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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Atlanta, GA

About the School of Materials Science & Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology

Founded in 1985 by combining the former School of Ceramic Engineering with the Metallurgy Program housed in the School of Chemical Engineering, MSE merged in 2010 with the School of Polymer, Textile and Fiber Engineering, established in 1897 as the Textile Engineering program, the third school at GT. Today, MSE at GT is fully integrated and unified, with diverse academic and research programs spanning all forms and classes of materials.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering is built as a holistic, innovative, and modern materials science and engineering program that has the environment, infrastructure, and culture of creativity, curiosity, entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusion. Our research portfolio addresses a multitude of functionalities, from structural load-bearing applications to energy storage and harvesting; and electronic, photonic, and opto-electronic devices to drug delivery and mimicking nature; and developing sustainable processing approaches to machine learning and in-situ structure characterization for materials discovery. As a world leader in educating the next generation of materials scientists and engineers, MSE at GT is defining the future of our discipline through academic excellence, experiential learning, and research innovations, with the focus on envisioning, predicting, designing, and developing materials to meet tomorrow's challenges in energy, environment, health and human welfare, infrastructure, security, and transportation.

The richness of the combination of science and engineering inherent in our discipline is more obvious in MSE at Georgia Tech than perhaps at any other institution, which makes it exciting to learn, research, and innovate, while serving the technological needs of society as a whole. The MSE faculty and staff cares about the well-being and welfare of all our students. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, ideas, experiences, perspectives, expertise, and abilities of our people are essential to enhancing the richness of our community, promoting outside-the-box thinking, emboldening an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect, and fostering meaningful collaborations. We remain dedicated to providing a quality education, supporting creativity and research innovation, and fostering a supportive environment conducive to cultural collegiality and committed to combating social injustice.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering () at the Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) in Atlanta, Georgia, invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Materials Science and Engineering. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. The search is particularly focused on candidates with expertise in structural materials and fundamental structure property relationships in metallic systems, including materials relevant to nuclear, radiation, and other extreme operating environments. Qualified candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline, and a strong record of academic and research excellence. The ideal candidate will champion independent and collaborative research at the cutting edge of their field, be able to attract external funding to build strong sponsored-research activities, mentor graduate students successfully, develop and teach fundamental courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in materials science and engineering, and make positive contributions to the School, Institute, and the broader GT Community. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

• Leading a research group.
• Publishing research in peer reviewed journals.
• Attending conferences, delivering presentations, and networking with others in the field.
• Traveling to other universities or academic settings to engage and participate in learning opportunities and gain experience.
• Developing courses and curricula and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Assisting with student recruitment, interviews, and academic counseling sessions.
• Contributing to the creation of an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech.
• Participating in committee, departmental, and faculty meetings, as well as other service activities.

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Established record of published peer-reviewed articles.

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of application (cover letter),
2. Curriculum vitae,
3. Statement of research interests (4 pg. maximum),
4. Description of teaching interests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy,
5. Names and contact information for at least three references.
6. A statement on Tech's mission and values: In two pages or less, please outline how your professional and academic experiences have prepared you to support and apply Georgia Tech's mission and values.

Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files via careers/. Requests for information may be directed to Prof. Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena. Applications will be considered beginning March 1st, 2026, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.

Requests for information may be directed to Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena at .

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

Student Success Criteria

• The ability to teach and mentor a multifaceted student body
• The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment
• The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education
• The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to all students
• The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students
• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
• The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success
• The ability to apply expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service to advance student success

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION: Columbus, WI

SUMMARY: Ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of food contact packaging materials is a critical business requirement. The Corporate Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining programs that establish our packaging materials are in compliance with regulations in North America, Europe, and other countries our packaging materials are sold in. By applying technical, organizational and project managerial skills, guidance will be provided to Packaging R&D, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing teams on packaging regulatory matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, as well as other duties as assigned.

• Own, Develop, and Manage internal processes, governance and systems/databases to efficiently maintain regulatory compliance of packaging materials; both supplier regulatory information and communications to customers.
• Facilitate and implement legal advice into our business regarding food contact material compliance.
• Respond to customer surveys and requests for regulatory information.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to ensure newly developed or revised packaging materials meet regulatory requirements of targeted applications.
• Proactively anticipates potential hurdles and works with sales and technical teams to resolve.
• Keep abreast of key regulatory and consumer developments for packaging materials via workgroups, literature reviews and industry news. Determine business implications, communicate with cross functional stakeholders, and put action plans in place to address.
• Represent APC at conferences and participation in professional association activities including industry workgroups focused on packaging and food safety.
• Provide training and guidance on regulatory requirements for packaging specifications.
• Manage verification testing and maintain requirements to ensure our packaging materials are safe for use as intended.
• Lead the process to ensure that new materials entering our facilities have been evaluated for food safety and that they are safe for their intended use.
• Manage the process for other packaging based regulatory information to include USP, Drug Master File, Sustainable Materials, End of Life Packaging Responsibilities such as EPR and PPWR, and other material certifications.

