Current Openings

Our client is seeking an experienced First Shift Production Supervisor who will work alongside the Plant Manager and Production Leads to help achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Employee morale goals.  This is a direct hire opportunity with an organization that offers an excellent benefit package.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a safe working environment for all production employees
• Maintain and mentor a team of Production leads in all assigned departments (Assembly, Fabrication, Order selecting/Packing/Shipping; Cutting/Custom sewing, and Sewing)
• Design and drive standard work for the “Lead Team”
• Accountable to maintain onboarding/training documentation program
• Has the authority for hiring, termination, discipline, and performance decisions
• Work with management team to identify and implement productivity improvements.
• Help Production Leads and Human resource resolve personnel issues and document accordingly.
• Accountable for ensuring customer quality expectations are met
• Accountable to maintain a clean and organized facility 
• Understand and enforce company rules established through the employee handbook and attendance policy.
• Meet/Exceed all measurements of performance: quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed. 

EDUCATION and REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Supervisory experience in managing and leading a minimum of 75 indirect employees
• Requires high school diploma
• Requires 5-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Must possess mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to make metric system conversions.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Must have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Able to multitask and prioritize a busy workload.
• Must have intermediate computer skills, including responding to email, record keeping, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, creating documents in MS Word, etc.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.

Our client is seeking an experienced Second Shift Production Supervisor who will work alongside the Plant Manager and Production Leads to help achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Employee morale goals.  This is a direct hire opportunity with an organization that offers an excellent work environment and benefit package.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a safe working environment for all production employees
• Maintain and mentor a team of Production leads in all assigned departments (Assembly, Fabrication, Order selecting/Packing/Shipping; Cutting/Custom sewing, and Sewing)
• Design and drive standard work for the “Lead Team”
• Accountable to maintain onboarding/training documentation program
• Has the authority for hiring, termination, discipline, and performance decisions
• Work with management team to identify and implement productivity improvements.
• Help Production Leads and Human resource resolve personnel issues and document accordingly.
• Accountable for ensuring customer quality expectations are met
• Accountable to maintain a clean and organized facility 
• Understand and enforce company rules established through the employee handbook and attendance policy.
• Meet/Exceed all measurements of performance: quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed. 

EDUCATION and REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Supervisory experience in managing and leading a minimum of 75 indirect employees
• Requires high school diploma
• Requires 5-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Must possess mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to make metric system conversions.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Must have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Able to multitask and prioritize a busy workload.
• Must have intermediate computer skills, including responding to email, record keeping, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, creating documents in MS Word, etc.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.

Accountant

Our client is a manufacturer of paper packaging solutions (Corrugated Fiber Board). They have just opened a brand-new manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, MN. We are seeking an Accountant to take on the exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this new business in the world of corrugated manufacturing. This is a full-time role complete with a competitive salary and full benefits package. The Accountant will report directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities will include:

• Accounts receivable (Invoicing, credit memos, returns)
• Receive checks in the mail and use check scanner to deposit into the bank account.
• Accounts payable (Approve and code vendor invoices, check runs)
• Cross-charge sister plants for goods/services purchased/provided by other plants for them.
• Verifying and processing expense reports for traveling employees.
• Fixed assets
• Month-End close
• Account reconciliations
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Compiling Sales reports for the executive team to review.
• Tracking of scrap sales
• This role will help back-up the AP Clerk and Payroll person if they are sick or on vacation. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1-5+ years of experience in the Accounting field preferably coming from the manufacturing field.
• Comfortable becoming the Subject Matter Expert to all things Accounting over time.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize is a fast-paced setting.
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment and comfortable reporting to the Controller who works off-site in another plant.
• Able to interact with executives (Controller, Plant Manager, General Manager, etc.) on special projects that will include sales reporting, forecasting and year end close responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communications skills to work across different plant locations.
• Previous experience with some type of Accounting software and strong Excel skills. (Great Plains preferred but not mandatory).

Join our growing team with our Lincolnshire client, as an Administrative Assistant.  In this role, you will support a high performing team with all daily, monthly and quarterly administrative responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to interact with employees at all levels and take initiative on a variety of tasks and projects. 

Key areas of Responsibility

• Schedule and calendar all internal and external meetings.
• Field incoming phone calls and emails; prioritize, follow-up and resolve outstanding issues.
• Extract lists and other data requests from the HRIS system to send targeted communications to groups or functions from specific leaders
• Draft, prepare and proofread letters, memos, reports, spreadsheets, charts and presentations. 
• Prepare, organize, and distribute materials for all meetings.
• Coordinate and arrange all travel for the team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Arrange all aspects of requested meetings, including locations, travel, accommodations, meeting rooms, catering, equipment/supplies, etc.
• Assist with or arrange department gatherings (location, set-up, food, and activities).
• Develop collaborative relationships across the organization to ensure positive results.
• Interact with partners including internal and external customers.
• Craft professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Create and prepare expense reports, requisitions and new hire needs.
• Enter all invoices and create PO’s to ensure timely payment to Vendors.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of administrative experience in a professional setting.
• Experience with compiling data from a variety of sources in Excel or PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting leaders at the VP+ level for a global organization is preferred.

Skills and Competencies to be Successful

• Enjoy a dynamic environment and work well under deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of computer systems, as well as excellent advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working in PeopleSoft is helpful.
• Ability to work independently and to communicate effectively with all levels of management, as well as all employees.
• Strong organizational skills in order to meet ongoing deadlines, handle unexpected reporting requirements, and manage multiple assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and business information.
• Approach work with a positive, make-it-happen attitude.

Join ESC’s growing team onsite at Amazon as an Assistant Editor.  As an Assistant Editor, will be responsible for authoring and updating content specific to HR, interviewing and working with local subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed. Your focus will be on using our style guide to create unparalleled global English content that is ready for localization to an international audience. You must be able to work across numerous business models and create certainty out of ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities
In collaboration with our stakeholders and subject matter experts, you will determine the type of content needed and build content by:
•             Researching, interviewing and curating information according to employee needs under the guidance of the regional content strategists
•             Authoring personalized/relevant content from scratch when required ensuring consistency of voice and maintaining communication quality across multiple content types and platforms. All content created should flow well, read well, be well organized and accurate in terms of language
•             Evolving content by eliminating anything outdated, ensuring that content on all platforms is consistent, adds value to employees, answers their questions, and either provides a true self-service path or an escalation path that’s current if no self-service is possible.
•             Ensuring that all content created map to the tenets of the content team
•             A successful candidate will be resourceful, customer-focused, and a versatile resource flexible to work on multiple projects with aggressive deadlines.

REQUIRED SKILLS
•             Fluent in English writing with excellent reading/comprehension skills
•             3-4 years of professional content development experience
•             Clear, concise writing style with attention to detail
•             Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and/or other style guides
•             Demonstrated success at learning and explaining business processes
•             Ability to prioritize and manage multiple stakeholder needs in a fast-paced environment
•             Strong editorial background and exceptional skill in proofreading and creating, implementing and ensuring adherence to technical style guides
•             Proficient with Microsoft Office

PREFERRED SKILLS
•             Work experience in a global team environment
•             Experience with localization/translation process
•             Demonstrated experience using a content management system (CMS), such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Sitecore, Drupal, Alfresco, OpenText, etc.
•             Experience in a multi-language publishing environment, including globalization for translation, terminology databases and management, and other world-ready approaches

Join ESC’s growing team onsite at Amazon as an Assistant Editor.  As an Assistant Editor, will be responsible for authoring and updating content specific to HR, interviewing and working with local subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed. Your focus will be on using our style guide to create unparalleled global English content that is ready for localization to an international audience. You must be able to work across numerous business models and create certainty out of ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with our stakeholders and subject matter experts, you will determine the type of content needed and build content by:

• Researching, interviewing and curating information according to employee needs under the guidance of the regional content strategists
• Authoring personalized/relevant content from scratch when required ensuring consistency of voice and maintaining communication quality across multiple content types and platforms. All content created should flow well, read well, be well organized and accurate in terms of language
• Evolving content by eliminating anything outdated, ensuring that content on all platforms is consistent, adds value to employees, answers their questions, and either provides a true self-service path or an escalation path that’s current if no self-service is possible.
• Ensuring that all content created map to the tenets of the content team
• A successful candidate will be resourceful, customer-focused, and a versatile resource flexible to work on multiple projects with aggressive deadlines.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Fluent in English writing with excellent reading/comprehension skills
• 3-4 years of professional content development experience
• Clear, concise writing style with attention to detail
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and/or other style guides
• Demonstrated success at learning and explaining business processes
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple stakeholder needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong editorial background and exceptional skill in proofreading and creating, implementing and ensuring adherence to technical style guides
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Work experience in a global team environment
• Experience with localization/translation process
• Demonstrated experience using a content management system (CMS), such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Sitecore, Drupal, Alfresco, OpenText, etc.
• Experience in a multi-language publishing environment, including globalization for translation, terminology databases and management, and other world-ready approaches

Our client in New Berlin, WI is seeking a Billing Specialist to join a small team supporting all Billing functions of a growing construction/energy services business. The role holds standard business hours of Monday through Friday 7:30am-5pm with some flexibility as needed. The main goal of this role will be to complete AP/AR work and communicate with internal staff and customers.  This will be a full-time 40 hour per week role.

The incumbent of this role will:

• Prepare client invoices by collecting and analyzing data according to contract standards.
• Ensures proper credit terms on each bill.
• Analyze and resolve issues quickly either independently or by engaging appropriate individuals for follow up and resolution.
• Maintain and organize customer billing information in an excel database to ensure invoice accuracy and integrity. 
• Provides accurate and timely details for accounting entry and processing.
• Respond to questions relating to billing, accounts receivable, and work-in-process and produce reports as needed.

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

• Knowledge of accounting principles and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to perform detailed basic accounting tasks and procedures accurately.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience creating invoices based on contracted services. Additional years of general accounting experience strongly desired.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills specifically including Excel.
• Very high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate, organize, and prioritize work.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.

 Desirable Qualifications:Knowledge/background of construction processes and contracts.

Our employee-owned client in Milwaukee has an exciting opportunity available for a Business Development leader with experience in the municipal space to join their growing team. Responsibilities would include project engineering and management activities such as making fluent presentations, negotiating contracts and leading client development activities. Another key will be ability to have project oversight including setting priorities and developing objectives, project financial management, as well as hands-on involvement in the design process. This position is based in Milwaukee, is full time, includes a comprehensive benefit plan and comes with a salary in the $65-90k salary range with quarterly bonuses available.

