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Title - Process Technician

Location – Libertyville, Illinois

Experience – 4 years

Salary – as per the market standard

Job Description:

Mandatory Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in injection molding or mold setup.

• Experience with hydraulic and electric injection molding machines.

• Certifications (Preferred):

• RJG Master Molder I or II

• Forklift Certification

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate’s degree in Plastics Technology, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Machine Setup & Operation

• Set up molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment for production runs.

• Adjust machine parameters to maintain part quality and meet specifications.

• Start up and shut down molding machines per standard operating procedures.

• Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Diagnose and resolve molding issues such as flash, short shots, or warping.

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on molds and machines.

• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams for complex repairs.

• Quality Assurance

• Inspect molded parts for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Maintain documentation for process control, lot traceability, and corrective actions.

• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues.

• Process Optimization

• Monitor mold performance and suggest improvements to reduce cycle time and scrap.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.

• Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols and ensure equipment is operated safely.

• Comply with ISO-13485, FDA CFR/GMP, and other regulatory requirements.

Job Title: Agile Project Manager

Position Summary

The Agile Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the delivery of technology solutions to our client's developer community that ultimately enhance business value to stakeholders. The Agile Project Manager collaborates closely with stakeholders, facilitates Agile events, removes impediments and drives continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing technical projects, Agile methodologies and process optimization, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to lead high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following, as directed:

• Manage multiple teams supporting both project work and ongoing operational activities
• Remove team impediments, foster strong collaboration and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Track and report progress, risks, dependencies and Agile flow metrics to stakeholders
• Organize team artifacts and maintain project documentation including tasks and boards (Jira), acceptance criteria and project wiki pages (Confluence)
• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process reviews.
• Evaluate potential solutions, conduct impact assessments, and recommend approaches that best meet business needs.

Desired Skills and Experience / Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Agile Project Management experience for technical projects
• Hands-on experience leading Agile technical projects and initiatives
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Agile training or certification – a plus)
• Proficiency with Jira, confluence and collaboration tools such as MS Teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive work to completion
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and facilitation skills with the ability to guide teams through complex technical discussions
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, fostering effective communication and risk mitigation
• General understanding of DevSecOps (DSO) capabilities and the tools that support DSO capabilities

Akkodis is seeking a Process Manager/Scrum Master for a Contract position with a client located in Winston Salem, NC (Hybrid 3 days onsite).

Rate Range: $50-$54/hr on W2 without benefits, The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Title: Process Manager/Scrum Master

Job Types: Contract

Location: Winston Salem, NC (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

Position Summary:

The Process Manager will be a key member of the team responsible for governance of a number of our O&T agile product teams, and helping to evangelize the use of the Clarity PPM tool across the O&T organization including guiding the organization toward optimal utilization of the tool, and maintaining and updating the processes and procedures to support the optimization of the tool and governance of O&T work. A critical component of this role will be to leverage your scrum master experience, in continuing our Agile Transformation working with our Scrum Masters as we revise/adopt new metrics and reporting packages. The Process Manager will also be asked to help identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes and conduct training.

Qualifications required:

• Certified Scrum Master with 5+ years
• 5+ years Jira and Confluence
• 5+ years managing technology projects and/or applications, preferably in a financial services organization
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• 5+ years Clarity (or similar project management tool) user, preferably in a financial services organization
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Power Automate and Power BI
• 3+ years experience with SharePoint (preferably SharePoint Online)
• Understanding of governance processes

Qualifications desired:

• Project governance experience within a technology organization; understanding of risk and regulatory requirements for a financial services technology organization
• Ability to develop and deliver effective business presentations and reporting solutions, excellent written communication skills
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) knowledge
• ChatGPT
• Tableau
• Visio

