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Operations Management Trainee

Kirby Risk is looking for new talent as operations management trainees, focusing on branch operations. This extensive 1-year development program will include a combination of exposure to branch management, key operations, sales support, and vendor interactions.

Are you seeking a role that exposes you to a wide range of responsibilities and learning opportunities? Want a company willing to invest in your development? Build your career with Kirby Risk.

Kirby Risk is currently searching for Branch Operation Distribution Trainees in Central Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Mt. Vernon). Successful Kirby Risk team members exhibit high levels of commitment, an outstanding work ethic, resourcefulness, willingness to give and receive feedback, and an undeniable desire to learn. If you are ready to be rewarded for your hard work in developing these qualities, consider a career with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply.

The KR Distribution Trainee Program

• 1-year program focused on mentoring, coaching, and foundational educational courses, and continuous feedback
• Extensive industry-based product training and our service capabilities, operations, and logistics
• Immersion in the Kirby Risk customer service sales experience
• Skill building across markets, products, and services
• Exposure to various business units and locations
• Learn, Understand, and Emulate the Kirby Risk Values and Principles

Requirements of a Distribution Trainee candidate:

• Resides in the assigned base location during the program
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Economics/Finance, or other relevant business degrees (Military experience considered instead of a degree)
• 5+ Years of proven sales or customer service experience instead of a degree
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Travel will be required to assigned locations during and following the program
• Successful completion of a Capstone project to be defined upon start
• Willingness to relocate to the assigned Kirby Risk Market location after successful completion of the program

What to Expect in This Role

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and adapt to varied work environments
• Travel required
• Flexibility to participate in customer/vendor events
• Variable Schedule Based on Business Unit Requirements

Why Kirby Risk?

Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.

When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a company where you can build a career.

Benefits That Work for You

We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Canon has a position for a Multi State Safety Specialist with our Canon team based in Chicago, IL. This position will mainly be remote with some in office support and travel as needed (would go as far as Missouri).

This person is responsible for creating and implementing safety standards, programs, training, and interventions to reduce incidents in the workplace and promote safety excellence in accordance with company and OSHA/Federal/State/Local rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Supports Corporate Safety Governance System including all safety policies and procedures, ensuring self and employees are in compliance with OSHA/State/Local/Company/Client rules and regulations.
• Collaborates and supports Safety, HR, and Regional Operations team to drive safety excellence in assigned regions.
• Responsible for design, development, coordination and facilitation of safety new hire orientation, training and certification programs etc including writing of facilitator/participant guides, self-study, on-the-job training activities, e-Learning, etc.
• Conducts incident investigations, assists in identifying root cause(s), and implementing corrective action(s).
• Creates and implements Job Hazard Analysis, Inspections and Audit Checklists to identify hazards and implement controls.
• Conducts site visits to assess site safety, identify hazards, and write site safety improvement plan.
• Consults with Director of Safety, Training & Development and Sr. Regional Safety Training Specialist on development and execution of safety initiatives/interventions to drive continuous improvement and safety excellence.
• Coordinates & conducts onsite safety training and Train-the Trainer programs as
• Maintain appropriate training and certification records including class schedules, registration, attendance, completions, safety certifications and re-certification.
• Leverages Incident Management System to proactively manage safety to identify trends in their region.
• Develop safety metrics to measure and monitor progress of safety programs and interventions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable safety findings or concerns.
• Partners with sales, operations and HR to write RFPs, assess business opportunities and implementing new business
• Assists with employee counseling, coaching, and proper documentation of safety performance issues as needed
• Performs other HR/Safety duties and special projects as requested

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS/MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Approximately 30% or more Travel required
• Ability to lift 50lbs and demonstrate proper lifting techniques
• Mental qualifications include ability to perform root cause analysis to identify corrective action to mitigate risk and prevent

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health & Safety required or equivalent work experience
• Safety Certification preferred (e.g., OSHA 10/30 General Industry, OSHA HAZWOPER, Forklift, 49 CFR/DOT, IATA, IMDG)
• 5 years safety experience in warehouse environment
• Experience preferred in the following areas: Operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (e.g., Forklift, Powered Pallet Jacks), Handling/Shipping/Receiving Hazardous Materials, Use of X-Ray or CBRN equipment
• Experience in facilitating safety training and certification programs
• Creating and writing JHAs
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Incident Management Systems
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong project management, organizational, administrative and record keeping skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to drive safety excellence

Location:

This role is 100% on site, it is not a hybrid or WFH role. We are a collaborative group often gathered around a dry-erase board.

This role requires demonstratable expertise using Rhino Grasshopper.