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning or Architecture.
• Experience developing and maintaining a technical market for business development, along with selling technical services to Municipalities, Government Agencies, Transportation Departments, Water Management Districts, and Water Utilities in WI.
• Success in business development including creation of strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development.
• Technical project management experience is desired.
• Professional PE or Architecture license highly preferred.

Join ESC’s growing team onsite at ShopBop in New York as a Buying Assistant to support their Footwear team in the execution of daily Buying activities.  We are seeking someone with 1-2 years buying experience who understands how to do reorders, swaps and review the business’s weekly analytics.  The perfect candidate will be able to perform higher level tasks such as order writing and assortment planning.  At the very least, candidate will need to understand how to manage a business on a weekly basis, to help their Buyer focus on the more macro aspect of the business.   Each day, the Buying Assistant will perform order entry of new market PO’s that have deadlines for submission

Required Skills

• A minimum of 1-2 years retail buying or assistant experience.
• Excel skills
• Data entry into a web-based system
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Previous vendor communication skills
• Enjoys fashion

Our Watertown based client is seeking a pleasant individual with an excellent phone presence to handle customer service requests in a courteous, professional and efficient manner through incoming calls, faxed documents, or e-mails.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Accurately and efficiently process customer service requests according to department policies and procedures
• Provide support to customer service technicians and internal customers by handling their inquiries and requests
• Escalate customer issues and complaints through the proper channels for resolution
• Inform the Call Center Supervisor and/or Manager of problems which could jeopardize the ability of the Call Center to provide outstanding customer service. 
• Identify unique customer requirements and vary customer handling to incorporate those requirements into the customer contact.
• Complete various other tasks as assigned by the Call Center Supervisor and/or Manager

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Previous customer service experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail
• Excellent customer focus and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize competing demands
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Professional and respectful demeanor
• Active participation in process improvement initiatives/projects is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Team oriented

Job Description

Do you want to be a part of making the finest industrial knives and hardened wear products, working with highly trained employees, with the finest metal working equipment available, and with the best steels and tooling available? Come join our team where we offer all those and an air conditioned world class facility.

We are seeking an experienced CNC Operator/Programmer. In this role you will be responsible for full operation and programming of our Vertical Machining Centers.  Machining tool steel is not as predictable as machining aluminum and if you are the type of machinist that can make programming changes "on the fly" this is the position for you.

What’s in the job:

• Set up and operate CNC machines or machining centers to perform various machine functions such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, turning, and broaching of metallic and nonmetallic workpieces.
• First piece and in process inspections of parts produced.
• Work from operational data to define and code tooling, fixturing, and machine arrangements.
• Recommend tooling applications and operational sequences to assist in developing practical programming for new and unusual machining requirements.

What does it take:

• HSD/GED; or 5-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have extensive experience with programming on Fanuc and Mori Seiki controls.
• Previous experience with Master Cam software
• Must be able to read blueprints at a level equivalent to the MATC Blueprint Reading class.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Construction Project Manager:

Our client, a family-owned, locally operated, multi-faceted real estate development, brokerage, construction, and property management firm has partnered with ESC to find an experienced Construction Project Manager in downtown Milwaukee, WI. We are seeking a Construction Project Manager that has experience converting warehouse buildings into either hotels or multi-family structures.

The Construction Project Manager will be running 3 key projects in downtown Milwaukee. You will be responsible for supervising construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Other key details include...

Pay- $90,000 - $120,000 salary (depending on relevant experience) + full benefits that include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, Life Insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) with match and PTO that starts on day one.

Hours- 1^st Shift

Location- The 3 key projects will be located in downtown Milwaukee and the 3^rd Ward.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning and coordinating of all aspects of the construction process, including bidding, hiring sub-contractors, working with engineers, architects and vendors.
• Negotiating contracts with architects, vendors, contractors and other key parties.
• Review and approve any and all change orders on the job site.
• Accountable for securing building permits, licenses, and delivery of materials and equipment to the construction sites.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and the executive team regarding progress, key deadlines and any potential issues/delays.
• Monitor construction progress on all 3 sites including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Project Manager with experience in Warehouse Redevelopment.
• Experience converting warehouse buildings into either hotels or multi-family structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field, such as construction management, civil engineering or building science.
• Previous experience managing the change order process.
• Comfortable working onsite at construction sites.
• Able to use construction software to track schedules, timelines, bidding, costs and progress.
• Strong communicator who has excellent organizational skills and has shown a track record of success completing projects on-time and on budget.

Join ESC’s growing team onsite at Amazon as a Content Editor supporting the AWS partner branding and messaging team.  The Content Editor will review content and partner messaging for Re:Invent and other AWS events, as well as, manage communication with partners.  

Job Responsibilities

• Review partner-generated content and ensure alignment with AWS partner messaging and branding guidelines
• Meticulously track and document reviews through each stage of the content review process and proactively follow up with partners and other stakeholders to finalize approvals
• Manage content-related communications with partners
• Assist with various program management tasks such as process documentation, assigning reviews, etc.

The ideal candidate will have keen attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, demonstrated experience acting as a customer advocate, and project management skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in related areas of marketing or editing
• Fierce attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to apply guidelines to content
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills including experience juggling multiple projects at once, setting schedules, and prioritizing
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with technology partner ecosystems or communities
• Proven track record assuming ownership, moving quickly to implement ideas, and delivering results
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment

Join ESC’s growing team onsite at Amazon as a Content Media Coordinator supporting the Alexa Domain Team.  The Content Media Coordinator Team supports a project working on Alexa integrations and on awareness of Alexa products.

SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

• Managing catalogs across all Alexa Countries
• Tracking and Opening tickets to Language Modeling Teams
• Clean up catalogs leveraging script
• Create process and tracking mechanism for ongoing maintenance of catalogs

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient with Excel / Experience with business software Highly organized
• Delivering high quality on deadlines High attention to detail, including precise and effective communications
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Contributing to process improvements to reduce handling time and improve output

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Proven track record of taking ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Adapt quickly to changing specifications and workflows.

Our client, a general contracting expert with focus on cell tower construction, is seeking a Controller to assist with the merger of 2 companies and take control of all financials for this growing business.  These companies maintain 30+ year histories with a strong client base and will put high focus on the build, upgrade, erection, and install of physical cell towers and will perform all wiring, cabling and technology associated.  The companies promote a $13M revenue stream and have high expectation for more growth.  The Controller position will be located in Kenilworth, NJ, comes with standard M-F working hours and includes a full benefit and bonus plan.  The strongest benefit of this role is the growth opportunity and the ability to recraft the entire financial and accounting function across an already growing business.

The key to this role is strong experience in construction industry project cost accounting.  This individual will assess and carry great influence in designing and implementing financial reporting designs, systems, and procedures across 2 existing/merging companies.  Due to this merger the Controller will need to maintain emotional intelligence and have experience implementing incremental change that forwards the business from a financial standpoint.  The incumbent of this role will:  

• Create and generate monthly and other periodic financial reports (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, KPIs).
• Two separate operations w/ consolidated reports
• Perform Month End Close, Year End Close, and Year End Audits.
• Deliver Project cost accounting, percent complete, progress milestone tracking.
• Manage personnel (accounts payable/accounts receivable).
• Act as a human resource generalist and assist with payroll.
• Perform Credit and collections.
• Deliver All Taxes and tax returns.
• Administer Corporate insurances.
• Perform Financing and Treasury Management.
• Create and maintain internal controls, policies and procedures, process improvements, and process automation.
• Assume all financial and accounting responsibility for activities in the NJ location.
• Monitor and support activities of an additional operation in VA.  
• Perform strategic planning, budgeting, and cash flow projections.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in the construction industry with responsibility of directing the financial/accounting function.
• 2+ years experience performing project cost accounting in the construction industry.
• Bachelors Degree in finance or accounting, Masters Preferred, CPA preferred but not required.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Past experience with a variety of financial/accounting technology platforms.

Our client, a provider of housing and care for those with developmental disabilities is seeking a Corporate Recruiter to assist with recruiting at their Watertown Corporate location as well as perform recruiting related projects at the corporate level.  This role requires onsite work in Watertown, WI – at least 1-2 days per week -  but could base in Brookfield, WI at a remote HR office. This role performs sourcing and full life cycle recruitment for a variety of roles required to operate the core of this business.  This position is a contract role with strong possibility for permanent hire upon successful project completion.  The contract portion of this role pays $28-$34 per hour based on experience and full time employment would come in the $70K range with a full benefit package.

The Corporate Recruiter is responsible for delivering strategy to find candidates and take each through the full life cycle of recruitment to include: selling, screening, interviewing, and working with upper management to help deliver all relevant information to make successful and long term hires.

The incumbent of this role will:

• Partner with leaders to gain an understanding of corporate recruiting needs.
• Take candidates through the full life cycle of recruitment in a variety of positions, both high and low level.
• Deliver recruitment marketing strategy for the Corporate Watertown location to help locate and advertise to candidate pools.
• Provide a verbal “realistic job preview” and sell candidates on the positive attributes of positions.
• Establish, cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with management in order to understand recruitment needs and identify skills needed for vacancies.
• Conduct a high volume of calls with potential candidates to build pipeline of applicants to meet common and unique staffing needs.
• Maintain a requisition workload of 10-20+ openings.
• Take on a variety of recruitment process improvement related projects to help the recruiting teams – field and corporate - to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a corporate recruitment environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ year experience administering and implementing recruitment process improvement projects.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred but not required

• Masters degree  
• Experience using iCIMS software.

Cushion Fabrication Specialist

Our New Berlin based client is seeking hardworking individuals to join their team to produce and assemble seating and positioning equipment according to specifications and quality standards.  This team builds custom cushions, which entails cutting foam and material to size and then gluing foam together to complete the base of the cushions.  Starting pay is $12.25/hr and lead into full time roles with strong benefits.  This role is 1^st shift, Monday through Friday, 6am-2pm and includes 3 paid breaks.  As an employee, you will enjoy: 9 paid holidays off per year, paid lunch, paid maternity/paternity leave, 401K with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement and excellent health insurance.  If you’d like to return to school this is an excellent opportunity.

In this role you will:

• Read and follow work order specifications to build and assemble parts in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Work from drawings and specifications and use a variety of measuring instruments.
• Operate band saw, grinder, t-nut machine, portable power tools and glue gun.
• Locate materials required to assemble products.
• Enter completed product into production entry.
• Confer and correspond with purchasing group to rectify problems, such as damages, and shortages.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Assist in other departments, as needed, to ensure products are completed on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide and metric conversions).
• Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
• Familiarity with portable power tools such as a drill, band saw, and grinder.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to stand the entire shift

Cutting Tool Design Engineer - Job Description:
 
General Summary:
Designs a wide variety of tools consistent with standard tool configuration, including cutting and forming tools. Does product costing and quotation and works with engineering to identify problems with performance or tool life and recommends solutions or enhancements.  Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the field is a plus. 
 