Benefits:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented IT Asset Management / IT Operations Executive responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of IT assets. The role involves provisioning laptops for new employees, coordinating international shipments, recovering assets from exiting employees, and ensuring devices are reimaged and prepared for reuse. The candidate will play a key role in maintaining efficient asset tracking and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laptop configuration and provisioning for new joiners, ensuring devices are ready as per company standards before onboarding.
• Coordinate and manage international shipments of IT assets, including documentation, logistics coordination, and tracking.
• Handle asset recovery from exiting employees and ensure timely return of company-issued devices.
• Reimage and prepare returned devices for reissue, ensuring systems are properly wiped, updated, and compliant with company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of IT assets and ensure proper tracking across procurement, deployment, recovery, and disposal.
• Support overall IT asset lifecycle management including inventory monitoring, audits, and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as HR, IT support, and logistics to ensure smooth asset allocation and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with company IT policies and security standards during asset provisioning and reallocation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in IT Asset Management, IT Operations, or End User Support.
• Knowledge of laptop provisioning, imaging, and device preparation processes.
• Experience with asset tracking tools or inventory management systems.
• Strong coordination skills for handling logistics and international shipments.
• Good documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems, device configuration, and IT security practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Join our team as a Client Operations Associate and become the backbone of our sales operations. You'll handle a wide range of tasks from processing sales orders and invoices to managing returns. Your attention to detail will shine as you calculate freight costs and coordinate shipments, ensuring smooth logistics for our team.

With a focus on collaboration, you'll interact with managers, sales representatives, customers, and vendors to facilitate seamless communication and allow our sales team to exceed our gross margin quota. Additionally, your proactive approach to customer service will be essential as you follow up on orders, provide tracking information, and ensure client satisfaction. If you're ready to play a vital role in driving sales success and delivering exceptional service, this role offers a platform for growth and impact within our team.

Be Ready To…

Order & Transaction Processing

• Actively monitor the incoming requests to process sales orders, purchase orders, invoices, and returns according to company policies and procedures
• Handle RMAs, RTVs, and commercial invoices
• Handle Accounts Receivable follow-up with customers
• Calculate freight costs and coordinate courier/ LTL shipments
• Manage most aspects of inbound purchases for the team

Communication & Customer Service

• Interact with managers, sales representatives, customers, and vendors via email, telephone, and face to face
• Communicate with customers to follow up on orders; send tracking information and credit card receipts

General Support & Special Projects

• Answer phone calls from the inbound company call queue
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

What You Bring to Summit 360:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative role preferred
• Impeccable attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skills
• Excellent time management, problem solving, and prioritization skills
• Disciplined work ethic with the innate ability to take initiative
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• General understanding of logistics coordination - domestic and international
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• In depth understanding of and ability to follow processes
• Positive, can-do attitude with a focus on collaboration

What We Do for You:

• Competitive Compensation. We hire well, so we pay well. Why do it any other way?
• Remote Work Environment (with the option for hybrid). Because it works!
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Plan & Paid Holidays. Have a life outside of work! We beg you!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits. We want our people to be healthy and happy. 
• Company-sponsored long-term disability & life insurance. If something happens, you will not need to worry.  
• 401k. Ensuring that after a long career with us, you will be taken care of.
• Paid Bonding and Pregnancy Leave. As your family grows, we have you covered!
• Casual Dress Policy. We value individuals and individual choice. 
• Modified Summer Schedule. We get our work done in fewer hours so we can start the weekend early.
• Financial assistance for professional development opportunities. We want our company and our people to grow together.
• Fun company-wide outings. Because it’s important to connect outside the office!
• Company Volunteer Opportunities. Help us give back to our community on company time.
• The Best Team! It’s all about the people.

Compensation range: $20-25/ hour

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Open to candidates located near Eagan, MN or Sioux Falls, SD. While this role is eligible to work remotely, there may be instances when the employee is expected to go into our Eagan, MN office.

Summit 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pride ourselves on hiring the best person for the job, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or national origin. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on these categories.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Warehouse Process Innovation (PI) Analyst / Associate to support enterprise-level warehouse transformation initiatives including productivity analytics, capacity planning, KPI governance, warehouse digitalization, and automation programs across large-scale U.S. distribution centers.

This role is designed as a core execution member of the DC Transformation team and will directly support operational cost reduction, productivity improvement, and warehouse systems.

