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Impact Confections is a high-growth confectionery company producing the fastest growing sour candy brand in the U.S. The company offers a balanced mix of everyday and seasonal products through its two leading brands, WARHEADS® and Melster® Candies. With strong momentum across major U.S. and international retailers and key distribution channels, Impact Confections is positioned for substantial near-term growth. We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Purchasing Specialist / Buyer to join our team.

SUMMARY

The Purchasing Specialist supports and coordinates purchasing, acquisition, and demand planning activities for ingredients, packaging, co-manufacturing and bought in finished goods. The role manages both domestic and international suppliers and contributes to cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational continuity. The ideal candidate brings solid procurement experience across Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Services, with strong analytical capabilities, a customer centric mindset, and a process improvement orientation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & COMPETENCIES

• Source to Contract (S2C): Prepare sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP), validate requirements and specifications with stakeholders, apply TCO criteria, negotiate and recommend awards, support contract review/execution with Legal, and manage supplier onboarding.
• Procure to Pay (P2P): Evaluate purchase requisitions, generate accurate POs, send POs to suppliers, confirm acknowledgments, track deliveries/ETAs and expedite, resolve GR/IR and invoice discrepancies with AP, and close orders.
• Category Coverage: Manage end to end procurement for Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Services, aligning with demand, quality, and cost targets.
• Planning & Inventory: Build demand plans integrating production schedules, supplier capacity, lead times, and on hand inventory; maintain Kanban/min max/safety stock to minimize obsolescence.
• Inbound Logistics: Plan/manage inbound flows (including imports) to ensure on time availability at optimal cost.
• Supplier Management (SRM): Qualify, evaluate, and monitor suppliers; participate, when necessary, in Business Reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify supply risks (capacity, quality, geopolitical, single source); implement mitigation frameworks and dual sourcing when appropriate.
• Negotiation & Contracts: Lead negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, service levels, and long-term agreements; support contract and performance management.
• NPD & Changes: Support domestic/international new product development (NPD); coordinate material changes and ramp up/ramp down plans to protect service and cost.
• Artwork & Packaging: Ensure timely release of approved artwork/graphic files to packaging suppliers and printers.
• Cost & Working Capital: Drive cost reduction initiatives (should cost, value engineering, consolidation) and optimize inventory to improve cash and reduce write-offs.
• Analytics & Automation: Build reports/dashboards with advanced Excel and Power BI; leverage SQL/Python/VBA to improve data quality and streamline processes.
• Stakeholder & Customer Focus: Provide timely, solutions-oriented support to Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning; communicate tradeoffs clearly.
• Digital Fluency & Process Discipline: Work effectively within ERP/MRP; maintain clean supplier and material master data and adhere to procurement policies and ESG/responsible sourcing practices.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Initiative & Ownership: Proactively identifies issues and opportunities and drives actions without waiting for direction.
• Autonomy with Alignment: Works independently and self-manages priorities while keeping the manager informed with clear, concise updates.
• Structured Problem Solving: Breaks down problems, identifies root causes, and implements sustainable countermeasures.
• Effective Escalation: Escalates risks or blockers at the right time, providing context, options, and a recommended path forward.
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty: Makes sound, timely decisions with incomplete information, balancing risk, cost, service, and quality.
• Comfort with Ambiguity: Operates effectively amid changing requirements, adjusting plans and communicating impacts and tradeoffs.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Standardizes, documents, and optimize processes to improve reliability, speed, and compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field; 2+ years of relevant procurement experience (manufacturing/FMCG/food preferred).
• Proven experience purchasing Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Services.
• Strong command of TCO, sourcing strategy, supplier lifecycle management, and basic contract/commercial terms.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, performance management, and issue resolution.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle; Microsoft Business Central a plus).
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, Power Query; macros preferred) and experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Data management skills and a structured, process driven approach.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or VBA to support reporting and automation.
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in confectionery, food & beverage, or consumer packaged goods.
• Exposure to category strategy, spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier risk assessment tools.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with ESG/responsible sourcing considerations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to learn additional applications essential for job tasks.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Collaborative, high-energy environment with opportunities for growth.
• Involvement in procurement and data driven initiatives.
• Active interaction with cross functional stakeholders.
• Multicultural environment.
• Exposure to domestic and international supply base.