Job Requirements:

• 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience with cutting tool design. 
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar products
• Ability to analyze problems, work independently as well as in a team environment, and organize and execute multiple tasks
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Proficient in standard MS office PC/software applications

Our premier ecommerce client, a leading Internet retailer of loading, hauling and transport equipment and one of Internet Retailer’s top 500 companies, is looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Manager-Marketplaces, to join their growing team. The Digital Marketing Manager-Marketplaces will be responsible for developing and executing marketing and merchandising strategies that drive increased sales and profits from eCommerce marketplaces.  This position requires a hands-on manager that will collaborate closely with internal departments including Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory and Operations to execute existing and develop new Marketplace opportunities. The candidate will provide day-to-day management of the marketplace operations, collaborate on future strategies and opportunities with Senior Leadership, provide reporting necessary to facilitate continual improvement and execute enhancement to the programs. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a young, fast-paced and high growth potential organization, offering a fun working environment and a competitive, total compensation package. Benefits include your choice of Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Paid Vacation and a 401k plan.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for meeting or exceeding monthly and annual sales and gross margin dollar budgets for assigned marketplaces and affiliate marketing channels
• Review daily performance of sales channels and identify areas in need of improvement.  Investigate challenges and create cross-functional action plans.  Monitor progress.
• Monitor and strategize with PPC specialist regarding ad campaigns on Amazon Sponsored Ads & Sponsored Search as well as other paid marketing tools on 3^rd party marketplaces.
• Collaborate with the Search Engine Optimization Manager to research and analyze how the search box algorithms (SEO) work on each of our major marketplaces and make recommendations for changes to product titles, copy and images.  Monitor before and after visibility alongside sales volume and report results of testing to management.
• Work with the PPC specialist to develop a strategy for driving external traffic to Amazon using Google AdWords and Facebook Ads.
• Develop a program to increase the volume of product reviews received from marketplace customers and continually test new methods to increase response rate.
• Develop a program for ensuring that all negative reviews are being handled by customer service and encourage customer to remove negative feedback when we are able to correct the issue.
• Work closely with customer service team responsible for addressing customer questions and issues and ensure that all marketplace metrics maintain high marks.  Develop reporting to share month over month metric trends with management.
• Develop annual marketing calendar that details special promotions and pricing cuts that Discount Ramps participates in across all marketplaces.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business or related discipline is preferred
• 3+ years of digital marketing experience (preferably with an eCommerce company)
• Knowledge of performance advertising optimization methods, metrics and terminology
• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated responsibility to work with and manage a complex set of performance metrics is a must.
• Experience with online/digital marketing and media buying models preferred
• Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic spirit, outgoing character and positive attitude; high degree of energy, detail-oriented, self-motivation, and flexibility
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office tools required
• Excellent written, communication and problem-solving skills
• Quantitative and curious mindset

ESC is partnering with our premier Germantown client, who is a leading Internet retailer of loading, hauling and transport equipment and one of Internet Retailer’s top 500 companies, to hire an experienced Director, Global Sourcing. In this role you will be is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the organization's strategic sourcing initiatives, objectives, programs and policies. Support the company initiatives, values, strategies, and needs of all stakeholders by serving as a business partner in driving strategic sourcing initiatives.  Drive high performance standards and optimization of cost, cycle time and quality controls that enable the company’s business strategy by maximizing the value of global sourcing and supplier networks.

This is a young, fast-paced and high growth potential organization, offering a fun working environment and a competitive, total compensation package. Benefits include your choice of Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Paid Vacation and a 401k plan.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the company initiatives, values, strategies, and needs of all stakeholders by serving as a business partner in driving strategic sourcing initiatives
• Overall responsibility for setting sourcing goals and strategies, and achieving key cost reductions
• Responsible for effective planning, budgeting, organizing, directing and controlling all sourcing operations and projects
• Develop procurement strategies to significantly improve global product delivery and quality while reducing supply risk
• Manage all aspects of the supply chain, including supplier performance and on-boarding, accountability, quality, delivery of finished goods, and cost reductions
• Coordinate the use of quality programs, assuring a vendor base of quality goods and services at the most effective cost
• Follow a high-quality, consistent, expeditious, and effective process to prepare, finalize and distribute requests for proposal to suppliers with a team of internal stakeholders
• Create and maintain a supplier relationship management program to include business reviews, scorecards, and risk management
• Applies analytics to enable optimized cost savings and ensures an adequate supply chain
• Track progress against objectives; refine and develop management updates
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment & solicit feedback
• Coordinate the use of quality programs, assuring a vendor base of quality goods and services at the most effective cost
• Ensure company compliance with current, applicable laws

Our client, a company that solves public infrastructure to environmental issues, delivers expertise from industry to communications, and builds facilities in the governmental, healthcare, educational and retail space, is seeking a talented Engineer well versed in Structural Bridge Technology.  This role is part of a comprehensive engineering team dedicated to providing innovative, cost-effective results.  This position is based in Chicago, IL, is full time, includes a comprehensive benefit plan and comes with a salary in the $90K-$110K range.

This Bridge Engineer will serve as a lead on a variety of projects in the Midwest.  This opportunity offers numerous challenges and an opportunity to become an important part of a well-established technical group.  The incumbent of this role will:

• Design and prepare plans and specifications for Bridges per IDOT and Tollway requirements.
• Assist with business development, preparation of proposals and potential to expand on client base.
• Inspect bridges and highway structures.
• Learn and apply CDOT codes, rules and regulations related to project work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis.  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of practical experience in the structural design of bridges using IDOT standards. CDOT experience preferred.
• Registration as a PE SE in IL.

Our client, a manufacturer of custom packaging machines and products is looking to grow their staff by adding a Quality Inspector to their packaging production team.  This role is entry level into the packaging business and will deliver full training to learn the world of plastic packaging.  This position is located in Sussex, WI, is FULL TIME offering a great benefit plan and pays $14 per hour with voluntary overtime that could amount to total pay of over $35K per year.

This client manufactures packaging machines and all the packaging related equipment to accompany these machines (if you have ever received a package all the other “stuff” in that package is what this client produces… and what this job inspects).  The custom nature of this packaging (plastic bags) includes the printing of logos and commercial graphics.  The Quality Inspector makes sure the finalized product maintains standards and adheres to the quality desired by each client…. And clients include Amazon, Kohls, Target and many other big name retailers.  

The key to success in this role is a strong eye for detail and the desire to always improve process and quality for each job.  There is a set-up team that creates each custom job, state of the art machines run the job and the Quality Inspector assures the job is delivered to client satisfaction.

If interested in this role you should definitely possess:

• High attention to detail and reporting skills.
• Ability to monitor both fast paced and slow paced jobs.
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of your 8 hour shift.
• Desire for a career, not just a job, as all employees cross train with all types of machines and other departments.
• Ability to maintain standard production rates and low waste meeting all stated customer requirements.
• The care for quality!

This is an entry level role that can be done by almost anyone – WE WILL TRAIN YOU - and will lead to a career in packaging with a great company.

Our client, a custom builder of vehicles and event transportation is seeking Fabrication Specialists due to a recent business expansion.  This client is truly a “cool” place to work as every project is new and different and the word “custom” starts from scratch on each and very project.  Our client works hard to bring new innovation to the industry. Value engineering, in relation to this company, means faster set up time, easier load in and packing, making displays lightweight and weatherproof, assembly without tools. This company boasts its own line of exclusive products and works with large national franchises, professional sports teams and major IT players that are always seeking to make their name stand out at every event.

What truly sets this client apart from the competition is their team of Fabrication Specialists. Every project is custom and unique, which seeks a very high level of thought and detail into each build. They ask themselves: how would they build it if they had to set it up 5 times per week, what is the best storage solution, how can I make it look like the rendering?

The capabilities of this client are as follows:  Aluminum/Steel fabrication/welding, SolidWorks, 3D CAD scale drawings, Custom structures/design, Electrical engineering, A/V installation, HVAC installation, Carpentry (fine and rough), Retrofit existing assets (repurpose), Hydraulics, Fiberglass sculpting, HD digital printing and installation within 18 production bays and over 65,000 square feet in their brand new shop located in Muskego.

Playing into this strong and growing business is the need for multiple Fabrication Specialists.  Incumbents of this role will:

• Use creativity and teamwork to tackle a variety of custom projects using strong fabrication skills.
• Fabricate and assemble framework and build items, large and small, including steel and aluminum structures
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Assemble tools and materials.
• Position parts and subassemblies.
• Alter dimensions to fit specifications.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years fabricating with steel or aluminum
• Past experience with creative/custom projects
• General building and construction skills – background in “building stuff”
• Mechanical/Technical Skills: read and understand blueprints, manuals, and work with computers, machines and motion-control robots to do their job.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams.

Our client, a provider of gas and electrical distribution services is growing rapidly and seeking a Fleet Coordinator. This role has grown with the business and while well-established still provides room for growth in the logistics field.   The role holds standard business hours of Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with some flexibility as needed. The main duties for this role are ordering, coordinating, and tracking equipment and inventory for different territories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track fleet inventory, such as trucks, trailers and large equipment for different territories.
• Create fleet inventory tags & truck/trailer folders.
• Enter fleet inventory & annuals in excel.
• Process paperwork: invoices, mechanic repair sheets, truck annuals, etc.
• Provides office support, including filing documents and answering phone calls.
• Order & track fuel cards and rentals.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 2-3 years administrative support experience required. Preferred experience working in an office to support a team of field technicians.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong oral communication skills and phone presence.

Our New Berlin based Client is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join their team.  This person will lead continuous improvements initiatives, driving improved quality, shorter throughput time, operational flexibility and efficiency to support Agile manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities

• Coach and develop other team members in Systematic Problem Solving, Standardized work and new product introductions.
• Implement best practices and common manufacturing systems as required i.e. 5S, Lean System and Continuous Improvements
• Specify, develop, validate and install new equipment, tools and part presentation devices
• Define information and material flow practices that support the entire value stream for the assigned area
• Lead Kaizen work-shops and Systematic Problem Solving
• Perform time and motion studies
• Create and maintain manufacturing/work center cycle time standards

Capacity Planning

Collaborate closely and communicate frequently with all stakeholders, supervisors, engineers, skilled trades, etc. to meet customer needs.  Responsible for planning and reviewing factory layout for efficient flow from receiving through each operation including shipping.  Create, review, update, and maintain ergonomic/safe work centers.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years direct related experience or an equivalent combination.

