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This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

• Provide excellent Customer Service?
• Love your Community?
• Love Food?

• 401(k) Retirement Benefit
• Continuing Education Benefits
• And Much More!

• Read and write English, interact with general public and co-workers.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, product labels, product pricing codes, shelf tags, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

• Basic PC/Outlook skills
• Retail Management Certificate

• Collect and organize shopping carts within the store and retrieve carts from the parking lot and surrounding areas.
• Assist customers with the loading of merchandise into shopping carts. Provide customers with assistance to and loading of their vehicles.
• Check retail prices on shelf for check stand personnel.
• Pull merchandise from check stand (\"go backs\") and return it to the proper shelf. Walk aisles and return any misplaced items to their proper location. Face merchandise on aisles as needed.
• Monitor cleanliness of store entrance: sweep front area inside and outside and pick up and empty trash regularly throughout the day, mop outside walkways and clean entrance/exit doors daily.
• Monitor cleanliness of store throughout the day: sweep, mop, and clean and restock restrooms as needed.

• Provide excellent Customer Service?
• Love your Community?
• Love Food?

• 401(k) Retirement Benefit
• Continuing Education Benefits
• And Much More!

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, product labels, product pricing codes, shelf tags, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

• Basic PC/Outlook skills
• Retail Management Certificate

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

Founded and family?owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state?of?the?art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.
As a member of the Rhoads team, youll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the manufacturing or industrial facility, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently, safely, and within quality standards. This role involves managing a team of workers, coordinating activities across departments, and implementing process improvements to optimize productivity and operational effectiveness. The Operations Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to company policies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a non-union role.
The Operations Supervisor role requires flexibility in working hours including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
What You Will Be Doing
Operational Oversight:

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• Monitor daily operations to ensure that processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
  
• Oversee parts and component management to streamline and support Operations and Production activities
  

Quality Control:

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• Ensure that products or services meet quality standards and specifications.
  
• Address and resolve quality issues or defects promptly.
  
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
  

Staff Management:

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• Supervise and lead a team of employees, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
  
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to staff to ensure productivity and adherence to company standards.
  
• Resolve employee conflicts and address any issues related to job performance.
  

Process Improvement:

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• Identify areas for improvement within operations and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Analyze operational data to assess performance and identify trends or issues.
  
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations.
  

Reporting and Documentation:

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• Prepare and submit regular reports on operational performance, including production metrics, safety incidents, and staffing levels.
  
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to operations, inventory, and personnel.
  

Customer Service:

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• Address customer complaints or concerns related to operational issues and work to resolve them in a timely manner.
  
• Ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained through effective service delivery.
  

Compliance and Safety:

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• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  
• Conduct safety training sessions and ensure that all staff adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
  

Your Background

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• High School/GED preferred. Education and/or training (i.e. Technical School, Apprenticeship, degree in any engineering discipline) preferred.
  
• 1+ years of proven experience in a Group Leader, Foreman, General Foreman, or similar crew leadership role required.
  
• Previous supervisory experience in a structural shipyard or construction environment. Experience supervising in Ship fitting, Welding, and/or Fabrication environments highly preferred.
  
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
  
• Within 90 days, must be able to pass operations supervisor training courses and skills tests.
  
• Must possess strong PC skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Relevant certifications (i.e. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OSHA 10/30) are a plus.
  
• Proven track record of managing teams and executing operational processes.
  
• Experience with production planning, quality control, and safety management.
  
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Solid understanding of quality control standards and safety regulations.
  
• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
  
• Proficiency in blueprint and drawing interpretation.
  
• Good organizational, presentation and communication skills.
  
• Ability to interact with various levels of customers and subcontractors.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; detail oriented and efficient.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization; experience managing personnel.
  
• Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment, and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate.
  

The Work Environment at Rhoads

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• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
  
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
  
• Will require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders, ship stairways, and confined spaces.
  

What Rhoads Can Offer You
At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
Benefits include:

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• Competitive health insurance packages
  
• 401k matching
  
• PTO
  
• Paid holidays and annual leave
  

Our Location
We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed the coolest shipyard in America.
For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit and follow us on LinkedIn.
Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, and Di Bruno Bros.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

Summary

The network telecommunications project manager position is responsible for reviewing, presenting and implementation of the design, installation (build, config, test, and deploying), and ensuring the maintenance and support of the company’s network telecommunications systems, including telephone, data, and video systems. They manage and supervise network telecommunication teams and work towards improving system performance, maintaining and reducing costs.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of network telecommunications equipment and systems
• Assess and recommend network telecommunications equipment to meet organization’s needs
• Manage and supervise the network telecommunications team, providing training and development opportunities as needed
• Monitor and test system performance and provide regular reports on telecommunications operations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the telecommunications department
• Coordinate with other department managers to identify and resolve telecommunications problems
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational policies related to telecommunications