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Director of R&D and Technical Solutions who provides overall strategic direction.
• Manages direct report(s) to ensure objectives are met and the team is responsive to customers and other stakeholders.
• Interacts with Customers, Suppliers, Sales, Purchasing, Technical, Quality, and Manufacturing Departments at each Center of Excellence to ensure materials have been assessed for their intended use, and supports the required customer documentation as needed.
• Responsible for all discussions and communications with legal advice and customers.

Competencies/Abilities:

• Ability to organize large amounts of information.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to visibly lead and make decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to create and manage processes in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to create plans and organizational alignment to resolve issues.
• Ability to understand and interpret government regulations
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Flexibility to travel up to 10% of time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.S) in Engineering, Quality, Packaging Science / Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or Food Science. Minimum 3-5 years' experience in regulatory compliance for packaging materials. Minimum 5-10 years' technical experience in food packaging.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:

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Open date: December 16, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Job Summary

The Bancroft Library seeks a Curator for its Western Americana collections to serve as a creative, user-centered, and collaborative professional in stewarding, developing, and interpreting the library's exceptional collection of manuscripts, archives, rare books, photographs, and maps documenting the American West. The Curator will determine strategic priorities for the Western Americana collection, lead collection development, engage in teaching with the collections, curate exhibitions, build sustainable relationships with donors, and participate in research services activities.

The successful candidate will work with Bancroft colleagues to steward and ensure equitable and wide public access to newly acquired and existing collections, while offering intellectual guidance on acquisition and processing. This position requires demonstrated experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach. The Bancroft Library is committed to a collecting agenda that foregrounds diverse perspectives and historical voices, activating collections for multiple audiences. This position reports to The Bancroft Library director and is part of a curatorial team that includes a University Archivist, Curator of Latin Americana Collections, Curator of Pictorial Collections, and Curator of Rare Books and Literary Manuscripts.

Summary of the Collections

The Western Americana Collection at The Bancroft Library documents the history of human activity in Western North America, with the greatest emphasis on California, from the earliest days to the present. The collection provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore primary and secondary sources about the social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural development of the western half of the United States.

Topical strengths include materials documenting Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican California; exploration of the Pacific Coast and the American West; the California Gold Rush and subsequent settlement; economic development (mining, transport, lumber, agriculture, commerce); land and water use; the environmental movement; labor; urban development; politics and social movements; and religious and utopian communities.

The Environment

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and teaching facility at one of the nation's premier public universities . A highly diverse and intellectually rich environment, Berkeley serves a campus community of 33,070 undergraduate students, 12,812 graduate students, and 1,525 faculty. The library comprises 20 campus libraries, including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, The Bancroft Library, The C.V. Starr East Asian Library, and numerous subject specialty libraries. With a collection of more than 12 million volumes and a collections budget of over $15 million, the library offers extensive collections in all formats and robust services to connect users with the collections and build their research skills. Discover more about our collections and services at the UC Berkeley Library website.

The Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley, is one of the largest and most heavily used libraries of rare materials in the West. Its holdings include more than 800,000 volumes, 210 million manuscript items, 9 million photographs and other pictorial materials, 86,000 microforms, 9.4 million digital files, and 25,000 maps, as well as numerous other categories of unique material.

Collection strengths include rare books, literary manuscripts, pictorial collections, and the Western Americana and Latin Americana collections, spanning the colonial era to the present. The Bancroft Library is home to three research groups: the Oral History Center (formerly the Regional Oral History Office), the Mark Twain Papers, and the Center for the Tebtunis Papyri. The archival and rare book materials of the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life are also part of the Bancroft holdings. The Bancroft Library is an active center of teaching and research. Supporting the programs of about 30 campus departments annually, it mounts a regular series of public exhibitions, roundtable lectures, and open houses.

Job Responsibilities

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  Collection Development and Stewardship: Work collaboratively to build and steward collections of lasting importance, relevance, and interconnectivity, identifying historic gaps and areas of strategic opportunity. Appraise and select materials for acquisition through donation or purchase across manuscripts, archives, visual materials, digital media, and all formats of print materials. Keep abreast of evolving legal and ethical considerations for provenance, intellectual property rights, privacy, and respectful stewardship of cultural heritage materials. Apply resource-sensitive collecting practices through understanding and use of Total Cost of Stewardship tools and frameworks.
  
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  Donor and Community Relations: Establish and maintain dealer and donor relations. Foster collaborative relationships with communities and individuals whose histories are documented in the collections. Partner with Bancroft Library leadership, the Friends of The Bancroft Library, and UC Berkeley Library Development Office colleagues to build and nurture philanthropic support.
  
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  Technical Services Collaboration: Collaborate with Bancroft Technical Services on collection priorities, facilitation of contract terms and collection fund allocations, appraisal and accessioning, cataloging, archival processing, and appropriate levels of arrangement and description.
  