Summary:

Our client, a reputable commercial interiors firm is seeking to fill an immediate full-time position of furniture installer and warehouse helper. The incumbent in the role delivers, stages, knockdowns and/or install a variety of office furniture (desks, chairs, workstations, cubicles, etc.), using hand and power tools. Great care must be taken to avoid damage to the furniture as well as to the customer's existing furniture and building.  We are seeking individuals who are looking for a career, not just a job, as this is an entry level position with many opportunities for advancement.

Required Skills:

• Successful candidates must possess the following skills:
• Experience working with various hand tools and the ability and willingness to work with their hands.
• Attention to detail is very important to satisfy clients.
• Although a variety of tools are employed to make the job less strenuous, installers must be able to lift and/or move in excess of 75 pounds with ease.
• Previous installation experience is preferred but not necessary.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be dependable, reliable and work well with co-workers, supervisors and customers.
• Basic construction/assembly knowledge a plus; mechanically inclined and basic construction skills a plus. Wear supplied uniform shirts/jackets and adhere to company personal appearance policy.

Material Planning Analyst

The Material Planning Analyst ensures that daily production requirements are met through demand analysis and control of supply chain response. The position works with management team to ensure that deadlines and schedules are met, thereby preventing line stoppages/delays and maintaining a high level of customer service. As an individual contributor, the Material Planning Analyst’s primary functions include the following:

• Managing material availability by setting/monitoring MRP exceptions, actual component usage and following-up with suppliers on parts and materials needed to support operations
• Responsibility for inventory levels related to specific product lines and/or assigned project work.
• Creating, modifying and maintaining realistic material input schedules and procurement strategies for New Product Introductions and product phase-outs.
• Places purchase orders for components in timely fashion and work with suppliers to coordinate shipments, expedites and consignment logistics.
• Support management review of the planning functions by providing appropriate analysis of inventory status, excess and obsolete inventory, and order management metrics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by the needs of the business.

Functional

• Identifying trends and sets safety stock levels based on product lifecycles, forecast, and demand patterns.
• Manage plant MRP material records as required (lot size, safety stocks, reorder points, lead times, etc.)
• Coordinate with suppliers on component availability related issues/concerns to ensure shipment and on-time performance to support production requirements
• Coordinate premium shipments where necessary
• Confirm and communicate expected shipment schedules to stakeholders.
• Update MRP shipment information and appropriate comments, including anticipated date of receipt for expedited shipments, as required
• Identify alternative sources of material and execute spot buys as necessary to support production
• Understands and ensures material availability for engineering changes and works closely with NPI teams to develop processes that will lead to continually improving customer service, inventory, and quality and time-to-market measurements.
• Resolves routine and unusual production problems related to materials usage and availability by pro-actively identifying problems and taking a lead in driving resolution.
• Applies knowledge and experience to recommend business processes improvements.
• Leverage experience and skill set to material planning processes and methods.
• Monitor Customer service metrics and analyze performance gaps related to assigned product lines

Leadership

• Takes accountability for meeting commitments and deadlines.
• Advanced project coordination – coordinate complex projects requiring new procedures and methods such as implementing a new system or process.
• Project leader – take a leadership role in projects and task forces, and provide technical support when analysis is required. This role would include being the leader in system design and implementation.
• “Superuser” role in new ERP system - will lead implementation of new ERP/MRP system within immediate workgroup. Involves learning a new system, educating peers and acting as a “go-to” person in the months following system activation.

Interpersonal

• Ability to work in an environment prone to deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Ability to effectively make decisions with limited time and information – can determine decision making criteria based on priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources.
• Must be able to develop presentations, documentation and training on complex subjects. Must be able to present the material to a variety of audiences.
• Provide clear and concise written communications.

Business

• Know and use business metrics in order to evaluate and recommend actions required to achieve Inventory Objectives.
• Analyzes proposed changes in material planning and assesses the impact on day-to-day activity.
• Understand the impact of order management and suggest improvement to long-term scheduling team.
• Ensure thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures. Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

• BS in Engineering, or BA in Operations/Materials/Business or equivalent knowledge.  
• 5-7 years’ experience in Product and Inventory Control, Operations, Purchasing or Manufacturing Engineering; or equivalent advanced degree and 3-5 years’ experience
• Experience in material control/production planning environment.
• Evidence of analytical aptitude.
• Advanced manufacturing systems planning knowledge.  
• Advanced PC user – Must be able to use software packages including; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Purchasing experience preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.  

ESC has several openings for  Lead Teacher’s with our premier corporate client’s Child Development Center (CDC).  The Lead Teacher must hold an Early Childhood I & II Certification and at least 3-months of previous professional development experience.  S/he is responsible for developing and delivering a defined learning program and curriculum for the education of children at the Child Development Centers (CDC). Responsible for an assigned number of children enrolled in a learning program - executes classroom duties including creating lesson plans, care giving and compliance with set standards. Also, provides training and mentoring to new associates.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

FOLLOW CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND STATE LICENSING AND REGULATIONS

• Manages all the children in a given class, from ensuring safety, care, and nurturance of children at all times
• Conduct informal and formal assessments of children as needed or required
• Provides insights, feedback and recommendations on ways to improve procedural changes and improvements in the learning program and curriculum
• Ensures completion of all classroom paperwork, licensing forms are up to date and meeting all requirements and policies
• Ensures appropriate classroom learning environment that follows center philosophy and licensing rules/regulations

DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF CURRICULUM

• Develops and delivers a defined learning program and curriculum in accordance with state licensing rules and regulations, company defined educational standards and state Model of Early Learning Standards
• Mentors and assists new staff (primary or support) in best practices, policies/procedures, customer service and problem solving as needed
• May develop and present in-service learning and growth programs for staff and parents

MAINTAIN NECESSARY CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

• Attend all staff meetings and recommended required trainings
• Meet yearly continuing education requirements
• Ensures necessary documentation around First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training is met on a bi-annual basis

PROVIDE QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AT EACH INTERACTION

• Treat all of the children with dignity and respect
• Maintain confidentiality of the children and parents
• Work well with fellow associates, support teachers and supervisors to ensure the needs of the children are met
• Write notes on the Daily Connect App relaying information to the parents regarding their child’s day - charting all diaper changes, feedings and naps and any other important information
• Greet parents and children throughout the center

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Meet all Early Childhood Teacher requirements (ECI and ECII)
• Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Development Certified (For Infant/Toddler Primary position)
• Multiple years of experience in Early Childhood Education (Min. requirement of 80 full days working experience in a licensed childcare facility)
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors, takes initiative
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
• Understand and implement developmentally appropriate practices
• If hired, Drug Screen, Health Exam and TB test required

PREFERRED

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Superior organizational and computer skills
• Curriculum development, lesson planning, and training experience 
• Customer service experience
• First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training
• Shaken Baby Syndrome Certified
• Child Abuse/Neglect Certified
• Regular attendance is key to performing the job

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 40lbs
• Standing, sitting, squatting, bending, twisting, walking, and moving at a fast pace
• Flexibility within hours of operation

PERKS / BENEFITS

• Medical / Dental / Vision

• 401K
• Kohl's Employee Discount
• Paid Holidays
• Onsite Athletic Club / Pharmacy / Medical Center / Bank / Spa
• Guaranteed 40 hour work weeks with the ability for overtime hours
• Paid lesson planning time on a weekly basis
• Inservices & renewing of certifications are brought to Kohl's and paid for by Kohl's
• iPad's in all classrooms

Loan Support Analyst - $18 per hour

Our Brookfield based client is seeking multiple Loan Support Analysts to complete a large project which includes the review of 30,000 loan files.  This client assists their customers in processing and servicing large amounts of loan filing.  This is a long-term project and pays $18 per hour with flexible scheduling and a very casual work environment.

We seek anyone that has experience in the Mortgage/Loan industry to assist in reviewing these files.  The goal will be to review approximately 10 files per day and document findings accordingly.  This may include customer interaction for information verification.

In this role you can expect to:

• Review, examine and extract data from various loan documents to be entered into a proprietary loan review system.
• Review items such as:  notes, security instruments, applications, 1008 files, appraisals, VOEs, and various other loan related items.
• Implement and act in accordance with Client’s Information Protection policies and procedures.
• Protect assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, and interference.
• Report security events or potential threats or other security risks to Client’s Information Protection Committee.
• Call for verifications and return phone calls in a professional manner. 
• Additional miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience reviewing mortgage loans and verifying customer information for loan processing.
• Ability to work onsite in Brookfield for a standard business day (Monday through Friday) with flexible hours.
• A presentable phone presence and the ability to discuss documents with customers.
• A good eye for detail and the ability to accurately review and document all loan files.

Machine Operator

Our client, a worldwide manufacturer of specialized tools, located in New Berlin WI, is looking for 2^nd and 3^rd shift Machine Operators.  This role is responsible for the set up and operation of machines to produce cemented carbide drill bits and specialty tools.  These machines create cubic boron nitride (CBN) and sintered diamond cutting tools for laser processing machines and diamond cutting machinery.  These roles include: 

• Hourly Pay range from $13-$22 based on experience.
• Contract for Hire
• Excellent benefits, scheduled reviews and pay increases.
• 2^nd Shift: 2pm – 10pm Monday – Friday
• 3^rd Shift: 10pm – 6am, Sunday - Thursday

The key to this role is past experience with machine set up, adjustment, and initiation of jobs.  The incumbent of this role will:

• Determine sequence of operations by studying blueprints, specifications and work orders.
• Perform Machine Set up and Operation by adjusting machines according to work orders.
• Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, set and adjust speed, feed and perform other controls.
• Perform routine maintenance of CNC Machines.
• Determine accuracy of machine operations.
• Maintain work piece quality by observing machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction - take correction action as necessary.
• Measure work piece dimensions with measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operation.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of Machine Operation experience (Walter Machines preferred).
• Experience in Machine Set-Up Operations.
• Experience performing routine Machine Maintenance
• Ability to read blue prints and use Calipers and Micrometers
• Be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift, carry push, pull or move objects of at least 10 pounds.
• Work assigned 2^ndor 3^rd shift with the ability to train on 1^st
• Have reliable transportation, excellent work ethic and attendance.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Our Menomonee Falls based Manufacturing client is currently seeking skilled CNC Machinists for 2^nd or 3^rd shift opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

The CNC Machinist performs a complex series of machine operations, setup, and programming to meet precise tolerances and finishing requirements.

