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Toolroom Manager

Position Overview

The Toolroom Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and performance of stamping dies and tooling that support production operations. This role leads the toolroom team and ensures tooling is properly maintained to support quality, efficiency, and production uptime. The position works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot tooling issues, improve processes, and ensure tooling systems operate reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the toolroom, including scheduling and coordinating die maintenance, repairs, and tooling improvements.
• Supervise and mentor tool and die technicians, providing technical guidance and training to support skill development and consistent workmanship.
• Troubleshoot stamping dies, tooling components, and press-related issues to reduce downtime and support efficient production.
• Establish and maintain organized toolroom processes including preventative maintenance schedules, tooling records, and repair documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify tooling improvements and support new product launches.
• Analyze recurring tooling issues and coordinate corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
• Ensure tooling repairs and maintenance meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to press uptime, tooling life, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and organized working environment within the toolroom.
• Coordinate priorities and workload within the toolroom to ensure production needs are supported.
• Maintain records related to die maintenance, repairs, and tooling performance history.

Qualifications

• Strong background working with tool and die operations in a metal stamping environment
• Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring tool and die technicians
• Solid understanding of stamping dies, die maintenance, and press troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and die specifications
• Experience operating or supporting toolroom equipment such as mills, grinders, lathes, and related machining equipment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to organize tooling processes and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Work Environment

This position operates primarily within a manufacturing environment supporting stamping operations and tooling activities. The role requires regular movement throughout the toolroom and production floor and exposure to typical industrial conditions including machinery, noise, oils, and metalworking equipment.

Title: Quality Supervisor

Location: Chicago Metro Area

Industry: Metal Manufacturing / Industrial Components

Compensation: $75K – $85K

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization in the Chicago metro area is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily quality operations within a production environment. This role will oversee inspection processes, support quality assurance initiatives, and partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for a hands-on quality professional with experience in metal manufacturing or stamping who enjoys working closely with production teams and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the quality department and inspection personnel
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to quality team members
• Ensure products meet internal specifications and customer requirements
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
• Analyze quality and production data to determine product acceptability
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Prepare reports and data summaries for management review
• Support internal and external quality audits
• Maintain quality documentation and inspection records
• Utilize precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify product conformance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
• Prior experience leading or mentoring quality personnel preferred
• Experience in metal stamping, machining, or metal component manufacturing strongly preferred
• Knowledge of quality core tools (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP)
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and piece prints
• Experience using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

Work Environment

This role operates in both an office and manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production teams. Occasional travel to customer or supplier locations may be required.

Before applying: Candidates must be located near Chicago, the state of Illinois, or surrounding cities/states.

A global leader in industrial manufacturing and precision technology is seeking a Senior Strategic Account Manager to manage and grow key customer relationships within its packaging equipment division. This role focuses on developing long-term partnerships with some of the organization’s largest strategic customers across the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. Rather than prospecting for brand-new accounts, this position centers on expanding business within existing enterprise customers, identifying new capital equipment opportunities, and driving strategic growth initiatives.

If you enjoy relationship-driven sales, technical problem-solving, and working closely with manufacturing leaders, this is an opportunity to represent a market-leading technology platform used across some of the world’s largest production environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and grow relationships with strategic enterprise accounts
• Identify opportunities to expand equipment installations across customer manufacturing sites
• Partner with customer engineering, operations, and procurement teams to understand production needs
• Lead strategic account planning and long-term growth initiatives
• Coordinate with internal engineering, service, and product teams to deliver solutions
• Support capital equipment projects from initial opportunity through implementation
• Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and account planning in CRM systems
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and evolving manufacturing technologies

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, strategic account management, or business development
• Background selling industrial equipment, manufacturing technology, automation, or capital equipment
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to engineers, plant managers, and operations leaders
• Strong relationship-building and consultative sales skills
• Experience managing complex accounts across multiple locations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Travel: This is a field-based role with approximately 50–75% travel, typically involving customer visits throughout the Midwest (near Chicago) and surrounding regions.