Additional Functions

• Manage and negotiate contracts with network and telecommunications service providers
• Plan and manage the department budget and control expenditure
• Stay updated with advancements in the field of telecommunications and implement new technologies to enhance service

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in networking and telecommunications
• Thorough understanding of networking and telecommunications systems infrastructure
• Excellent knowledge of VoIP, SIP, carrier telecom technology options: DIA, broadband communication, private ethernet and network protocols; EIGRP, BGP, OSP
• Infrastructure platforms Cisco SD-WAN, VManage, Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, Cisco UC, Call Manger, Webex and Webex Room Kits, Cisco Smart Boards
• Ability to manage small internal team and managed service partners, and work collaboratively with other technical teams and business departments
• Experience in strategic planning and budgeting
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically
• Proficiency in project management and good organizational skills
• BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Availability to work a varied, flexible schedule to meet business demands
• Ability to operate a computer screen for long periods of the business day
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
• Ability to travel planned to our other locations, member stores,
• Ability to lift and install network components in assisting network technicians.

1. Network & Telecom Infrastructure Expertise

A telecom manager must understand the design, deployment, and support of:

• VoIP / SIP systems
• LAN (Layer 2 & 3)
• Routers (IOS, SD-WAN, DMVPN)
• Firewall Concepts
• Carrier circuits (PRI, SIP trunks, DIA, MPLS, DIA, Broadband, Private Ethernet, SD‑WAN, Cellular)
• Structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6A, fiber Single Mode& Multi Mode)
• Wireless systems (Wi‑Fi 2.4Ghz, 5.0Ghz, Wi-Fi 6)

This ensures reliability, minimizes downtime, and allows intelligent vendor discussions.

2. Vendor & Contract Management

Telecom involves multiple external providers — carriers, installers, maintenance teams.

Key abilities include:

• Negotiating pricing for circuits, SIP trunks, and services
• Managing SLAs and service credits
• Evaluating RFPs and proposals
• Overseeing installation and cutovers
• Ensuring compliance (E911, local codes, carrier rules)

Strong telecom managers reduce costs and increase service quality.

3. Troubleshooting & Incident Management

Telecom touches voice, data, networks, cabling, and users — so when something breaks, everyone feels it.

Critical troubleshooting capabilities include:

• Root‑cause analysis
• Reading call logs, MOS scores, trace routes, packet captures
• Understanding QoS, jitter, latency, packet loss
• Coordinating among network, voice, and carrier teams

A good telecom manager can quickly identify whether the issue is LAN/WAN, ISP, voice and video system, cabling, or endpoint.

4. Project Management & Deployment Leadership

Telecom projects (cutovers, site builds, remodels, upgrades) require:

• Scheduling and coordination
• Budgeting
• Risk assessment
• Stakeholder communication
• Documentation & as‑built creation
• Managing subcontractors during large rollouts

Project managers who excel here complete projects on budget and with minimal disruption.

5. Strategic Planning & Technology Modernization

A great telecom leader doesn’t just maintain current systems — they plan for what's next.

Includes:

• Evaluating cloud voice platforms (Teams, Webex, etc..,)
• Planning circuit and bandwidth upgrades
• Lifecycle planning for routers, switches, phones, video rooms, UPS, cabling
• Security considerations (voice & data security, carrier fraud, SIP security)
• Aligning network communication with broader IT strategy

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package
• Competitive Salary and Paid Time Off
• Fitness Reimbursement and Well-Being Program
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative team environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K
• Matching Gifts and Community Volunteer Involvement

Summary:

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector at our manufacturing facility in Seattle, WA. This role will require you to accurately evaluate and document receiving, in-process and final inspection of highly intricate prototype, custom parts and assemblies for a variety of applications from Aerospace, military, Energy Production and R&D. You will need to have an extreme attention to detail, skill in basic shop mathematics, the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications and personal discipline to document and report nonconforming products in an objective manner.

Responsibilities:

• Enact inspection activities to obtain objective evidence of compliance for CNC manufactured parts, assemblies, complex tooling, and other components.
• Interpret and measure features containing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Use manual inspection tooling such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges and surface plate activities to obtain compliance evidence for requirements up to the fourth decimal place (tenths) of accuracy.
• Create and review compliance documentation related to Receiving, In-process and Final inspection on Materials, Processes and Completed Products.
• Ensure conformance with customer Drawing, Specification and Purchase Order.
• Assist engineering department in implementing strategies to improve accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Have recent 3-5 years (min) working experience within a machine shop atmosphere.
• Have a reasonable understanding of math, including trigonometry and geometry.
• Have a strong understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Be skilled in the use of all measurement equipment and machinery within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in blueprint and part drawing interpretation for high tolerance, precision parts are mandatory.
• Bring ideas to the table to increase speed and efficiency in the department.