Essential Duties include the following:

• Set-up, check programs and operate automatic large CNC machining centers working with varying sizes of weldments and fabrications.
• Properly design, develop and edit programs as needed.
• Arrange, mount, and secure tooling.
• Mount, align, and secure holding fixtures or locate, support, and secure work pieces in absences of fixturing.
• Set stops, calibrate fixturing to appropriate reference points.
• Install program tapes and/or cards in console reader and correlate machine position with controls.
• Recommend tooling applications and operational sequences to assist in developing practical programming for new and unusual machining requirements.
• Work from detailed part drawings and specification.
• Complete inspection reports accurately.
• Use a variety of measuring instruments and properly maintain machining centers as needed.
• Maintain a clean safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned when production requirements dictate changes.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED required. Advanced education or apprenticeship preferred.

5-8 years of CNC machining operation set-up, and programming experience, preferably with large parts. Must be familiar with large heavy gauge steel fabrication machining.

Must be able to properly use measuring equipment and interpret machining requirements from custom designed blueprint readings.

Possess the ability to read and interpret customer contracts.

Operate complex machining and programming principle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required lifting up to 50lbs during shift.

Able to stand for an 8 hour (or more) shift and be able to handle frequent twisting and bending.

Good eyesight for visual inspection.

Maintenance Mechanic: (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts available)

Our client in Cottage Grove, MN is looking to hire experienced Maintenance Mechanics. A manufacturer of paper packaging solutions has just opened operations in Cottage Grove, MN. They are seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics at all levels, 1st and 2nd shift, to take on the exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of opening new business in the world of corrugated cardboard manufacturing.

They are seeking employees who can begin as soon as possible, and complete training for approximately 4 weeks. Future training will also be provided on an on-going basis. Pay for this role is going to be based on existing skills, experience and company match. This is a direct hire role with a strong starting hourly rate, benefits package and great quality of life.

Shift Hours: We currently have an opening for each shift, but 3rd shift is going to be the priority. There will be some weekend work involved to complete inventory, preventative maintenance programs and when large customer orders arrive.

1st Shift: 8:00am - 4:00pm

2nd Shift: 4:00pm - Midnight

3rd Shift: Midnight - 8:00am

Job Responsibilities: Maintenance Mechanic

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working within a manufacturing or production setting with a track record of doing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and installing new machines.
• Boiler License and experience with Boilers is a BIG plus.
• Must have the following basic maintenance skills and/or experience: welding, electrical wiring, plumbing. Some heating/refrigeration experiences a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and diagrams.
• Must be able to stand or walk up to 8+ hours per shift.

Maintenance Supervisor – Oshkosh, WI

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Maintenance Supervisor in Oshkosh, WI.  A competitive salary and strong benefit plan including a pension, medical, dental, vision, 401K will be offered. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure plant equipment is maintained by providing direct leadership to Maintenance team. Incumbent will be responsible for maintenance schedule, performance metrics, and quality improvement.

 Job Responsibilities

• Utilize maintenance resources to ensure that plant equipment is maintained to operate safely and efficiently, and preventive maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Provide direct leadership by example for the Maintenance Technicians and all plant employees.
• Build a strong maintenance team who cooperates and shares technical expertise for the benefit of the team.
• Guide employee performance and development through daily communication and annual performance evaluations.
• Increase technical excellence in the maintenance department through external training and development.
• Set work and on-call schedules to ensure that maintenance coverage is consistent with plant operational needs.
• Continually improve operations by collaborating with maintenance technicians, peers and management.
• Manage contractors, including safety training, on site job management and quality control.
• Facilitate communication between operations and maintenance to improve work efficiency and Maximo utilization.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and ensure all documentation is kept current on the asset management system.
• Improve the asset management system to its fullest capabilities including Preventive Maintenance, Planning, Safety Plans, the spare parts inventory, and reporting capabilities for failure analysis.
• Develop metrics for performance, PM and WO completion. Utilize metrics for performance evaluation and as a means of communication with plant management.
• Maintain and continually improve the Mechanical Integrity Procedures to ensure the ongoing

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree or higher
• Supervisory or lead experience in an industrial environment
• 5-10 years maintenance or operational experience in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership through identifying and implementing corrective actions
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.
• Knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system is preferred.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to travel as needed and work outside of normal business hours.
• Frequent 12 to 16 hour workdays may be required as a result of continuous plant operations.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repairs, adjustments and ongoing maintenance of the facility and manufacturing equipment.  This position is hands-on, working on interior & exterior maintenance projects. Provide general maintenance for diagnosing and repairing buildings and equipment at the property including performing basic painting, light carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives requests for maintenance, prioritizes work, analyzes needs and follows through to ensure request is completed.

• Troubleshoots maintenance calls and performs basic repairs or reaches out for assistance when issues are beyond the scope of one’s capabilities and require specialized skills

• Assists the maintenance supervisor or lead on major repairs
• Responsible for maintaining routine daily, weekly, monthly and yearly assignments to include cleaning, safety and minor repairs to the facility and its assets.
• Backup for Maintenance Assistant, duties and responsibilities.

• Performs snow removal
• Replaces filters and cleans coils

• Inspects electrical lighting and replaces bulbs, fuses and switches
• Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of general maintenance experience

• Heating & Electric: Ability to identify if units are operating properly, make basic repairs such as replacing light bulbs/fluorescent tubes and installing filters
• Plumbing: Ability to repair/replace sinks, faucets, lavatories, valves, toilet fixtures, etc. install faucet washers/gaskets; take steps to unclog drain systems and plumbing using augers and drain snakes.
• Carpentry: Ability to repair/replace hardware and make repairs.
• Must have basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or other general repair skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Articulate with use of good grammar skills.

• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.

JOB SKILLS

• Ability to measure accurately using a ruler or tape measure
• Proficient in the use of tools and power equipment
• Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment
• Writing skills required to complete documents and forms
• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands.
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Solid critical thinking skills to analyze information and develop creative approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Carlisle IT Franklin is a clean facility housing different kinds of machinery, equipment, processes and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic.  These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs.  In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection. 

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products.  It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations.  This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies.

Our client, a contract machining company and a manufacturer of finishing components for pumps, motors, generators, compressors, turbines, internal combustion engines and bearings is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to add to their growing team in Milwaukee, WI.  This is a full time salaried role with benefits and pays in the $60-80K range.

The key to this role is experience and ability to facilitate coordination and improvement of all technical phases of new and existing engineering processes within the manufacturing realm.

The incumbent of this role will:

• Develop initial customer files and all necessary documentation toward processing of new parts. 
• Organize and maintain customer files and all necessary documentation toward manufacturing of established parts.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying products and manufacturing methods and making recommendations for improvement.
• Facilitate coordination of all technical phases of manufacturing of existing products.
• Initiate requisitions to send material out for subcontract operations. 
• Maintain customer drawings and documentation, and updates bill of documents as necessary.
• Evaluates and develops manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Participate in improving manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  - Manufacturing related degree is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.  
• CAD experience with preference in SolidWorks.
• Technical knowledge in GD&T
• Fundamental computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, tools and application

Material Handler

Our client a manufacturer of signs and safety equipment is adding to its team and seeking a Material Handler.  This role is based in Brown Deer, WI delivers full benefits, an extremely clean work environment and a supporting team of 200+ employees.  This is a climate-controlled warehouse. The role pays $15/hour with a full benefits package that includes… Health Insurance, Dental, FSA, Wellness Plan, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, 401K Retirement Savings, 401K Profit Sharing Bonus, Paid Holidays, Vacation Pay, Personal Time Off and Tuition Reimbursement.

The key to this role is to be able to receive incoming materials, count and move incoming materials to the specific department within the warehouse. You will be involved in moving material around the warehouse, picking and packing material as well as preparing materials for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jack and other non-power equipment.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Uses computer to look up, verify data related to incoming and outgoing orders.
• Retrieves product from warehouse locations and assembles customer orders.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects pre-assembled containers and inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Adds shipping labels on packages or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, follows established procedures to reject damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper and supervisor to rectify damages and shortages
• Stocks items into proper locations.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Follows all safety rule and 5S / Lean Manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Material Handler role in either a warehouse or distribution center setting.
• Experience using either a stand-up or sit-down forklift and/or pallet jacks preferred, but not mandatory. You will receive training on all equipment.
• Experience using basic computer skills
• High School diploma or equivalent

Our client in Waukesha has an immediate need for a Material Handler with the ability to perform inventory control and transactions, including part number identification and organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

·         Work with Materials/Logistics Manager to coordinate Part Order releases and Part Order Processes

·         Work with Materials/Logistics Manager to facilitate order pulls for Manufacturing Cells

·         Process Sales Order changes

·         Perform inventory control

·         Participate in the annual physical inventory count team as assigned

·         Order packaging from vendors

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

·         High school diploma with two to three years related experience.

·         Valid WI Driver's License.

·         Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

·         Forklift certification

·         Effective verbal and written communication

·         Ability to handle parts with or without material handling equipment requiring safety and delicate handling procedures

·         Ability to work on assignments that are complex in nature.

·         Proactive in identifying methods and procedures for improving productivity, being a team player, and being able to provide guidance and training to other associates

·         Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with the assistance of others

Preferred:

·         Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures

·         Working knowledge of Excel

·         Understand ISO procedures

Our client, who is a global leader in cash technology solutions for the financial, retail, cash center and gaming industries, has an immediate opening for a Materials Specialist to join their growing team.  The position is a contract-to-hire opportunity, with this premier employer.  Upon perm conversion, you will be eligible for the organization’s exceptional benefit package. 

ROLE PURPOSE

The Material Specialist is responsible for maintaining stock in the warehouse and technician’s inventory, operating within cost restraints and supplier’s lead time.  Deals with incoming parts and supplies orders from field, partners and customers.  Supports functions related to inventory accuracy.  Procures parts as required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process incoming parts and supply orders for field, partners and customers, purchasing and exchange process; Review, schedule and revise shipment plans to ensure efficient distribution of products to satisfy customer requirements.
• Verifies system perpetual inventory reports against physical count of inventory; Research issues and correct
• Issue orders to meet customer requirements, define safety stock levels, internal sub-component build and any rework requirements; Release management for field, partner and customer orders; Emergency sourcing with established vendors
• Confer with department managers or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes
• Update min/max levels for warehouse and field; Generates PO to fulfil stocking requirements
• Follow up on Defective Material Reports (bad out of box or early life failures) through to closure
• Manage partner forecast for Glory affiliates in LATAM,
• Liaison regularly with suppliers to maintain vendor promise dates, sea, air & domestic freight providers on deliveries (inbound & outbound) to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules
• Establishes and promotes good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred or a minimum of three years related experience and/or training

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong sense of urgency to fulfill part requirements in a field service organization
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Preferred inventory planning experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to interact effectively primarily on the phone to stakeholders including field technicians, managers, customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Job Description

The Merchandise Writer is responsible for managing all copy content related to merchandise on the e-commerce Website. This involves managing relationships with the buying groups, the sample turn-in process for each catalog, competitive and vendor research, developing copy concepts and writing copy. Merchandise content includes: product descriptions (high-end catalog style), shopping guides, size charts and other product-specific copy, brand, trend and gift descriptions, as well as feature editorial and promotional copy.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, edits, proofs and formats product descriptions for each catalog. This includes partnership with the buying groups and production team to coordinate and manage sample turn-in process for each catalog.
• Produces value-added content to help the customer make a purchasing decision (i.e., shopping guides, size charts, glossaries and helpful tips). Responsible for researching these needs and opportunities and producing “best practices” plans and implementing the value-added content.
• Assists in the development of non-merchandise specific online content, when appropriate.
• Ensures that copy is accurate and effective in communicating the desired message, consults with internal staff on requirements for Web development projects and works closely with graphic artists and/or project managers to ensure the appropriate look and feel.
• Archives approved merchandise copy content for reuse and historical reference.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent interviewing, researching, writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Several years of copywriting experience, including marketing or other consumer product writing experience, experience developing and implementing a concept from start to finish is critical.
• Experience writing for apparel, home goods and other consumer merchandise preferred.
• Proficient in word processing and desktop publishing software and the ability to communicate well in a team-oriented environment.
• BA in Communication, English, Marketing, Journalism or related field expected.

