling solutions that matter.

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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NEW Insurance Defense Associate | Elite OC Boutique| Complex / High-Exposure Matters (No Volume “Slip & Falls”) | Up to $225k + Bonus | Hybrid (OC)

Highlights

• True complex defense work: catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, mass tort exposure, and sophisticated liability matters (they avoid low-value volume work).
• Proven trial + appellate track record: meaningful, high-stakes litigation with strong results.
• Real progression: a large portion of equity partners started as associates—people actually build careers here.
• Stable + low attrition: long-tenured team and consistent growth (not churn-and-burn).
• Supportive culture: collaborative environment, mentorship, and firm events—without sacrificing standards.

The Role

• Run high-exposure insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
• Own discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial prep
• Work across general liability / premises / product liability (and broader complex matters as needed)

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $225k total comp depending on experience
• Discretionary year-end bonus (up to ~$20k, tied to performance/quality)
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)

What they’re looking for

• 3–8 years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Strong litigation fundamentals: writing, deposition experience, and case ownership
• California bar admission (or clearly eligible/relocating to practice in CA)

Location / Setup

Orange County – Hybrid (with a structured, professional team environment)

Hybrid schedule: typically 3 days in-office / 2 remote (flexible depending on case needs).

If you’re open to a quick, confidential chat, grab 5–10 minutes here:

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