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MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders, and overseeing the efficient flow of materials to meet customer demand. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and quality control, to ensure efficient plant operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with customers
• Understand customer needs, preferences, and expectations to provide personalized service
• Ensure customer reports and information are accurate and communicated to customer in a timely fashion
• Interface into customer reporting systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle for scheduling, production, -most times by lot control), shipping, receiving, and managing procurement of customer owned raw materials for specific customer assigned
• Assist in new product launches, collaborate with commercialization team, and site team to meet with timelines and other targets
• Handle customer issues & complaints by referring the issue to the appropriate department & logging them onto the system. Follow up to resolution

Order Processing

• Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Verify order details, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules
• Prepare job files and project specifications for internal processing and manufacturing for specific customer assigned
• Track order fulfillment & communicate shorts to our customers with information on when product will be available

Material Inventory Management

• Participate in material planning process
• Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves
• Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts
• Coordinate with production and procurement teams to ensure optimal inventory levels

Supply Chain Coordination

• Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and ingredients
• Oversee the supply of raw and packaging materials (whether customer or organization owned) for the facility to include new production to meet production schedules
• Coordinate with logistics teams to facilitate on-time deliveries to customers

Problem-Solving

• Identify and address customer-related supply chain issues promptly and effectively
• Resolve order discrepancies, shipping delays, or quality concerns in collaboration with relevant teams

Communication

• Maintain clear and open communication with customers regarding order status, changes, and potential issues
• Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams to convey customer requirements and expectations

Negotiation and Contract Management

• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers
• Manage contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with terms and conditions

Data Analysis

• Utilize data and analytics to track order performance, customer buying patterns, and inventory levels
• Provide insights to management for strategic decision-making

Quality Focus

• Ensure that materials and products meet quality control standards before delivery to customers
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address and resolve any quality issues

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within customer material account management
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Participate and assist in development of new, effective programs/policies for customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics management in conjunction with Supply Chain and plant leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Minimum Experience

• Four plus (4+) years of experience in purchasing or material planning, purchasing, materials management
• Food manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated track record in improving inventory accuracy, driving inventory reduction strategies and reducing premium freight
• Strong Math and Typing Skills
• Basic level of business acumen, strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation
• Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Nulogy, Tableau, etc.
• Leadership
• Budget Management
• Vendor/Contractor Management
• Metric Development
• Ability to identify and propose potential solutions to production
• Demonstrated Understanding of Materials Management

- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

Role Purpose/Position Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible to overseeing production, tracking product yields, and making necessary adjustments. Ensuring that safety and USDA health standards are met throughout all steps of the manufacturing process. Provide direction to the production department associates in areas of safety, service, performance, quality and leadership. Responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.

Key Accountabilities/ Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the plant production associates in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
• Adherence to the site’s productivity metrics to include crew size, operational efficiency; scrap loss, etc. to optimize profitability.
• Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
• Training and enforcement of company policies.
• Communicate company philosophy, policies, and expectations clearly to all hourly personnel.
• Provide input in the establishment of setting plant budgets, goals and standards.
• Develop strong production team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools.
• Monitor production performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in a timely fashion.
• Create a positive working environment for all associates, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treat every individual equally with respect.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence.
• The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.

Qualifications/ Capability Profile

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree - Essential

Minimum Experience

• Food manufacturing experience -Desirable
• Experience with customer interaction -Desirable
• Demonstrate hourly management skills -Desirable

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Previous Supervisory -Desirable
• Leadership Skills -Essential
• Decision Making -Essential
• Ability to Analyze/ Problem Solve -Essential
• Flexibility -Essential
• Planning -Essential
• Communication Skills -Essential
• People Skills -Essential

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)