Come be a part of something great!

Are you the missing piece of the GOEX puzzle? We need amazing people to create remarkable products. Use your unique talents to help drive this continuously growing company to even greater success.

Your new company:

For more than 30 years now, GOEX stands as the market leader in producing custom quality plastic for the graphic arts printing, medical, electronics, and packaging industries. As a family-owned, privately-held company, we move quickly when it comes to developing products and controlling the process from concept to delivery.

Our manufacturing facility operates the best extrusion equipment in the industry while strictly adhering to a 0% Landfill Policy that showcases our commitment to sustainability. Our clean, temperature-controlled and technologically-advanced workplace is environmentally sound and something to be proud of.

Your New Role:

Coordinate manufacturing needs with engineering solutions. Develop guidelines for manufacturing for new materials and find improvements in machine design and material handling for increased profitability of current materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Identify potential opportunities for improvement in methods of extrusion

· Document and standardize each improvement in terms of efficiency and quality

· Train personnel, from management to lead positions in improved process methods

· Help in the investigation of customer complaints that involve the process as necessary

· Furnish weekly reports documenting the type and amount of improvements that took place

· Specify process requirements relative to new equipment or machine redesign as a function of the engineering department effort

· Aid in troubleshooting production problems

· Provide the VP of Manufacturing with prioritized project lists with schedules and cost estimates included

· Coordinate the rework schedules and files for all dies, screws, barrels, and rolls

· Set production volume targets for all materials, monitor actual machine outputs and make suggestions to management for improved rates and/or efficiencies toward the goal of increased profitability

· Submit weekly reports each Friday summarizing activities, problems, and pertinent information

· Responsible for understanding the food safety hazards of their job and following the employee GMPs and other procedures to ensure food safety

· Other duties as assigned

Your hours:

Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm - must have flexibility to provide support to a 24/7 facility.

What you need:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Emphasis in Plastics a plus.
• Complete understanding of Extrusion Process
• Preferred 2+ years experience within a plastics manufacturing facility
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work as part of a team

What's in it for you:

As a full-time GOEX employee you’ll be competitively compensated, based on experience.

Also, you’ll discover our tailored benefits package: After just 1 year of employment, you are eligible for our 100% Employer Paid Profit Sharing Plan which is second to none in the area or industry. You’ll be able to choose between two outstanding Group Medical Plans (all insurance on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment). In addition you’ll be selecting Group Dental, Vision Materials, and Supplemental Life Insurance. Included in our benefits is 24/7 access to our awesome Fitness Center for you and your spouse. The company will provide basic Group Life Insurance, 10 Non-working Paid Holidays, 80 hours of Vacation Pay after only 90 days of employment, and Tuition assistance if you choose to continue your education. GOEX's team culture is able to support the community through local events and charitable drives.

We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting internally developed software solutions that power our business. The DevOps Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining a secure, scalable, and stable infrastructure that supports the development, testing, deployment, and operation of internal and externally accessed software solutions. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with software, network, and support engineers to implement new solutions, enhance existing systems, and ensure operational readiness.

What You’ll Do

• Build and manage infrastructure for internal and external software solutions (AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Vault, etc.)
• Maintain a Shift-Left Security approach to automate build, test, deployment, and monitoring processes
• Collaborate with software, network, and support engineers on new solution deployments and enhancements
• Expand and standardize Infrastructure-as-Code practices
• Ensure stability, security, and operability of actively deployed and in-development services
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical issues alongside network, server, and software teams
• Monitor systems for required patches, updates, and upgrades; coordinate timely remediation
• Adhere to—and promote—documentation standards
• Support development teams with issues related to Java, Groovy, Grails, C#, and related technologies
• Create and maintain automation scripts for nightly jobs, data processing, and file transfers
• Maintain strict confidentiality

Core Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to build rapport with cross-functional team members
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Efficient use of resources to accomplish goals
• Linux: Shell, APT, DPKG, Sysctl
• Monitoring: ELK, Grafana, Zabbix
• Security: Windows, SSH, Vault
• Web Applications: Apache, TLS, Kestrel, Tomcat
• Pipelines & Tooling: Jenkins, Nexus, Git, DotNet, Airflow
• Development: C#, PowerShell, Java

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Networking, and Management Information Systems (MIS), or related field
• 2–4 years supporting enterprise environments with multiple programming languages and platforms
• 0–2 years providing guidance on DevOps tools, best practices, and technology approaches

Disclaimer

LeMans Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. LeMans Corporation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. There are not any current or future visa sponsorships for this opening.