Why This Opportunity:

• Work with a market-leading industrial technology platform
• Manage high-value strategic accounts rather than transactional sales
• Strong collaboration with engineering, service, and product teams
• Opportunity to influence major manufacturing operations and production processes
• Competitive compensation with quarterly incentive opportunities and uncapped upside

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Quality Manager

Must have strong experience in automotive manufacturing quality leadership (IATF 16949 OR TS 16949)

Position Overview

The Quality Manager leads the site’s quality function and ensures that products consistently meet internal standards and customer requirements. This role is responsible for managing quality personnel, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting production teams, and maintaining compliance with applicable quality systems and industry standards. The position works cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership to maintain product integrity and address quality-related concerns throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant’s quality team by providing guidance, training, and ongoing performance feedback to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Direct daily quality activities including product inspections, issue resolution, and verification that manufactured products meet required specifications.
• Review and coordinate responses to customer and internal corrective actions, ensuring appropriate investigation, documentation, and follow-through.
• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends, investigate root causes, and support improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve product quality issues and improve overall process capability.
• Evaluate finished products and production processes to determine compliance with specifications, standards, and customer expectations.
• Investigate testing or measurement concerns by verifying calibration and functionality of inspection equipment and coordinating necessary corrective actions.
• Organize and interpret inspection results, historical quality data, and production records to support problem solving and decision-making.
• Communicate quality performance metrics through reports, charts, presentations, or other analytical tools for leadership review.
• Maintain and support the organization’s quality management system by ensuring policies, procedures, and documentation remain current and effective.
• Facilitate meetings or discussions focused on quality improvement initiatives, corrective actions, and process performance.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and assist with follow-up actions to address findings or recommendations.
• Utilize a variety of inspection and measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and related quality equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records associated with quality activities and compliance requirements.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe working environment while following company policies and operational procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support operational and business objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education related to quality, manufacturing, or engineering preferred.
• Previous experience in a quality leadership or supervisory role within a automotive manufacturing environment.
• Background in metal stamping, precision manufacturing, or similar industrial production processes is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry quality methodologies and core tools such as PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and APQP.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T, and product specifications.
• Proficiency using inspection and measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and vision systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and clearly convey quality expectations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Position operates in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a production facility.
• Use of hands and visual inspection tools required during portions of the workday.
• Occasional exposure to moving machinery or industrial equipment.
• Ability to travel periodically to customer or supplier locations when required.

About Ascendco Health

Hospitals today are under greater pressure to optimize health performance than ever before and balancing patients’ physical health with hospitals’ financial health is stressing the system. Ascendco Health is an emerging health tech company that uses a unique blend of data, software, and analytics to digitally transform the way surgical devices are purchased and managed. Fueled by collaboration and inspired by innovation, we take pride in challenging the status quo with energy that accelerates results and enhances patient safety and surgical efficiency.

Summary of the Role

The Client Success Engineer works at the intersection of software implementation, support, engineering, and education. In this role you will be the go to technical expert on how our software is deployed and used in a fast moving, complex, and critical healthcare environment. You will be instrumental in getting our solution successfully deployed, running smoothly, and continuously improving for our clients. Along the way you’ll create and revise technical content that empowers both our clients and internal teams to help themselves spread and drive maximum value from the Ascendco platform.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our software engineering team to become an expert in our current software modules and new modules as they are developed
• Help with QA, documentation, and training as new modules are developed, deployed, and operationalized
• Be a central part of the communication feedback loop between the software engineering team, internal subject matter experts, and our clients as our software continues to evolve
• Work with client IT departments to communicate technical and security specifications for how our platform is deployed and supported
• Work closely with our client success managers to help with the technical/IT aspects of implementing our platform for clients
• Protect our software engineer’s time by helping our support team with level 2 / complex support requests
• Build documentation and educational materials for how our software is deployed and used
• Spend approximately 25% of your time traveling to work onsite with other Ascenders at client facilities to help with go lives and operationalizing new modules

Requirements

• Very good communication skills all around
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow through on projects
• Curiosity and excitement that computers and software are a “bicycle of the mind”
• Patience and empathy working with people and technology
• Very effective at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while maintaining focus and achieving successful outcomes
• Capable of efficiently navigating and adapting to changing priorities and deadlines
• Work remotely and in shared tech space
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement

Are you a seasoned sales professional in the construction industry looking to lead efforts for a industry leader on a national scale?

*This role is a fully remote position, candidates can be based in any location with travel expected*

LVI are currently working with a global leader in advanced performance materials, including commercial roofing systems and other architectural and engineering products. With decades of experience and a strong reputation for quality, they partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to bring complex projects to life. Having been in business for over 50 years, this company has an award winning portfolio, recognised for the commitment to quality and company culture.

Why Join?