Job Description

1) Cost & Productivity Analytics

- Support unit cost and productivity analysis by warehouse and process

- Analyze workload fluctuation, staffing baseline, and productivity trends

- Support forecast vs actual gap analysis and daily workload control processes

- Assist capacity planning and staffing baseline modeling

2) DC KPI & Performance Governance

- Design, track, and analyze DC operational KPIs

- Support KPI definition, data standards, and reporting governance

- Assist performance monitoring, improvement tracking, and reporting cleanup

3) Labor & Equipment Governance

- Support special project labor deployment analysis

- Support clamp equipment monitoring, utilization analysis, and OT management

- Support equipment and labor tracking initiatives

4) Process Digitalization & Automation

- Support warehouse process digitalization (LPN, routing guide, pallet governance)

- Support Gate Automation, E-BOL, and yard/dock automation programs

- Participate in automation pilot stabilization and ROI tracking

Job Requirement (Entry ~ Junior Level)

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field

- 1–4 years of experience in DC operations, warehouse engineering, or process improvement

- Proficiency in Excel and basic data analysis

- Experience working with WMS or logistics systems

- Willingness to travel to distribution centers as needed for projects and site support

Business Hours

Mon-Fri 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Senior Process Improvement Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing

Athens, TX

$60–$80/hr (Based on relevant experience)

Contract-to-Hire | Direct Hire possible for standout talent

Kelly Engineering is recruiting a senior-level Process Improvement Engineer for a medical device manufacturing site in Athens, TX that needs immediate process stabilization and quality improvement.

This role is built for a hands-on “fixer”. You’ll be stepping into manufacturing processes, addressing real quality issues, and helping redesign workflows to stabilize and optimize production in an FDA-regulated environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Fix and redesign inefficient manufacturing processes
• Reduce scrap, rework, defects, and operational risk
• Lead hands-on Lean and continuous improvement efforts
• Address quality issues at the root cause level
• Work directly on the manufacturing floor with Ops and Quality

What We’re Looking For

• 5–12 years of medical device manufacturing experience
• FDA-regulated environment (Class II / 510(k))
• Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering background
• Proven experience fixing poorly designed or unstable processes
• Comfortable working under quality and regulatory pressure

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-impact, hands-on work
• Real ownership and visibility
• Direct hire is on the table for the right candidate
• Hourly rate flexibility for rockstar candidates with relevant experience

Candidates without medical device manufacturing experience will not be considered.

If you’re known for walking into tough manufacturing environments and fixing problems, this is the role for you.

About the Role

Performs duties involving the shipping & receiving of product by accurately picking, packing & processing customer orders in a timely manner .

Responsibilities

• Receive all in-bound product
• Put-away product into appropriate locations
• Operate equipment, including reach truck, order picker, speed cart, and dock trucks
• Operate radio frequency units (RF’s)
• Count and multiply product accurately
• Physically move product – repeated heavy (up to 50lbs) lifting is sometimes required
• Work in team environment
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Previous warehouse work including picking and packing product preferred
• Basic computer proficiency

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Physical demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally required to assist in dual lifts of up to 150 pounds with another employee.
• The employee will commonly lift and/or carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds.
• The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle product, reach with hands and arms, frequently be required to sit and stoop.
• Rarely will the employee be required to climb.
• The employee will frequently be required to talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will occasionally be required to operate equipment from heights of up to 25ft.

Work environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to heat, humidity, cold temperatures and dust.
• The employee will frequently work on or around moving equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
• The employee will frequently work with deadlines under pressure and will occasionally be required to work alone.

Additional comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Weekend Shift | Beaver Dam

Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for all internal material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production including end-of-line pick, pack and ship, de-trashing, all material movements, supermarket sizing and replenishment, and order picking for intra-plant deliveries. Success in this role is defined by driving significant continuous improvement in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and timely transactional reporting. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in delivery performance (internal and external), cycle count progress, cycle count accuracy, uninterrupted material movement for production lines and efficient use of labor resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2 years of materials leadership
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Formal leadership or team development training.
• Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure timely material flow within the facility as well as timely delivery in receiving material from other locations as well as preparation for shipment of parts to other facilities.
• Develop and implement standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements.
• Lead, Supervise, and direct materials staff development through education, training, coaching, mentoring and certification in the execution of improvement priorities and the achievement of key performance indicators.
• Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations including staging, cycle count, and storage of materials.
• Ensure efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.
• Partner with Quality, Purchasing and Production to develop effective and efficient solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and to achieve objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure high level of communication between planning, purchasing and production to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction
• Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management best practices including Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Fill Rate.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily material management balancing resource capacity to workload.
• Act as SAP SuperUser within functional area as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
• Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success.
• Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
• Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.
• Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes.
• Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group.
• Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
• Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.
• Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service.
• Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a material handling based in Londonderry.