**Writing samples and/or portfolio will be required**

Blower Application Company (BLOAPCO), in partnership with Educated Solutions Corp. is seeking a Plasma Cutter/Machine & Tool Expert

to assist in high workload for this manufacturing company of scrap and waste handling systems. This key role will work with plasma cutting technology AND a variety of tools and machines to manufacture a variety of customized shredders, conveyor systems, trim cutters, and material handling fan systems.  These products dispose of paper, foil, light metal, wood pallets, skids, plastic and use a unique patented "Pierce-and-Tear" shredding concept.  This role is located in Germantown, WI, pays in the $18-$22 per hour range based on experience and includes a full benefit plan.

Blower Application Company is truly a cool place to work.  The core of the business is creating bigger and better ways to destroy waste and move it out of an industrial setting.  The current staff of 20 includes ownership, office, and the shop floor.  In this role the Plasma Cutter will use technology to cut and customize metal objects for specifications required to build shredders and equipment related to BLOAPCO manufacturing.    Aside from plasma cutting the “Machine & Tools Expert” will work on a variety of projects using press brakes, rolls, shears and numerous custom tools.  The Plasma Cutter/Machine & Tools Expert should be able to work independently, and be strong with a variety of tools which help create custom products.  This role works closely with the engineering team and a group of talented shop workers including fabricators, electricians, and general workers that form a great team with long tenure creating a special and industry leading product line.

The Plasma Cutter/Machine & Tool Expert will:

• Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects with arc-cutting equipment to dimensions, contour, or bevel specified by blueprints, work order, or layout.
• Position work piece onto table or into fixture or with jib or crane.
• Select carbon or metal-coated carbon electrode, gas nozzle, electric current, and gas pressure, according to thickness and type of metal, data on charts, or record of previous runs.
• Insert electrode and gas nozzle into holder and connects hose from holder to compressed gas supply.
• Understand and select correct amperage.
• Adjust jet of gas to blow away molten metal.
• Strike arc and guide electrodes along lines to cut (melt) through metal.
• Cut off chips or spurs and burn out cracks and holes.
• Assist team in assembly of large and small mechanical systems.
• Utilize brake press, roll, shear technology
• Cut parts and metal products using a variety of custom tools.
• Grind parts on objects to customize BLOAPCO systems.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools.
• Work with power tools both large and small.
• Drill tap holes.
• Prep parts for paint jobs.
• Take on special projects as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with Plasma Cutting technology.
• 3+ years experience using machines/custom tooling in a shop floor environment.
• Strong ability to use a variety of tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and skill in product construction.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lb.
• Ability to work hours of 6:30am-3pm in Germantown, WI

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

Our client is the largest North-American manufacturer of internal systems for the commercial roofing industry.  We are seeking 1^st and 2^nd shift Production Associates to add to their team.  This is a chance to be part of team that works with companies such as McDonalds, Target and Wal-Mart.  Full training will be provided as well as a forklift certification.  This role contains eligibility for all company benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, 401k, and PTO.  If you are seeking a full-time OR part-time role with a 4-day work week look no further.  Available hours are below. 

Daily Tasks:

• Setup and operate press brake to form accessory parts to production specification and quality requirements
• Shear sheet metal for customer orders and maintain inventory in PCS
• Perform machine set-ups and adjustments
• Identify, troubleshoot and correct issues during production runs
• Cross train to learn all facets of our production facility
• Prepare workstations with accurate materials and parts
• Perform quality checks after machine set up is complete
• Scan job orders into computer system and track scrap and finished product

Qualifications:

• Flexible team player with demonstrated work ethic and excellent attendance record
• Strong mathematical and measurement skills, especially using rulers (to 1/64”) and protractors
• Quick learner with a desire to advance and grow
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to focus on tasks
• A resourceful problem-solver who works well independently
• Fast-paced with a strong sense of urgency in work
• Forklift experience is strongly preferred, but not required in all work stations
• Sheet metal fabrication experience preferred, but not required

Production Operator – 2nd Shift

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Production Assistant in Milwaukee, WI. This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K, Profit-Sharing and a Pension Plan. This is a full-time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Hours: 2^nd Shift: 2:00pm – 10:30pm, Monday - Friday

Pay: $16.50/hour

Perks of this role:

1. Great Benefits Package: Including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit Sharing and a Pension plan!
2. Consistent 40+ hours a week (overtime available)
3. Promotion opportunities to team lead and management roles as well as other positions
4. Stable company that has been in business for over 80 years

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the required daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning of GMP Production Areas in the plant. Assist production operators pulling raw materials, packaging materials, or packaging final product as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete the Cleaning and Sanitizing of the Food Production Room and Tanks Farms as required by SOP's - daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks
• Complete the Cleaning of the Technical Production Room and areas of the Warehouse as required by SOP's -daily weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks
• Accurately complete cleaning records and other documentation
• Follow GMP guidelines when preforming tasks
• Pull raw materials from the warehouse for production operator use when producing batches
• Pull containers from the warehouse for production operators to use when packaging final product
• Package final product following GMP and safety SOP’s into pails, drums, and totes
• Maintain Kanban inventories of consumable goods used in production
• Maintain accurate inventory by completing transactions using the Inventory Management System
• Safety operate a forklift, floor scrubber, and other production equipment
• Adhere to applicable PPE Certifications and follow all applicable SOP’s.
• Read all applicable SOP updates each month and complete SOP review form.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required.  Review changes/additions with your supervisor.  Must be RCRA compliant.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commitment to providing the highest degree of quality and service possible for internal and external customers.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by plant supervision.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances.  Provides back-up support as necessary.
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the 2^nd shift Supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand or walk for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to operate a fork lift periodically throughout the day; previous experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. several times a day.
• Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.

Production Operator – Milwaukee

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Production Operator.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K.  This is a full-time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Milwaukee – North Side

Pay: $17-$18/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit-Sharing, 401(k), Pension Program and tuition reimbursement, long term/short term disability and more.

Shift Hours: There are currently two different shifts available...

• 10:00PM - 6:30AM (Monday through Friday)
• Weekend Nights: 6:00PM-6:00AM (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)
• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up, so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in an uncooled warehouse facility
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Production Operator – Weekend Nights

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Production Operator in Oshkosh, WI.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K, Profit-Sharing and a Pension Plan. This is a full-time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Shift Hours: 5:00PM - 5:00AM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Pay: $17-$18/hr.

Perks of this role:

1. Great Benefits Package: Including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit Sharing and a Pension plan!
2. Consistent 40+ hours a week (overtime available)
3. Promotion opportunities to team lead and management roles as well as other positions
4. Stable company that has been in business for over 80 years

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)
• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up, so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse facility that has changing temperatures throughout the year (cold and hot)
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to pass a physical and a background check

Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Our client, a manufacturer of paper packaging solutions just opened operations in Cottage Grove, MN. In partnership with ESC, we are seeking to hire a Production Supervisor. The right candidate will have experience managing a team within a Manufacturing environment. This is a direct hire role that includes a strong starting salary, benefits and PTO.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the performance of production employees
• Responsible to provide direct leadership and supervision to the employees on shift and to set an example for all employees of the plant.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to ensure employee development.
• Monitor and manage raw materials, inventories, and production schedules.
• Maintain shift coverage schedule of Production Employees, including vacation management, and communicate to employees when they are required to work.
• Identify incidents/accidents/near misses and communicate through submittal of incident investigation form.
• Address corrective action as identified.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to all corporate policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Follow-up on all production activities.
• Responsible to ensure that all employees follow the product specific SOP’s
• Maintain clean and organized production, site and office area.
• Guide employee performance and development using daily communication and annual performance evaluations.
• Utilize progressive discipline as required to enforce company policy.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with maintenance department to ensure that all repairs are made timely and that the necessary preventive maintenance is performed as necessary to keep plant operational.
• Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the plant processes and facilities working closely with the Plant Manager and General Manager.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Corrugating or Paper experience STRONGLY preferred, but will consider all management candidates coming from a manufacturing background.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team in a Production/Manufacturing environment.
• Must have excellent supervisory and leadership skills in an organic manufacturing environment.
• Willing to be an active trainer and supervisor to the entire team.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring processes needed for the quality management system are established, implemented, and maintained, as well as reporting on the performance of the system and planned improvement.

Essential Duties:

• Champions the overall responsibility for the quality management system (QMS).
• Leads cross functional meetings designed to share information and drive improvement. Communicates details to all levels of the organization.
• Leads management reviews covering the effectiveness of the QMS, performance analyses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and implements training programs to ensure the QMS is broadly communicated.
• Communicates the status of key performance indicators.
• Manages the employee Continuous Small Improvement program.
• Manages the QMS internal audit program, scheduling, reporting, communicating results and facilitating follow up activities.
• Manages quality and safety document updates.
• Manages the quality action item list.
• Proactively compiles and analyzes quality data to identify trends and determine root causes. Communicates service trends and monitors plans for improvement.
• Manages the corrective/preventive action program.
• Researches and documents standard operating procedures.
• Conducts routine inspections/audits of product on the production floor.
• Participates in safety committee meetings. Assists with ensuring safety programs are reviewed and remain current.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in a related field with a minimum of five years of relevant quality experience required
• CQA, CQE, or CQM Certification or equivalent desired
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, communication and facilitative skills
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions
• Proficiency in basis business applications, such as Microsoft Office

Benefits

Why work with us?

