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Sr. Commodity Manager – Saturated Fibers & Paper

Arclin is currently looking for a Sr. Commodity Manager – Saturated Fibers and Paper to join our procurement team at our Alpharetta, GA. Reporting into the Sr. Director of Procurement, this position is responsible for execution of established procurement strategies to support our organization with procuring high-quality, cost-effective raw materials and services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy for direct raw material commodities, managing a total spend of $100M+ to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Identify and drive opportunities for supplier consolidation and national standardization, leveraging volume to secure the lowest total cost of ownership while maintaining standards for safety, quality, sustainability, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Mitigate supply chain risk by ensuring multi-source strategies and establishing contingency suppliers for indirect and critical spend categories.
• Lead complex negotiations and contract drafting with suppliers, covering terms and conditions, pricing mechanisms, escalation/reduction clauses, warranties, performance expectations, rebates, vendor-managed inventory, and other key commercial terms.
• Monitor and resolve supplier performance issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business goals.
• Manage the RFQ/RFP process end-to-end — from supplier qualification and evaluation to bid analysis and final recommendation — to ensure competitive sourcing and strategic supplier selection.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and engineering teams to align procurement initiatives with business objectives and long-term supply strategies.
• Track and report cost savings, performance metrics, and sourcing pipeline progress to senior leadership

Job Qualifications:

• B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or equivalent degree required
• 5+ years of Procurement or equivalent experience
• Solid knowledge of purchasing profession and saturated paper industry. Strong knowledge of contract design. Understanding of marketplace relating to goods and services purchased. General understanding of business issues and financial principles
• Proficient negotiation skillset (Honest, fact based, partnership oriented)
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Any experience/exposure to any ERP/MRP system is a plus (JD Edwards preferred)
• Ability to plan and prioritize a wide variety of activities
• Project management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbally and written)

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Primary Responsibilities:

Sample preparation and analysis following official methods and company/laboratory SOPs. Area Leader guides the work flow for the department

Specifically These Responsibilities Are To:

• Develop, review, submit, and file reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation, proposal, and other projects. Authorized to review and sign datasheets and client reports.
• Routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and trouble-shooting of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Perform and validate test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department level operating, safety, and quality documents.
• Investigation of, response to, and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints.
• Limited internal and external technical support to marketing, sales, customer services, and clients regarding test, report, and other technical information.
• Input technical information in LIMS and other electronic and physical data systems and ensure all information is up to date and maintained.
• Coordinate with other laboratory technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving, logging, pretreatment, preparation, testing and other tasks.
• Conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Comply with local and corporate QHSE requirements.
• Other projects and tasks assigned by company and supervisors.
• Assign tasks and projects to department based on incoming projects
• Manage day to day work flow of the department ensuring on time delivery of reports to clients
• Enter orders into Sharepoint for supplies needed to perform testing (PO or p-card)
  
  

Profile of the position (Requirements & Qualifications):

• Familiarity with Quality Management System and ISO 17025
• Familiarity with ASTM, ANSI, NFPA, government, industry and other regulations, standards, and methodologies.

Education:

• AA degree (technical) with at least 2 years test lab experience, or at least 4 years of technical experience.

Skills/Competencies:

Must be able to meet the following performance requirements:

• Attend work regularly and predictably.
• Participate as a team member and be able to work with multiple cultures • Work independently and with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Company and Laboratory Quality and Operations systems.
• Familiarity with LIMS and other laboratory data management means.
• Effective understanding, written and verbal skills.
• Takes initiative to learn and grow. Able to learn and apply new technologies and instruments.

Functional Competencies / Qualifications:

• Computer and math skills: Windows-based computer programs including MS Word, Excel, and Access

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $22.00-$24.00 per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close May 4, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 2 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

Due to continued growth and capacity expansion, Fischer Paper Products is currently seeking a full-time Manufacturing Operations Director to join our team. This role will work onsite full-time at our newly built headquarters in Antioch, IL.

This position will report directly to the President/Owner and will cover a broad base of responsibilities within a modern manufacturing environment. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow management team members to foster a strong, unified culture of synergy and cross-functional teamwork. You’ll get to take the business strategy and cascade it down with hands-on oversight of production, quality, safety, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, warehouse, and facilities.

This is a career-transforming opportunity for an individual who is passionate about developing teams, processes, systems, and growing together towards success!

Who We Are

With a 53-year history, Fischer Paper Products is a family company with more than three generations of experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, food-safe paper packaging to nationally recognized customers in the foodservice industry.

