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Recruiter/Sourcer- Engineering
Contract: 6+ Months
Pay rate: W2 hourly with medical benefits
Onsite 5 days/week- Overland Park, KS
Manager Notes:
I am looking for an experienced sourcer or recruiter with a passion for sourcing and experience recruiting and/or sourcing hard-to-fill niche roles. Someone with experience working on engineering roles is a plus.
Skills sourcing outside of LinkedIn and developing sourcing strategies is highly preferred. We want someone who can get creative. We will be giving them a LI recruiter seat.
We are looking for someone with a sales and marketing mindset who can “sell” career opportunities to passive candidates via email, phone, and various social media platforms.
I am looking for someone who stays up to date on sourcing techniques and enjoys continuous learning in this space.
Key Responsibilities:
Consult and conduct recruitment strategy meetings with talent acquisition partners to understand gaps in recruiting efforts and needs
Build long term relationships with top talent for current and future career opportunities
Implement and execute strategic recruitment techniques for high volume, aged and hard to fill positions
Use innovative sourcing techniques and leverage technology to find active and passive candidates
Build strong partnerships with recruiters to develop plans for key staffing initiatives
Post and maintain quality job descriptions and advertisements for open positions, ensuring consistency across all postings
Source candidates through creative social media tools and developing robust networking avenues
Initiate contact with passive candidates for openings and maintaining candidate pipelines
Utilize internal applicant tracking system to review applications and maintain candidate progress
Recognize and assist with any situation within our business that can be assisted with HR support
Researching market conditions and industry trends as they relate to our competitors to assist in decision-making and marketing positions.
Using industry knowledge, social media sources, Technical Operations, and mission-focused knowledge to seek out potential candidates that may be currently employed at peer/competitor companies, and successfully identify candidates
Skills: Preferred Qualifications:
Comfortable monitoring key metrics and making data driven decisions in respect to adjusting recruitment or sourcing strategies
Extensive data mining of various social media to identify candidate profiles.
Utilizing professional networks to source candidates
Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Recruiting experience, preferably in engineering or technical roles but open to other experiences also
Full Life Cycle Recruiting, managing hiring manager relationships
Keywords:
Education: Minimum Qualifications:
3+ years of talent sourcing and/or full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably specializing in the recruitment of engineers within the domains of water, wastewater treatment plants, utilities, power generation, storage, transmission, and/or distribution. Candidates with a background in technical recruitment or other recruitment specializations may also be considered. Agency recruitment background is a plus.
Ability to quickly learn candidate profiles and identify and source candidates outside of job boards and LinkedIn using boolean techniques including X-ray searching in a fast-paced changing environment. Experience designing recruiting strategies a plus
Ability to identify and source candidates outside of job boards and LinkedIn using boolean techniques including X-ray searching preferred.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
UX Designer
Full-time | Global eCommerce | Location – Olathe, KS
In Global UX, we are transforming every aspect of how our users will engage with our brand worldwide. And with this evolution comes the challenge of expanding our team and processes to craft dynamite experiences throughout our Omnichannel & Marketing Experience organization. We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious UX Designer who will report to the Global Lead of UX to enhance our team of skilled design thinkers.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate closely with content strategy, engineering, business owners, and sales to deliver best-in-class digital experiences grounded in strong UX principles—ensuring consistency and quality across every stage of the customer journey.
- Represent the UX practice as an advocate, leading contributor, and subject matter expert to influence enhancements that inspire customer delight
- Engage and lead colleagues in co-creation, knowledge sharing, constructive critique, and process improvement to elevate UX at TVH.
- Lead critical experience projects and seek opportunities to improve user experience
- Develop and express a deep understanding of the challenges of our users
- Be comfortable with diving into the ambiguous to provide clarity and help guide business decisions
HOW TO SUCCEED / YOUR PROFILE
We’re seeking someone who can develop user-centric solutions after discovering the right problems. To join us, you need:
- At least 2-3 years of designing digital user experiences in a professional environment
- At least 1 year leading UX on a project level
- Ability to actively listen, then move to action with purpose and intention.
- UX design expertise involving information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping.
- Online portfolio of case studies with detailed narrative outlining approach and scope of involvement. We want to see how you think more than polished outputs.
- Proficiency in Figma or other industry-standard design authoring tools.
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and UI frameworks or component libraries. You don’t need to code, but you will need to know what is possible.
