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Homewerks Worldwide, LLC, a leading import distributor of home improvement products for major retailers is seeking a Director of Product Management to join our Marketing Team. Homewerks Worldwide develops, sources, and markets bathroom, kitchen, and plumbing products for home and commercial use. Since its formation in 2006, Homewerks has shown consistent sales growth fueled by a proven track record of bringing innovative, efficient, and high quality product solutions to homes. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to contribute to a fast growing organization. Our corporate office is located in Lake Bluff, IL and we have distribution centers in both Lake Bluff and Libertyville, IL.  

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Product Management to lead our product management team and drive new product development and innovation. This role owns category strategy, innovation, and lifecycle management within a fast-paced consumer products importing and distribution environment. The ideal candidate brings strong product development, partnership with retail, global sourcing collaboration experience, and a proven ability to deliver profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy, roadmap, and directly responsible for exhaust fans and drain clearing categories.
• Identify market opportunities, competitive insights, and innovation pipelines.
• Lead cross-functional execution from sourcing through launch.
• Partner with global factory and sourcing teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to support go-to-market strategies.
• Define and track KPIs and market share.
• Build and develop a high-performing product team.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of product management experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Proven success managing consumer product portfolios.
• Experience working with global sourcing and overseas manufacturers.
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in home improvement, hardware, or related categories preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Accelerated category growth and margin expansion.
• Strong innovation pipeline aligned to customer and channel needs.
• Improved speed-to-market and cross-functional execution.
• High-performing, accountable product organization.

Occasional overnight travel for retailer meetings, trade shows, and international factory visits. Additionally, outside of normal business hour calls may occur with overseas factories and team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan with 3% Company contribution
• Generous PTO plans
• 10 paid company holidays per a calendar year
• Annual paid volunteer day for non-profit or charity of your choice
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.
• Off-site events to encourage team building
• Company performance based bonus plan

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. These include to sit for extended periods of time, regularly stand and walk and have the manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Homewerks Worldwide, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Range: $150k-$180k

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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Briarlake Partners is a strategic sourcing-focused recruiting firm. We are working with a Northbrook, IL based client looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. We are searching for candidates with packaging or transportation category experience.

We are only considering local candidates who are willing to spend three days a week in our client's Northbrook, IL area office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee roughly $50 million in packaging category spend
• Develop and implement procurement processes and strategies to ensure that procurement operations run effectively, achieve organizational goals/performance KPI’s, and ensure quality programs/services to our members and customers.
• Support ongoing supplier management efforts
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to drive continuous improvement
• Develop, implement, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives to support the category management process
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement
• Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
• Coordinate negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
• Develop, implement, and report to stakeholders meaningful KPIs that accurately demonstrate performance
• Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing with packaging category experience
• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline
• Experience in supporting supplier portfolio development
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
• Ability to structure and manage complex projects
• Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually, and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
• Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service

Our client requires three days a week onsite in their Northbrook, IL office.

We are only considering local candidates at this time.

The Line Service Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day to day overall management of the FBO line service operations including the fuel farm, quality assurance, its personnel, inventories, properties, equipment, and the adherence to our company policies and procedures and safety standards for the departments staff and our clients and guests.

Primary Responsibilities

General

• Interact with others in a professional and respectful manner
• Follow up with other company departments and employees
• Recommend process and communication improvements
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Work with accuracy, clarity and an eye for detail

Additional Responsibilities

• On-call and overtime duties as required
• On the job training for new employees
• May require shifts at adjacent locations
• All other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the performance of the Line Services personnel.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, some college preferred
• Minimum two (1) year of business aviation supervisor experience and/or relevant experience
• Five to ten years of business aviation and/or relevant experience
• National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Compliance Certification preferred
• Valid drivers license
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new software as required
• Professional verbal/written communication skills required.
• Must pass all conducted drug/alcohol screens, background and security checks and prove eligibility for employment in the United States.
• Excellent listening and problem solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to act under pressure and be adaptable to change on a constant basis

Physical Demands

Driving occasional travel to suppliers, conferences, off-site meetings, as required

Working Conditions

Requires both working indoors and outdoors, with exposure to natures elements. Also, regular exposures to noise, exhaust fumes and fuel vapors, and fuel-to-skin contact.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation details: 18-25 Hourly Wage

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• 18+ years old (21+ to deliver alcohol)
  
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Shopping with Instacart is great for anyone looking for flexible, seasonal, home-based, entry-level, weekend, weekday, after-school, or temporary opportunities. As an Instacart Full-Service Shopper, you can have more flexibility than with a part-time job.