Focused on building our future together, Fischer Paper Products is positioned for exciting growth – for the company and each of our 140 team members. We are a people-first organization with plans to grow to 200 team members over the next 3-5 years.

Our purpose is to be a trusted employer and supplier of choice, by doing what’s right for our team, our customers, and our community.

You will enjoy it here if you…

• Believe in the value of building strong working relationships
• Thrive in a high-growth and changing environment
• Delight in daily interactions with all levels of employees – in the office and on the production floor
• Are a fair and equitable leader who likes to help others succeed
• Find satisfaction in fostering engagement, cohesion, and personal connection
• Are passionate about establishing people, process, and technology structures for sustainable growth
• Love understanding how things work – and making them better

Position Overview

• Lead and assist with continuous growth year after year, through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manner.
• Manage and improve KPIs surrounding safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
• Overall responsibility for manufacturing budgets, capital expenditures, and financial performance.
• Utilize financial systems to manage cost standards, BOM’s, actual vs. estimated job cost, and to provide timely and accurate financial reports and cost controls.
• Drive improvements in supply chain; including demand planning, inventory, logistics, S&OP process, etc.
• Lead partnership and learning between departments and ensure best practices are implemented.
• Develop and implement operations strategies that improve execution and provide additional value to customers in a cost-effective manner.
• Devise and execute structural changes needed to ensure success; including staffing, scheduling, capacity planning, and asset utilization.
• Work cross-functionally to support the processes for qualifying new business, developing new products, approving new raw material suppliers, resolving customer complaints, and improving the customer experience.
• Actively seek ways in which to act as a role model; guiding, developing, and mentoring others within the Operations Department.
• Managerial responsibilities to include hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management.
• Oversight of driving excellence in Food Safety and OSHA compliance, preventive maintenance, facilities housekeeping and sanitation, and overall representation of Fischer's brand image.
• Foster a high-performance culture of learning, growth, transparency, engagement, and inclusion.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Recent experience in the paper, packaging, printing, or converting industry required
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience
• 7+ years of management experience
• 5+ years leading cross-functional teams to drive transformational improvements
• Strong team development, change management, and facilitation skills
• PMP Project Management certification preferred
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certifications preferred
• Proven success driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Expertise in ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated business partner and leadership skills with ability to scope and understand business needs and define and implement solutions
• Track record of building organizational synergies and aligned teams
• Professional, positive, and people-oriented approach
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative leadership style

What We Offer

• Strong potential career advancement in the short and long-term
• A friendly, business casual work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + company sponsored Medical Reimbursement Program + 401(k) with employer matching + additional life and well-being offerings
• Anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 annually

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about operational excellence — we want to hear from you!

Mac Papers + Packaging

Company Overview

• Privately held wholesale distributor of paper, packaging materials, equipment, wide format products, facility supplies, envelopes, and related products
• Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida
• Serves customers across the Southeastern United States in multiple industries
• Operates multiple branch locations throughout the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Virginia (Richmond)
• Distributes packaging materials such as boxes, tape, cushioning, stretch wrap, and related products, while providing tailored packaging solutions
• Supplies paper products from major mills
• Operates a state-of-the-art envelope converting facility in Jacksonville
• Maintains an extensive logistics network, including warehouses and a private fleet throughout the Southeast
• Owned by Monomoy Capital Partners (private equity)

Richmond Branch Specific Details

• Expanding and strengthening presence in the Richmond market
• Significant greenfield growth opportunity
• The majority of operations within a 2-hour radius of Richmond
• No required in-office presence
• Heavy outside sales, hunter-focused role
• Responsible for building and growing a book of business
• Entrepreneurial, wide-open territory

Role Overview: Account Manager – Packaging

• Location: Charlotte, NC (Remote / Field-Based)
• Industry: Packaging Distribution
• Reports To: GM / Director of Sales

Qualifications

• Previous packaging distribution sales experience
• B2B consultative sales background
• Strong hunter mentality
• Experience growing a territory
• Ability to build a business from scratch
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• 3 to 5+ years in packaging distribution
• Existing regional book of business
• Strong understanding of packaging consumables

Education

• 4-year degree preferred
• OR
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience

Core Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify and develop prospective packaging customers
• Prospect through referrals, directories, and market outreach
• Penetrate new accounts and expand existing business

Territory Management

• Develop and execute a territory business plan
• Conduct quarterly reviews with leadership
• Analyze margin reports, bid files, and sales data

Consultative Selling

• Identify customer packaging needs
• Recommend value-added solutions to improve efficiency and profitability
• Collaborate with equipment and supplier partners

