We are looking for a Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisition to lead operational process discovery and implementation planning for newly acquired manufacturing businesses in Illinois. This contract position is ideal for a hands-on individual who can translate complex cross-functional workflows into clear documentation, align stakeholders across the organization, and drive projects from assessment through go-live. The role begins with a strong onsite presence and evolves into a flexible travel-based model supporting acquisition activity across the country.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end business process mapping across manufacturing, operations, IT, supply chain, finance, customer order management, inventory, and related functions impacted by acquisition integration efforts.<br>• Create detailed current-state and future-state workflow documentation, including swim lane diagrams and cross-functional process views that support implementation readiness.<br>• Partner with local site teams and enterprise stakeholders to gather operational details, clarify dependencies, and keep project milestones moving forward.<br>• Coordinate working sessions, status meetings, and follow-up activities between site leadership and broader integration teams to maintain momentum on action plans.<br>• Investigate open items at the site level, resolve information gaps, and support execution of functional workstreams when additional hands-on assistance is needed.<br>• Build strong working relationships with team members ranging from shop floor personnel to senior leaders to encourage collaboration and trust throughout the project lifecycle.<br>• Guide initiatives from initial assessment through implementation and go-live, ensuring process documentation supports successful operational adoption.<br>• Support ERP-related readiness activities for acquired businesses by documenting processes that inform system transition planning and process standardization.<br>• Contribute to future acquisition projects by taking ownership of workstreams that support broader merger and acquisition integration objectives.
<p>We are looking for a Buyer to support material purchasing and production planning activities for our manufacturing operations in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in balancing supplier coordination, inventory levels, and manufacturing schedules to help meet customer commitments. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple departments in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze planning and demand data within internal systems to identify material requirements and purchasing priorities.</p><p>• Request and compare vendor pricing, develop sourcing options, and issue accurate purchase orders that align with quantity, cost, and timing needs.</p><p>• Track open orders, confirm supplier commitments, and accelerate deliveries when production timelines are at risk.</p><p>• Review supplier performance by monitoring delivery results, product quality, responsiveness, and overall cost effectiveness.</p><p>• Resolve procurement-related issues such as shortages, late shipments, receiving discrepancies, and supplier quality concerns to minimize operational disruption.</p><p>• Build and maintain production schedules by aligning customer demand with material availability, labor resources, and manufacturing capacity.</p><p>• Partner with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Quality, and Warehouse teams to coordinate schedule changes and support on-time shipment goals.</p><p>• Identify capacity limitations, material gaps, and scheduling conflicts early, then communicate risks and recommended actions to the appropriate stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain accurate purchasing and item records, generate planning and supplier reports, and contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction effort</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to support purchasing operations for an organization in Racine, Wisconsin. This role focuses on securing materials and services efficiently while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery expectations. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to keep procurement activities organized, timely, and aligned with business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure materials and supplies are ordered accurately and on schedule.<br>• Source products and services from vendors with relevant experience while balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements.<br>• Review purchase needs with internal stakeholders and translate business demands into effective procurement actions.<br>• Prepare, issue, and monitor purchase orders to maintain continuity of supply and support operational goals.<br>• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships to improve responsiveness and purchasing outcomes.<br>• Track order status, resolve delivery or supply issues, and communicate updates to relevant teams.<br>• Evaluate pricing and purchasing options to identify opportunities for savings and process improvement.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst to support a manufacturing organization in Illinois through a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for a techno-functional specialist who can bridge business needs and ERP capabilities while working extensively within the Infor XA environment on the AS400 platform. The position will focus on improving operational processes, supporting users across core business functions, and contributing to system enhancements, reporting, and integrations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to evaluate process needs and translate them into effective solutions within the Infor XA environment.<br>• Provide functional and technical support across key ERP areas such as manufacturing, finance, inventory, supply chain, sales, and purchasing.<br>• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain XA-related tools and components, including green screen applications as well as Powerlink and Netlink utilities.<br>• Develop and support AS400/iSeries-based solutions using relevant programming and scripting capabilities to meet operational and reporting requirements.<br>• Investigate incidents and service requests using established IT ticketing platforms, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with users.<br>• Assist with ERP enhancement efforts and system upgrade activities, including testing, issue analysis, and coordination with internal teams.<br>• Support integrations between XA and connected applications by working with middleware and interface tools to maintain reliable data flow.<br>• Create and refine reports and business intelligence outputs tied to XA and AS400 data to help teams make informed decisions.
We are looking for a Controller to lead financial operations and provide sound guidance that supports organizational stability and growth in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role oversees accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash management while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with applicable standards. The ideal candidate brings strategic financial insight, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with executives, board members, and cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the daily financial operations of the organization, ensuring accounting activities are accurate, well-controlled, and aligned with established policies and regulatory requirements.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements and related reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including year-end audit schedules and required annual filings.<br>• Lead cash flow planning and treasury activities to support operating needs, financial stability, and informed decision-making.<br>• Direct payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, while maintaining efficient processes and dependable service to internal stakeholders.<br>• Manage and develop finance team members by setting performance expectations, coaching staff, and fostering a responsive, service-oriented department culture.<br>• Guide the preparation and monitoring of departmental, program, and project budgets, evaluate variances against actual results, and communicate key findings to leadership.<br>• Build financial models and perform short- and long-range analysis to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational growth initiatives.<br>• Evaluate internal controls, accounting procedures, and operational workflows, then recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.<br>• Support board and committee reporting by assembling financial data, analysis, and documentation for presentations and leadership review.<br>• Maintain and enforce financial and purchasing procedures while staying current on nonprofit accounting guidance, grant compliance expectations, and relevant regulatory changes.
We are looking for a Customer Service Representative to support order processing, shipment coordination, and customer communication for a manufacturing operation in Wisconsin. This contract position plays an important role in keeping customer orders accurate, deliveries on schedule, and service interactions attentive and responsive. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of experience in customer service and order entry, along with the ability to work across internal teams, carriers, and external partners to resolve issues efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full lifecycle of customer orders each day, from entry through release, to help ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.<br>• Maintain order details in internal systems and third-party logistics platforms, updating records as needed to reflect changes or corrections.<br>• Investigate order issues such as shortages, delays, and discrepancies, then coordinate with the appropriate teams to reach resolution quickly.<br>• Provide customers and internal partners with clear updates on order progress, shipping activity, and expected delivery timing.<br>• Arrange pickup and delivery appointments with warehouses, distribution centers, customers, and transportation providers.<br>• Work closely with carriers and 3PL partners to oversee shipment movement and address transportation-related exceptions before they escalate.<br>• Administer freight charges on customer orders, review billing documents, and reconcile invoices against contracted rates and shipment records.<br>• Verify and improve the accuracy of customer, product, vendor, and transportation data, and assist with data preparation tied to organizational system initiatives.<br>• Deliver responsive service for inbound customer inquiries while partnering with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve service performance.