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The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager with proven leadership skills and a devoted work ethic who is looking for a successful career and the opportunity to grow with The Middlesex Corporation, a rapidly growing, successful, and well established heavy civil infrastructure company. As a Project Quality Control Manager, you will play a critical role in the overall leadership and successful and timely delivery of complex multimillion-dollar fast-track, complex heavy-civil, highway and bridge projects from pre-construction stage through project execution and completion.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Actively participate in over-all day-today operational leadership and decision-making as the subject matter expert for all project quality management functions including self-performed work, materials or work performed by suppliers, vendors, subcontractors.
• Provide ongoing and regular quality control related technical input for construction planning, interpretation of design, development of efficient construction methods and quality controls processes for execution of the work.
• Manage and schedule all required quality testing, inspections and documentation including all third-party quality control related services.
• Manage the quality processes required per contract documents, specifications, drawings, engineering calcs for work activities such as crane/hoisting lifts, temporary works, falsework, shoring, formwork, safety systems, etc.
• Provide overall leadership to ensure work is constructed in compliance and work quality is accurately documented through clear and traceable record keeping and reporting.
• Develop and implement project specific Quality Control Plan that meets company policies, project requirements and is aligned with industry standards and best practices. Perform periodic audits to verify adherence to QA/QC Management Plan.
• Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of project contract documents, (drawings and specifications, and requirements by reference, etc.
• Maintain applicable industry reference standards and facilitate project access to relevant team members.
• Develop and implement a project Quality Control orientation program to ensure project team members are familiar with the requirements of the project QC Management Plan, and conduct to relevant project specific training, relative to Quality Control roles, responsibilities, processes, and procedures.
• Contribute to interpretation and dissemination and communication of project quality control requirements to relevant, staff including field crews and craft supervision.
• Assist in document management to ensure all project documents are updated and current to reflect any changes, revisions, etc.
• Assist in the procurement, buy-out, and management of subcontractors, suppliers/vendors to ensure subcontract /vendor agreements capture required quality related scope of work.
• Prepare and submit accurate Quality Control project status project reports.
• Manage project submittal process to ensure timely receipt, review and approval of submittals and shop drawings, as-builts, and other required documentation.
• Actively participate in the RFI process to ensure timely receipt, review, response, and close out.
• Monitor project work for any non-compliance issues and ensure corrective measures are approved, executed, and closed out with documented acceptance.
• Manage project close-out, including timely management of punch list, commissioning, and transitional system operations turnover.

Qualifications:

• Four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of documented experience performing in a construction quality control management role.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction industry practices and standards, as well as experience with supervision, estimating, scheduling, budget preparation, and project status reporting.
• Experience utilizing project management software systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently possess or have the ability to attain the NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist and USACE Construction Quality Manager Certification.
• Heavy-Civil construction experience.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to support the development of advanced mechatronics and automation systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mechanical design, prototyping, and production-level development, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced engineering environment.

This role involves working on innovative mechanical assemblies integrated with electronics and automation systems, supporting the entire product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop 3D mechanical models and 2D drawings for mechatronics systems using SolidWorks.
• Perform mechanical tolerance stack-up analysis and engineering calculations.
• Develop mechanical assemblies for electronics and automation systems.
• Support rapid prototyping and production tooling processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability (DFM).
• Manage engineering data and product lifecycle using Agile PLM tools.
• Document engineering designs and communicate technical concepts through reports and presentations.
• Support prototype deployment and testing, including occasional travel to East Coast sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks MCAD for 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Experience with Agile PLM systems.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical assemblies, electronics integration, and automation design.
• Expertise in mechanical tolerance analysis and stack-ups.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and production tooling.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Thermal Simulation Analysis
• Structural Load Analysis
• Experience working in automation, robotics, or mechatronics environments

Work Environment

This position is onsite and involves collaboration with engineering teams working on cutting-edge mechatronics and automation systems. The role provides the opportunity to contribute to innovative product development from concept through production deployment.