Relationship Management

• Build relationships from ownership and management to floor-level contacts
• Provide strong communication and customer service
• Partner closely with customer service and operations teams

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage CRM pipeline
• Reporting and budgeting
• Assist with opening new accounts alongside credit and branch leadership

Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing paper roll inventory levels at our production facilities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Demand Planning: Create detailed SKU-level demand and consumption forecasts that align with facility needs
• Warehouse Management: Oversee inventory management through balancing customer needs with storage and capital constraints
• Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing teams to support inventory management and planning
• KPI Reporting: Regularly present planning KPIs to leadership, including demand and production adherence, forecast accuracy, and management of new and aging inventory.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze forecast, shipment and consumption data daily to react in real-time to roll stock needs at each facility
• Inventory Oversight: Build strong relationships with internal and external suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Team Support: Provide support to Sales, Customer Service and Supply Chain teams.
• Purchase Order Generation: Utilize SAP software to create all roll stock purchase orders for box plant facilities
• Analytical Support: Offer analytical support for the Sales Team and Corporate Finance, including analysis and evaluation of monthly operating results, production, financial forecasts, and weekly results reporting.
• Program Management: Drive the wind-down of end-of-life inventory SKUs to minimize surplus.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably within the corrugated packaging industry.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel; desired experience with SAP and KIWI
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, and procurement within the corrugated packaging industry.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, sales, and finance.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing data and processes.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making skills and the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

"McKinley Paper and Packaging Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training."

Corporate Paralegal

McKinley Paper and Packaging is seeking a skilled and experienced Corporate Paralegal to support our legal team. You will work closely with our attorneys in relation to all legal business matters.

Candidates must have extensive experience with document review and preparation, handling discovery, drafting legal documents and managing paperwork. You also need to have excellent research skills, be able to multi-task several assignments under tight deadlines and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Westlaw.

Paralegal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong focus on Contracts, research, acquisitions.
• Create reports and documents for lawyers based on specifications and requests
• Help lawyers prepare legal documents
• Monitor changes to laws, guidelines, or regulations; submit reports on pertinent changes in legislation
• Utilize existing files and a variety of other legal research resources to develop information for business purposes.

Paralegal Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certificate is required; bachelor's degree preferred
• National certification, such as those offered by NALA or AACP, is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Westlaw
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Billingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company | Bio Pappel, provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change any time with or without notice.

Assistant Store Manager

Location

WI - Madison - Madison - 4663

Classification

Full-Time

Job Summary

As an Assistant Store Manager (ASM), you support the Paper Source vision by providing customers with a place where they can find their own creativity and shop with us again and again. You enjoy working with people, are energized by your passion for helping customers and model excellent service every day. As the deputy to the store manager (SM), you focus on the look and consistent presentation of our stores, empowered to make decisions, ensuring the shopping experience for our customers is to their satisfaction. You communicate consistently with your store manager on your ideas to ensure this experience and drive this through our people, actively participating in team development. In your role, you ensure sales and profit through your ability to leverage resources which results in teams who can provide best in class service to our customers. As a leader, you work collaboratively with the team, inspiring creativity and ensuring you have a store where team members are happy and engaged doing what they enjoy: talking about and selling fun and creative products and services.

• As an Assistant Store Manager (ASM), you ensure the smooth running of your store through your strong leadership and deployment of the store team.

• Demonstrate effective ownership of key responsibilities to supervise and lead the store team and operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day routines & procedures. Hold the store team accountable for consistent standards appropriate for their position, addressing opportunities promptly and fairly. Manage developmental priorities within the team, ensuring well-rounded abilities and skill sets exist to meet the demands of the store and ensure that the potential of individual members is realized, working with the Store Manager, Area Manager, Regional Manager as needed.

• As an Assistant Store Manager who supports the Sales Leads, Senior Sales Leads, and Customer Sales Associates, you will be expected to be a leader and put the proper emphasis on building an incredible team and creating positive employee experiences. Success will come from your engagement and accountability in the ongoing commitment to our store’s talent as you recruit, interview, train, and develop talented team members.

• Support solid execution of associate rosters and schedules aligning with the budget and business needs so store scheduling is balanced and staffed to effectively and smoothly run the store, collaborating with Store Manager, Area Manager or Regional Manager as appropriate.

• As an ASM you will continue to develop your leadership skills to effectively guide and direct the Sales Leads, Sr. Sales Leads, and Customer Sales Associates and to hold this team accountable to strong, consistent performance. You will continue to deliver results through the ability to effectively and strategically lead, supervise, motivate, and ensure accountability of your team to perform in a performance driven culture.

