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The Construction Superintendent takes part in leading a team of dedicated Foreman and Laborers through the entire project life-cycle. As the Construction Superintendent, you will be involved in pre-construction planning through final completion by planning, directing, and participating in the field operations to ensure projects are completed to company and client standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Adhere to and uphold all Company safety practices, procedures and policies.
• Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, labor hour management, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.
• Assist in coordination of landscape construction activities to meet or exceed both project and company profitability goals.
• Motivate and supervise multiple diversified crews on a daily basis.
• Responsible to drive daily in a company vehicle with or without passengers.
• Working knowledge of Aspire.
• Responsible for submitting accurate and timely paperwork, time records, work orders, reports, and other documents that are required.
• Inspect onsite work activities of company and subcontractor crews to ensure work is being performed correctly and to company standards.
• Correspond with clients, salespersons, construction manager, project manager, foreman, purchasing team, etc. on material status and production planning with a professional working relationship.
• Ability to communicate with customers to ensure constant customer satisfaction.
• Plan for and procure special equipment as needed on a site-by-site basis.
• Review and approve time records, work orders, and change orders in coordination with appropriate departments.
• Assist in the recruiting and selecting of qualified candidates for Foreman, Driver, and Laborer positions. Consider performance appraisals for Foreman, Driver, and Laborer positions in conjunction with construction manager and human resources department.
• Coordinate with Director of Construction Operations and Safety Manager to achieve safety goals by training employees and promoting a safe and positive work environment at all times.
• Create, implement and track rewards programs for construction field employees, if applicable.
• Be willing to work physically alongside Foreman and Laborers as needed.
• Utilize appropriate technologies to facilitate information management and record keeping.
• Communicate and resolve needs, issues, safety concerns and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain good communication, high safety standards, and positive relations with coworkers, clients and the public.
• Represent the Company in a positive manner befitting our brand and image.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include safety, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of construction building techniques, including but not limited to: hardscapes, irrigation, fencing, bluff development, grading, drainage, planting, lighting, and boulder work. Must have the ability to read and interpret; engineering, structural, grading, drainage, landscape and general construction drawings. General knowledge of village codes and permitting.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the safety issues, regulations, and procedures utilized in public and private works activities.
• Experience in Aspire is preferred.
• Candidates must have a valid local driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
• Required to pass a post-offer DOT medical physical and drug screen, and (ongoing) periodic DOT physical and drug screen according to DOT guidelines.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds, repetitively and frequently, and perform physical field work.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers, co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to communicate in English, including: read, write, and with use of computers and phones.

PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:

• Employee shall also perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned or implied from the foregoing, consistent with the background, training and qualifications of Employee or may be reasonably delegated as being in the best interests of the Company.
• The Employee shall devote full time to their employment and expend best efforts on behalf of Company.
• Employee further agrees to abide by all Company policies and decisions now or hereinafter existing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing: walking over rough, uneven surfaces; and recurring bending, crouching, stooping and reaching; and frequent lifting of moderately heavy items.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Work is performed primarily out-of-doors involving moderate risks, discomfort, or unpleasantness such as a moderate level of noise; dust, grease or mud; moving vehicles or machines; cold, hot and/or wet weather.
• Normal safety precautions are required; and the incumbent may wear some protective clothing and equipment such as rain and snow gear, boots, protective eyewear and gloves.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• This is a standalone position with no direct reports and no embedded EHS team
• Reports directly to Mike, Global Director of Quality
• Acts as the primary EHS point of contact for the site
• Leads daily morning safety meetings with Production Managers, Supervisors, and the Director of Operations
• Works cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and Leadership but operates with a high degree of autonomy
  
  

• Independent and self-directed role
• Minimal day-to-day oversight; success depends on ownership and initiative
• Expected to take the lead on investigations and decision-making
• Collaborative environment when proposing or implementing improvements
  
  

• Lead and manage incident and accident investigations independently
• Partner with HR on workers’ compensation claims and related documentation
• Facilitate and lead daily safety meetings
• Maintain and manage internal safety tracking tools and spreadsheets
• Ensure existing EHS processes and procedures are followed and sustained
• Serve as the on-call safety contact as needed (rare weekend involvement)
  
  

• Champion and promote a strong safety-first culture across the site
• Identify hazards and implement preventative measures
• Develop, update, or write new safety practices and procedures as needed
• Drive safety awareness through training, communication, and leadership presence
• Collaborate with operations and leadership on safety improvements and initiatives
  
  

• Combination of proactive and reactive work
• Fast-paced manufacturing/production environment
• Mix of plant floor presence and administrative work
• High visibility role with frequent interaction across departments
• Workload requires strong prioritization and comfort managing multiple processes
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven experience leading investigations independently
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable safety regulations
• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively in a standalone role
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
  
  

• Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight
• Confident decision-maker who takes ownership of safety outcomes
• Able to balance immediate reactive needs with long-term proactive improvements
• Respected presence on the production floor
• Passionate about building and sustaining a strong safety culture in a food manufacturing setting
  
  

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

Position Title: Director of Manufacturing

Reports to: Head of Operations

Role Description

The Director of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth operation of all activities within the plant, with an emphasis on maintaining high productivity, efficiency, safety, and the highest quality standards. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with various departments, which include Product Development, Marketing and Accounting, in support of all commercial and financial objectives. Departments under Director of Manufacturing’s direct leadership include production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and production staff in eyewear frame manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Partner with design and product development team to transition new frame designs into scalable, stable production.