- Familiarity working with design systems and how to leverage them.
- Ability to balance routine, tactical initiatives with long-term strategic engagement
- Must be comfortable speaking in a group setting and have the ability to form collaborative relationships
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
You’ll be part of a people-centric culture where your well-being matters. Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, plus unique benefits such as our on-site health clinic and our incredible dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%. At our HQ, there’s an on-site preschool and restaurant where you can get active or enjoy our regular team get-togethers.
We also offer:
- Hybrid work schedule
- Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses
PEOPLE ARE AT OUR HEART
TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.
ABOUT TVH
TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, construction, and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.
TVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TVH will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.
We are seeking a People Experience Manager (HR Manager) to join our team.
Starting Salary: $67,000 - $72,000 (Salary)
We are seeking a People Experience Manager to join our team. Your role will work to advance the Kansas Foster Care team member experience by improving processes, ensuring compliance, and coordinating initiatives that enhance engagement, development, and retention. Through close collaboration with leadership, this role provides expert guidance and operational support that strengthens the overall team member lifecycle.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Serve as the first point of contact for team members seeking support on People Experience-related questions, concerns, and processes, ensuring timely guidance and a positive, solutionsfocused employee experience.
- Serve as a trusted PX partner by addressing team member concerns and supporting leaders with peoplerelated matters.
- Consult with PX leadership on sensitive actions such as terminations or corrective measures, as appropriate.
- Oversee the onboarding experience by partnering with the Talent Specialist and conduct regular audits of newhire files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of human resource-related roles experience and the following:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
- Experience working in a nonprofit environment is strongly preferred as a minimum expectation.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, EEO guidelines, and relevant accreditation/industry standards (e.g., COA, Joint Commission as applicable).
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, including onboarding, engagement, retention strategies, employee relations, and policy administration.
- At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
- A valid driver's license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
WHO WE ARE:
Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:
- Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
- Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
- Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.
CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:
- Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
- Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
- Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
- Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
- Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
- Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
- Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.
OUR WIDE STATEMENT:
At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.
OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
- We partner for safe and healthy communities.
- We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
- We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
- We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
- We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
- We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.
OUR BENEFITS:
Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
- 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
- Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
- Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
- Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
- Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
- Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
- Pet Insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.
Questions?
Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team
8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: Fax:
Like us on Facebook at: cornerstonescareers
Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Description
Pella Products of Kansas City, a locally owned distributor of Pella® Windows and Doors, specializes in providing a seamless window and door replacement experience. With over 40 years of service in the Kansas City metro area, including Overland Park and Olathe, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner for homeowners. We offer a comprehensive range of Pella® products, including vinyl, fiberglass, and wood options, along with professional installation, prefinishing, and financing solutions. Our dedicated team of experts assists customers from product selection to post-sale service, ensuring long-term satisfaction for all window and door needs.
Role Description
The Outside Sales Representative role is a full-time, hybrid position in Lenexa, KS. This role is open to recent college graduates, early-career professionals, and experienced sales candidates looking to grow their careers.
This is a B2B sales role where you will generate leads, meet with potential clients, and build relationships to help grow the business. This includes identifying new customers, following up with prospects, and working with the sales team to reach goals. You will also use a consultative approach to understand customer needs and recommend the right products.
Training and support will be provided to help you grow your sales, communication, and industry skills. Experienced sales professionals can also leverage their background to grow business faster.
General Duties
- Maintain and enhance existing customer relationships.
- Provide outstanding customer service at all times.
- Solve problems and professionally handle customer concerns.
- Build strong customer relationships through follow-up, including personalized touches like thank-you notes.
- Identify and follow up on new B2B business opportunities with builders and contractors.
- Participate in daily outreach, including cold calls, emails, and meetings with prospects and clients.
- Apply key sales steps to understand and influence prospects’ business needs.
- Track and document prospecting and sales activities.
- Communicate the value of Pella KC and the Pella Story clearly to clients.
- Keep accurate customer records in Salesforce, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and other relevant information.
- Provide accurate and honest information about products, pricing, contracts, and services.
- Complete necessary paperwork to ensure smooth and timely delivery of products to customers.
- Assist with minor deliveries, warranty, or service work as needed.
- Use company tools and resources effectively (PAS Services, DesignWorks, PPKC Event spends).
- Continuously learn about products, construction, and industry best practices to improve knowledge.
- Work toward individual and team goals in a positive, goal-oriented environment.