As a Material Handler, you are a vital part vital part of our team! In this position, you will be responsible for receiving raw materials, supplying production with raw materials, performing cycle counts, maintaining orderly warehouse and operating power industrial equipment (training provided).

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures.
• Stage or deliver raw materials needed for all production lines on a daily basis including cups, lids, fruit, and cardboard.
• Work with other Material Handlers and filler operators to ensure materials needed are staged in a timely fashion.
• Receive in-coming raw materials and supplies.
• Use handheld device receive and transfer inventory items in and out of warehouse stock.
• Facilitate raw material cycle counts and assist in reconciling inventory to aid Procurement in the release of purchase orders.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all dry goods warehouse.
• Check for shortages and reject damaged goods on incoming freight deliveries.
• Build various raw material orders to be shipped to co-packers.
• Keep recycling area presentable at all times and accurately complete the proper waste tracking forms.
• Unload collected recyclable material into balers and other dedicated recycling bins.
• Maintain records and documents as necessary.
• Receive plant chemicals and transfer them into secondary storage containers.
• Prepare collection bins as needed. Operate the bin washer if necessary.
• Create bales of plastic & cardboard from the vertical balers, and manually bale rebox cardboard.
• Operate power industrial equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, crane, balers, compactor and bin washer in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!

We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours

6:30p - 6:30a

• Week 1: Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
• Week 2: Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years prior experience in material handling or warehouse environment preferred.
• Prior use of powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and high lifts recommended, but not required
• Strong organizational and math skills.
• Experience using warehouse management systems and RF handheld technology.
• Ability to flex schedule and work overtime as business needs.
• Ability to manage time, work in a fast paced environment and communicate concerns in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to consistently stand.
• Requires the ability to sit occasionally.
• Requires the ability to consistently walk.
• Requires the use of hands/fingers to handle or feel is consistent.
• The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The ability to occasionally operate powered equipment.
• Requires the ability to lift and/or carry weight up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to push/pull weight up to 50 pounds.

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.

• The noise level in this work environment is occasionally high.
• The position experiences interruptions during the day consistently.
• The requirement to work overtime in this environment is occasional.
• The ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, hair nets, safety vests and bump caps is (choose one) consistently.
• Ability work in an open and collaborative environment with no private offices is consistent.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

At Induce Biologics USA Inc., we are focused on developing and providing advanced technologies for bone regeneration. With a foundation based on science, clinical evidence, and clinical experience, our Natural Matrix Protein® (NMP®) products support healing across a wide range of spine, dental, and orthopedic procedures.

By joining Induce Biologics USA Inc., you’ll be part of a mission-driven team working with revolutionary technology that’s reshaping the future of bone regeneration—and making a real difference in patients’ lives.

The Sterile Processing and Materials Management Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the sterile processing department, which includes processing, sterilization, and preparation of materials and components required for daily manufacturing activities. This role will also be responsible for management of manufacturing inventory and support manufacturing by coordinating the receipt, inspection, transfer of donor tissue, raw materials, supplies and finished products where needed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Sterile Processing

• Responsible for the daily activities of sterile processing, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure the workflow processes of decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of tissue processing instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensure proper sterilization procedures and monitoring processes, including daily biological and chemical indicator verification.
• Maintain accurate and original records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, and inventory levels.
• Operation and maintenance of reprocessing equipment, including ultrasonic baths, washer decontaminators, and autoclaves, ensuring proper function and maintenance.
• Promote and maintain a safe sterile environment, adhering to strict infection control protocols and procedures.
• Responsible for manufacturing support and controlled environment maintenance during routine production.

