<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer to support purchasing operations for an organization in Fresno, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for a procurement specialist who can balance supplier management, material planning, and cost-conscious purchasing in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on maintaining material availability, coordinating with multiple vendors, and helping ensure supply chain performance aligns with production needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead day-to-day procurement activities for assigned materials and components, ensuring timely and accurate purchasing support.</p><p>• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders while monitoring delivery commitments, pricing, and order accuracy.</p><p>• Build and maintain productive relationships with multiple suppliers to improve service, quality, and overall supplier performance.</p><p>• Oversee commodity-related purchasing decisions by evaluating demand, market conditions, and sourcing options.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to align purchasing priorities with production schedules, inventory targets, and business requirements.</p><p>• Use MRP data and supply planning information to anticipate material needs and reduce shortages or excess stock.</p><p>• Resolve supplier issues involving lead times, quality concerns, or fulfillment gaps to protect operational continuity.</p><p>• Support procurement process improvements and, when needed, assist with purchasing-related system or workflow changes.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support a contract assignment in Atwater, California. This onsite role focuses on reviewing supplier and vendor records, confirming that agreements and insurance documentation are current, and organizing accurate procurement-related files. The position is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling purchasing support tasks, maintaining documentation, and working closely with established supplier information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review vendor and supplier records to verify that required agreements and supporting documents are current and complete.<br>• Confirm that insurance certificates and related compliance materials meet company standards and remain up to date.<br>• Organize, track, and maintain supplier documentation in designated shared folders or document management tools.<br>• Follow up on missing, expired, or incomplete records to help keep vendor files accurate and audit-ready.<br>• Support purchasing-related administrative activities by maintaining clear and well-structured supplier information.<br>• Work onsite Monday through Friday to manage document review tasks and provide consistent progress on the supplier list project.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team in Atwater, California on a Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day procurement operations for manufacturing by ensuring materials and supplies are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with production needs. The ideal candidate brings strong supplier management skills, sound purchasing judgment, and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate procurement of production, maintenance, and operational materials to support uninterrupted manufacturing activity.</p><p>• Prepare and release purchase orders, track supplier acknowledgements, and follow through on deliveries to help meet schedule requirements.</p><p>• Develop productive vendor partnerships that strengthen service levels, product quality, pricing, and on-time performance.</p><p>• Research and qualify new suppliers by assessing competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with business needs.</p><p>• Lead negotiations on cost, commercial terms, and service expectations to secure favorable purchasing agreements.</p><p>• Review inventory demand and buying patterns to reduce the risk of shortages, delays, or excess stock.</p><p>• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives by supporting quote comparisons, bid events, and sourcing projects.</p><p>• Work with Quality and cross-functional teams to complete supplier approvals, audits, and required documentation.</p><p>• Manage the full purchasing lifecycle, including order entry, confirmation, receipt coordination, and resolution of supplier or invoice discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain accurate procurement records and item data in business systems while ensuring purchasing practices follow internal policies and compliance requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support a manufacturing organization in Fresno, California.<strong> </strong>This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a proven ability to drive production efficiency, improve operational processes, and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing production operations, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are consistently achieved.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments are consistently achieved.</li><li>Lead, coach, and support production leads and manufacturing personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.</li><li>Monitor production output, labor utilization, scheduling, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve operational goals.</li><li>Review work orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to ensure accurate manufacturing and assembly.</li><li>Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, and Materials teams to resolve production issues, support engineering changes, and ensure material availability.</li><li>Identify production bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce waste.</li><li>Conduct production floor audits to ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Monitor products through fabrication, assembly, testing, and final completion to ensure efficient production flow and on-time delivery.</li><li>Train, mentor, and develop production staff while supporting onboarding, performance management, coaching, and workforce planning initiatives.</li><li>Participate in interviewing and hiring efforts while collaborating with Human Resources on employee development and corrective action processes.</li><li>Maintain accurate production records, labor reporting, and operational performance metrics, providing regular updates to leadership.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, manufacturing efficiency, and overall plant performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing production operations within a manufacturing setting.</li><li>Experience leading production leads, supervisors, or manufacturing teams preferred.</li><li>Experience in fabrication, welding, assembly, heavy equipment, truck equipment manufacturing, or other industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred.</li><li>Experience managing production schedules, labor planning, workforce allocation, and workflow coordination.</li><li>Proven experience driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an established and growing organization in Fresno that is seeking a <strong>National Account Manager</strong> to serve as the primary point of contact for key customer accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys collaborating across multiple departments to deliver exceptional results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><p>✅ Build and maintain long-term relationships with national accounts</p><p>✅ Manage projects from initial request through production, delivery, and installation</p><p>✅ Coordinate with estimating, design, production, purchasing, and installation teams</p><p>✅ Oversee project timelines, approvals, documentation, and customer communication</p><p>✅ Proactively resolve challenges while ensuring an outstanding customer experience</p><p>✅ Conduct customer meetings, project reviews, and site visits as needed</p>