- Take personal responsibility for performance.
- Work well with the team and contribute to a collaborative environment.
- Represent Pella KC positively, both on and off the job.
- Represent Pella KC at events, trade shows, builder meetings, and professional gatherings.
- Be flexible with hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet customer needs.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by management.
Pella Products of Kansas City values our team members and offers a total benefits package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:
- Health insurance plan options with low out-of-pocket premiums that include prescriptions, behavioral health, and telemed services.
- Company-vehicle provided; all company vehicles include enrollment in maintenance and fuel program
- Wellness program
- Dental benefits (including orthodontia)
- Vision benefits
- 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance with option to buy-up additional coverage
- Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
- Employee Assistance Program which offers free counseling, financial wellbeing support, and travel resources.
- 401(k) with 3.5% company match and access to free financial planning and consulting services
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
Education and/or Experience
Must have 2-4 years of college, no degree required.
No experience needed.
Pella Products of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer.
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Contracts Coordinator
The Contracts Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and operational support in the preparation, review, and maintenance of mechanical service agreements. This role ensures contract compliance, accurate documentation, and efficient processing in accordance with company policies and client requirements. This role ensures contract compliance, accurate documentation, and efficient processing in accordance with company policies and client requirements. This role ensures that contracts are accurately entered, organized, and updated while supporting internal teams and customers throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contracts Specialist helps maintain compliance, improve efficiency, and provides excellent service to both internal and external partners.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Assists with the setup, renewal, and management of preventive maintenance contracts within company systems.
- Reviews contract details to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to activation.
- Updates and maintains records for contract terms, rates, inspection schedules, and billing information.
- Monitors active service agreements to verify inspections, renewals, and invoicing occur on schedule.
- Maintains well-organized and current electronic and physical contract files.
- Assists with monthly preventive maintenance contract billings and related documentation.
- Prepares and distributes reports and summaries to support contract management activities.
- Communicates with internal departments and customers to clarify contract terms, resolve issues, and ensure service accuracy.
- Supports process improvements and contributes ideas to streamline contract administration and tracking.
- Provides general administrative and coordination support to the contracts and service operations team.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
- Prior experience with contract administration is preferred but not required.
- Prior experience working with a contracts administrative system preferred.
- Mechanical Service Industry experience a plus.
- Familiarity with mechanical service offerings, pricing structures, and maintenance requirements.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and analyzing service agreements, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with customer requirements.
- Experience identifying potential contractual risks, resolving issues, and proposing necessary amendments or modifications.
- Experience with MS Access database preferred.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- In-depth understanding of contract management principles and practices, including contract administration, interpretation, and negotiation.
- Knowledge of document requirements relevant to preventive maintenance contracts.
- Meticulous attention to detail in contract review and administration to identify and rectify errors, discrepancies, or ambiguities. Ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
- Working knowledge of computer operations and experience with accounting systems and other relevant tools.
- Excellent customer service, relationship building, and professional communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and excel in a fast-paced work environment that includes frequent interruptions.
- Innovation mindset – able to identify and make recommendations regarding department efficiencies.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve contract related issues, assess financial and operational implications, and propose effective solutions.
- Focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines – demonstrates sense of urgency as required.
- Proficiency in using contract management software, databases, and other relevant tools for efficient contract administration and reporting.
- Customer focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service both internally and externally.
Physical and/or travel demands:
The role of the Contracts Coordinator encompasses both physical and mental demands that contribute to the successful execution of contract administration. It requires a balance of administrative tasks, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.
- No travel required.
- Able to work comfortably in an office environment, which may involve sitting for extended periods, utilizing computer systems, and handling paperwork.
- Work is performed in a typical office setting, which may involve sitting for extended periods at a desk. Some standing, bending, and lifting light files is required.
- Ability to operate office equipment, such as computers, printers, scanners, and telephones is essential.
- While the role is primarily sedentary, occasional mobility within the office or to other departments for collaboration purposes may be required.
- Handling physical documentation, contracts, and other paperwork may be necessary, requiring good manual dexterity.
- High level of attention to detail to review contracts thoroughly, identify potential risks, and ensure accuracy in contract administration.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple contracts concurrently is crucial to success in this role.
- The ability to manage stress and remain composed under pressure is important.
- Verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams to administer contracts, clarify terms, and resolve issues.
- Written communication skills are necessary for drafting contracts, preparing correspondence, and documenting contract-related information.