POSITION TITLE: Principal Software Engineer

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering

LOCATION: Remote / Hybrid in Boston area

About InSite Health

InSite Health is on a mission to expand access to high-quality behavioral health care for students and families. Our engineering team builds the technology that powers clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and meaningful outcomes across the schools and communities we serve.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to impact real-world mental health care delivery.

This is an individual contributor role ideal for someone who loves building robust, scalable systems and collaborating closely across product, clinical, and operational teams.

What You'll Do

Core Engineering Work

• Design, build, and deploy scalable, secure, and compliant systems across front-end, back-end, and data layers
• Development and maintain infrastructure-as-code system (CDK) to enable new features and improve reliability and security.
• Develop features and technical solutions in partnership with Product and Engineering leadership
• Debug, monitor, and optimize systems for speed, reliability, and user experience

Systems Design & Integrations

• Build data pipelines and integrations with EHRs, student information systems, and internal platforms
• Enhance workflow automation to improve clinical and operational efficiency
• Implement HIPAA-compliant architecture, access control, and data protections

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the VP of Product and Director of Engineering
• Translate technical requirements into scalable solutions that support organizational priorities
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced developers

You'll Be Measured On

• Timely delivery of high-quality product features and system improvements
• System uptime, data integrity, and security compliance
• Efficiency improvements from workflow automation
• Successful integrations across clinical and data systems
• Satisfaction from internal teams and cross-functional partners

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience building and maintaining data-intensive platforms
• Strong understanding of system architecture, cloud infrastructure, and API integrations
• Experience with Agile development and strong operational discipline
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical groups
• Experience with React.js and frameworks such as Next.js
• Fluency in JavaScript (TypeScript preferred) and SQL
• Experience with AWS (e.g., ECS, Lambda, CloudFormation, Cognito), MongoDB/Amazon DocumentDB, and HIPAA-compliant systems
• Familiarity with Jest or similar testing frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA)
• Background in EdTech or experience working with school systems
• Experience with mobile development (e.g., React Native)
• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth environment

Who You Are

You bring curiosity, ownership, and initiative to your work. You're comfortable navigating complexity, thinking strategically, and collaborating with diverse teams. You enjoy building systems that people rely on — and you care deeply about getting things right.

Why Join InSite Health?

• Mission-driven work with direct impact on student mental health
• Collaborative, supportive engineering culture
• Opportunity to shape systems from the ground up
• Flexible remote/hybrid environment
• If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise helps improve lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Readily Available Interim Customer Support Lead | VC-Backed B2B Healthtech SaaS | Boston (Hybrid)

The Client

This client is an AI-powered healthtech startup born out of a multi-year collaboration between leading academic medical centers and top-tier engineering institutions in Europe. This business has developed patented algorithms and a proprietary clinical database to help practitioners improve ultrasound screening accuracy, reduce diagnostic errors, and optimize care pathways for expectant mothers. With a clear mission to expand access to high-quality women's and children's health outcomes through technology, they are now scaling rapidly across the United States; partnering with major clinical networks and onboarding new health system clients at an accelerating pace.

The Role

This is an opportunity to own and build a support function at a company experiencing hypergrowth in the US market. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is for someone who sees a blank slate as an opportunity. The customer base is scaling rapidly and this position will be responsible for building the support function that grows with it. The right candidate will be hands-on, close to the product and customers before building out the systems, tooling, and team capable of sustaining growth without compromising the experience

Responsibilities

• Handle tickets and calls directly to build deep product knowledge and earn customer trust
• Design and implement the core support ticket infrastructure: SLAs, escalation paths, and cross-functional workflows with Engineering and Product
• Optimize the CRM/ticketing environment (automations, reporting, routing) and build out a self-serve knowledge base including FAQs and troubleshooting guides
• Serve as the voice of the customer, translating support patterns and user feedback into actionable product insights
• Define and track key operational KPIs and build automations to drive ongoing efficiency
• Champion team autonomy and maintain quality standards throughout a period of significant scale