About Us:

Sabin is a growing company specializing in acoustic and lighting solutions for a range of commercial projects. We design and manufacture our products in our Chicago (Hermosa neighborhood) based factory.

We are looking for an architect or interior designer with strong computational design skills to join our diversely talented, multi-disciplinary team. The job title may vary to suit industry norms based on candidate.

About Your Role at SABIN:

You use your strong computational design skills, spatial design talent and imagination to take existing “lego pieces” and design “lego kits.” You take acoustical and lighting elements and create complete solutions balancing lighting, spatial and acoustic design. Your job is to focus primarily on answering system level questions.

What You’ll Do:

• Design systems comprised of Sabin’s products to offer complete solutions, both in abstract and specific customer projects. These are application designs of our products; this is primarily accomplished in Rhino Grasshopper.

• Design layouts of interior projects, with a focus on spatial, acoustic, and lighting design. Create models, grasshopper scripts, drawings, and other documentation to support your design.

• Advise sales and marketing: Build language, rationale, technical support and specification language using your industry experience to support specifiers and make our products easier to design with.

• Collaborate with Product Development in the conception and explanation of new products and systems.

• Develop systematic use cases of our products, compose examples and create documentation for the same, along with scripts to support further customization and application to project specific configuration.

• You will be expected to manage both your own projects as well as those of customers.

• Partner with programmers to create / modify generative design tools and research and develop new automated and semi-automated production workflows.

• R & D efforts on special projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience at an architecture firm.
• Strong spatial design talent.
• Expert use of Rhino & Grasshopper as create tools is essential.
• Must have a strong imagination.
• Must be able to sketch. There will be a test.
• Must be able to talk about positive and negative space, line, plane, volumes, mass, etc.
• Must be able to articulate spatial concepts in reasoned frameworks, connecting these spatial and visual concepts to abstract ideas and narratives.
• You have experience designing architectural interiors.
• Architectural license not required, job title driven by candidate and following industry standards.
• Revit and general BIM knowledge
• Sketchup a plus.

Our Commitment to You:

We offer competitive pay and benefits, the space to do great work.

Sabin places the highest priority on cultivating an engaging, rewarding and collaborative workplace. We are building an inclusive and creative environment---this opportunity for creative and professional growth is vital to us.

We have high expectations for ourselves and each other, we work diligently and kindly and listen to one another. We are committed to maintaining a learning environment, where risk taking and failure is possible. We strive to continuously improve within our respective craft.

Why Join Us?

This is an infrequent kind of opportunity to join a young, vibrant company at the forefront of design in the acoustic and lighting industry. You will have the chance to take ownership of your work and the trust to do so. Your ability to adapt, learn, and grow with us will be key to your success and ours. Our hours are 8:30AM-5:00 PM 5 days a week. For work/life balance and enviromental reasons we ask that applicants live within 11 miles of our factory, at 4447 W Cortland Ave, Chicago IL 60639, or be willing to locate to within that distance.

To learn more about Sabin and our products, please visit Sabin.Design

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the opportunity:

Hospitality Leadership Interns will serve as an essential part of the operations team by being an important point of contact with guests during cruises and various events and will provide exceptional service to the guests throughout the execution of the cruise and/or event. Interns are expected to work safely and to be dynamic in a fast-paced environment. In addition to operational responsibilities, all Interns in the company are expected to participate in learning opportunities, including company-led webinars and completing e-learning leadership development courses. Interns will support the company’s mission of creating amazing experiences for our guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our company culture, RESPECT.
• In this rotational program, you will attain and maintain the ability to perform a variety of duties as they relate to various F&B job functions such as server assistant, host/hostess, server, bartender, event coordinator, dishwasher, guest service representative, and supervisor
• Assist event managers, sales, and event coordinators as required. Assistance may include attending ship meetings, executing timelines, maintaining contact with vendors, writing floor plans, and maintaining communication between sales and operations.
• Maintain good relationships with various clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• Attend and run daily pre-shifts, operations meetings, and leadership meetings as directed.
• Resolve guest service issues by utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising diplomacy in keeping with company objective of guest retention.
• Ensure that staff and guests adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
• Assist with scheduling front-line staff according to the staffing matrix.
• Complete leadership development courses as assigned in Hornblower University.
• Participation in professional development sessions and workshops.
• Complete all tasks related to an internship project as determined by your departmental supervisor.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations aboard the vessels
• Be prepared to begin work at a scheduled time.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Additional job duties assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
• Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Will work for extended periods without sitting.
• Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as dishes up and downstairs.
• Will be required to be available for work on weekends and holidays.
• A self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly efficient team player, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Process and quality-oriented with sharp attention to detail.