Benefits and Compensation:
- The range for this position has been established at $24 to $34 per hour and is U.S. Engineering - Service's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Compensation for this role includes a base salary complemented by commission opportunities based on the Account Manager’s individual sales performance and attainment of sales targets
- Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.
This position will be posted until April, 30th 2026. To apply, please visit must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering- Service is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering - Service is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Director of HR Operations & Total Rewards
The Director of HR Operations & Total Rewards serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for optimizing the organization’s HR infrastructure and advancing a comprehensive, competitive total rewards philosophy. This role directs all aspects of HR operations, including compensation, benefits, HRIS, analytics, and policy administration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance standards, and a culture of equity, engagement, and excellence.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Develop and execute the HR operations and total rewards strategy to align with organizational goals and drive a consistent, high-quality team member experience.
- Design, implement, and govern compensation programs and pay structures that are equitable, performance-based, and market-competitive.
- Lead the administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs that enhance well-being, engagement, and retention while balancing cost and competitiveness.
- Oversee HR technology systems; partner with Information Technology, Finance, and Payroll to ensure integration, automation, data accuracy, and ease of use across HRIS and related platforms.
- Establish and maintain robust HR analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools that inform leadership decisions and measure organizational health and people outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations by developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and audit practices that mitigate risk and promote consistency.
- In partnership with the HR leadership team, oversee the preparation, submission and maintenance of EEO-1 and Affirmative Action plan reporting.
- Oversee leave of absence programs and other regulatory processes to ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and a supportive team member experience.
- Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Lead process improvement initiatives that streamline HR operations, leverage technology, and advance standardization and scalability across the enterprise.
- Develop and implement communication and change management strategies that promote understanding and engagement in HR programs and initiatives.
- Participates in the development of departmental budgets and is accountable to budgetary expectations.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Development, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing HR operations, compensation, benefits, or HR systems.
- Demonstrated experience designing and managing total rewards programs (compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness).
- Proven success implementing or optimizing HR information systems and leveraging HR analytics for business insight.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, compliance, and HR governance practices.
- Experience leading cross-functional HR projects and driving process optimization or automation initiatives.
- Professional certification(s) such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) preferred.
- Industry experience within construction or manufacturing industries helpful.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Extensive and comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements, with particular depth in total rewards, HR operations, and compliance.
- Proven expertise in the design, implementation, and administration of total rewards programs—including compensation frameworks, incentive plans, and benefits strategies—that align with organizational goals.
- Advanced proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS), data analytics, and reporting, with the ability to leverage technology and insights to drive strategic and operational decisions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to frame complex issues, interpret data, and develop practical, high-impact solutions.
- Demonstrated strength in project management—planning, resourcing, and executing concurrent initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes on time and within budget.
- Effective leadership capability, fostering high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and continuous professional development.
- Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across business functions and influence at all organizational levels.
- Strategic agility and adaptability; able to navigate organizational change, manage competing priorities, and sustain performance through periods of transformation.
- Strong business and financial acumen with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to operational excellence.
- Influential change leader who drives innovation, champions inclusion and equity, and enhances the team member experience through HR operational excellence.
Physical and/or Travel demands:
- Infrequent travel between company regional offices, and to other potential project sites, will be required.
- Requires frequent sitting, keyboarding, use of monitor and telephone.
Benefits and Compensation:
- The range for this position has been established at $142,000 to $200,000 per year and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
- Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.
This position will be posted until April 30th, 2026. To apply, please visit must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering Service reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Position Overview
Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is a global leader in premium food processing technologies. Marlen’s products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 70 years.
The Director of Lifecycle Services is a strategic, commercially focused executive responsible for transforming aftermarket performance into a scalable, customer centric, and highly profitable growth engine. This role is accountable for the financial performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team development
ensuring that aftermarket becomes a core driver of profitable growth.
As a key member of both the Duravant Lifecycle Services leadership team and the Marlen leadership team, the Director plays a pivotal role in driving aftermarket strategy, market expansion, revenue diversification, and aligning execution across engineering, operations, sales, finance, and the Duravant enterprise.
This position oversees all commercial activities related to parts and service sales and directs all technical and administrative service operations, including installation, repair, preventive maintenance, training, warranty management, and value-add solutions delivered at customer sites.