What We Need to See (Essential)

• 3-5 years of B2B SaaS experience in Technical Support, Customer Support, or Operations
• Experience in implementing modern support/ticketing platforms (e.g. Zendesk, Pylon or similar)
• Proficiency in maintaining & utilizing ticketing CRMs
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in hypergrowth environments and build processes from zero
• Comfort working across time zones (specifically West Coast)
• Genuine alignment with the company's mission in women's and children's health

What We'd Like to See (Bonus)

• Experience in a healthcare or regulated SaaS environment
• Familiarity with building or scaling a support function at a Series A-C stage company
• Experience with CRM automation and reporting

Location: Hybrid

Package: $60-80 per hour

Duration: 4 months

We are partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing midsize New England law firm. As the firm continues to evolve, we are seeking an Director of Operations to serve as the firm's top operational leader working right alongside the Managing Partners and the Executive Committee.

This is a high-visibility position designed for a seasoned legal operations professional who will thrive on creating consistent systems, mentoring administrative leaders, and ensuring a smooth-running practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations across all firm locations, establishing firm-wide policies and workflows to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Team Management: Directly supervise and mentor Office Managers and administrative department leads, ensuring consistency in staffing and procedures.
• Human Resources: Lead HR operations including talent acquisition, multi-state compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Technology & Systems: Act as the primary liaison for IT vendors and Managed Service Providers, ensuring cybersecurity controls and evaluating technology improvements.
• Facilities & Risk: Manage leases, vendor contracts, and internal risk management controls across the firm's New England footprint.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in law firm administration or legal operations.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success managing multi-office, multi-state operations (specifically within the legal industry).
• Leadership: Extensive experience supervising and mentoring office managers or administrative department heads.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of law firm finance, HR compliance, IT oversight, and facilities management.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Professional Legal Administrator (PLA) certification is strongly preferred.

Investment Tax Manager
- ProvisionsCorporate Tax DepartmentFull TimeBoston, MA or New York, NYThis is an individual contributor roleThe OpportunityThe Investment Manager
- Provisions will partner closely with senior leadership to manage day-to-day operations across our investment tax portfolio, spanning provision, compliance, and deferred tax processes for life insurance investment assets including securities, bonds, partnerships, derivatives, and real estate.

The Investment Tax Manager will have the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities and drive meaningful process improvements.

The role requires strong tax technical skills combined with operational excellence and the ability to execute in a fast-paced, complex environment.The TeamAs an Investment Tax Manager
- Provisions, you will be a member of the Investment Tax team within the Corporate Tax Department, part of our Controllers Organization.