Instacart is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities for independent contractors. Instacart considers qualified individuals without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, veteran, disability status, or other categories protected by applicable law.

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The Network Trainer is responsible for executing all training and development programs throughout the network, including development and facilitation of Dunkin' Donuts and/or Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins combo restaurants systems and new product roll-outs, food safety, and any programs specific to the Franchisee network. They maintain communication with the Franchisee and the Franchisee's Leadership Team to ensure Managers and Crew are executing standards and procedures in the restaurants. Partner with the Franchisee Leadership Team to identify and develop internal candidates and succession planning.

Responsibilities Include:

Responsible for the execution of training activities within the network

Conduct New Hire Orientation for restaurant employees

Schedule and facilitate classroom based learning for the network

Partner with Franchisee Leadership Team with succession planning

Create and maintain a people first culture in the restaurant

Monitor, follow up and report training progress

Conduct on the job training and retraining

Ensure a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for safety, food safety, and sanitations guidelines; comply with all applicable laws

Ensure Brand standards, recipes and systems are executed

Prepare, complete and follow up on action plans for implementing production, productivity, quality and guest service standards and identify systems to drive performance

Conduct restaurant assessments

Identify and support systems to control costs

Ensure tools and systems are in place to roll out new products, systems and processes

Support sales goals by tracking results, identifying gaps and recommending solutions

Associate's degree in related field or equivalent in education and experience

Fluent in English

Microsoft Office proficiency

Facilitation and presentation skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Understands and exceeds guest expectations, needs and requirements

Develops and maintains guest relationships

Displays a sense of urgency with guests

Seeks ways to improve guest satisfaction; asks questions, commits to follow-through

Resolves guest concerns by following Brand recommended guest recovery process

Sets and maintains high standards for self and others, acts as a role model

Consistently meets or exceeds goals

Contributes to the overall team performance; understands how his/her role relates to others

Sets, prioritizes and maintains focus on important activities

Reads and interprets reports to establish goals and deliver results

Seeks ideas and best practices from other individuals, teams, and networks and applies this knowledge to achieve results

Identifies and resolves issues and problems

Uses information at hand to make decisions and solve problems; includes others when necessary

Identifies root cause of a problem and implements a solution to prevent from recurring

Empowers others to make decisions and resolve issues

Develops and maintains relationships with team

Operates with integrity; demonstrates honesty, treats others with respect, keeps commitments

Encourages collaboration and teamwork

Leads others; negotiates and takes effective action

Identifies and communicates team goals

Monitors progress, measures results and holds others accountable

Creates strong morale and engagement within the team

Accepts responsibilities for personal and team commitments

Recognizes and rewards employee's strengths, accomplishments and development

Listens to others, seeks mutual understanding and welcomes sharing of information, ideas and resources

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Molding Operator located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the manager the potential candidate would be responsible for performing a variety of component verifications and facilitates in-line packaging on molded products.

0600p-0600a Rotating Shift

What a typical day looks like:

• Sets up station with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.
• Performs visual in line verifications and/or inspections, identifying defects to workmanship standards.
• Runs product.
• Reads and interprets the manufacturing instructions.
• Utilizes visual aids, including but not limited to microscopes and magnifying lenses.
• Sets up and operates scales to weigh and measure quantities and products.
• Identifies, labels, and verifies production.
• Scans product and enters into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when applicable; able to maintain accurate job tracking records.
• Documents workload, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected (production scrap).
• Communicates any process problems with peers, supervisors/leads, and/or manufacturing support.
• Maintains a neat appearance around self and work area; performs daily cleaning of work areas.
• Completes task schedule on time; accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed
• Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to supervisor

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads and supervisors of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and distance. Read and interpret assembly prints.
• Able to work with speed and accuracy. Able to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) $17.98 USD - $24.27 USD Hourly

Job Category: Operations

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NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Pay Range: $16.34 - $24.26

Purpose: The Overnight Receiving Supervisor is responsible for directing and overseeing the warehouse operations of each retail store. In addition, the Overnight Receiving Supervisor is responsible for supervising warehouse specialists, order pickers and forklift operators; will manage the daily freight schedule based on customer and inventory needs.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience required (preferably in a warehouse or distribution center environment)
• Excellent interpersonal, team building, delegating and follow-up skills
• Ability to work with and maintain effective working relationships with other departments in the company
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Competent in performing basic mathematical calculations
• Strong computer skills, with the ability to work in Windows-based systems
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet established deadlines
• Available to work extended hours, especially during peak seasons