Candidates must bring proven leadership experience, strong supervisory and project management skills, and solid familiarity with the technologies incorporated into Marlen systems.
Essential Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Commercial Growth
- Provide commercial leadership for all aftermarket functions, including parts sales, field service, project management, and value-added service offerings.
- Serve as a senior leader within both the Duravant Lifecycle Services and Marlen leadership teams, contributing to executive-level strategic planning and decision-making.
- Develop and execute a multi‑year aftermarket growth strategy centered on revenue expansion, margin improvement, and lifecycle value creation.
- Build a structured commercial engine including pricing strategy, disciplined margin management, and proactive campaigns for parts, service, upgrades, and rebuilds.
- Establish a customer‑centric vision that enhances responsiveness, lifecycle support, serviceability, and uptime performance.
- Lead development of new predictable revenue service offerings while conducting ongoing competitive and market analysis to guide prioritization and ensure strategic fit.
Execution Discipline & Operational Excellence
- Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, and daily operations for the Aftermarket team, ensuring adherence to Marlen and Duravant policies and procedures.
- Draft, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and performance metrics that ensure operational efficiency and a high-quality customer experience.
- Implement rigor in initiative prioritization and completion, ensuring that strategic projects are launched, progressed, monitored, and finished.
- Build and enforce disciplined processes for scheduling, installed‑base intelligence, pricing, quoting, field reporting, and KPI review.
- Improve operational results including response time, schedule adherence, first‑time fix rate, warranty cost reduction, and service profitability.
- Reinforce compliance expectations: training completion, expense reporting, AR review participation, and activity.
Product & Market Development
- Drive a culture of proactive customer engagement, rapid issue resolution, and full follow‑through
- Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.
Commercial Growth & Market Positioning
- Direct and coordinate promotional efforts for aftermarket products and services to expand market share, attract new customers, and strengthen competitive positioning.
- Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.
Cross‑Functional Influence & Alignment
- Serve as the voice of the customer by facilitating cross‑functional alignment between engineering, operations, service, quality, and finance.
- Drive clear communication, transparency, and accountability to eliminate silos and build trust across the leadership team.
- Engage actively in Duravant Lifecycle Services enterprise initiatives and share best practices.
Leadership, Team Development & Culture
- Build a high‑engagement, high‑accountability service culture with clearer priorities, transparent communication, and consistent follow‑through.
- Create structured development plans, cross‑training programs, and succession readiness.
- Reduce turnover by improving leadership presence, clarity of direction, and proactive team support.
- Model mature conflict resolution, professional communication, and responsibility for resolving team issues
Position-Specific Competencies
- Technical Job Knowledge
- Strategic Commercial Leadership
- Customer Focus & Responsiveness
- Change Leadership, Execution Excellence & Prioritization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Facilitation Skills
- Communication Proficiency
- Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership Presence & Trust Building
- Managerial Influence
- Comfort Working in a Matrixed Organization
- Data driven decision making
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; MBA preferred
- 10+ years of leadership experience with proven aftermarket commercial growth results
- Experience in food processing, or field service industries preferred
- Demonstrated success creating scalable processes and improving service profitability.
- Strong track record of improving customer‑experience metrics.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and engage cross‑functional teams
- Strong financial acumen and accountability for P&L performance
- Ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with customers, partners, and Duravant Operating Companies
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and drive alignment across stakeholders
- Proficiency with Office 365, CRM, and ERP systems
JOB SUMMARY
The Commercialization Manager is the quarterback of go-to-market and commercialization efforts across all products. This role ensures that each product release, enhancement, and new offering is positioned for success by aligning resources, driving cross-functional execution, and supporting Product Managers with commercialization tasks such as pricing, packaging, messaging, and launch readiness.
The ideal candidate thrives at orchestrating complex work across marketing, sales, product, clinical, legal, and customer operations. They bring a structured, repeatable approach while staying nimble in a fast-moving, multi-product environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercialization Leadership
• Serve as the central point of coordination for all commercialization efforts across the product portfolio.
• Develop and manage commercialization plans, timelines, and checklists to ensure consistency and accountability across teams.
• Maintain a portfolio-level view of upcoming launches, enhancements, and market-facing changes.
Cross-Functional Orchestration
• Ensure the right teams (Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Clinical, Legal, CS, Training, etc.) are aligned, resourced, and executing according to plan.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions, launch readiness reviews, and go/no-go decisions.
• Anticipate and remove blockers related to resourcing, prioritization, or communication gaps.