The Corporate Tax Department is comprised of high-performing, collaborative, and agile tax professionals who are motivated by challenging work that delivers sustained value and a culture of accountability.The ImpactDrive day-to-day execution of tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, and deferred tax reconciliation processes across all investment asset classes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverablesProvide technical tax guidance to team members on investment taxation matters, researching and resolving moderately complex technical issues independentlyIdentify and resolve data integrity issues within investment accounting systems; develop and execute proactive error detection processes to improve accuracy of tax resultsCoordinate workflow and priorities across technical tax staff covering fixed income, partnerships, derivatives, and real estate portfoliosSupport ad hoc investment transaction analysis and tax planning, coordinating with tax planning, legal, investment management, and external partnersPartner with external auditors during tax provision and compliance reviews, addressing technical inquiries and supporting documentation requestsIdentify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance controlsMentor and develop tax professionals, providing coaching and fostering professional growth across the teamRepresent the investment tax function in cross-functional meetings and build strong relationships across finance, investments, and operationsThe Minimum QualificationsCPA certificationUndergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field7+ years of tax experience from public accounting or financial services5+ years of Income tax (ASC740) provision experienceThe Ideal Qualifications10+ years of tax experience with demonstrated career progressionBig 4 tax advisory background with exposure to complex technical projectsInsurance or asset management industry experience; familiarity with life insurance company taxationWorking knowledge of investment taxation across multiple asset classes (fixed income, partnerships, derivatives, real estate)Strong understanding of corporate tax provision (ASC740) and tax compliance processesHands-on experience with tax technology platforms, ERP systems, or system implementation projectsPrior involvement in large-scale transformation initiatives or process improvement programsExperience managing, mentoring, or leading tax professionals (formal or informal)Strong analytical skills with ability to identify data issues and develop solutionsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlinesProject management experience or certificationTrack record of building effective stakeholder relationships across matrixed organizationsExperience with deferred tax accounting and reconciliationsExperience interfacing with external auditors and managing audit processesHistory of taking ownership and driving initiatives without extensive oversightStrategic mindset combined with willingness to roll up sleeves and execute tacticallyStrong communication skills with ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax audiencesReview your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevanceWhat to Expect as Part of the TeamRegular meetings with the Investment Tax TeamFocused one-on-one meetings with your managerNetworking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource GroupsAccess to learning content on Degreed and other informational platformsYour ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits#LI-CR37MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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The role:

The Quality Control Scientist is responsible for execution and oversight of analytical, microbiological, and environmental testing to ensure the safety and quality of cell therapy products and manufacturing operations. The role includes performing GMP testing to support development, donor screening, in-process control, product release, stability, raw material release, and environmental monitoring in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The QC Scientist serves as a technical resource for analytical methods such as flow cytometry and other cell-based assays, supports assay and equipment qualification, and ensures data integrity and regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities include authoring or revising procedures, leading continuous improvement initiatives, supporting investigations, contributing to assay development efforts, and train staff as needed.

In the role you will:

• Perform analytical, microbiological, and environmental testing in support of development, donor-screening, in-process control, product release, stability, and raw-material release in accordance with SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Serve as a technical lead for flow-cytometry–based analytical assays, including instrument setup, compensation, gating strategy, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Perform and review cell count assays and evaluate data.
• Support method qualification, validation, and transfer for flow cytometry, cell counting, and other analytical assays; ensure accurate, reproducible data generation.
• Conduct environmental and personnel monitoring of controlled areas, including viable air, non-viable particulates, surface, and gowning monitoring.
• Oversee environmental data entry, review, and trend analysis; evaluate results against alert and action levels and support investigations for excursions or adverse trends.
• Execute and review microbiological assays such as sterility, endotoxin (LAL), bioburden, gram staining, growth-promotion, and conductivity/TOC testing.
• Participate in aseptic process simulation (media-fill) runs; provide on-floor QC support during execution and perform subsequent media incubation, inspection, and documentation.
• Sample, test, and document raw-material results and manage disposition.
• Establish and manage relationships with qualified contract laboratories; oversee external testing activities, ensure timely data delivery, review results, and verify accuracy for inclusion in release documentation.
• Compile, verify, and review analytical and microbiological data to support generation of Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for raw materials, intermediates, and drug-product release.
• Oversight of stability testing for intermediates and product to support shelf-life claims and IND submission.
• Author and revise SOPs, test methods, and data records; contribute to laboratory continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Author and revise technical reports and support IND submissions.
• Support and provide technical input to deviation, OOS, and CAPA investigations, ensuring scientific rationale and data integrity.
• Participate in equipment calibration, qualification, and maintenance programs, and assist in implementation of new or revised analytical methods.
• Train staff in flow cytometry, microbiological methods, and GMP documentation practices.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, data-integrity, and safety requirements, ensuring laboratory readiness for internal and regulatory inspections.
• Provide input to QC metrics and data-trending reports for management review.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate manufacturing and testing demands, including periodic weekend, holiday, or extended-hour work and off-shift coverage as needed.