Chicago, IL – Cost Estimator (Civil Engineering Background Required)

We are partnering with a leading Owner’s Representative and construction Consultancy firm in Chicago seeking an experienced Cost Estimator with a strong civil engineering background.

This position supports complex capital programs across infrastructure, ground-up developments, core & shell, tenant improvements, and refurbishments. Across sectors, including but not limited to: Government, Education, Retail, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Entertainment, and Infrastructure.

Position Overview

The Cost Estimator will play a critical advisory role, supporting clients from project inception through completion. This individual must be highly analytical, methodical, data-driven, and comfortable operating in a client-facing consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates
• Develop and manage project budgets from early design through closeout
• Perform quantity take-offs and cost benchmarking
• Review drawings and collaborate closely with architects and consultants
• Evaluate contractor bids and change orders
• Conduct value engineering and cost risk analysis
• Deliver professional cost reports and presentations to clients

Required Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or strong civil/infrastructure background
• Experience within an Owner’s Representative or Consultancy environment preferred
• Infrastructure project expertise highly desirable
• Full construction lifecycle exposure (preconstruction through closeout)
• Strong communication and client-facing capabilities
• Highly organized, professional, and commercially astute

This is an in-office role. Candidates must be based in Chicago.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Discretionary Bonus
• Salary truly dependent on expertise and experience

About Middle River Power

Middle River Power is a private equity-sponsored platform specializing in the investment and asset management of U.S. power generation facilities. With over 8GW of natural gas, coal, battery storage, and solar facilities across multiple states, the company focuses on safe, reliable, and efficient power plant operations. Middle River Power’s executive team collectively brings over 120 years of expertise in energy management and power generation, collaborating closely with plant personnel and industry professionals. The company applies a data-driven approach to investment and operational decisions, considering key factors such as regulatory changes and resource planning. Learn more at .

We believe that with experienced leadership, capable young talent, and strong partnerships we can collaborate to deliver outsized, innovative solutions in the energy sector. This framework ensures every hire strengthens our culture of curiosity, collaboration, and commitment while maintaining the speed and flexibility our business demands.

About the team

The Commercial team is at the center of market-facing activity for Middle River Power’s generation fleet. We drive the company’s trading and asset optimization strategies, support acquisition due diligence, and develop energy market views that help shape business decisions. We operate in close coordination with M&A, Finance, Development, and Operations, making this a high-impact team with broad visibility and influence across the organization.

The Behaviors We Hire For

Our business thrives off a set of behaviors that allow our team-based culture to reach high standards and build off one another’s strengths. MRP is a PE-backed environment that requires moving at pace, calculated risk-taking and creative problem-solving. The people we hire must excel not only in their technical domain but also embody the behaviors that make us successful.

• Love What You Do - Genuine curiosity for the energy sector and our business
• Collaborate to Win - Works across teams; believes partnership delivers results
• Comfort with Ambiguity - Adapts to growth and change; solves problems resourcefully
• Innovation Over Status Quo - Brings fresh thinking, challenge assumptions
• Confident & Honest- Owns their contribution; transparent about what they don't know
• Progressive Problem Solver - Guides problems to solutions; works hard to get it done
• Here for the Long Term- Committed to building a career and business with others

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly analytical and intellectually curious Commercial Analyst to join our dynamic and fast-paced Commercial team. This individual will have exposure to real-time market decision-making, longer-term strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will help shape how we optimize our growing fleet of thermal, battery and renewable assets, working on everything from daily dispatch decisions and market analysis to commercial strategy and M&A deal opportunities. You’ll work closely with the Director of Trading & Optimization and have a front-row seat in the energy transition.

Ideal candidates will have a background in power or natural gas markets, with prior experience in risk, trading support, or analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Help optimize daily dispatch decisions for our fleet of thermal and battery assets, across CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other markets, balancing market conditions, asset capabilities and revenue strategies
• Monitor and analyze power and gas market fundamentals, including congestion, weather, fuel pricing, regulatory changes, and other variables that affect markets and plant performance
• Perform back casts, forecasts, and scenario analyses to improve dispatch optimization and commercial decision-making
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, evaluate asset performance, and support the development of trading and hedging strategies
• Work closely with M&A and Development teams to evaluate market dynamics, provide model inputs, and support off-take strategies for new build and repower opportunities
• Create and maintain dashboards, tools, and models that streamline decision-making and enhance commercial visibility into asset performance
• Contribute to the broader commercial strategy as the company continues to grow and diversify its asset portfolio

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in power, gas, or energy markets; experience in risk, trading support, or market analytics strongly preferred
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO operations and dispatch principles (e.g., LMPs, ancillary services, DA/RT markets)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; comfort working with large datasets and extracting actionable insights
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for learning and curiosity about how markets function
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work in a cross-functional environment

Overview of our Hiring Process

We take a progressive approach to our interview process. Which means that we don’t keep the application window open long and get you right into panel conversations with those you will be working with day-to-day. Final round interviews are usually held onsite and include members of our leadership team. In some situations, we will ask candidates to complete a project or build a presentation when it is relevant to the job. Our commitment is to be timely and value your time while you are in conversations with MRP.

