Logistics And Warehousing Jobs in Deerfield

We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join our growing organization and help spread "Childlike Happiness" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States. Are you HARIBO?

The Transportation Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing our transportation process, working with 3PL carriers to get our product to retailers across the United States. Focusing on outbound shipments, the Transportation Logistics Analyst will trace, track, and record OTR-Over The Road shipments while focusing on ways to optimize the transportation process, create efficiencies, and reduce costs. Additional responsibilities include daily and weekly calls with 3PL carriers, create shipments through EDI/Electronic Data Interchange and SAP, analyze data, and run outbound transportation related reports.

Located on-site at the HARIBO of America corporate headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, the Transportation Logistics Analyst will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of experience working in logistics, transportation carrier/freight industry or related logistics roles. Additionally, will possess advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on outbound (OB) transportation with 3PL, OTR-Over The Road carriers
• Track orders and shipments
• Create shipments and transfers, review orders, review shipments, upload data in our EDI and SAP systems and review for errors
• Attend daily and weekly calls with 3PL carriers
• Run reports, analyze data, make recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Utilize Excel for reporting and analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of related experience in logistics, transportation carrier/freight industry, or related role
• Prior experience utilizing an ERP system for logistics/supply chain purposes
• Demonstrated strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with, or for, 3PL transporation carrier providers
• Experience using a TMS - Transportation Management System
• SAP experience
• Prior experience utilizing EDI / Electronic Data Interface within the logistics/supply chain industry
• Experience with load planning in the transportation industry
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel including: data entry, pivot tables, sorting, filtering, graphing, and formulas (SUM, SUMIF, COUNT, COUNTIF, PRODUCT, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, etc)
• Prior experience in the CPG / consumer packaged goods industry

Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and solve problems
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, highly organized

Compensation and Benefits

Target Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually

This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary range HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting. Please note, a candidate's offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role. In addition to the base salary, HARIBO of America, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being of our associates and their families. HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .

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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Why Deliver with Door Dash?Door Dash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day.

As a Dasher, you'll stay busy with a variety of earnings opportunities and can work when it works for you.

Whether you're looking for a side hustle or a full-time gig, delivering with Door Dash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.Multiple ways to earn: Whether you're delivering meals, groceries, or retail orders, Door Dash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.

Total flexibility: Dash when it works for you.

Set your own hours and work as much—or as little—as you want.

Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.

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Why Become a Shopper with DoorDash?

Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings. 

Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.

• Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
• Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
• Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
• Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
• Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.*

Basic Requirements

• 18+ years old** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
• Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
• Driver's license number
• Social security number (only in the US)
• Consistent access to a smartphone

How to Become a Shopper

• Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
• Download the DoorDash Dasher app
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*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.

*Subject to eligibility.

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***The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

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Our Crew Members create a warm and friendly shopping experience in our stores. We answer questions, offer suggestions, and ensure our customers know they are welcomed and cared for. We entertain customers and make grocery shopping an exciting adventure.

Some responsibilities may include:

• Working on teams to accomplish goals
• Operating the cash register in a fun and efficient manner
• Bagging groceries with care
• Stocking shelves
• Creating signage to inform and delight customers
• Helping customers find their favorite products

You'll learn a lot. You're not stuck doing one task here. Each Crew Member contributes to creating a WOW customer experience by participating in all aspects of the job.

If you have experience in art including penmanship, working with chalk, and large signage, that's a plus.

If you have a passion for people and a fervor for food, we'd love to meet you. We can teach you the rest.

Stores have the greatest need for people that can work evenings and weekends.

Trader Joe's is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.

Role Summary

The Director/Sr Director, Enterprise Data, Analytics & Integrations owns the enterprise data and reporting strategy for a large, distributed retail footprint (~900 locations). This leader is accountable for modernizing and operating the end-to-end analytics ecosystem—from ingestion and integration through semantic modeling, governance, and executive reporting—while partnering deeply with business stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes (sales, margin, inventory productivity, labor efficiency, customer experience).

This role builds and scales a pragmatic operating model (often a BI/Analytics “Center of Excellence” approach) to ensure consistent metrics, trustworthy data, disciplined governance, and high adoption across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Data & Reporting Strategy

• Define and execute a multi-year enterprise data and reporting strategy aligned to corporate and retail operating priorities (store ops, merchandising, supply chain, finance, digital/eComm).
• Establish a single source of truth for KPIs and retail performance management (enterprise metric definitions, hierarchies, dimensional models, semantic layers).
• Build a roadmap for self-service analytics that balances empowerment with governance, standardization, and security (COE patterns, standards, training, adoption).

Retail Analytics Platform Ownership (Oracle Retail Insights + Power BI + Fabric)

• Lead the functional and technical ownership of Oracle Retail Insights as a core retail BI/warehouse capability, including data sourcing, transformations, and retail-ready reporting content.
• Own enterprise reporting and visualization strategy in Power BI, including dataset design, semantic models, performance tuning, governance, and release management.
• Drive the adoption and operationalization of Microsoft Fabric (OneLake/lakehouse patterns, ingestion, transformation, warehousing, real-time/stream needs where applicable) to modernize data workflows end-to-end.

Integrations & Data Movement (Oracle Katalist and broader ecosystem)

• Own integration strategy and execution to connect retail applications, legacy systems, and cloud platforms—ensuring scalable, supportable interfaces and high-quality data synchronization.
• Establish integration standards (API strategy, event vs. batch patterns, SLAs, monitoring/alerting, incident response) and ensure resilience for store-critical and enterprise-critical feeds.
• Partner with application owners and vendors to prioritize integration backlog and deliver at retail speed (testing discipline, cutover planning, rollout across 900 locations).