Qualifications: About you

• Minimum 4-6 years relevant QC experience in a GMP and cleanroom environment, supporting biologics or cell therapy products.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical and microbiological testing, including flow cytometry, cell counting, endotoxin, sterility, and environmental monitoring.
• Proven experience supporting method qualification, validation, and transfer activities.
• Strong understanding of data review, good documentation practices, and data integrity.
• Experience conducting and authoring investigations, CAPA development, and laboratory deviation documentation.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, and Analytical Development teams to support GMP operations.
• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, including instrument setup, compensation, gating, and data analysis.
• Experience leading method qualification, transfer, and troubleshooting for analytical and microbiological assays.
• Advanced understanding of aseptic technique and contamination control in GMP cleanroom operations.
• Experience performing or reviewing microbiological assays, including endotoxin (LAL), sterility, bioburden, gram staining and growth-promotion testing.
• Familiarity with environmental and personnel monitoring, including data trending and evaluation against alert/action levels.
• Experience performing or reviewing in-process and release testing for cell-based products.
• Strong knowledge of raw material testing programs, including identity, endotoxin, and bioburden verification.
• Experience coordinating and reviewing external testing with qualified contract laboratories.
• Proficiency in data review, trending, and reporting using paper or electronic based systems.
• Strong understanding and ability for authoring f GMP documentation, investigations, and change controls.
• Ability to train and qualify analysts in technical procedures and GMP compliance.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing setting, working independently with minimal supervision and adapting to changing schedules.

The targeted salary range for this position is $95,000 - $129,600 per year. MiNK is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offered is commensurate with MiNK's compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, critical needs of the role, and internal equity.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Production Supervisor

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager or Lead Supervisor

SUMMARY: Kayem’s production supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating the work of production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and quality food production in a safe and cost-effective way to achieve performance targets. The person in this key role is responsible for overseeing production schedules, maintaining compliance with safety, quality, policy and applicable laws and standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor will provide leadership in hiring, training, performance management, and employee development, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. Creates and maintains a culture of safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Management and Operations Oversight

•Ensures compliance with product quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

•Develops and executes operational schedules to meet production targets to ensure customer orders are produced on time and in full.

•Plans for and ensures appropriate staffing levels are met.

•Monitors workflow, machine utilization, and team performance to maximize operational efficiency.

•Reviews production reports, identifies gaps, and implements solutions to improve performance.

Leadership and Team Development

•Leads, motivates, and develops team members to achieve production goals.

•Serves as the primary resource for employee questions, concerns, and performance-related matters.

•Provides coaching, feedback, and training to enhance individual and team effectiveness and team engagement.

•Conducts regular team meetings to review past results, address issues, and drive continuous improvement.

•Ensures safety training is conducted and completed by all team members.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

•Ensures adherence to company policies, food safety protocols, and industry regulations.

•Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and team collaboration.

•Develops and enforces standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistency and efficiency.

Communication and Reporting

•Communicates effectively with production teams, management, and cross-functional departments including maintenance, quality assurance, and safety teams.

•Maintains accurate records of production data, compliance activities, and operational metrics.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

•Leadership: Ability to influence and inspire teams to meet organizational goals

•High sense of urgency

•Employee Development and Coaching: Motivates, trains, and supports team members.

•Operational Effectiveness: Strong problem-solving skills to manage daily production activities and changing priorities. Ability to anticipate adverse scenarios and provide contingency plan recommendations.

•Strong ability to interpret safety guidelines, operating procedures, and compliance regulations.

•Proficient in data analysis and reporting to drive informed decision-making.

•Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, Portuguese or French are a plus.

•Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software.

•Ability to present functional specifications to the IT department when needed.

•Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations, such as machine speeds and production rates.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

•High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.

•1-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food production.

•Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to refrigerated and wet conditions.

The noise level in the plant is usually loud.

Physical requirements including standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs regularly and lifting moderate weights.

