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<div>Production Planner &ndash; Manufacturing &amp; Supply Chain
A well-established Chicago-based manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage end-to-end production planning and scheduling operations. This role is responsible for developing production schedules, coordinating materials and capacity planning, supporting demand forecasting, and ensuring efficient manufacturing operations that meet customer requirements.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of MRP systems, production scheduling, capacity planning, and supply chain coordination.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize manufacturing resources.
</li><li>Manage production planning activities using MRP systems and production data.
</li><li>Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and sales teams to execute production plans.
</li><li>Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
</li><li>Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
</li><li>Support demand forecasting and adjust production plans based on business requirements.
</li><li>Evaluate plant capacity and determine outsourcing needs when required.
</li><li>Ensure production order accuracy and schedule adherence.
</li><li>Participate in production planning meetings and resolve scheduling conflicts.
</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience as a Production Planner, Material Planner, Supply Chain Planner, or similar manufacturing planning role.
</li><li>Strong knowledge of:
</li><li><ul><li>Production Planning
</li><li>Production Scheduling
</li><li>MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
</li><li>Capacity Planning
</li><li>Demand Forecasting
</li><li>Supply Chain Operations
</li><li>Procurement Coordination
</li></ul></li><li>Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, OEM, fabrication, or related production environment.
</li><li>Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
</li><li>Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
</li><li>Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and production performance analysis.
</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>
Medical Insurance
</li><li>Dental Insurance
</li><li>Vision Insurance
</li><li>Short-Term Disability Coverage
</li><li>AFLAC Options
</li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO)
</li><li>401(k) with Company Match
</li></ul>About the Company
Our client is a respected Chicago manufacturer with more than 60 years of industry experience. The company designs and manufactures engineered specialty products supporting commercial building systems and serves customers throughout North America and international markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer:Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.</div>

Production Planner - Manufacturing

<div>Job Summary
We are hiring a Land Development Engineer with strong civil/site engineering and AutoCAD-based drafting experience focused on land development projects. This onsite role supports survey and construction teams in delivering accurate, construction-ready engineering drawings for raw land conversion into buildable sites, including grading, drainage, utilities, and road layouts.
This position requires hands-on involvement in both design and field coordination, including construction layout support and survey collaboration.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop and produce civil engineering drawings for land development projects
</li><li>Design site plans including grading, stormwater drainage, utilities, and roadway layouts
</li><li>Prepare accurate, construction-ready plan sets for field implementation
</li><li>Support surveyors with construction layout, stakeout coordination, and field verification
</li><li>Provide engineering input during construction to resolve site and design issues
</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and field personnel throughout project lifecycle
</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable design standards and project specifications
</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>
5+ years of experience in land development / site civil engineering
</li><li>Proven hands-on experience producing land development construction drawings
</li><li>Strong background in grading, drainage, utility design, road design, and site layout
</li><li>Direct experience supporting survey crews and construction layout activities
</li><li>Ability to deliver complete, construction-ready engineering drawing sets
</li><li>Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent civil engineering CAD workflows (hands-on drafting required)
</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>
Background in civil engineering consulting, land development firms, municipal engineering, or surveying support
</li><li>Experience working across full project lifecycle: design through construction support
</li><li>Exposure to multiple completed land development or site development projects
</li></ul>Work Location &amp; Environment<ul><li>
Fully onsite role in Lake Hopatcong, NJ (07849)
</li><li>Close collaboration with surveyors, field crews, and construction teams
</li><li>Ideal commute radius: 30&ndash;45 minutes (Dover, Denville, Parsippany, Roxbury, Rockaway, Mount Arlington, Hopatcong, Jefferson Township, and nearby Morris County areas)
</li><li>NJ Transit access available via nearby rail lines (Morristown / Montclair-Boonton line)
</li><li>Relocation not provided; local or self-relocating candidates only</li></ul>
Land Development Engineer, Civil Engineer Site Development, AutoCAD Civil Design, Site Grading Engineer, Stormwater Drainage Design, Utility Layout Engineer, Road Design Civil Engineer, Construction Layout Support, Survey Coordination Engineer, Land Development CAD Technician</div>