Data Governance, Quality, Security, and Compliance

• Stand up data governance practices: data ownership, stewardship, data quality rules, lineage, controlled metric definitions, and change control.
• Ensure appropriate security and privacy controls (role-based access, sensitivity labels where used, auditability), especially for customer/loyalty and employee-related data.

Business Partnership & Value Realization

• Serve as a strategic partner to senior business leaders—translating business goals into analytics products and integration capabilities.
• Build a cadence of value measurement (adoption, time-to-insight, KPI improvements, reduced manual effort) and communicate progress through executive-ready dashboards and narratives.
• Lead prioritization across competing demands with a clear “enterprise first” lens.

Vendor / MSP Management and Financial Stewardship

• Manage systems integrators/MSPs delivering data engineering, BI development, and integration services—ensuring quality, velocity, security, and cost control.
• Own budgets and vendor contracts; establish outcome-based SLAs, performance scorecards, and governance routines.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise data/analytics and/or integration leadership, with 5+ years managing teams and/or MSP/SI delivery.
• Demonstrated success building enterprise reporting strategy, KPI governance, and scalable analytics operating models (COE-style governance, enablement, and standards).
• Hands-on leadership experience with modern analytics stacks, including:
• Power BI (semantic modeling, governance, tenant/workspace standards, enterprise rollout)
• Microsoft Fabric (end-to-end analytics workflows across ingestion, transformation, warehousing/lakehouse, and reporting)
• Oracle Retail Insights (retail analytics/BI, data sourcing, retail hierarchies/metrics, operational reporting)
• Strong integration leadership: API-based integrations, ETL/ELT patterns, orchestration, monitoring, and SLAs.
• Proven ability to influence and partner across business and technology (merchandising, store ops, supply chain, finance, digital).
• Experience operating in a multi-site retail environment (hundreds of stores/locations strongly preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle retail ecosystem components and retail data models (merchandise, inventory, pricing, promotions, loyalty/customer).
• Experience implementing or scaling a data governance program (catalog/lineage, DQ rules, stewardship).
• Familiarity with low-code or orchestration integration platforms (including Katalist capabilities where applicable).
• Background in product management for data/analytics (roadmaps, backlogs, adoption).

Leadership Attributes / Competencies

• Retail-first mindset: understands store operations realities, field adoption, and the need for reliable daily metrics.
• Operating model builder: establishes standards, governance, and enablement that scale across functions and geographies.
• Execution + strategy: can set a vision and deliver tangible value iteratively.
• Vendor leadership: drives outcomes with MSPs/SIs through disciplined governance and measurable performance.
• Data trust champion: relentlessly improves data quality, reliability, and clarity of definitions.

Position: Cargo Handler

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Schedule: 8:30am - 5pm Wed-Sun

Job Description:

Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. Our Cargo Handlers are responsible for loading and unloading freight on our trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight is required. All necessary training and materials for this position are provided.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners
• Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight through our distribution network
• Accurately label boxes and prepare freight for shipment
• Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
• Must be able to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required
• Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
• Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
• Must be 18 or older

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated time-definite basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 \"Americas Most Trustworthy Companies\" publication

Job Title: High Volume Notary Public – Illinois (Roadside Assistance)

Pay Range: $21 – 22/hr.

Duration: 6 months

Location: Northbrook, IL

Job Description: We are seeking a High-Volume Notary Public to support our towing and roadside assistance operations in Illinois. This role is essential to our legal and compliance efforts related to vehicle documentation, title transfers, lien processing, and incident-related paperwork. The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and experienced in notarizing large volumes of documents in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform timely and accurate notarizations for vehicle-related documents such as title transfers, lien releases, affidavits of repossession, and impound-related paperwork.

• Ensure compliance with Illinois Notary Public laws and company policies, especially those governing motor vehicle documentation.

• Work closely with internal departments (e.g., Vehicle Recovery, Legal, Dispatch) and external partners (e.g, towing vendors, represented partnerships).

• Verify the identity of signers and ensure the completeness and legality of documents prior to notarization.

• Maintain a secure and up-to-date notary journal/log, including accurate records of all notarizations performed.

• Support high-volume document processing needs while upholding strict confidentiality and data security standards.

• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for notarization sessions involving field personnel or third-party vendors.

• Assist with the organization, scanning, and electronic storage of notarized documents as part of vehicle release and title administration processes. This will include timing uploads to active towing request in progress.

• Keep abreast of changes in notarial law, particularly as it relates to the towing, transportation, and roadside service sectors.

• Uphold customer service excellence when interacting with vehicle owners, service partners, or regulatory agencies.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Notary Public Commission in the State of Illinois.

• Demonstrated experience in high-volume notarizations, ideally in a fast-moving or time-sensitive industry.

• Strong working knowledge of Illinois notary laws and best practices, especially related to vehicle documents and ownership verification.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with various departments and stakeholders.

• Ability to manage confidential information in compliance with state and company policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the towing, logistics, insurance, transportation, or automotive services industry.

• Familiarity requirements for vehicle impoundment, repossession, and release documentation.

• Experience with electronic notarization tools and digital document management systems.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English or other) a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Primarily office based (Newly designed & employee focus) with occasional visits to field as required.

• Frequent use of computer systems and document scanning equipment.

As a recognized leader in the towing and roadside assistance industry, and a Fortune 50 company, we offer more than just a job—we offer a mission. Join a team committed to safety, integrity, and operational excellence, where your work helps ensure vehicle owners and service partners have trusted support every day.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Position Title: Director of Manufacturing

Reports to: Head of Operations

Role Description

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

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Product Engineering & Product Development Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Required Qualifications:

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

Position Details

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