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  Research Services and User Support: Foster collection use by faculty, students, researchers, and the general public from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Participate in the fellowship selection committee. Ensure excellent service, friendly reception, and positive research interactions for researchers of all skill levels.
  
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  Teaching and Instruction: Prepare and lead instruction sessions, including material evaluation and selection, lesson plan development, and collaboration with faculty on assignments and learning outcomes. Promote inclusive teaching practices and accessibility in service and program development. Strengthen instructional collaborations across the university and integrate collections into new and existing classes and programs.
  
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  Collection Interpretation: Highlight under-researched materials and broaden the scope of historical narratives through collecting, interpretation, and programming. Interpret collections for diverse audiences through exhibitions, lectures, public talks, tours, presentations, conferences, publications, and digital initiatives. Develop public programs and events in collaboration with Bancroft staff and library colleagues.
  
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  Outreach and Communications: Contribute to outreach activities, blogs, social media, library publicity, and public events.
  
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  Internal Collaboration: Function as part of a curatorial team sustaining collection development, scholarly and educational outreach, description, digitization, preservation, and research. Participate in library projects, committees, policy decisions, and strategic planning.
  
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  External Liaison Work: Serve as liaison with other Library selectors, relevant library and academic departments, and other campus museums and collecting institutions, including the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, the Hearst Museum, the Pacific Film Archive, and the Ethnic Studies Library.
  
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  Professional Service: Represent the Bancroft and contribute to professional organizations at local, regional, national, and international levels
  

UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance and work effectively in a shared decision-making environment. Advancement is partially based upon professional contributions beyond the primary assignment; the successful candidate will show evidence or promise of such contributions to the library, campus, UC System, and profession.

The UC Berkeley Library is committed to supporting and encouraging respect and empathy and nurturing a culture where all employees thrive. The library seeks candidates who recognize and appreciate one another's contributions, expertise, and accomplishments, and who will strive to provide equitable access to a diverse set of collections and services. For more information, please see the UC Berkeley Library Statement of Values.

Bancroft Library Website: visit/bancroft

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UC Berkeley Library statement of values: about/library-values

Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.

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• Advanced Degree
  
• 3 years of collection development experience acquiring rare books, archives, or pictorial works
  

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• Advanced degree in a field related to the history and culture of the North American West, Ph.D preferred
  
• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent
  
• Understanding of the history, cultures, and multiple transnational migrations in the American West. Demonstrated cultural competencies in the histories and cultures of Indigenous North America
  
• Record of publications, exhibitions, and/or academic coursework that demonstrates significant knowledge of the history of the American West and current themes and areas of scholarship
  
• Experience and success with donor relations
  
  
• Awareness of copyright laws and permissions, legal, and ethical issues in acquiring cultural heritage materials
  
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex acquisition agreements and purchases
  
• Experience in curating exhibitions, individually and as part of a team
  
• Proven success in supporting academic programs of research, teaching, and public exhibitions
  
• Experience with research and teaching trends, methods, and best practices related to special collections
  
• Demonstrated familiarity with developments in the field relating to managing and stewarding archival materials, including archival appraisal, accessioning, and processing
  
• Demonstrated dedication to user-centered services, with experience working respectfully and effectively with diverse communities.
  
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, proactively, and constructively
  
• Commitment to positive, solution-driven responses to challenges. Ability to work as a member of a team
  
• Demonstrated commitment to the Library's values
  
  
• Ability to work in languages other than English (Spanish preferred)
  

The Bancroft Library is interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognizes that the successful candidate may be one from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications/experiences listed above.

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
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• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Company Description

Adhesive Applications, established in 1970, specializes in creating customized pressure-sensitive adhesive film, foam, and transfer tape products designed for the most challenging applications. We are dedicated to providing innovative and practical solutions tailored to industry needs. With decades of expertise and a focus on quality, our team is committed to developing products that exceed expectations. Located in Easthampton, MA, we strive to meet and exceed our customers' adhesive requirements.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw materials, components, and services required for the manufacturing of tape and adhesive products. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing strategies, supplier performance management, material availability, and alignment with production schedules while maintaining high quality and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in the tape, coatings, or adhesive manufacturing industry and understands key raw materials, including films, release liners, resins, rubber, acrylics, silicones, solvents, packaging materials, and specialty chemicals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for raw materials, chemicals, packaging, and MRO supplies
• Work with the Manufacturing, Lab, and Product Development teams to source and qualify suppliers for films, adhesives, release liners, coatings, and related materials
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead cost-reduction initiatives
• Monitor commodity trends and raw material market fluctuations

Supplier Management

• Evaluate supplier performance for quality, delivery, cost, and service
• Conduct supplier audits and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Resolve supply disruptions and material shortages

Inventory & Production Support

• Collaborate with production planning to ensure timely material availability
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance cost and service
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to manage incoming materials