• Manage day-to-day operations of in-house frame manufacturing.

• Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance production capabilities and support scaling initiatives.

• Champion a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Product Engineering & Product Development Support

• Develop industry standards and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback during early design phases, influencing materials, tolerances, and construction methods for new eyewear frames.

• Translate product design into production-ready engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process routings.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and product designers to develop innovative solutions for frame construction, hinge integration, and surface finishing.

• Assist in the technical training of product development and production staff on new materials and processes.

• Document, standardize, and improve processes across machining, shaping, assembly, and finishing operations.

• Introduce and sustain lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and shorten lead times.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product issues.

• Maintain equipment capability and recommend capital investments in manufacturing technology. • Implement measurement and inspection methods for critical-to-quality features. Operational Excellence

• Develop metrics for yield, cycle time, and productivity to develop consistent, manual master planning for more predictable production throughput.

• Coordinate with supply chain and vendor partners on components and outsourced processes (e.g., plating, coatings, laser engraving).

• Team Leadership: Successfully manages the manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design teams, comprised of a skilled labor pool of exempt and non-exempt employees. Direct and lead the team with clear priorities and goals in support of broader business initiatives and to ensure quality, efficiency and collaboration at all times. Actively develops supervisors and leads to engage and motivate the workforce. Provides ongoing training/support for continuous skill development.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes to enhance output; leverage industry expertise as well as manufacturing background to implement the most efficient manufacturing solutions for eyewear production. Identify and implement new technologies, and systems to enhance resource use and streamline operations. Constantly strive to improve the operation in support of business goals and market needs (quality, cost, efficiency, timeliness etc.)
• Equipment & Machinery Oversight: Strong knowledge of specialized equipment and machinery, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and source parts, especially in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and other departments to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency. Key stakeholders include Product Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
• Alignment with Business Plan: Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure manufacturing plans meet the expectations of the business (ie: COGS, timing, quality etc).
• Budget Mgt and Cost Control: Establish appropriate annual plans and budgets in support of production forecasts and actively manage labor and raw material costs to ensure targets are met. Sets the foundation for growth, scalability and profitability in the manufacturing center.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred  At least ten years of manufacturing experience
• Prior experience leading teams and managing complex initiatives

Position Details

• Full-time onsite position based at our Vernon Hills, IL Headquarters

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Director, Indirect Procurement to join their team. You will lead a large, enterprise-wide spend portfolio. This is a highly visible role for a procurement leader who thrives in hands-on, stakeholder-facing environments and brings deep expertise across transportation, logistics, facilities, and utilities categories. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategy while remaining closely embedded in the business—working directly with executive leadership, plant operations, and cross-functional partners to drive value, resilience, and long-term capability.

The Opportunity:

The Director of Indirect Procurement will own and lead a $1B+ annual indirect spend portfolio, with primary emphasis on:

• Transportation and logistics (3PL – over-the-road and ocean).
• Warehousing and distribution services.
• Utilities, facilities, and site services.

This leader will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that balance cost, service, risk, and scalability across a multi-site manufacturing and operations footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across transportation, logistics, warehousing, utilities, facilities, and related indirect categories.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior executives and site leadership, ensuring procurement is fully embedded in core business decisions.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining service continuity and supply assurance.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and long-term contractual strategies across domestic and international providers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that enable innovation, flexibility, and performance improvement.
• Partner closely with operations, finance, engineering, and HR to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and manage annual value creation targets, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Ensure procurement governance, policies, and standards are consistently applied across the organization.

Leadership & Talent Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing indirect procurement team.
• Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for procurement talent.
• Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and engagement rhythms.
• Foster a hands-on, collaborative culture that values accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a primary procurement interface to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders.
• Navigate complex, sometimes competing priorities across multiple plants and functions.
• Travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, and key stakeholders as needed (approximately 20–25%; majority of sites located in IL/WI).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant, progressive leadership experience in indirect procurement within large, complex organizations.
• Deep expertise in transportation procurement (3PL – over-the-road and ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities.
• Proven experience managing and influencing large-scale spend portfolios (approaching or exceeding $1B annually).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner at the senior leadership level.
• Hands-on leadership style with a track record of being embedded in the business.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive environments.
• Background in organizations with mature procurement and sourcing functions.
• Exposure to international suppliers and global sourcing strategies.