Skills:

• Experience using DCC controls on a CMM.
• Experience in PC-DMIS, utilizing both solid models and touch point programing to perform inspection activities.
• Functional use of SolidWorks or a similar CAD system.
• Familiarity with complex dimensional reporting mechanisms, such as AS9102.
• Manipulation of outputs to multiple formats such as linear graphical representation, point cloud comparison, and polar graphics.
• Familiarity with Digital Product Definition (DPD) requirements per D6-51991 desired.

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Diversity and equity are important values for us, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Position is subject to export control regulations as defined in 22 CFR 120.62

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for monitoring costs associated with products in both development and construction phases, collaborating with other departments to identify and implement new and more cost-efficient methods and materials, sourcing new vendors and trades, vendor/trade negotiations to obtain reduced costs, and purchase order/work order execution. Duties include:

Controlling and Reducing Costs

• Choose vendors using a balanced approach, including quality, cost, and service.                                    
• Procure contracts and material costs at the lowest possible cost while maintaining quality and service standards.                                    
• Work with other departments to value engineer new product and projects.
• Provide support and feedback for purchasing strategy adjustments.
• Work with peers to come up with ideas to cut costs; motivate each other to achieve these goals.                                    
• Complete detailed estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.                                    
• Design and implement strategies that reduce build-times, cost, and maintain or increase quality standards.                                    
• Directly responsible for purchasing information accuracy on sales documents (option prices, custom option costing and pricing, selection, colors, etc.).

New Communities

• Provide accurate quantity takeoffs for new plans.                                    
• Create accurate material list for each new plan.                                    
• Create accurate contract budget for each new plan.                                    
• Negotiate with trade contractors and vendors to deliver high value.
• Create accurate lot premium budget for each new subdivision.

Variance Reporting

• Track VPOs on a dialy basis on the VPO Log.                                    
• Forward all "VPO Approved" e-mails to the appropriate Superintendent to make them aware of the extra material thiat is ordered.                                    
• Review the VPO Log at month end and give recommendations for changes to improve future variances.                                    
• Submit Variance Report to the Purchasing Manager by the 25th of the month for all homes closed in the previous month.                                    
• Process Exception Reports within 3 to 5 hours of receipt from Accounting (submit to Construction by 12PM and to Accounting by 1:30PM).

Hard Costs

• Complete all hard cost updates by the assigned deadline.
• Bid lumber by the assigned deadline.                                     
• Run and review Hard Cost Report (following Hard Cost Process exactly).                                    
• Run and review Option Price Updates (following Option Price Update Process exactly) and turn into Purchasing Manager 3 days prior to option price deadline.                                    
• Enforce vendor increase policies.                                    

Custom Options

• Track custom option requests and status on Custom Option Tracker.
• Estimate custom options (ensure all estimates are completed within 3 days of the request or within 5 days for structural requests that require a drawing).
• Responsible for the accuracy of all custom option estimates for Sales.

House Release

• Follow House Release process exactly to ensure correct variance reporting.
• Provide detailed Load Budget Request Sheet to Accounting with proper expectations when asking for budgets to be loaded.

Cost Cuts

• Strive to achieve cost cut goals each quarter through negotiating and value engineering.                        
• Record progress on Cost Cut Tracker.

Vendor Paperwork

• Update Vendor Paperwork Tracker every Thursday.                                    
• Record date of the most recently signed Schedule A for all vendors.

Rebates

• Ensure that Hakes Brothers is submitting and collecting on all rebate programs on a quarterly basis by the 10th of the month.

Builder of Choice

• Help Hakes Brothers become the Builder of Choice for our trade contractors. Manage trade contractors and supplier relationships so they can accomplish their jobs effectively and efficiently. Work with trade contractors to create value for them, as well as for Hakes Brothers. Be firm but fair; be consistent and reliable;instill discipline; give ample lead times; provide proper materials to execute the job; pay on time; be a good listener, and show respect.

Manage Professional Relationships

• Cooperate with other departments and work to better the overall culture at Hakes Brothers.

Professional Appearance / Team Player

• Always look, dress and speak professionally.                                    
• Be a Leader. Be an example to other Purchasing Agents. Be the top performer of each of the Purchasing Agent responsibilities. Be a positive voice for the company.

Vehicle

• Must own or have access to vehicle for daily work.                                    
• Must carry a valid driver's icense and auto liability insurance.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED

Experience / Qualifications

• Preferred: At least two years' relevant experience

Skills / Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail                                    
• Excellent problem-solving skills                                    
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills\

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas under consideration in all types of weather                       
• Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, cold, etc.