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure materials meet product specifications and regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation for SDS, compliance certifications, and quality standards
• Support quality investigations related to raw material defects
• Understanding and working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing
• Experience in tape, adhesive, coatings, chemical, or converting industries strongly preferred
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Understanding of raw material markets (films, resins, rubber, acrylics, solvents, packaging)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a procurement team
• Familiarity with global sourcing and import/export regulations
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

Position Purpose:

Responsible for loading, unloading, transporting and positioning materials to and from various sites on the rooftop of residential homes and commercial buildings. Plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient delivery and unloading of building materials at job sites, upholding the companys standards for outstanding customer service and operational excellence. Works in close coordination with the Driver to load materials onto trucks and manually unload them onto rooftops using a conveyor system, while carefully following Roofing Contractors specifications and protecting customer property. Throughout the execution of these tasks SRS safety standards must be upheld

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload roofing materials from delivery trucks using manual and mechanical methods, ensuring that all items are handled with care and precision to prevent damage.

• Ensuring that all safety guidelines and procedures are followed, aiding in the assembly of scaffolding and other structures, inspecting equipment, reporting any problems or issues.

• Facilitate the safe and effective distribution of materials onto flat and sloped roofs as per company safety guidelines, prioritizing the protection of workers and property.

• Operate conveyor belt systems (where trained and certified) to transport building materials from flatbed trucks to rooftops, maintaining a continuous flow to meet project timelines.

• Accurately verify and reconcile material orders, ensuring correct quantities are loaded and delivered, and maintain thorough documentation of all inventory movements.

• Provide exceptional service to roofing contractors by attending to their material needs and responding to inquiries, ensuring a professional and helpful interaction.

• Adhere strictly to OSHA safety regulations and company protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to foster a safe working environment on all job sites.

• Work closely with drivers and other team members to coordinate efficient loading and unloading processes and support overall branch operations and customer service tasks as needed.

• Support safety assessments by inspecting delivery sites for potential hazards and assisting drivers in safely maneuvering vehicles in tight or challenging spaces.

Direct Manager Direct Reports:

Reports to Site Supervisor/Manager. No direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

The Rooftop Loader position requires frequent local travel within the designated branch delivery area using company vehicles to customer locations, including residential and commercial sites. Occasional travel (typically less than 10% overnight) to assist at nearby branches or support out-of-town storm or emergency relief efforts, all subject to advance notice and aligned with delivery schedules and customer needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Should be physically fit and capable of lifting heavy items and operating machinery. Must have good balance and be comfortable working at heights.

• The role involves standing, walking, bending, climbing, and handling materials up to 100 lbs regularly.

• Additionally, the role demands the capacity to work on various roof pitches and heights, necessitating the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a harness.

• Standard office-based physical expectations may also apply, such as basic computer and communication tasks. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, facilitating an inclusive work environment where all employees have the opportunity to succeed and perform essential job functions.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily outdoors and on rooftops, with exposure to various weather conditions. Safety equipment such as hard hats, safety harnesses, and gloves is required. The position also requires the ability to work at significant heights on varied roof surfaces, necessitating strict adherence to safety guidelines and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Work hours typically span Monday through Friday, with early start times and the potential for occasional overtime or weekend shifts to accommodate fluctuating delivery schedules and customer needs.

• Accompanying drivers to various residential and commercial locations.

• Exposure to loud machinery noise is inherent to the position, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus and communication amidst challenging conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation for commuting.

• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.

• Ability to pass criminal and driving background checks, along with a pre-employment drug test.

• Physical stamina and strength, with the capability to lift between 80-100 lbs. properly and repeatedly.

• Basic math skills for accurate inventory counts.

• Proficient in verbal and written communication in English for efficient team collaboration and understanding job-related documents.

• Safety awareness with knowledge of OSHA guidelines, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including work boots, gloves, and harnesses.

• Ability to read work orders, shipping orders, and follow verbal instructions thoroughly.

• Ability to work on sloped roofs of various pitches and heights.

• Must wear appropriate PPE, especially a harness, while performing rooftop loading tasks.

• Ability to work in diverse weather conditions, exposed to high noise levels.

• Availability to work Monday through Friday with the potential for overtime based on delivery schedules and peak seasons.

• Must embrace the company culture of \"Make Money and Have Fun!\" and demonstrate reliability, safety, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of construction materials and procedures, proficiency in operating a forklift, and previous experience in roof work.

• Possess over one year of demonstrable experience in building materials, roofing supply, or rooftop delivery, showcasing a solid understanding of the industry standards and practices.

• Previous experience in the operation of forklifts, boom/crane trucks, or similar material handling equipment, highlighting the ability to manage technology that enhances job efficiency and safety.

• Familiarity with the safe and efficient use of conveyor systems and other relevant loading machinery, ensuring streamlined operations and adherence to safety protocols.