Company Description

Heartland Group General Contractors partners with local, regional, and national developers to deliver high-quality general contracting services. Our expertise spans commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction, with particular specialization in ground-up multi-family residences and workforce developments. We actively collaborate with local partners and municipalities to transform urban areas, enhancing neighborhoods through renovation and new construction projects. In addition to construction, we provide services in project design, budgeting, forecasting, and owner's representation. Through strategic partnerships, we also support construction start-ups, offering financial consulting, certified payroll, and insurance solutions to empower diverse contractors and promote industry growth.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Construction Superintendent located in Chesterton, IN, some travel required. The Construction Superintendent will oversee all aspects of construction site management, including scheduling, safety compliance, and on-site supervision of workers, subcontractors, and vendors. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, ensuring high-quality construction standards, monitoring project progress, resolving issues, and maintaining safety protocols. The role also requires coordination with the project management team, documentation of work, and effective communication with clients and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Construction Site Management and adherence to Construction Safety protocols
• Strong Organization Skills and effective time management abilities
• Experience in Budgeting and financial oversight of construction projects
• Proven skills including scheduling and resource planning
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Prior experience in multi-family, residential, or commercial construction is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain processes and improvement of service, inventory, and cost to customers. The SCM manages and oversees the day-to-day activities of customer service, production scheduling, procurement, storage, and inventory control activities of raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods. Deliverables range across key customer and vendor management, short and long-term material and production planning, and materials management. The role requires strategic thinking, effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and a commitment to ensuring the efficient and timely flow of materials and products

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the entire supply chain to align with the company's business goals and objectives
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced efficiency
• Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality, and timeliness; then, develop and implement methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations
• Accountable for departmental project deliverables. Secure and allocate appropriate resources and manage projects to meet goals and achieve financial objectives
• Leverage internal/external experts in network to accomplish goals
• Responsible for delivery of short-term and-long term results in order to develop and maintain the organization’s credibility with our core customer base

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Oversee the procurement of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials
• Support the account manager to negotiate terms, contracts, and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and reliability

Production Planning

• Manage the day to day and week to week production schedule
• Collaborate internally and externally with key shareholders to develop production schedules that meet demand forecasts
• Optimize production processes to ensure efficient resource utilization
• Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts
• Analyze actual and theoretical run rates to optimize production schedule
• Maximize production efficiency through change to current planning processes which will result in reduced changeovers, machine downtime and downtime due to raw materials/component shortages

Logistics and Distribution

• Manage transportation and distribution logistics to ensure on-time deliveries to customers
• Coordinate with logistics partners to optimize shipping routes and reduce costs

Inventory Management

• Implement inventory control measures to maintain optimal stock levels
• Minimize excess inventory and prevent stockouts to meet customer demand
• Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves

Quality Control

• Ensure that quality control standards are maintained throughout the supply chain process
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address and resolve any quality issues

Technology Integration

• Implement and leverage technology, such as ERP systems and supply chain management software, to enhance visibility and streamline processes

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including production, sales, finance, and quality control, to ensure alignment and coordination across departments
• Foster strong relationships with key external partners, including suppliers and logistics providers
• Participate and assist in development of new, effective programs/policies for customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics management in conjunction with Supply Chain and plant leadership
• Provide daily, weekly and or monthly inventory and service reports to internal and external shareholders, as well as participate in the monthly metrics review

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and motivate the supply chain team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members

Risk Management

• Identify and assess potential risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, and develop mitigation strategies
• Monitor and respond to changes in market conditions that may impact the supply chain

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing food safety, quality, and supply chain practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

Why Lighthouse Autism Center?

At Lighthouse, we believe in ongoing progression in the field of ABA! We emphasize the importance of individualized, comprehensive treatment packages, and accomplish this through our collaborative approach. In addition to our BCBAs, our team consists of dually certified SLP-BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs that contribute to the success of our learners.

How Lighthouse Supports You!