What You Do:

• Ensure consistent, friendly and informed service to customers, first by the example you set and second by the training and delivery of best-in-class service by the store team.

• Ensure a vibrant store through the execution of visual merchandising and replenishment standards, showing a commitment to maintaining a neat, tidy, shoppable and inviting presentation.

• Drive top line sales by guiding the entire team to leverage key campaigns and services, such as new item launches, promotions, enterprise orders, etc., to actively hand sell and engage in conversation with every customer.

• Partner and provide insight and ongoing feedback on associate achievements and/or performance concerns. As an Assistant Manager you will be expected to provide meaningful input for performance reviews, hiring decisions, associate promotions, and disciplinary decisions. Communicating examples and contributing to the creation of documentation as appropriate.

• Develop the Sr. Sales Leads, Sales Leads, and Customer Sales Associates, through engagement and coaching; work with the team by providing performance feedback to assess and focus on individual strengths, and when associates’ interests align, work to train and advance their potential for career pathing within the company. Provide coaching through their experiences, observations and examples with associates, and play an active role to assess when performance merits to recommend the associate for further development in the store.

• Assess the store from the customer’s perspective and use insight to seek and influence improvements.

• Drive results during assigned Manager on Duty (MOD) segments by delivering sales and behaviors that meet the store’s performance targets and coaching other store team leaders to develop MOD skills.

• Ensure the achievement of sales goals and deliver operational excellence to maximize efficiency and minimize loss through timely execution of all processes.

• Ensure compliance to Company standards as it pertains to safety, customer experience and all store operations, including asset protection (controlling shrink, expense, and payroll).

• Communicate with your store team respectfully and with urgency on key issues and messages, creating a culture that demonstrates the values of the company.

• Open and close the building, ensuring the safety of our employees and customers.

• Work on the selling floor, which requires physical activity (i.e., prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, climbing).

Knowledge & Experience:

• Exhibit solid product knowledge and strong understanding of the current trends.

• Enthusiasm for the product is reflected in the excellent standards of service for the local community.

• Experience in managing and developing employees at all levels.

• Effective organization, planning and prioritization of workload.

• Able to delegate and work through others.

• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably.

• Experience building collaborative and productive working relationships at all levels.

• Consistently deliver honest and constructive feedback.

• Demonstrate passion about customer service and knowledge and/or a desire to learn about our brand/products.

• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a retail environment.

Expected Behaviors:

• Prioritize customer experience above all else.

• Commit to and develop associates.

• Execute visual merchandising and replenishment standards flawlessly.

• Drive results through thoughtful development.

• Provide feedback, coaching and development.

• Can empathize with and understand people.

• Enjoy working with people and engaging with others.

• Demonstrate collaboration and ability to adjust style to meet individual needs.

• Provide clear directions, monitor progress and provide appropriate feedback when running the store.

• Understand key financial indicators and make good decisions to drive positive results.

• Solve problems through good decision making, including in ambiguous situations.

• Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Motivate a team of people through engagement, focused dialogue and feedback.

• Is open to feedback and can reflect on this insight to develop and grow.

• Show adaptability and work with a sense of urgency all the time.

Full Job Description:

Lesco Paper & Box Company, a Philadelphia based packaging distributor, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Sales Professional. We are a regional distributor of corrugated cartons, packaging, and shipping room supplies with a strong emphasis on warehousing product for Just-In-Time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include online lead generation, cold calling, canvassing, setting up appointments, facilitate meetings and actively engaging prospects in order to establish and maintain accounts.

A preferred candidate would be a self-motivated and self-starting individual with strong communication skills. Experience and a customer base in the packaging/corrugated industry is preferred but not required.

We offer salary + generous commission, benefits, and a casual work environment.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Customer Service, Meeting Sales Goals, Closing Skills, Territory Management,Prospecting Skills, Negotiation, Self-Confidence, Product Knowledge,Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Motivation for Sales

Our client, a large, complex enterprise organization, is looking for a Principal AI Engineer to serve as the lead architect and hands-on builder of a unified AI Platform as a Service (PaaS) a secure, multi-tenant foundation that helps internal teams build and operate semantic discovery, conversational experiences, and autonomous agent workflows at scale.