• Proficiency in Spanish, in addition to English, allowing effective communication in diverse working environments and enhancing service quality for a broader customer base.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

Completion of relevant vocational training or certification in construction, material handling, or forklift operation is highly desirable to enhance industry-specific skills and competencies.

Minimum Years Of Work Experience:

A minimum of 6 months to 1 year of work experience in general labor, warehouse operations, delivery, or construction-related fields is required.

Certifications:

Forklift certification preferred.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform labor-intensive tasks, including lifting 50-100 lbs. repeatedly, and supports prolonged physical activity on potentially challenging terrains such as sloped rooftops.

• Maintains a rigorous adherence to OSHA guidelines and company safety protocols, ensuring a hazard-free work environment while using personal protective equipment and when operating machinery.

• Works effectively with drivers, roofing contractors, and other team members to ensure smooth coordination and successful completion of delivery and loading tasks.

• Ensures accuracy in reading work orders, confirming inventory counts, and verifying order fulfillment, while taking special care to protect the customer's property during material handling.

• Consistently meets work attendance requirements and demonstrates reliability in adhering to delivery schedules and fulfilling job duties with minimal supervision.

• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills in English to interpret instructions, convey information clearly to teammates and customers, and document any issues encountered on the job.

• Displays flexibility in handling varied work hours and conditions, adapting to changing delivery requirements, weather conditions, and customer needs efficiently and professionally.

• Prioritizes customer satisfaction by delivering excellent service and addressing customer needs promptly and courteously, reinforcing the companys customer-centric values.

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• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
  
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
  
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
  
• Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
  
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  
• Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
  
• Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
  
• Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
  
• Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
  
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
  

This is a unique opportunity to take control of and propel you along your career path. Baker Roofing invests in our employees by empowering success through a structured growth plan and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and emphasizing work-life balance.

With more than 20 locations across the Southeast, Baker Roofing Company is an industry leader in providing an outstanding experience in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, restoration, and more. We pride ourselves on over 100 years of quality work, investing in our employees, and providing a family-centered culture.

Pay: $30-35/hour

Benefits:

• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Holidays

Cover roofs with TPO, EPDM, PVC, and related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.

• Education: High School/ G.E.D
• Years of Experience: 1-3 years of roofing experience
• Driver's License

• Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures to set up a safety plan including toolbox talks, safety huddles
• Calculate and control labor projections, material storage, and material needs
• Ability to read shop drawings, reproduce manufacturing details, and layout roofs and walls
• Knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, join, and install edge metal, insulation, ice & water shields, wood, or other construction materials
• Run material inventory
• Knowledge of how to install pipe boots, ridge/hip caps, rake, nail base, valley, eave lock, and ice & water shield
• Knowledge of how to install counter flashing, coping, fascia, gutters, miters, downspouts, roof curbs, flat lock, and thru-wall flashing
• Knowledge of how to install crickets, chimney flashing, curbs, and how to make seaming and horizontal and vertical soldering
• Ability to fulfill: timesheets, shop requisitions, and job reports
• Interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to work on a team and take corrective action when necessary
• Ability to train and supervise the crew and subcontractors as needed in order to meet the quality and production goals
• Meet with GC and customers

• Thoroughly review job file and shop drawing with manager and including the scope of work, materials ordered and delivery schedule, budget for labor productions (man-days), and job site contacts
• Ensure that proper safety and equipment are on the job and used in the proper manner
• Supervise and support crew every day about safety, quality, and labor production
• Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeeping
• Make sure on-site equipment is monitored and maintained, such as oil changes on kettle motors, belts on cutters, etc.
• Prepare and submit daily job reports, field progress problems, technical questions, and timesheets, as directed by manager
• Responsible for overall quality control of each job including: checking for water tightness, mops left on the roof, ensuring the job site is complete and has been cleaned up properly, coordinate punch list and job close out before crew leaves job site for the last time
• Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions
• Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing, and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces
• Install vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of flat roofs and seal the seams
• Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, determining distance of roofing material overlap using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles
• Cover roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, single-ply systems, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, and/or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, and other tools.
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
• Train and coach other employees

• Requires standing up for long periods of time
• Requires use of ladders, scaffolds, and stairways
• Requires ability to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materials
• Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
• Requires seeing details at close range
• Requires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling
• Requires ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly

• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, including exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment
• Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore safety procedures need to be followed
• Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
• Requires exposure to high places or dangerous conditions

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting department at 919-828-2975 or . EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Regional Supply Chain & Procurement Director for one of our largest Space and Defense companies specializing in large-scale metallic structures, composite systems, precision machining, and mission-critical hardware supporting launch vehicles, hypersonics, and advanced defense platforms.

This leader will unify strategic sourcing and procurement operations across multiple regional manufacturing sites, leveraging collective purchasing power to drive material cost reductions, improve supplier performance, and implement scalable processes that support multi-program growth.

Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Operations, this leader will architect regional sourcing strategies for direct production materials—including exotic alloys, composite systems, machined components, and outside processing services—while establishing robust supply chain governance, risk management structures, and continuous improvement frameworks.

They will embed supply chain strategy across the entire product lifecycle—from prototype through production ramp and sustainment—ensuring scalability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness across the regional network.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement unified sourcing strategies for key spend categories including:
• Raw Materials & Exotic Alloys (Titanium, Nickel Super-Alloys, Aluminum, High-Temperature Steels)
• Composite Systems (Carbon-Carbon, Ablatives, Resin Systems, Prepregs)
• Machined & Fabricated Components (Large-Part Machining, Spin Forming, Precision Metal Forming)
• Outside Processing Services (Heat Treat, NDT, Surface Finishing, Welding/Bonding)
• Indirect/Plant-Wide Supplies (MRO, Tooling, Energy, Logistics)
• Lead supplier consolidation efforts to leverage regional scale and deliver year-over-year cost savings.
• Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs) and framework contracts to stabilize pricing, secure supplier capacity, and improve cash flow.
• Own commercial and contractual execution, including vendor terms and conditions, liability, IP protection, and strategic sourcing frameworks to ensure both agility and compliance.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Program teams to ensure supplier contracts—particularly for raw materials and key commodities—align with customer program timelines and contractual terms.
• Partner with Finance, Program Management, and Engineering to align sourcing strategies with customer contracts, revenue goals, and program timelines.

Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align and standardize procurement practices across regional sites to ensure process consistency, visibility, and data integrity.
• Partner with site procurement teams and location leadership to ensure alignment of supply chain goals with site-level objectives for supply continuity, cash flow, production volumes, and plant projects.
• Support long-lead procurement planning, make/buy analysis, and MRP integration to synchronize with production schedules and program milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management to embed Design-for-Supply-Chain (DfSC) and design-to-cost principles into new program launches.
• Drive early supplier engagement in the design phase to optimize manufacturability, lead times, and lifecycle cost outcomes.

Supplier Development & Risk Management

• Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) programs focused on on-time delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Establish a risk-based supplier segmentation model to monitor critical suppliers, mitigate single-source dependencies, and ensure ITAR/EAR/CMMC compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits, qualifications, and scorecard reviews to maintain compliance with DCMA, DoD, and NASA standards.
• Partner with suppliers on value engineering, capacity expansion, and new material qualification initiatives supporting new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop and maintain dual-sourcing and continuity planning strategies to safeguard critical production materials.

Performance Management & Digital Transformation

• Establish and track key procurement KPIs including On-Time-In-Full (OTIF), Purchase Price Variance (PPV), inventory turnover, and supplier lead time performance.
• Implement supplier operational KPIs tied to on-time delivery, quality, and inventory performance, with routine reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive ERP and MRP process discipline across regional sites to ensure accurate BOM structures, material planning, cost roll-up integrity, and data governance.
• Champion digital tools and analytics dashboards to deliver real-time visibility into supplier performance, material spend, and inventory health.
• Drive inventory optimization through regional initiatives such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment programs, and supply consolidation with strategic partners to reduce working capital and lead times.
• Build and lead a high-accountability organization structured around core supply chain domains—planning, sourcing, materials, and supplier development—with clear ownership, measurable KPIs, and alignment to corporate objectives.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma practices to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve responsiveness across all sites.

Executive Partnership & Strategic Influence

• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing real-time supply chain intelligence, material cost projections, and risk assessments to support operational planning, business cases, and customer proposals.
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial leadership on the annual business plan to forecast material spend, inflation impact, and cost-savings opportunities in support of revenue and profit commitments.
• Communicate progress, risks, and cost-reduction results through executive dashboards and structured reporting.
• Represent Supply Chain in corporate strategy sessions, ensuring alignment between program requirements and long-term procurement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain leadership within aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing, including at least 5 years overseeing multi-site or regional operations.
• Proven expertise in sourcing metallic and composite raw materials, complex machined components, and outside processing services.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and material specifications.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, CMMC, and defense compliance frameworks.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced procurement analytics tools.
• APICS or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with ability to work cross-functionally across multiple sites and programs.

Salary: $200,000 - $220,000

About Us:

Smyth Industries, Inc. has been serving the water and reclamation industry throughout Arizona and the Southwest since the company’s inception as Smyth Steel Manufacturing in 1980. We’ve grown from our steel tank fabrication and specialty manufacturing origins, into a full-service water and reclamation industry General Contractor specializing in end-to-end solutions including Storage Tanks, Pump and Water Wells, Pressure and Surge Vessels, Industrial Coatings, Electrical and Controls, and Engineering.

Let’s build something together!

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes, 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance, and Monday-Thursday (4 days/10-hour days).