Compensation Range: $200,000 - $240,000 + 25% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 3 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 Director, Indirect Procurementlooking for anew 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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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Tool Room Manager – Die Casting to join their team. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who brings deep technical expertise, strong people leadership, and a sense of urgency to supporting manufacturing operations and customer commitments.

The Tool Room Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of a multi-shift tool room, overseeing approximately 20–25 skilled tool room professionals. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure tooling readiness, reliability, and continuous improvement.

If you are energized by building relationships with your team, improving processes, and solving real-world manufacturing challenges, this role offers both stability and visibility within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership and oversight of the Tool Room team across shifts, fostering accountability, engagement, and development.
• Drive tooling availability, performance, and cost control to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Plan and prioritize tooling workloads, maintenance, and repairs to meet changing production demands.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing principles and 5S.
• Track tooling costs, labor efficiency, and performance metrics; identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support new product introductions, collaborating with cross-functional teams during launch and ramp-up.
• Evaluate and recommend capital equipment, tooling investments, dies, and molds.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed on dies, molds, and tool room equipment.
• Uphold all quality, safety, environmental, and compliance standards.
• Act as a trusted leader on the floor—coaching, mentoring, and developing talent within the tool room.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong hands-on presence.
• Die Casting experience is required.
• Experience in metal stamping or injection molding.
• Demonstrated success managing skilled trades or tool room teams.
• Strong working knowledge of tooling processes, tool & die repair/build, and manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate with urgency and clarity.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites within the U.S. on an occasional basis (a few times per year).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
• Background in Lean manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting automotive or high-volume manufacturing operations.
• CAD/CAM familiarity and strong technical troubleshooting skills.

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $130,000

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 Tool Room Manager looking for anew 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 to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You'll be joining Wabtec Bus Solutions, a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver’s protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.

How will you make a difference?

As a Manufacturing Engineer II within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will perform a variety of manufacturing engineering assignments including developing, evaluating and improving manufacturing methods within the industrial plant. Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Train technical as well as non-technical associations, assist others through moderate to complex tasks and apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential issues while driving solutions.

What do we want to know about you?

You may be a good fit if you have:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year College or university; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, PFMEA ,Gemba events. Experience (6 months or more) in Auto-Cad, or ProE/ Solid Works is required.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning capability
• Must be a self-motivated and a great team worker

What will your typical day look like?

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Conduct DFMEA sessions to identify and mitigate design risks

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Primarily office-plant based work
• Use a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Stand, walk, and navigate facilities
• Occasional travel (10%) to customers and manufacturing sites

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $6 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at . Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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Role Description

The Development Manager primarily supports Core Acquisitions' Development and Construction departments, with a secondary focus on the Acquisition and Asset Management team. This role will contribute in all aspects of the development process from site evaluation, underwriting and tenant procurement through design, entitlement, construction, tenant installation and building disposition. The Development Manager will be a key representative of the firm for interactions with landowners, municipal officials, consultants, contractors, tenants, brokers, and investment partners. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make meaningful contributions to an established and fast growing best-in-class boutique development and investment company. The Development Manager should have relevant experience in real estate acquisition, development, investment, disposition, and management.

About Core Acquisitions

Core Acquisitions is a Deerfield, IL based boutique commercial real estate investment, development, and property management company. Core focuses on the retail property sector, managing over 4 million square feet of property historically. Since Core’s inception in 2011, Core has acquired 5-10 deals per year utilizing relationship debt and equity sources. Core continues to grow and evolve as a company which allows this position exceptional growth opportunities

Requirements:

• 2 to 4+ years of project management and team leadership
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in entitlements and the development process
• Professional knowledge of building construction, civil engineering, and architecture
• Understanding of real estate property and contract law
• Strong financial and underwriting experience
• Commercial tenant lease analysis
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Primary Responsibilities will include:

• Manage design consultant coordination and municipal entitlement submittals
• Point of contact between ownership, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and investment partners
• Assist Development Director, Engineering, Project Managers, and Architects with permitting coordination through issuance
• Manage the project schedule in coordination with the firm’s development team and outside consultants
• Create, distribute, and update project schedules
• Organize in-depth tracking of project pipeline
• Coordinate internal project communication
• Attend any pre-submittal jurisdictional meetings and resolve permitting delays
• Participate in all construction status meetings
• Ensure budget status is clearly communicated to internal team, investment partners and lenders
• Analyze budget to actual costs throughout construction process
• Development proforma underwriting

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Position will include a competitive base salary and bonus tied to performance. Please submit resumes to  

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and customer requirements
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and inventory teams to ensure raw material and packaging availability
• Balance production capacity, labor, and equipment constraints while minimizing downtime and changeovers
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules in real time to address disruptions or demand changes
• Collaborate with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP)
• Maintain accurate production data within ERP/MRP systems
• Analyze KPIs such as schedule adherence, inventory turns, service levels, and waste
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and service reliability
• Participate in S&OP and demand planning meetings as needed
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory management
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems , Ideally D365
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality standards
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  
  

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.