Material & Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming donor tissue, reagents, and processing supplies to ensure compliance with tissue banking standards.
• Accurately log all incoming and outgoing materials using inventory management systems to maintain traceability.
• Monitor stock levels of critical materials such as cleanroom supplies, sterile packaging, and lab consumables and communicate with the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and support physical audits to ensure inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Logistics & Material Transfer Coordination

• Coordinate the timely transfer of raw materials, parts, and finished products between suppliers, warehouses, cleanrooms, laboratories, and production areas.
• Prepare materials for shipment, including labeling, packaging, and ensuring compliance with cold chain logistics or other storage conditions as needed.
• Arrange and track shipments with third-party logistics providers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Warehouse and Storage Management

• Monitor and manage inventory levels of supplies, reagents and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and timely replenishment
• Organize and maintain warehouse and storage areas for efficient material retrieval and workflow.
• Operate pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Ensure proper storage conditions (e.g., refrigerated or frozen storage) for temperature-sensitive materials.
• In collaboration with Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and storage capacity issues.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to meet material demands and production schedules.
• Support product traceability efforts by ensuring accurate lot tracking and chain of custody documentation.
• Participate in process improvements to enhance material flow, inventory accuracy, and efficiency.

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in material handling, warehouse/manufacturing operations, or inventory management in a hospital, surgery center, or regulated GMP biotech environment.
• Thorough knowledge of sterile processing principles, procedures, and regulations.

Education/Experience Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, life sciences, supply chain, or logistics is a plus
• Certified in Sterile Processing, e.g., CST, CSPD, or RCST
• Prior experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, tissue banking, or regenerative medicine company is highly preferred
• Ability to operate specialized material handling equipment (e.g., , biohazard containment units, cleanroom carts).
• Familiarity with handling biological materials, cryopreserved products, and controlled-temperature shipments (e.g., fresh/frozen tissues, stem cells, or other human-derived materials).
• Prior experience working under FDA 21 CFR Part 1271 regulations and AATB (American Association of Tissue Banks)
• Basic understanding of regulatory requirements, such as GMP, GDP, and other industry standards.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail for material tracking, documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and customer service.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA regulations preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with flexibility to adapt to new processes.
• Must be able to adhere to Health, Safety and GMP requirements.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime and holidays, if required.
• Proficient in using MS Office suite.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $25.00 to $27.00 / hour. The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, skills, education, prior experience).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Induce Biologics is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that Induce Biologics does not accept unsolicited resumes or inquiries from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any resumes submitted to our team without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Induce Biologics, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

Carlisle Brake and Friction

Material Development Manager-Dry Friction

Solon, OH

Description

Manage, develop, and help successfully launch new semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic friction materials for Carlisle’s extensive customer base. Manages a group of formulators of dry and metallic friction products while still being a formulator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Directly and indirectly develop friction materials in transmission and brakes for off highway (mining, construction, agriculture), aircraft, power sports, recreation, heavy truck, and industrial applications. This will include supervising and some pilot/fabricating of test materials manufactured in plant environments.

· Participate in and sometimes lead project/program management of a typical APQP/stage gate/phased launch process for creating new materials (NPD, NPI).

· Responsible for managing multiple testing plans/DVP&R’s across a broad range of applications, formulas, processes, customers, and plants.

· Regularly report out on program status, team progress, performance and actions.

· Develop personnel performance and development plans in conjunction with company goals.

· Assist in study of markets, customer applications/usage, new technology and regulatory landscape to create technical roadmaps.

· Generates research and development projects with focus on commercialization and product launch.

· Participates in industry associations globally for materials, testing, brakes, and various end-market industry associations.

· Experience in ceramics, polymers, composites, and other materials and material science systems.

· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of coppers, steels, non-ferrous powder metallurgy and friction characteristics associated with brakes, clutches and drive trains.

· Experience with composite mixing, molding/bonding, curing/baking, and finishing of dry friction products is desired.

· Some experience with metallic or powdered metallurgy environments is helpful.

· Experience with sintering/brazing and heat treatment of steels is helpful.

· Have the ability to use concepts and tools of Six Sigma as a means to develop materials to meet customer requirements. These can include Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, and the ability to understand a QFD (Quality Functional Deployment) to establish customer critical requirements.

· Interfaces with sales personnel in and on customer visits when necessary. The object is to understand conditions under which the manufactured parts must operate in the longer term from an applications perspective.

· Comfortable presenting technical data sheets, test results, and failure analysis to both internal and external customers.

· Collaborate on equipment setup, operation and maintenance procedures for laboratory and dynamometers.

· Recommends new and improved test procedures to improve test quality and reduce test time.

· Interfaces with product and manufacturing engineering to introduce and further develop new materials.

· Assist production when difficulties occur in manufacturing parts in the engineer’s product area.