In your job, you will have the ability to make a difference in the water and reclamation industry by:

Analytical and Critical Thinking:

• Input data into estimating systems.
• Generates initial labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor budget estimates for new projects including estimate refinements.
• Partner with field leadership on change orders, refine, and present to Vice President/President for approval. Once approved, create contract modifications.
• Compare budget costs to previous internal pricing information, analyze quantities and all scope items assist in value engineering.
• Solicit material pricing detail including subcontract items as required.
• Analyze and apply labor productivity unit extensions based on understanding of labor productivity rate development and definition of cost.
• Perform various estimates and process take-offs including manual and/or digitized material quantity take-offs.
• Utilize preliminary drawings and sketches, conversations, and field reviews, extract details of and quantify all material and labor required, including site in-directs estimated to be necessary to complete a project.
• Develop detailed material take-offs, bills of materials, collect material, and subcontract quotes and itemize labor person-hour estimates.
• Collaborate with Director of Construction Services and other leaders on which opportunities to pursue after assessing project risk.
• Review and use independent judgement on what are not apparent from project documentation and make efforts to estimate those potential scopes of work.
• Assist in the development of alternate proposals such as unit price, fixed fee, and time and material formats.
• Read/analyze/interpret/understand construction drawings & specifications.

Proposal Development & Management:

• Coordinate proposals from scope definition through final costing and submittal
• Assist in preparation of proposal.
• Maintain a list of clarifications, assumptions, and qualifications identified as risks and discrepancies are detected during development of proposals.
• Accurately summarize and file all materials and labor estimates required per departmental standards and protocols; include any other information relevant to substantiating the pricing estimate.
• Ensure the most cost effective and innovative utilization of materials, fabrication, subcontractors, and equipment for each proposal.
• Participate in formal bid reviews and project team meetings to represent the estimate and to support the estimate.
• Compliance and Data Management
• Delegates tasks to various members of the Proposal Team
• Review proposals to ensure consistency with company estimating policies, practices, and standards.
• Organize the material quantity take-off process to conform to the bid breakdown forms and submittals that are required.
• Process and manage substantial number of documents and data, organized to allow recall of work breakdowns, sketches, and other information to substantiate the pricing estimate.
• Ensure that estimates, take-offs, etc. are in conformance with established estimating standards and processes.
• Develop and maintain a database of cost comparison for various attractions and non-attraction facilities.
• Creates “value engineering” components with the project team to mitigate cost overruns.
• Research market conditions for cost trends and local means and methods.
• Compile overall project summaries on cost at the conclusion of the project.
• Completes quantity takeoffs and summations of materials.
• Partner/assist the Director of Construction Services, Engineering, Vice President, President and/or other internal divisions in developing conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, successful estimates, and future project rough order of magnitude estimates.
• Provide estimating and pre-construction road map support such as, BOM, equipment needed, required rentals, and other items identified in the approved project cost to the purchasing team ensuring project success and implementation.
• Attending meetings with senior management and customers to clarify bidding issues.
• Responsible for accurate and timely estimating and management of assigned projects. Projects are bid with accuracy.
• Pricing, scope, specification, and production rates.
• Scope of Work is completed to the Company standard of quality and professionalism.
• Participate in project economic evaluations and offer value engineering.
• Produce accurate takeoffs and estimates for projects.
• Maintain project contact lists & solicit subcontractors & material suppliers for quotations as required.
• Manage distribution of contract documents to subcontractors and suppliers as required.
• Occasional travel to meetings will be required.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and construction groups to establish project budgets and manage change orders.
• Coordinate with customer, client, and project team to develop a comprehensive budget, schedule, and delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, subconsultants, vendors and suppliers to deliver manufacturing projects.
• Coordinate efforts with project owner and construction group to meet project schedule.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.
• Review contract plans and specifications and develop requests for information (RFI) needed to manufacture and deliver a quality product.
• Prepare submittals consisting of shop drawings, samples, and product data.
• Document, organize, control, process, record, and distribute project documentation (correspondence, RFI’s, submittals, directives, contract documents, and other technical data).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years estimating experience.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Expertise and demonstrated success in process optimization and productivity.
• Ability to successfully work across locations, driving team cohesion and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Required to possess a valid driver's license and legally be able to operate a company vehicle.
• Required to pass a preemployment drug screening.
• Must be able to physically perform all required duties which may include bending, lifting 50-pound objects, carrying 50-pound items, squatting, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, working outdoors most of the time, or standing for prolonged periods of time.
• The applicant should be comfortable working around industrial equipment.
• Be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment and work around industrial equipment.

Preferred:

• 5+ years estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or any relevant degree.
• Water pumping and conveyance systems.
• Process optimization certifications desired (Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, PMP, etc.)
• Waterworks estimating.
• Experience in Procore and Primavera scheduling software
• Experience developing and documenting processes from scratch in a challenging environment.
• Change management experience.
• Experience leading coworkers.
• Strong knowledge in water and reclamation construction
• Speak Spanish

What You Bring to the Team:

• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles Day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Sound Judgement: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Shows work commitment: Sets high standards on performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Teamwork: Employ personal strengths, knowledge, and talents to compliment others. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Provide conflict resolution while maintaining a strong team environment.
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality and improve efficiencies.