Work Location

To foster a collaborative culture, we aim to place roles within one of our office locations. In some cases, we may create remote roles when it makes sense for business. Frequency and location of travel for team meetings and job duties will vairy by role. MRP is an in-office 4 days a week organization.

Compensation

MRP builds is compensation packages to reward and recognize high-performing talent. Base salary ranges are designed to be competitive by market and take into consideration individual experience, technical skills and long-term career growth. Each employee is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on their level and company annual performance metrics.

Benefits and Perks

MRP offers a wholistic and comprehensive benefits package for all employees that consists of the following:

• Medical, vision, dental for employees and families are 90% employer funded
• FSA and HSA Plans with company contributions to the HAS
• 15 days of PTO plus Holidays and two floating holidays
• Employee EAP and wellness services
• Parental Leave
• 401k with a company match up to 4%

Pivot Design is a strategic creative agency redefining what healthcare brands can be. We believe healthcare needs soul—connection, authenticity, and meaning—and we use the power of design to make health more compelling and impactful.

We’re looking for a Director of Project Management to lead our delivery function, develop a high-performing PM team, and ensure complex, high-impact work is executed with excellence, efficiency, and profitability across the agency.

Skills and experience

• 10+ years of project management experience within a marketing or creative agency
• Experience leading and developing high-performing PM teams
• Proven success overseeing complex, multi-million-dollar integrated engagements
• Strong financial acumen, including scoping, forecasting, and margin management
• Ability to assess risk, make decisions, and drive accountability across teams
• Expertise in project management systems and operational workflows
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Healthcare and/or pharmaceutical experience preferred

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop the Project Management team, setting clear standards for delivery excellence
• Own project health across the agency, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and within scope
• Partner with Account, Creative, and Strategy leadership on scoping, staffing, and resource planning
• Oversee financial performance and ensure projects meet profitability targets
• Step in to lead high-complexity or high-risk engagements as needed
• Strengthen processes, tools, and reporting to improve visibility and operational efficiency

What we offer

At Pivot Design, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed an employee-centric culture where we value our people above all else. With a focus on employee wellness, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending and Healthcare Savings Accounts, a 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan with company match, a generous PTO policy, and a flexible hybrid work environment. We are a passionate group of creative experts who support one another in our efforts to produce award-winning work for our amazing clients.

We believe great creative comes from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, and Pivot is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Pivot provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Arway–Long Grove Confections was formed through the union of two trusted confectionery companies, combining decades of expertise, quality, and tradition. As a family-owned business with roots dating back to 1950, we take pride in crafting high-quality confections and delivering exceptional service to customers nationwide. Today, we continue to build on our shared legacy — with a passion for excellence and a focus on the future.

As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting compliance and documentation for our product line. You will work closely with Quality, R&D, and Procurement teams to manage ingredient specifications, vet new raw materials, and ensure our packaging and labels meet FDA and other relevant standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain product and ingredient specifications
• Review and approve new raw materials and supplier documentation using internal documentation database, including TraceGains, and Repositrak
• Ensure all labeling complies with FDA requirements, including nutrition facts, ingredient statements, and allergens
• Enter formulas to Genesis program to develop ingredient statement and nutritional information
• Maintain regulatory documentation for internal use and audits
• Support third-party certifications (e.g., Organic, Kosher, Gluten-Free)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product development
• Stay current with food labeling regulations and industry best practices

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in food regulatory, QA, or compliance
• Strong knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations (CFR Title 21, FSMA)
• Experience with ingredient vetting and documentation control
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Excellent communication with internal cross-functional team members, customers, and suppliers

Preferred:

• Familiarity with:
• Kosher, Organic, Gluten-Free
• RSPO (Sustainable Palm Oil) and Rainforest Alliance certifications
• HACCP or PCQI certification
• Experience with specification management systems and Genesis program
• Knowledge of US and international regulations (Canada, EU)

Why Arway–Long Grove Confections?

We’re a growing, family-owned business with a proud legacy and a passion for quality. We value people, teamwork, and continuous improvement — and we’re building something special. Join us and help make every day a little sweeter!

This full-time position will be required to be onsite at our offices in either Chicago or Buffalo Grove, IL four days per week, with the option to work remote one day per week.