This company participates in E-Verify

Notice to California Employees and Prospective Employees

Are you passionate about building secure, scalable backend systems that power real customer experiences? Our Digital Platforms & Enterprise Systems team is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help design and support the next generation of our commerce technology. The Software Engineer should be comfortable creating REST-style endpoints, communicating among services using JSON, and building secure, scalable applications.

What You’ll Do

• Build backend applications using Java, Kotlin, and Go using data access technologies
• Design & implement RESTful APIs for scalable, reliable services
• Write clear, performant SQL for a variety of data needs
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Stay current with the latest backend technologies
• Support testing of new and enhanced site features
• Deliver secure software on time and within scope

What You Bring

• 4–6 years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong programming skills (Java/Kotlin/Go preferred)
• Ability to write clear, performant SQL for everyday CRUD operations and complex data retrieval
• Excellent analytical, organization, and communication skills
• Deep experience with API design & SQL

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

LeMans Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. LeMans Corporation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. There are not any current or future visa sponsorships for this opening.

This company participates in E-Verify

Notice to California Employees and Prospective Employees

Part-Time (1099) | Flexible Scheduling | Clinical Focus vs Administrative Burden

Put Your Best Foot Forward - Preferred Podiatry Group is seeking a Podiatrist to provide compassionate care in long-term care, nursing homes, skilled nursing, and senior living communities. Join a motivated team that values excellence, integrity, and patient impact.

What You’ll Do

• Provide podiatric care to residents in long-term and senior care facilities
• Assess, diagnose, and treat foot and lower limb conditions
• Deliver preventive care for high-risk patients, including diabetic foot management
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility and foot health
• Collaborate with facility staff for patient-centered outcomes
• Participate in Medicare quality programs to ensure top-tier care
• Document clinical encounters in NextGen EMR on a company-issued iPad

Why You’ll Love PPG

• Flexible scheduling — choose when you want to work
• Guaranteed patient volume from day one
• Competitive pay with no cap on earnings
• Dedicated support staff for scheduling, supplies, billing, and credentialing
• Travel/mileage reimbursement
• Company-issued iPad for EMR documentation
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and development
• Autonomy + work-life balance

What We’re Looking For

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree (required)
• Active state licensure (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience in long-term care/nursing home settings (preferred)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, independent settings
• Able to lift/carry up to 15 lbs. as needed

Compensation

• Compensation: Providers are compensated based on a percentage of the revenue they generate through billing and collections. Based on 50 working weeks per year, estimated annual earnings range from $20,000–$70,000 per day per week worked (e.g., 1 day/week = $20,000–$70,000 annually; up to 5 days/week = $100,000–$350,000 annually). Actual earnings vary based on caseload, patient volume, services rendered, and billing and collection performance. A comprehensive overview of our compensation structure will be provided during the interview process.

About Us

Headquartered in Chicago, Preferred Podiatry Group is a national healthcare management services organization specializing in podiatric care for long-term care communities. We serve 4,000+ facilities across 21 states, supporting 100+ providers committed to improving mobility and quality of life.

Preferred Podiatry Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Bring your skills to a company that values providers and empowers you to deliver exceptional care at the top of your license.

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.

Founded in Germany in 1881, GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions serving the food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and related industries. With more than 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA blends a proud heritage with forward-thinking innovation.

At GEA, we’re not just building equipment — we’re building lasting careers. Our strong culture, growth opportunities, and employee support are reflected in an average tenure of 5–11+ years.

Why Join GEA?

Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

Recharge and refresh – 12 paid holidays (including a floating holiday) plus 136 hours of PTO

Invest in your future – 7% 401(k) employer match

Keep learning – Tuition reimbursement to grow your education and skills

Live well – Wellness Incentive Program

Get support when you need it – Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts

The Director of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across sales support, order management, customer service, forecasting, and cross-functional execution. This role ensures operational excellence, drives revenue performance, enhances customer satisfaction, and aligns operational strategy with company objectives.