Pay Rate: up to $38/hr on w2 (No C2C or 3rd parties)

Location: Onsite in Foster City, CA

Helping our client find a Logistics Operations Associate to support material movement and inventory operations within an electronic component production environment.

In this role, you’ll manage both physical and system-based material transactions, including receiving incoming purchase orders, kitting materials to production lines, performing cycle counts, and coordinating shipments. You’ll also partner with quality and production teams to resolve inventory discrepancies and support ongoing material operations projects.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with experience in inventory management and material-handling processes.

As a Logistics Operations Associate, you'll:

• Receive incoming materials, including performing physical and visual inspections and verifying documentation.
• Process internal material transfers and manage inbound and outbound shipments.
• Pick work orders and deliver materials to production lines.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Triage incoming materials for rework or scrap.
• Execute MRP transactions in SAP, including creating work orders, transferring inventory, and processing shipments.
• Communicate with production and engineering teams to resolve receiving issues and discrepancies.
• Consolidate and track materials pending repair or return, and support production planning activities.
• Monitor and follow up on material orders, prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of inventory locations, receiving docks, and warehouse areas.
• Ensure all required quality documentation is accurate and complete.
• Troubleshoot material movement issues and remove processing roadblocks.
• Track and report inventory levels, throughput, and material status.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 to 6 years of warehouse/inventory experience preferred
• MRP system experience & knowledge required (SAP, Oracle, Etc)
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organization skills, ability to multi-task while making effective decisions RMA, procurement or Return to Vendor experience a plus
• Attention to details and strong organizational skill
• Independent person and have ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Team Player, Problem solver
• Comfortable working in a start up environment
• Proficient with MS office is required

Physical Requirements:

• 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:- Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms
• Lift, carry, push and pull in excess of 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb and balance

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Great Benefits offered!

Concrete Block Machine Operator

US-PA-Easton

Job ID: 2026-2911
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Contracting
Easton Block & Supply

Overview

Easton Block & Supply of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a motivated individual to help operate their block plant! The Concrete Block Machine Operator operates a batching system that feeds aggregates, cement, and water mixed together creating the ideal mix design to form a strong dependable block.  Once the material is mixed, it is the operators job to set machine parameters that will feed and form the concrete block with high levels of vibration.  After a minimum of 16 hours the block is cured enough that it can be handled and formed to be shipped at a later date.  The operator is responsible for operator the dry side of the machine that creates a safe practical pattern to be shipped.  All of this while monitoring our quality standards set by the industry and Easton Block specifications. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits

• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs

• Additional training opportunities including on the job, online through the H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies

• Understands the proper mixing sequence of Grey Block and applies that to the batching system to create the ideal mix design. 

• Operates the wetside of the Block Machine with the set parameters and monitors moisture, dimensions, color and imperfections of the block

• Operates the dryside of the Block Machine with set cube patterns for ideal shipping

• Dislodges block jams that cause machine downtime by hand or equipment designed to help the operator in tight spaces. 

• Removes materials or products from discharge end of conveyor that are deemed scrap and disposes of them in the proper waste container

• Inspects materials or products for damage or for conformity to specifications

• Uses hoist to assist in mold changes of different products

• Stencils, tags, stamps, or writes identifying information on packaged products

• Records production.

• Keeps work area clean and orderly

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• One month of related experience and/or training

• Willing to learn how to operate block manufacturing, curing, cubing machinery

• Mechanically inclined and willing to learn basic preventative maintenance/repair on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

• Able to use hand and air tools

• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed

• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, civil construction, road construction, or quarries

• MSHA, OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to

• Frequently required to walk

• Occasionally required to

• Vision requirements include

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to

• Frequently exposed to

Easton Block and Supply (EB&S) has been a proud member of H&K Group, Inc.’s (H&K’s) Building Materials segment since 1989. Established on property adjoining affiliate, Easton Quarry (formerly A.B.E. Materials – Easton), our state-of-the-art block plant utilizes raw materials from this facility to produce manufactured concrete block products of exceptional quality. 

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• One month of related experience and/or training

• Willing to learn how to operate block manufacturing, curing, cubing machinery

• Mechanically inclined and willing to learn basic preventative maintenance/repair on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

• Able to use hand and air tools

• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed

• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, civil construction, road construction, or quarries

• MSHA, OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to

• Frequently required to walk

• Occasionally required to

• Vision requirements include

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to

• Frequently exposed to

Easton Block and Supply (EB&S) has been a proud member of H&K Group, Inc.’s (H&K’s) Building Materials segment since 1989. Established on property adjoining affiliate, Easton Quarry (formerly A.B.E. Materials – Easton), our state-of-the-art block plant utilizes raw materials from this facility to produce manufactured concrete block products of exceptional quality. 

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

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