• Competitive starting wage
• Excellent benefit package including traditional medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation
• 8 Paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential for annual bonus

Our Lincolnshire based client is seeking a Recruiter who will be responsible for the complete recruiting lifecycle and maintaining excellent relationships with all stakeholders while achieving team and individual hiring goals.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing plans from traditional and nontraditional sources.
• Network through industry contacts, associations, groups and coworkers for active and passive candidates.
• Review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Prescreen candidates with consistent use of interview guides while providing complete, accurate information to candidates about CDW and the position.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with active and passive candidates, as well as hiring managers.
• Organize, lead and document post-interview debrief/feedback sessions with interview teams and candidates.
• Manage the recruiting lifecycle consisting of: presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing and administrative components of the process consistent with CDW guidelines and policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring mangers interactions and other recruiting activities
• Work cooperatively with the Talent Acquisition team to develop and implement recruiting solutions, support recruiting projects and reporting initiatives, including but not limited to participation in job fairs, maintaining relationships with universities, professional associations and staffing agencies.
• Maintain knowledge and focus on Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action guidelines and laws.

Skills and Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of recruiting components including, but not limited to, sourcing, qualifying and interviewing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret applicant data, to develop criteria for candidate selection and make hiring recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for a broad range of positions.
• Proven record of successful recruiting on a national, multi-location level.
• Proficient in sourcing techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with hiring managers.
• Strong ability to multitask and adapt to change.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrated experience in taking initiative and making sound decisions with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems such as Taleo (preferred).
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in full lifecycle recruiting.
• Sales experience preferred.

Our Watertown based client is seeking a mechanically inclined individual to join their repair team.  In this role you will diagnose any issues related to their machines or modules and then complete the necessary repairs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complete repairs to components, modules and machines, according to quality standards and supervisor’s work schedule.  
• Develop, monitor and present Quality KPIs for outsource suppliers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for bench. 
• Submit appropriate paperwork for parts pulled from stock. 
• Record data in company systems accurately. 
• Maintain inventory of assigned repairable stock.
• Monitor supplies and parts required for repairs and notify when to purchase.
• Recognize and communicate areas for continuous improvement.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) in Electromechanics or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

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

Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have Advanced Computer skills.

Safety & Training Coordinator

Our client, a manufacturer of paper packaging solutions just opened operations in Cottage Grove, MN. In partnership with ESC, we are seeking to hire a Safety & Training Coordinator. The right candidate will have 3+ years of experience implementing, monitoring, maintain and directing safety programs inside of a manufacturing setting. This is a 1^st shift full-time role complete, with a generous salary and benefits package.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, monitor, help direct, and maintain all safety programs to help ensure a safe work environment for all employees and third parties.
• Document all safety items such as safety concerns, corrective actions, and resolution.
• Review safety procedures, standards, policies, and document all training records regularly.
• Identify training needs and organize, plan, and schedule training interventions to meet quality standards.
• Coordinate and plan training activities and ultimately ensure all employees are properly trained and proficient with all safety policies, practices, and initiatives.
• Assists Quality & Safety supervisor with requested reports/information for weekly & monthly crew/plant meeting preparations.
• Ability to present training lessons to large and small groups.
• Strong in investigating accidents; to be able to identify problems and help create solutions with a team.
• Develop annual safety and health goals for the facility.
• Monitors Lost time, Days away, and recordables.
• Maintain an accountability program – RMP.
• Supports facility employees in selecting appropriate PPE.
• Assists as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a Safety & Training Coordinator role inside a manufacturing environment.
• Prefer an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of the corrugated manufacturing process preferred, but not mandatory.
• Must be comfortable working with executive leadership and internal stake holders including the General Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Maintenance and other team members.

Seeking ALL Athletes – Become an ESC Recruiter

If you’re an athlete, current or past, who has held a leadership role or a position with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) you may have the qualities we seek.  Competitiveness, leadership, communication, hard work, attention to detail and the ability to think on your feet are all attributes of the individuals that have played these positions.  Consequently these qualities also make very successful recruiters. Regardless of your work history or area of study we are interested to explore the backgrounds of current and past athletes who have displayed the ability to be a decision maker, on and off the field.   

Step into the Staffing arena and accept your next challenge - Educated Solutions Corp. (ESC) is a staffing firm based in Brookfield, WI that originated in 1997.  We offer contract, contract for hire and direct placement services, as well as consulting for all things recruiting, hiring, and staffing.  We do NOT specialize, we instead use our strong recruiting model to hire “everything” in the way of skill sets.  We are a $10M firm that is ripe for more growth.  We NEED recruiters… and will train from the ground up.  We love training athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Athletes that possess competitiveness, leadership, communication, hard work, attention to detail and the ability to think on your feet.
• A Bachelor’s Degree
• A strong work ethic

If you are an athlete we would like to review your resume and tell you more about this role… please apply at:  www.educatedsolutionscorp.com or email Mike Schmidt, ESC’s owner, directly at mschmidt@educatedsolutionscorp.com.

Role Overview

The Professional Services Administrator handles all contract and billing administration matters for projects within their assigned area of responsibility. The incumbent is responsible for configuring the billing system to ensure accurate and timely issuing of invoices as project progresses. Responsible for effectively working with internal departments and external parties to ensure project requests are completed and deadlines are met.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Review and audit customer contracts for all appropriate legal requirements.
• Complete project requests to include creation and maintenance of engagements in the billing system.
• Determine appropriate structure for each services engagement to include but not limited to region, division, sales ownership, tax location, activity type, and revenue recognition.
• Manage prepaid services activity and reports on this activity to management.
• Conduct weekly meetings with each regional office to ensure accuracy of data prior to issuing invoices to customers.
• Assist Finance department with month and year-end invoicing processes.
• Assist in time entry and expense reporting training of new engineers during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Enter commission information.
• Troubleshoot time entry and billing issues as necessary.
• Audit and approve all customer credit requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School degree required
• Minimum of 2 years in administrative support

Other Required Qualifications

• Maintain a positive work environment at all times.
• Be able to work at continuous high level of accuracy.
• Be able to organize and implement record keeping databases.
• Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• General knowledge of computer technology and Internet.
• Strong facility for working over the phone and through email.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and follow through.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ambitious, flexible, and positive.
• A self-starter who can work under general supervision and adapts well to a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enterprise Resource Planning experience preferred: specifically, ChangePoint
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business related or accounting related program preferred

Shipping Clerk

Our client, a manufacturer of custom packaging machines and products is looking to grow their staff by adding a Shipping Clerk to their inventory and shipping department.  The role provides opportunities for professional advancement within a stable company, to those just starting their career within the industry.  This position is located in Sussex, WI, seeks hours of 10:30pm – 7:00am from Sunday - Thursday, is full time with overtime available and pays $13-$15 per hour. 

This client manufactures packaging machines and all the packaging materials.  The custom nature of this packaging (plastic bags) includes the printing of logos and commercial graphics as well as custom bag designs.  The Shipping Clerk ensures all customers orders are entered, documented and shipped in a timely manner.  Additionally, they assisted with cycle counting, entering inventory and audits on material and products.

Daily Tasks:

• Prepare bills of lading, shipping labels and calculate shipping charges based on weight
• Enter customer orders into system  
• File parts orders, invoices, billing reports and all documentation of orders and inventory
• Mark and tag parts for inventory and store accordingly in the warehouse
• Perform cycle counting and entering inventory into stock
• Analyze and adjust inventory as needed based on audit checks
• Trace shipments to assist customers, accounts receivable and purchasing with any questions on orders

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience with shipping and inventory duties
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Knowledge with an ERP system is preferred but not required

   

SUMMARY

Properly receive, inspect, and store all incoming material by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Remove product from packaging and verify accuracy, security and condition of product.
• Receive products into the appropriate Syteline warehouse and location, using proper FIFO inventory storage methods and following all purchase order instructions as needed.
• Properly seal and secure packages received
• Affix all identification labels as per work instructions
• Assure all products identified on the Purchase Order have been included.
• Inspect products per the inspection standard to verify acceptability and accuracy.
• Work with the sourcing and product engineering team to resolve any purchase order, or part number/revision discrepancies.
• Unload incoming freight by use of a pallet truck, forklift or by hand.
• Properly maintain organization and cleanliness of the incoming materials area (5S principles).
• Strive to improve the efficiency and accuracy of existing processes through creative thinking and the help of other groups within the organization. 
• Participate and cooperate in ISO and/or customer audits.
• Provide efficient and accurate information to all internal customers.

• Participate as a team member in the annual physical inventory process.
• Inspect materials, products, and containers and verify process
• Able to cycle count inventoried items
• Sort and package special packaging material (Manuals, CD’s, Disks, etc)
• Prioritize and process Customer Orders and Service Repair Orders per the customer requirements and company commitments.
• Process small package and truck load shipments
• Work with international shipping regulations and procedures
• Communicate (via face to face, telephone and email) daily with shipping vendors
• Maintain working relationships with various departments

QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum one year related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver's License

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Forklift experience

 Supply Chain Manager

Our client is a manufacturer of “specialized pre-fabricated power houses” for electrical sub-stations that combine the benefits of an on-site built structure (accuracy and permanency), with the advantages of a pre-assembled control room (customization and scheduled assembly).

What that means: They are a huge player in the Utilities Industry where they build modular power houses for generators, motor control centers, battery systems, and data centers for AMR (Automatic Meter Reading). Modular buildings are fabricated and electrically assembled on-site, then shipped to the customer location for installation. They design, manufacture, and transport over 300 buildings per year – And they are very excited to announce the launch of a revamped Supply Chain Manager opportunity!

The focus of the Supply Chain Manager revolves around the overseeing of procurement and purchasing of raw steel, copper, and electrical wiring commodities; centered around material cost savings, process improvement, and team leadership.

This role will entail, but is not limited to:

• Supervise four buyers in the purchasing department in a cost effective manner for our corporate location in Oregon, WI and remote sites.
• Travel limited to less than 5%
• Direct procurement responsibility for strategic suppliers, including review of requisitions and creating purchase orders.
• Negotiation and implementation of purchasing strategies and contracts for key suppliers.
• Develop and manage the material cost reduction program with all strategic suppliers and contractors.
• Develop and manage the supplier evaluation scorecards and assessment program.
• Coordination with the Master Scheduler to ensure timely delivery of materials (OTIF - On-Time & In-Full) from suppliers to meet production schedule requirements.
• Provide oversight to the production and engineering schedule in order to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain streamlined processes related to purchasing in ERP/Epicore system. Identify and implement process improvement opportunities, where possible.
• Coordinate employee training, department meetings, staff meetings and performance appraisals for direct reports.
• Maximize inventory turns and monitor all inventory for obsolete and slow moving items and take action to reduce them.
• Promote safety in the department and ensure all procedures are designed in a safe manner.
• Endeavors to create a workplace environment that is enjoyable, engenders pride in the product and focus on the customer, and provides room for individual responsibilities and ideas.