The Director will lead a team of Technical Sales Engineers and Customer Service Representatives while partnering with Regional Sales Managers, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to optimize processes, profitability, and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for quoting, order entry, and technical sales support for new applications and spare parts.
• Develop and execute comprehensive operational strategies aligned with revenue targets and growth initiatives.
• Drive monthly sales forecasting and maintain a rolling 3-month outlook.
• Track order fulfillment and billing to ensure revenue commitments are achieved.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time, and optimize working capital.

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Manage pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with factory cost changes, inflation, labor, and foreign exchange impacts.
• Standardize and oversee discount structures for Distributors, Master Distributors, and OEM/Integrators.
• Partner with Finance to manage Accounts Receivable, credit accounts, and working capital performance.
• Ensure operational execution supports revenue growth and margin protection.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate customer requirements with factories to meet delivery expectations.
• Partner with internal sales and technical teams to leverage market intelligence and customer insights.
• Contribute to product roadmap discussions by translating operational and customer feedback into actionable insights.
• Support Regional Sales Managers in identifying new business opportunities and expanding customer accounts.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Coach and mentor Technical Sales Engineers and customer service professionals.
• Build a strong bench of future sales and operational leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management initiatives within a matrix organization.

Profile And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, technical sales, or commercial management
• Experience working with technical or engineered products
• Exposure to multinational, matrix organizations
• Strong financial acumen, including AR and working capital management
• Proven internal and external sales leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional teams
• Experience driving operational efficiency and process optimization
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English required

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with the ability to simplify complex issues
• High performance under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Detail-oriented with strong process discipline
• Strong planning, scheduling, and delegation skills
• Ability to balance commercial goals with operational execution
• Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, worldview, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic required by law. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive special consideration if equally qualified.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Kerry is seeking a Research, Development and Application Senior Scientist for a key role supporting the growth of the North American Beverage market. This position is based at the KERRY Global Technology & Innovation Centre in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA, reporting to the RD&A Director/Manager and is responsible for executing on the business strategy by creating market relevant and differentiated products that meet the requirements of customers and consumers, utilizing Kerry’s broad and industry leading portfolio of technologies.

This role is part of a team of RD&A Scientists and Technicians that are responsible for the development of powder and liquid beverage concepts.

Strong communication and leadership skills are critical as the day-to-day activities involve significant cross-functional collaboration with Flavorists, Nutrition Scientists, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, and Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead formulation and concept development from end-to-end on internal and customer projects within North America for the Beverage market.
• Use sound commercial and technical awareness of ingredients, processes, end use market and customer requirements to deliver on project objectives, across powder beverages and liquid beverage product formats.
• Develop innovative solutions to help grow customers and Kerry’s market share within cost parameters and manufacturing capabilities while ensuring all new products are legal within country of use.
• Manage Pilot Plant validation work and facilitate first production trials of new products internally and with third part manufacturers.
• Build strong relationships with customer contacts via clear communication, on-site and virtual visits, presentations and supporting trials when required.
• Support sales and business representatives during customer calls through technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Work within cross-functional teams to optimize the strengths of Kerry and deliver the best Taste and Nutrition experience for our customers.
• Study methods to improve quality of products such as flavour, colour, texture, nutritional value, as well as physical, chemical, and microbiological composition.

Qualifications and skills

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in product development, preferably beverages products.
• Experience working with 'functional ingredients' is a plus - probiotics, adaptogens, botanical extracts, etc.
• Working knowledge of the beverage market in North America.
• Proven success in product development resulting in successful market launch.
• Curiosity and a willingness to push creative boundaries.
• Strong team-player, with excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and project management skills.
• Knowledgeable about food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, food packaging systems and food engineering.

The pay range for this position is 70,100 - 122,000 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on April 30th, 2026.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ( ).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

*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.

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

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

Position Summary:

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

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

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

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

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

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

Qualifications:

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

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

• RingCentral and RingCentral Contact Center engineering

• NiCE inContact / CXone administration and development

• Cyara or similar modern telephony orchestration platforms

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supporting remote contact center agents

• REST API integrations and automation

• Scripting using PowerShell or Python

• Workforce management, call recording, or speech technologies

• PSTN carrier and phone number lifecycle management

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

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

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

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

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

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

Paid time off:

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

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

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

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

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

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

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

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

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

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

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

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here