Land Development Civil Engineer – Site Design & AutoCAD

<div>Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician II to support manufacturing operations through electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and improving production machinery and equipment while supporting preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
This position is fully onsite in a manufacturing plant environment and requires strong hands-on technical ability and independent decision-making.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
</li><li>Support PLC troubleshooting and basic controls-related maintenance activities
</li><li>Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and machinery
</li><li>Install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment using hand and power tools
</li><li>Use electrical/electronic testing and measuring instruments for diagnostics
</li><li>Work from blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance drawings
</li><li>Perform welding, brazing, cutting, and fabrication as needed
</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to reduce scrap, downtime, and maintenance costs
</li><li>Maintain safety compliance including lockout/tagout and machine guarding standards
</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices
</li><li>Train and assist other maintenance team members when required
</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
</li><li>Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and PLCs
</li><li>Proficiency with hand and power tools (drill press, band saws, grinders, hydraulic press, etc.)
</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
</li><li>Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment
</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>
PLC troubleshooting experience (industrial controls)
</li><li>Welding (gas and electric), brazing, and cutting
</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude and tooling knowledge
</li><li>Ability to interpret schematics, manuals, and engineering drawings
</li><li>Team collaboration and training support experience
</li></ul>Work Environment<ul><li>
Manufacturing plant setting with required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel/composite toe footwear)
</li><li>Standing for extended periods and hands-on mechanical work required
</li><li>Compliance with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and IATF 16949 standards
</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile
Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician, or PLC Technician with strong hands-on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Location &amp; Commute
Candidates should be based within Bellefontaine, OH and surrounding areas (Logan, Champaign, Hardin, Union, Shelby, Auglaize, Clark, Allen, Marion, Miami counties). A practical commute of up to ~45 minutes is recommended due to full onsite requirements.</div>

Industrial Maintenance Technician

<div>EHS Coordinator (Environmental, Health &amp; Safety) &ndash; Wood Manufacturing
Overview
We are seeking an experienced EHS Coordinator to support safety, health, and environmental compliance at a wood manufacturing facility in Brunswick, Georgia. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining EHS programs, leading safety initiatives, supporting regulatory compliance, conducting plant-floor observations, and partnering with operations leadership to drive a strong safety culture.
Wood products manufacturing experience is required.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental permits, and applicable state regulations.
</li><li>Manage safety and environmental recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance documentation.
</li><li>Lead safety training programs, new hire orientation, and ongoing employee development.
</li><li>Conduct safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and workplace observations.
</li><li>Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazard analysis, confined space, electrical safety, and safe work practices.
</li><li>Identify risks and recommend engineering or administrative controls to reduce hazards.
</li><li>Investigate incidents, track corrective actions, and support continuous improvement efforts.
</li><li>Partner with supervisors and plant leadership to strengthen safety performance and accountability.
</li><li>Monitor and improve mill safety systems, processes, and compliance initiatives.
</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>
High School Diploma or GED required.
</li><li>Minimum 5 years of hands-on EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
</li><li>Direct experience managing OSHA compliance, safety programs, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
</li><li>Proven experience delivering safety training and supporting plant operations on the manufacturing floor.
</li><li>Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazard recognition, incident investigation, and corrective actions.
</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
</li></ul>Required Industry Experience
Candidates must have recent experience in one of the following:<ul><li>
Wood products manufacturing
</li><li>Sawmills
</li><li>Lumber operations
</li><li>Plywood manufacturing
</li><li>OSB (Oriented Strand Board) manufacturing
</li></ul>Applicants from heavy industrial environments such as pulp and paper, large-scale milling, or metal fabrication may be considered only if they can demonstrate direct experience with wood-industry safety hazards, including:<ul><li>
Wood dust and combustible dust hazards
</li><li>Dust collection systems
</li><li>Machine guarding for saws and cutting equipment
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Compliance, Industrial Safety, or related field.
</li><li>Knowledge of Georgia regulatory reporting requirements, including EPD, DNR, and workers' compensation processes.
</li><li>Experience with environmental permitting and compliance reporting.
</li><li>Familiarity with NFPA 70E, OSHA recordkeeping, and industrial safety management systems.
</li></ul>Work Environment
This position works in a manufacturing environment and requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, lifting, and working around industrial equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Exposure to noise, temperature variations, wood dust, machinery, chemicals, and other manufacturing-related conditions is expected.
Apply today if you have a strong EHS background in wood products manufacturing and are passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.</div>

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator – Wood Products Manufacturing

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Production Planner - Manufacturing

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Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator – Wood Products Manufacturing