• Competitive Salary & Un-Capped Monthly Bonus Opportunities: You can earn up to additional $1300 per month based on the work you do.
• Work/Life Balance: With a set schedule of Monday through Friday. No nights and no weekends.
• Manageable Caseloads: Typically, 6-8 learners to prevent burnout.
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• Education: We offer not only a plethora of free CE’s but also a yearly stipend!
• Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits all start day one.
• 401k + Match (after 30 days of employment)
• PTO & Paid Parental Leave
• Growth & Advancement Trajectory
• Professional Liability Insurance covered by Lighthouse

Your Key Tasks

• Conduct intake evaluations including functional behavioral assessments and skills assessments
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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Senior Data Center Construction Project Manager - Chesterton, IN

This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects - which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for a Senior Data Center Construction Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. They will be responsible for all aspects of managing a data center construction project. This will include providing leadership to contractors and vendors associated with the delivery of company projects. Project assignments for the most part will be regional. The candidate will have overall responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects on budget on time and assurance that the project scope and quality meet Company Design Standards and the objectives set for the project. The successful candidate will have to be exceptionally organized and be great with back office work (change orders, budgets, paperwork driven, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain liaison with various contractors and vendors in order to manage the day to day activities that impact the delivery of company's critical facilities construction projects
• Ensure that all day to day project responsibilities are met by the contractors and vendors on the project
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Responsible for negotiating contracts with vendors as necessary. Responsible for creating and managing project schedules
• Put together Project plans – size up, costs, budget, scheduling, timeline, manage change orders, etc.
• Assists with reporting and RFPs to Contractors
• Deliver Built to Suit projects with a heavy emphasis on value-engineering
• Drive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project Delivery by all project participants on all projects
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income / expenses) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client
• Represent the company in project meetings
• Act as key Liaison with managers of all company departments
• Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project

Qualifications:

• BA / BS a plus
• Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as an Owner or as a General Contractor
• Experience managing a budget
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the Data Center Construction Industry
• Belong and Attend professional organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7x24 exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow etc.
• Client Facing /Client relationship / Client Management skills
• Must be familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects
• Solid Construction Project Management experience
• Effective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face
• Ability to work independently
• Travel as needed to project sites
• Solid Admin skills
• Computer savvy: MS Project, Excel, P6 Oracle Primavera, AutoCAD a plus
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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Our client, a leader in gas & electric utilities is hiring an Electric Project Manager to join their team in Valparaiso, IN!

**This is a 1-year W2 contract with benefits**

As the Electric Project Manager, you will lead electric distribution and transmission construction projects from planning through close-out, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle electric distribution and transmission construction projects including planning, estimating, permitting, engineering coordination, bidding, execution, and close-out
• Establish and maintain scope, schedule, and cost baselines; monitor performance and drive change management when needed
• Oversee contractor selection support and field construction activities to ensure safe, compliant, and quality execution
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, environmental, supply chain, land services, and construction management teams
• Monitor project budgets, forecast spend, manage invoicing, and provide accurate schedule updates
• Maintain strong working relationships with municipalities, local authorities, and internal stakeholders

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing electrical and controls construction projects
• 3+ years of experience managing project budgets and schedules
• Knowledge of electric system design, operations, and utility construction standards
• Experience in regulated utility or infrastructure environments
• PMP certification preferred
• Proficiency with construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, and project reporting tools
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel 20–40%

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

Role Purpose/Position Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible to overseeing production, tracking product yields, and making necessary adjustments. Ensuring that safety and USDA health standards are met throughout all steps of the manufacturing process. Provide direction to the production department associates in areas of safety, service, performance, quality and leadership. Responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.

Key Accountabilities/ Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the plant production associates in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
• Adherence to the site’s productivity metrics to include crew size, operational efficiency; scrap loss, etc. to optimize profitability.
• Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
• Training and enforcement of company policies.
• Communicate company philosophy, policies, and expectations clearly to all hourly personnel.
• Provide input in the establishment of setting plant budgets, goals and standards.
• Develop strong production team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools.
• Monitor production performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in a timely fashion.
• Create a positive working environment for all associates, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treat every individual equally with respect.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence.
• The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.

Qualifications/ Capability Profile

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree - Essential

Minimum Experience

• Food manufacturing experience -Desirable
• Experience with customer interaction -Desirable
• Demonstrate hourly management skills -Desirable

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Previous Supervisory -Desirable
• Leadership Skills -Essential
• Decision Making -Essential
• Ability to Analyze/ Problem Solve -Essential
• Flexibility -Essential
• Planning -Essential
• Communication Skills -Essential
• People Skills -Essential

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in 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. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join 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.

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