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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Auxiliary Systems

Location: Janesville, WI (On-Site)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and construction of auxiliary mechanical systems within a highly regulated engineering environment. This role will act as a key liaison between the design and construction teams, ensuring system designs are properly executed during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases. The engineer will collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and construction teams to ensure systems are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate stakeholder feedback on system design packages.
• Interface with the Procurement team to support vendor selection, design reviews, and fabrication contracts.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors on Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of auxiliary mechanical equipment.
• Perform owner’s acceptance reviews of vendor-supplied design documentation.
• Prepare and review test plans for factory and site acceptance testing of equipment.
• Act as a technical liaison between engineering design and construction teams during installation and commissioning.
• Address field inquiries and technical issues during construction.
• Conduct site walkdowns and inspections of installed equipment to verify proper installation and compliance with design specifications.
• Support system design documentation including drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and quality documentation.
• Provide schedule updates and coordinate with project controls on task progress.
• Manage multiple engineering tasks and small-scope project management responsibilities, including scheduling, planning, and resource coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience in a professional setting (10+ years preferred).
• Experience working in highly regulated environments or complex engineering projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of completion.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant project experience.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code.
• Experience supporting engineering activities on active construction sites.
• Experience with structural design considerations for seismic loading.
• Familiarity with quality systems and engineering support for incoming inspection of custom equipment.
• Experience working within nuclear or similarly regulated quality systems.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, or AutoPipe.

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.

Description

Summary: The Operations Manager will report to the Director of Operations as an immediate contact person. In addition to management and supervision of production, the Operations Manager also leads efforts to continuously control costs, improve efficiency, and increase productivity. The Operations Manager will have oversight (in accordance with HR) of line(s) personnel and determine ways to maximize human capital. The Operations Manager will also implement and enforce policies and procedures, coordinate with leaders from other departments, and interact with upper management. The Operations Manager will need to be flexible with work schedules which may include different shifts and additional hours.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Promoting and implementing values, work ethics, and team concept approach in all supervisory techniques.
• Able to implement continuous and process improvements to enhance the efficiencies of the production floor/lines.
• Participate in the strategic planning process and helps develops long-range plans to meet business profit and growth objectives.
• Develops, reviews, and implements strategies and actions resulting in continuous improvement in safety, product quality, product delivery, productivity, material utilization, customer service, workforce diversity, quality of work-life, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Ensuring KPIs are attained by production staff. Work with other managers and supervisors to develop relevant KPIs related to achieving operational goals.
• Provides assistance to the Engineering Department in the selection, layout, and installation of new equipment and the improvement of current equipment in the production area.
• Cooperates with the Quality Control and Quality Assurance Departments to ensure compliance with all quality SOP.
• Supports the Quality and technical departments with any audits, including GMP Certifications, SQF, or any customer-specific audits. Ensures and Maintains appropriate files for tracking batch and productivity records.
• Tracks productivity numbers for all lines and employees in for all beverage lines, meeting and exceeding efficiency standards.
• Ensures all areas of the lines and production are meeting sanitary guidelines.
• Improve and Maintain OEE for each line.
• Lead efforts to continuously control costs, improve efficiency and increase production
• Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop Production Personnel
• Ensures effective employee relations: Provides coaching for development. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution and disciplinary action.
• Ensures product integrity in conjunction with the quality department throughout the production process by using HACCP and Quality Control points established and posted on the production floor.
• Ensures safety by implementing and monitoring safe operating procedures.
• Facilitates communication between departments to ensure overall company effectiveness
• Managing and participating in projects as assigned by the Director of Operations
• Ensure with Supervisors, staff, and quality personnel that correct ingredients are being used (lot verification), blend and grind, and the cook areas.
• Ensure with Production Managers, Supervisors, and staff that partials are being weighed up in approved containers, are labeled and covered. (including condiments)
• Ensure with supervisors and staff that batches are being staged on the table in the cooking area, and on pallets in the blend and grind.
• This role is a Day Shift that will work Monday through Friday.

Training, Education & Experience

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare actions to achieve results
• 2 – 3 Years Supervisory Experience: Including employee hiring and retention, performance review, and discipline
• Ability to measure performance to goals and standards
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• Ability to speak persuasively and listen effectively
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and resolution skills
• Ability to achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player
• B.A. Business/ Sciences or will take work-related experiences in lieu of education.

Day Shift Operations Management Opportunity

About Kerry

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

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Pilot Plant Technologist to support Kerry’s drying optimization initiatives, with a strong focus on spray drying. This role will collaborate across RD&A, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to enhance process performance, support innovation, and ensure product quality. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food science and technology, with a strong ability to operate complex equipment and contribute to process development.

Key responsibilities

• Drying Process Support
• Assist in pilot plant production runs focused on drying and related processes.
• Follow standardized procedures and best practices.
• Weigh ingredients and prepare materials for pilot runs.
• Submit and support analytical testing requests.
• Process Development & Equipment Training
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Support training efforts for pilot plant equipment.
• Facilities & Equipment Support
• Collaborate with scientists, contractors, and facilities teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting, validation testing, and equipment commissioning.
• Communicate updates and findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Pilot Plant Organization
• Maintain inventory of consumables and materials.
• Support room owner in maintaining a clean and organized space.
• Specialized Equipment Operation
• Learn and operate lab equipment such as Brookfield viscometer, pH probe, and homogenizer.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field preferred; experience in chemicals, flavors, or food products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Hands-on experience with complex equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to taste and smell chemicals, flavors, and food products.

The pay range for this position is 41,446.00 - 67,209.00 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 March 31st, 2025.

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.

Company Overview

The Horsburgh & Scott Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial gears and custom gear drives, boasting nearly 140 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that we deliver the highest quality gearing products and services to our customers. To learn more about our Company and capabilities, visit our website at Horsburgh & Scott | Gear Manufacturer and Gearbox Repair.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for setting up, and operating vertical turning lathes, boring mills, hobbing, shapers, and grinding machines to machine industrial gearing parts to specific tolerances. The operator is responsible for operating controls, setting offsets, edit programs, some deburring, and performing self-inspection of parts in-process and upon completion for conformance to requirements. The Operator will also use large overhead cranes and other large equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience running Okuma and Puma lathes and mills, highly desirable.
• Minimum of three years' experience on a VTL preferably on a YouJi with a Fanuc control system.
• Capable of programing equipment using the conversational programming system on the machine.
• Experience using Master cam.
• Applicant also must understand best VTL turning practices.
• Experience with manual or CNC boring mills, hobs, shapers, and or grinding machines and proficiency with large-part machining a plus.
• Ability to read and blueprints; with the understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Must be able to perform own setups, measure parts that consistently result in precision quality parts.
• Large overhead crane experience and move large work pieces.
• Able to edit G and M-codes, trouble shoot jobs and make adjustments as required.
• Strong shop mathematics (trigonometry) aptitude and the ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, mics and other gauges).
• Must have the ability to use a feed and speed chart or calculator to determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and depths of cut.
• Understanding of metal properties and appropriate cutting tools.
• Positive attitude required; dependable, self-starter and the willingness to help others.
• Ability to work in a large manufacturing environment and performs well with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.