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper manning in order to ship and receive products at the store in a productive and cost-efficient manner
• Direct the day-to day activities of the warehouse. Such activities include shipping, receiving, maintenance, inventory control, etc.
• Responsible for the warehouse as it pertains to Storage Buy transactions, receiving errors, and staging of products
• Responsible for maintenance of warehouse equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and communicating all necessary repairs to CEM and/or Operations Manager. Ensure that the warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment in order to perform the distribution functions
• Responsible for warehouse safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees and within the regulations of all OSHA local and state regulations
• Ensure all associates are trained and following all standard operating procedures
• Responsible for the progressive disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensures a productive labor climate in the warehouse operation
• Handle general employee inquiries and solves problems
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate efficient warehouse operations
• Complete necessary Activity Reports for management
• Monitor the flow of paperwork from Receiving to Inventory Control Specialist for timely data entry
• Resolve discrepancies with shipping, invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports
• Responsible for the execution of the Storage Buy Audit COP.
• Ensure products are staged for counting and inspection
• Ensure products are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures
• Oversee the rotation of inventories within the warehouse
• Perform other related duties as directed by management

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical Work Ability exert 30 60 pounds of force occasionally, and or 20-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Store Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pickup Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Benefits & Rewards: Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level, Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria), Work-life balance, including: Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates, Paid holidays plus a personal holiday, Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

Equal Employment Opportunity: Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.

Do you want to become a surrogate? We are now offering a sign on bonus to all qualified and matched surrogates that sign contracts. The first step is to fill out our surrogate application. A fertility specialist will contact you to continue the process. For intended parents interested in surrogacy to start or grow their families please contact us today. The surrogacy process is complex, but we will be with you every step of the way. Call today to get started.

Women who may have the ability to produce eggs but are unable to use their uterus or do not have a uterus, may consider a surrogate. A donated egg may also be used with the surrogate in the event a woman cannot produce her own eggs or her uterus is not intact or insufficient to carry a pregnancy. In either case, the husband's sperm, if viable, may be used.

Using an egg donor unrelated to the surrogate carrier eliminates any biological tie. The egg of the surrogate is never used as part of the assisted reproduction process, so that a surrogate is never in the position of delivering her own biological child.

The basic requirements of a woman to serve as a surrogate are:

• Emotionally stable
• Responsible
• In good physical health
• Non-smoker
• Has had at least one successful pregnancy
• Is capable of carrying a child to full term

A woman is not required to fall within a particular age range to serve as a surrogate, but most intended parents prefer a surrogate under the age of 40. For more information on surrogacy please see the documents on the left side of this page.

In Texas, there is a judicial process for validating the Gestational Contract (the contract between the intended parents and the surrogate). Included within the various requirements for having a Gestational Contract validated by a Texas court is that the intended parents must be married and the surrogate must have previously carried a child to term. Additionally, there are residency requirements that apply to either the surrogate or the intended parents, but not both.

Compensation for a surrogate services generally starts in the range of $35,000 - $40,000, for base compensation with over all fees up to 70k, in many cases. The amount of compensation is dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, whether the surrogate carries twins, what procedures a surrogate is required to undergo and whether the delivery is vaginally or by cesarean section.

Company Description

Salvi & Maher, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm specializing in personal injury law, with expertise in areas such as automobile accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workplace injuries, and product liability. Based in Libertyville, IL, Salvi & Maher operates with a diverse team of attorneys dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those they represent.

Role Description

May 26 - August 7

We are searching for a Summer Associate to join us at our Libertyville, IL office. The Summer Associate will be responsible for conducting in-depth legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in case preparation. The role provides valuable exposure to litigation processes and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in personal injury law through active collaboration with seasoned attorneys.

Qualifications

• Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills to build relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with the legal team
• Proficient Research and Writing skills, including legal research and drafting legal documents and memos
• Attention to detail and an analytical mindset for reviewing case files and identifying key information
• Enthusiasm for personal injury law and a commitment to advocating for clients with professionalism and empathy
• Current enrollment in an accredited law school and completion of at least one year of legal education