Requirements

• 5-10 years within a manufacturing and fabrication setting as a Supply Chain Manager
• Experienced with the procurement/purchasing raw commodities such as steel, copper, and electrical wiring
• Firm understanding of Six Sigma and 5S Lean Manufacturing standards
• Knowledge of implementing cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Ability to prioritize and plan production schedules and work activities

Benefits

Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Retirement (401K with match)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation & Holiday

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus

Longevity Bonus

Tax Manager

Our client, a wealth management consulting firm, provides a total outsourced solution to managing the financial and investment side of affluent individuals and families. Comprehensive services include tax & accounting, financial planning, estate planning, asset management and risk management services. This is a small team, 20 individuals, which focuses services at a finite client base.  Due to recent growth our client seeks a highly competent Tax Manager to join this team.  This role resides in Brookfield, WI and includes a salary of $100K-$120K with ample bonus and benefit opportunity.

The Tax Manager will review and manage staff deliverables concerning tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-up work for all the entity types (S and C Corporations, partnership, fiduciary, non-profit and gift).  The incumbent of this role will:

• Prepare and review complex tax planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liability.
• Prepare complex federal and state individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns.
• Conduct complex tax research and present findings and conclusions.
• Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices.
• Communicate with IRS and clients in connection with audits, inquiries and tax notices.
• Delegate projects to staff and provide accounting and tax assistance as needed.
• Evaluate internal controls related to assigned areas and suggest and implement improvements or enhancements as needed.
• Manage preparation of client billings in a timely manner and manage client base AR collections.
• Manage all administrative duties related to assigned client base to include:
• Accuracy of scheduling database
• Budget review to actual reporting
• Preparation of client billing.
• Direct ongoing employee training and assist with training for new hires.
• Manage, train and mentor a team of 2-4 individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or major with emphasis on tax and accounting coursework.
• 5+ years preparing taxes
• 2+ years of experience reviewing all types of tax returns with a public CPA firm or private company.
• Previous experience managing, training and mentoring a team.

Join ESC’s growing team onsite at Amazon as a Technical Writer authoring and maintaining content for Amazon Web Services (AWS).  The Technical Writer will create documentation for a machine learning-based fraud detection service. S/he will coordinate with other tech writers and engineering teams in creating developer and system admin documentation sufficient for initial release of the new service.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A minimum of 5 years in a technical writing, with proven experience designing, planning, and delivering developer-oriented/system admin documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of XML.
• Experience working directly with development teams

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with web services, particularly knowledge of AWS services
• Knowledge of Machine Learning
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• A proactive and open-minded attitude to resolving problems and delivering results
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills

Utility Operator – Cottage Grove

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a fulltime Utility Operator.  This role comes with a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K.  This is a full time role with potential for growth and shift changes based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Cottage Grove

Shift/Hours: 1st, 6am-6pm 5-2-2-5 schedule

Pay: $20/hr

The primary purpose of this position is to safely move/transport chemical products from warehouse to warehouse in multiple Madison locations.  The main locations serviced are 500 feet apart.  As transport involves using local streets a Commercial Drivers License is required – which needs to be possessed or gained (our client will pay to obtain).  The role works in various large warehouse settings performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Drive trailers to warehouses and load/unload chemical products
• Perform auxiliary tasks such as tank transfers, bulk truck or railcar loading/unloading, container emptying and filling, dumping bags and supersacks, sampling, etc.
• Comply with all safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Complete regulatory paperwork, inspections, and checklists as assigned meeting the intent of the regulations.
• Fill out all vessel batch logs, reports, manifests, check sheets, etc. as assigned.
• Complete prism tasks for material transfers move tickets, material usage, prism logs, and work orders, raw material inventory, produced inventory, and ensure compliance to PRISM and ISO 9001:2000 SOP’s and documentation as directed by the shift supervisor or senior operator.
• Operate processes (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOP’s; notify shift supervisor or senior operator of deviations from the SOP’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Class A CDL – (If you don’t possess a CDL, but have interest to obtain please apply noting this)
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to operate a forklift (will train)
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs on occasion, 50 lbs. frequently.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet on occasion.

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

The perfect way to get your foot in the door as a Supervisor in one of the fastest growing industries in America. Our client, a value-added distributor of contractor and industrial supplies is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor at their wholesale branch in Aurora, IL.

This  role includes full benefits and competitive pay with flexible full time hours from M-F 7:00am-5:00pm. This position has consistent hours and no overnight or weekend work.

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor’s key responsibilities include: becoming knowledgeable with inventory products & status, monitoring the shipping & receiving process, utilizing warehouse equipment to transport and locate materials, assisting with the dispatching and routing process, and building cohesiveness within our warehouse team.

The incumbent of this role will:

• Remain up to date with our active inventory through proficiency with training in our computer system
• Check the status of active inventory, and update what needs to be purchased through vendors
• Operate forklifts and warehouse machinery to transport, load, and unload materials
• Work with the Warehouse Manager to transition the warehouse system to a more efficient, improved model
• Train with our repair departments to assist with repairs and creating custom specified materials
• Organize next day delivery schedule with operations and warehouse team at the end of day
• Complete cycle counts and reports on inventory levels
• Operate within MS excel which links to our proprietary inventory system
• Additional support of product knowledge for the on-site store front

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a warehousing role.
• 2+ years’ experience with inventory management
• Ability and comfort operating with MS excel
• Experienced operating a forklift to transport materials
• Experienced working with a range of hand and power tools - This comes to play in our repair department & when creating custom kits for our clients
• Must have a desire to learn more about the construction and industrial trades
• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred but not required

A.S. in any related field

Warehouse Supervisor

Our client, a supplier of wire harnesses, battery cables, and custom wiring solutions is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to assist the current Warehouse Manager in growing their business to the next level. Our client operates as a premier power distribution solutions provider in the wire harness industry which provides products for power sports, trucking, farming, and transportation equipment.  The current warehouse of 35,000 square feet fulfills over $40M in sales and ships 500k-900k pieces per month.  The distribution facility is growing rapidly and with this growth the current leadership desires a Supervisor to take on overflow management duties which will include a variety of tasks.  Most importantly, the development of processes and procedures to make this facility run as efficiently as possible.  This role is located in Waukesha, will pays in the $32K-$40K range and comes with a full benefit plan.  Hours are standard at 7am – 3:30pm.

The key to this role is a strong understanding of how to validate, receive, coordinate, maintain and transact all outcomes to “make things run better.”  The Supervisor will use SAP and Microsoft Excel to organize the full life cycle of dock, stock, pick, pack and ship. This individual will need to work well with a team and be able to interface with clients to accomplish tasks and solve problems.  Teamwork, a strong sense of urgency and an ongoing dedication to built-in quality will create success in this role.   

Qualifications:

• 1+ years in a Warehouse setting with strong understanding of shipping/receiving, pick/pack and fulfillment processes.
• 1+ years use of Microsoft Excel to support inventory or order fulfillment.
• Willingness to use fork lifts and lift trucks for viewing inventory at increased heights.
• Understanding and past usage of SAP technology
• Validate and receive all incoming products into the SAP system.
• Coordinate stocking of all inbound products and components.
• Desire and past inroads of supervisory duties.
• Perform cycle counts on inventoried products.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and to work moving and standing for a continuous 8 hour day.
• Exemplary organization and communication skills.

Great warehouse opportunity with a growing company! Openings on 2nd and 3rd shift paying between $16-$20/hour based on experience. Apply TODAY!

Warehouse/Production Openings:

• Loads and unloads warehouse materials in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensures that all packages are properly marked, labeled, palletized and banded
• Prepares shipping and receiving documents in accordance with applicable SOP’s
• Completes shipping and receiving transactions timely and accurately
• May be required to transport materials via truck between facility warehouses
• Maintains the warehouse in a neat and organized manner and ensures that proper stock rotation, product compatibility and accessibility are maintained
• Participate in regulatory and process training activities as required
• Communicate to management all special compliance, safety, equipment personnel, and transportation needs as personally identified

 Qualifications:

• Clean record related to background checking
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good understanding of basic math
• High school diploma required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to climb ladders up to 40 feet

Great warehouse opportunity with a growing company! Openings on 2nd and 3rd shift paying between $16-$20/hour based on experience. Apply TODAY!

Warehouse/Production Openings:

• Loads and unloads warehouse materials in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensures that all packages are properly marked, labeled, palletized and banded
• Prepares shipping and receiving documents in accordance with applicable SOP’s
• Completes shipping and receiving transactions timely and accurately
• May be required to transport materials via truck between facility warehouses
• Maintains the warehouse in a neat and organized manner and ensures that proper stock rotation, product compatibility and accessibility are maintained
• Participate in regulatory and process training activities as required
• Communicate to management all special compliance, safety, equipment personnel, and transportation needs as personally identified

 Qualifications:

• Clean record related to background checking
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good understanding of basic math
• High school diploma required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to climb ladders up to 40 feet

Great warehouse opportunity with a growing company! Openings on 2nd and 3rd shift paying between $15-$17/hour based on experience. Apply TODAY!

Warehouse/Production Openings:

• Loads and unloads warehouse materials in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensures that all packages are properly marked, labeled, palletized and banded
• Prepares shipping and receiving documents in accordance with applicable SOP’s
• Completes shipping and receiving transactions timely and accurately
• May be required to transport materials via truck between facility warehouses
• Maintains the warehouse in a neat and organized manner and ensures that proper stock rotation, product compatibility and accessibility are maintained
• Participate in regulatory and process training activities as required
• Communicate to management all special compliance, safety, equipment personnel, and transportation needs as personally identified

 Qualifications:

• Clean record related to background checking
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good understanding of basic math
• High school diploma required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to climb ladders up to 40 feet

Great warehouse opportunity with a growing company! Openings on 2nd and 3rd shift paying between $16-$20/hour based on experience. Apply TODAY!

Warehouse/Production Openings:

• Loads and unloads warehouse materials in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensures that all packages are properly marked, labeled, palletized and banded
• Prepares shipping and receiving documents in accordance with applicable SOP’s
• Completes shipping and receiving transactions timely and accurately
• May be required to transport materials via truck between facility warehouses
• Maintains the warehouse in a neat and organized manner and ensures that proper stock rotation, product compatibility and accessibility are maintained
• Participate in regulatory and process training activities as required
• Communicate to management all special compliance, safety, equipment personnel, and transportation needs as personally identified

 Qualifications:

• Clean record related to background checking
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good understanding of basic math
• High school diploma required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to climb ladders up to 40 feet