Product Manager Support
• Partner closely with Product Managers to support commercialization tasks like:
- Pricing and packaging updates
- Sales enablement needs
- Enabling professional services
- Provide templates, playbooks, and coaching to help PMs deliver consistent commercialization artifacts and outputs.
Launch Execution & Readiness
• Ensure all required materials and processes are in place for successful launch (e.g., sales enablement content, training modules, support documentation, release communications).
• Track progress against key commercialization milestones and proactively escalate risks.
• Own internal communication of what is launching, when, and why it matters.
Operational Excellence
• Continuously improve commercialization processes and rituals—intake, scoping, planning, and go-to-market workflows.
• Standardize tools, templates, and KPIs used across product lines.
• Identify opportunities to increase speed, reduce friction, and strengthen cross-team visibility.
Market & Business Alignment
• Ensure commercialization plans align with company strategy, revenue targets, market needs, and partner commitments.
• Provide input into quarterly and annual planning on commercialization capacity and readiness.
• Support forecasting and resource planning for upcoming launches.
Join the Benning Lab and explore the dynamic world of bioenergetic membranes
Our Mission: The Benning Lab investigates how evolutionary pressure shaped bioenergetic membranes to enable bacteria to thrive in diverse environments. Central to our focus is understanding the molecular mechanisms of how these membranes form distinct shapes. We do this by reconstituting proteins in a near-native membrane environment and characterizing them using structural and biophysical analyses. We also directly image bioenergetic membranes in diverse bacteria to uncover their assembly dynamics. By deciphering this evolutionary ancient system, we aim to unravel new biologies, and apply principles derived from natural membranes to build useful nano-factories for medicine, biotechnology, and bioremediation.
Now hiring: Research Technician II
Who we seek: Self-motivated, inquisitive scientists with strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit. 3+ years of hands-on experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
What you will do: Join a collegial, growing team deciphering the engineering basics of membrane nano-reactors. Daily work spans:
- Contribute to and/or support individual research projects in the lab through experiments and literature insights
- Recombinant and native expression, purification, and functional characterization of membrane proteins
- Reconstituting proteins in lipid environments
- Lab infrastructure upkeep (organizing and maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents, waste handling, data management, ordering)
- Manage collaborations with the Technology Centers
- Participating in lab meetings and reading relevant scientific literature.
- Motivated individuals will have opportunities to perform independent projects and to supervise students as they gain experience
- Perform other duties as assigned
What we offer:
- Tailored mentorship from Dr. Friederike Benning, geared towards meeting your own goals for professional and scientific growth.
- Lab culture rooted in principles of creativity, inclusivity, scientific growth, and teamwork, with regular lab meetings, journal club and lunches.
- Extensive opportunities for gaining technical skills in protein biochemistry, structural biology, electron microscopy, microbiology, partly through collaboration with cutting edge Technology Centers at the Stowers Institute.
- An Institute culture that fosters scientific growth and idea exchange.
- Professional development: Opportunities to attend scientific seminars, conferences and courses in biology and biochemistry.
- A nationally competitive compensation and benefits package: salary, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403(b)), and relocation assistance.
- Outstanding campus perks: farm-to-fork café, fitness and sports facilities, located in an intellectually stimulating neighborhood with renowned art museums, libraries, and universities.
- Kansas City’s affordable and friendly Midwest lifestyle: a foodie city, parks and bike trails, family-friendly living, and many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts such as caving, gravel cycling, and local scuba diving.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science, including but not limited to biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biological chemistry, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular biophysics, structural biology (interdisciplinary degrees are welcome)
- At least 3 years of experience in a molecular biology or biochemistry lab
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability and motivation to learn new techniques, master and troubleshoot protocols, and perform tasks independently
- Self-motivation, attention to detail and follow-through, ability to multitask, and proficient in task completion
- Laboratory hands-on experience with membrane protein purification, liposome reconstitution, and/or microbiology is especially welcome
Requested Documents
- Cover Letter (1 page max): Share your motivation for joining our team, your skillset, and any specific questions you wish to address with us.
- Statement (250 words max): Career goals and research interests.
- Research Summary/Article Review (1 page max): Summary of either a) your prior research experience, or b) an intriguing, recent, scientific article you read.
- Current CV
- References: Contact information for 2-3 professional references.
To Apply
Please submit the requested documents to or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.