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and holidays
• Professional growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and networking opportunities
• A collaborative culture with team events and company-wide celebrations

Position Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Channel Development Manager that will be focused on the data center market. This individual will build relationships with major contractors, architectural firms, and engineering partners to influence specifications and secure our products as the preferred choice for critical infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate thrives in complex sales environments, understands the construction ecosystem, and can engage senior decision makers to drive strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow market share within the data center segment
• Build partnerships with national and multinational contractors, architects, and engineers
• Position our solutions as the basis of design for targeted projects
• Maintain a strong pipeline and deliver accurate forecasts using CRM tools
• Lead AIA and continuing education initiatives to strengthen industry engagement
• Collaborate across internal teams to align efforts and share insights
• Present and negotiate at executive levels to close high-value opportunities
• Consistently meet or exceed sales and specification goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years in strategic sales, channel development, or business development within construction or related industries; experience with data center projects is highly desirable
• Proven success in managing complex sales cycles and building executive-level relationships
• Strong knowledge of building materials and specification processes
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in a competitive market

If you are an ambitious professional within the space, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential-related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Preconstruction Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy within the Preconstruction Phase. You will be working directly with the EVP of Preconstruction and Procurement Strategy, Project Executives and Preconstruction Group in monitoring preconstruction cost spends and developing staff, general conditions and general requirement monitors for our Project pursuits. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to Preconstruction and Cost Controls leadership, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve preconstruction cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.

The Specifics of the Role

• Works with all preconstruction disciplines to ensure understanding of preconstruction budget targets.
• Review project documents and specifications to co-develop general conditions, general requirements and preconstruction plans for submission to bid to our clients.
• Update and reporting to management current preconstruction staff spend including project costs which are reimbursable to our clients under a preconstruction agreement.
• Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, etc.
• Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
• Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
• Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
• 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
• PMP certification desirable.

Some Things You Should Know

• To serve our Clients in our Chicago or St. Louis office – some travel will be required
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 - $125,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Senior Preconstruction Engineer, you will drive the bidding process for construction projects by crafting precise conceptual and hard dollar estimates, developing proposals, and managing subcontractor bids. You will ensure the accuracy and completeness of all project documents, perform quantity take-offs, conduct constructability reviews, and implement value engineering analyses. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping departmental strategies and fostering continuous improvement.

The Specifics of the Role

• Proposal Preparation: Collaborate with the Preconstruction team to deliver accurate proposals across various business units, including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential sectors.
• Quantity Take-Offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific scopes of work to support accurate estimating.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee the solicitation process for subcontractor bids, build and nurture relationships with subcontractors, and maintain a comprehensive master list of subcontractors/vendors.
• Bid Evaluation: Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets to ensure competitive and fair bidding processes.
• Schedule and Conditions Review: Evaluate project schedules, assist in drafting General Conditions, and contribute to the final assembly of estimates for presentation to owners.
• Handoff and Support: Facilitate a seamless transition of estimates, bid information, drawings, and specifications to Project Management, and assist Project Managers with contract negotiations, change orders, and other project needs.
• Historical Data Management: Develop and maintain historical data on unit prices to inform future estimating and bidding processes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, with a strong track record in project bidding and management.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions. Proficiency in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Skills: Strong conceptual abilities with a knack for working with limited information, and proven technical skills in mathematical calculations.
• Meeting Experience: Experience participating in Preconstruction meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $80,000 - $90,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Company Description

Nesko Electric Company is a privately held, state-licensed engineering and contracting firm located in Broadview, IL. The company specializes in design/build projects such as medical, industrial, houses of worship, primary and secondary education, commercial, and institutional projects.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Electrical Estimator. The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to estimating costs, controlling costs, and managing electrical contracting projects.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Electrical Estimating and Cost Control. (5 Years Minimum)
• Experience in Electrical Contracting and/or Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of Electricity and Electrical Systems
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Experience in the construction or electrical industry is a plus

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Materials and Supply Chain Manager – Sourcing & Inventory Focus (Manufacturing) to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who has owned supplier sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control for raw materials and components in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on material availability, production flow, inventory performance, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement Leadership:

• Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
• Source materials common to manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, stainless steel, forged brass, copper tubing, plated components (chrome/nickel), plastic parts, epoxy coatings, and machined components.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability.
• Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and cost-reduction efforts.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable through performance metrics and reviews.
• Mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity of materials supporting production demands.

Inventory & Materials Management:

• Own inventory planning, control, and accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Balance inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while preventing shortages.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, material handling, and distribution processes.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and working capital performance.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory visibility.

Manufacturing Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality to support manufacturing schedules and material requirements.
• Translate production demand into actionable sourcing and inventory plans.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements from a materials perspective.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of buyers, planners, and inventory/materials professionals.
• Set clear expectations and foster accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong safety culture within all material handling and warehouse areas.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment focused on sourcing, materials, and supply chain.
• Strong hands-on sourcing and purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and materials planning for manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in small to mid-sized, privately held manufacturing companies.
• Background sourcing raw materials and components (metals, plastics, coatings, machined parts, etc.).
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Materials and Supply Chain Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel free to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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