Summary:

The Principal AI Engineer will design and build an enterprise-grade “AI operating layer” that turns modern foundation model capabilities into a governed, reusable platform used across multiple business domains. This role balances approximately 40% hands-on development with 60% platform strategy, personally building core orchestration services, standardized capability interfaces, and trust/safety guardrails. The platform will enable teams to deploy specialized agents that can collaborate via defined protocols, securely access grounded knowledge sources, and execute autonomous tasks within a controlled, high-availability runtime.

Location: Remote (U.S.) / Hybrid options may be available based on client needs.

Compensation Range: $145,000 - $250,000 per year plus RSUs & Bonus

Benefits: Very competitive benefits

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver a self-service AI platform that provides reusable patterns, reference implementations, and standardized building blocks for internal engineering teams.
• Define and communicate a multi-year platform roadmap, ensuring technical priorities map to enterprise outcomes and adoption goals.
• Design and implement stateful orchestration (state graphs/state machines) to handle planning edge cases, recovery, and self-correction in autonomous workflows.
• Build and operate secure remote tool gateways (e.g., MCP-style servers) and implement controlled function-calling interfaces for connecting agents to sensitive enterprise systems.
• Establish interoperability standards for agent-to-agent collaboration, enabling autonomous discovery and reliable task handoffs across independently built agent solutions.
• Design an agent identity and authorization layer that supports fine-grained permissions, auditable actions, and strong accountability for autonomous behaviors.
• Implement a unified knowledge layer using semantic retrieval and multimodal grounding to support accurate, “source-aligned” responses and decisions.
• Build long-term context persistence (“memory”) using retrieval and graph-based storage to preserve institutional knowledge and improve continuity over time.
• Create a trust and evaluation layer with automated testing pipelines to measure quality, safety, cost, latency, and reliability of agent behavior across tenants.
• Own runtime lifecycle management for agent sessions, ensuring high availability, persistence, scalability, and controlled rollout patterns.
• Lead deep code reviews focused on agent-specific failure modes (runaway loops, tool misuse, state growth, unreliable calling patterns) and implement mitigations.
• Optimize inference performance and spend through techniques such as prompt caching, model routing, and workload-aware runtime strategies.
• Act as a technical multiplier by mentoring senior/staff engineers on advanced agentic patterns, evaluation methods, and production hardening.
• Partner closely with Cloud and Infrastructure teams to influence enabling services and platform primitives needed for enterprise AI delivery.
• Raise the bar on engineering quality via documentation, profiling, reliability improvements, and ongoing performance tuning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years operating at a Principal/Architect level.
• 2+ years architecting and shipping LLM-based systems, with demonstrated experience taking agentic solutions into production at scale.
• 5+ years working in agile delivery environments.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification.
• Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and translate business needs into durable platform architectures.
• Strong expertise in asynchronous orchestration (e.g., Python) plus proficiency in a statically typed language (Java, Go, or Rust) for high-concurrency platform services.
• Hands-on experience with stateful graph orchestration patterns and frameworks (e.g., LangGraph/ADK-style approaches) to power robust reasoning workflows.
• Strong cloud-native experience with CLI tooling and Infrastructure-as-Code; proven ability to deploy and scale containerized workloads using container orchestration and serverless platforms.
• Experience designing and operating distributed architectures at scale, including vector stores, graph databases, and structured data pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of multi-agent design patterns and the ability to extend or replace off-the-shelf orchestration when scaling, safety, or reliability requires it.
• Working understanding of modern agent reasoning approaches (Chain-of-Thought, ReAct, Tree-of-Thoughts, Self-Reflection) and when to apply them.
• Experience supporting very high request volumes and/or extremely large datasets in production environments.
• Expertise building semantic retrieval layers, attribute-aware discovery, and stateful persistence for long-lived agent context.
• Strong understanding of MCP-style tool protocols, agent-to-agent interaction patterns, REST/gRPC APIs, OAuth2, and function-calling mechanics.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture patterns and distributed systems best practices.
• Ability to implement observability for agentic systems, including traceability/telemetry and debugging methods for multi-step reasoning and handoffs.
• Awareness of global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act) and ability to translate requirements into technical controls and platform governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and business audiences.
• Calm, decisive execution in high-pressure or incident scenarios.
• Highly organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and effective with limited supervision.
• Ability to support off-hours work as needed, including rotational on-call, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• PhD in AI, Distributed Systems, or Cognitive Science.
• Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer certification and/or specialized certifications in multi-agent systems/autonomous reasoning.
• 3+ years working with distributed caching technologies.
• Experience provisioning and configuring cloud platform resources at scale.
• Experience supporting consumer-facing digital or commerce environments.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail).

About Hansell Tierney:

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