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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit climb or balance, and smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range

The base pay range for this role is $70K-$80K USD/annually.

The listed salary range represents Kayem Foods’ good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire pay ranges.

Ranges are reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued wage growth. This position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for an annual wage review. Kayem Foods complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

SUMMARY:

Director of Supply Chain and Demand Planning oversees all aspects of product demand, forecasting, and supply chain activities associated with LEDVANCE products in the United States; Manage the supply chain life cycle from the development and implementation of the strategic and tactical plans for the forecasting models through supply chain purchase planning with LEDVANCE China operations in Shenzhen (CORE) for all products sold by the LEDVANCE business segment incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, the market, distributors and other sources. Collaborate with LEDVANCE’s CORE planners to ensure proper supply chain planning that ensures the product is received on-time to fulfill customer demand and reduces stock outs/backorders.

Is responsible for strategic planning and the implementation of systems and processes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of LEDVANCE’s demand and supply chain department. This position is the key focal point between the commercial (trade), retail and e-Commerce and operations functions. This position must oversee, advise and gain consensus on product launch planning, develop supply replenishment requirements, customer/channel fulfillment, and manage inventory planning. Internal partner stakeholders include sales, finance, CORE, sales operations, supply chain, and business segments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage the entire demand/forecasting and supply chain planning process to ensure the quality of the process and accuracy of results.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of demand supply chain and process improvement professionals who are responsible for day-to-day execution and delivering organization goals
• Direct demand and supply chain planning/forecasting and product fulfillment activities associated with base demand, major events, transitions, new product launches, and discontinued products, with special emphasis on product life cycle management and associated phase-in/phase-out requirements.
• Lead the collaboration and relationships with our planning team in Shenzhen, China and recognize and provide solutions for expedited shipping requests
• Achieve forecast accuracy goals in total and by sales channel.
• Develop and streamline departmental KPI’s
• Facilitate monthly reviews of forecast accuracy results and utilize feedback from Sales to adjust forward estimates.
• Lead cross-functional special projects to improve operation efficiency and reduce costs.
• Drive and facilitate the success of the Sales & Operations Planning Process.
• Analyze and design the right mix of transactional and optimization IT solutions/ Process management across the supply chain.
• Accountable for order planning to achieve target inventory turnover while minimizing negative customer impacts due to material shortage or delays.
• Responsible for Inventory Control oversight, ensuring appropriate controls and practices are established to maximize inventory accuracy (quantity and value) to meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for achieving delivery and quality standards on locally sourced, globally supplied materials.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably SAP, including data analytics within supply chain functions.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with product managers, sales personnel, marketing and others to optimize sell in and sell down inventory levels throughout product life cycles and seize on short term opportunities.
• Lead catalyst for continuous improvement.
• Actively communicate important changes to the supply plan with a wide-range of parties, including Production, Planning, Procurement, Marketing and Project Management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or similar. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting or similar Supply Chain role within a medium/large corporate environment required.
• Demonstrated global supply chain planning experience
• Must be a strategic thinker, team leader, self-confident and capable of managing organizational dynamics in a positive manner.
• Experience in customer demand planning, supply chain planning, sales & operations planning, marketing/product analysis and/or inventory management.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in market or distribution channel interpretation and product forecasting with strong track record of documented success.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting large sets of data and drawing conclusions in order to make recommendations to internal and/or external customers.
• Demonstrable advanced/expert proficiency in Excel techniques and statistical analysis. Proficient with MS Office as well as most current specialized software products pertaining to marketing analysis, data analysis, and reporting
• Experience applying AI technologies to demand planning and supply chain optimization is a plus.

OTHER:

• Travel approximately 20%, inclusive of domestic and international travel
• Ability to speak, read, write Chinese is a plus
• Working knowledge of lighting is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to participate in meetings outside of business hours
• Preferred location is Wilmington, MA, alternately Versailles, KY
• Position is eligible for LEDVANCE employee referral bonus