· Interfaces with test engineers to develop new test methods and procedures as well as communicating how test data is analyzed and presented.

· Interpreting dynamometer and analytical test lab results.

· Assist quality control and supplier quality to work on production and developmental issues relating to part quality, standards, testing methods, and analysis of defects.

· Support sourcing via helping to identify new suppliers, assisting with supplier audits as necessary, generating standards/specifications for qualifying incoming products.

· Experience in evaluating new raw material sources due to shortage, va/ve, and performance enhancements is highly recommended.

· Assist with the creation and maintenance of ISO/QS documentation and control systems.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· Minimum of a Bachelors Degree, in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Composite Materials & Structures, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Masters or Advanced Technical Degree in these fields preferred but not required.

Experience and/or Training:

· Ideally 10-15 years of experience (more preferred) in compounding/formulating, product development, testing, and launch of materials.

· Ideally 3-5 years of experience (more preferred) in managing formulators/compounders.

· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of physical properties and materials science relating to the use of such materials in friction material composites.

· Analytical evaluation typically includes DSC, TGA, FTIR, GC Mass spectroscopy, elemental and phase identification, particle size, optical and electron microscopy, particle sizing and compound identification.

· Experience with the use of these materials in friction applications such as brakes, clutches and drivetrains is a plus.

· Practical experience with the use of Six Sigma techniques is desirable but not essential as formal on-site training is available and encouraged.

· A history of successful commercialization of friction materials is preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for executing compound development projects as a part of the Technology R&D Materials organization. The position is located at the Indianapolis Technology Center.

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the Polymer and Compounding Manager, this position is responsible for leading compound development projects and is accountable for communication and delivery of results to the broader Technology team. The R&D Materials Senior Engineer will apply a systematic and designed experimental approach to develop new polymeric compounds and evaluate changes in material performance prior to commercial scale-up in our manufacturing plants.

Specific Job Duties

• Leads or supports cross-functional project teams in production-scale compounding and prototype processing trials within the applicable Prysmian manufacturing facility associated with compound development projects.
• Drives cost reduction and enhanced performance compound development from bench scale to commercialization.
• Investigates and applies new polymer and additive technologies from a variety of suppliers.
• Leverages polymers and materials experience to identify and execute projects which improve compound/cable Sustainability and carbon footprint.
• Works to tight deadlines as well as contributing to longer term R&D projects.
• Coordinates laboratory experiments through Technical Service Requests.
• Works independently and provides guidance to R&D Materials laboratory technicians in order to complete project tasks.
• Creates and modifies compound specifications (including relevant raw material codes in HFA and SAP) to support the production of new or existing compounds
• Prepares informative and accurate technical reports.
• Updates and maintains records/database on compound changes or modifications.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to work as an individual or within a team
• Sound technical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Motivated, self-starter

Education

• Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of a B.S. degree in Chemical or Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

Qualified candidates for the R&D Materials Senior Engineer position should possess at least 3 years of experience with demonstrated expertise as follows:

• Hands on experience with Polymer Compound development and processing
• Good understanding of Structure Property Relationships of Polymer blends
• Proven track record of delivering projects and communicating results
• Previous experience with Polymer Compound development in the wire & cable industry preferred

Materials Data Specialist

Radiant is seeking a Materials Data Specialist to support the development of our internal materials database. This role focuses on researching, validating, and organizing material property data used by engineering teams across reactor design, thermal systems, and structural analysis.

The ideal candidate has a technical background in materials science, materials engineering, or a related engineering discipline and enjoys working at the intersection of engineering research, data quality, and structured documentation.

You will evaluate the quality of material property sources, organize data into defined schemas, and contribute to documentation that helps engineers confidently use materials data in design and analysis.

Responsibilities

Research Materials Data

• Search scientific literature, databases, and reports to identify relevant material property data.
• Evaluate the quality, reliability, and applicability of material property sources.
• Flag inconsistencies or uncertainty in data sources.

Structure Engineering Data

• Enter material property data into internal databases following defined schemas and standards.
• Maintain consistent formatting and traceability of data sources.
• Ensure data integrity and reproducibility for engineering use.

Document Materials Information

• Write concise descriptions of materials and their properties in supporting reports.
• Summarize relevant test conditions, limitations, and assumptions for engineering teams.
• Maintain clear documentation of data sources and methodologies.