<p>We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team in Le Sueur, Minnesota. This position is suited for a manufacturing operations leader who can direct permanent mold and die casting activities while balancing output, product quality, workplace safety, and cost performance. The role works closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to strengthen daily execution and support ongoing operational improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily permanent mold and die casting production to keep operations running efficiently and aligned with customer demand.</p><p>• Coordinate staffing, workflow, and shop floor priorities to meet schedule commitments and improve throughput.</p><p>• Track equipment performance, downtime, and productivity trends, then take action to raise overall operating efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee tooling changes, die setup activities, and process troubleshooting to maintain stable production conditions.</p><p>• Partner with quality personnel to investigate defects, address root causes, and introduce preventive measures that reduce scrap and rework.</p><p>• Work with maintenance teams to limit unplanned downtime and identify opportunities for equipment enhancements or capital improvements.</p><p>• Lead supervisors, technicians, and operators by providing coaching, performance feedback, and training in safety, quality, and process discipline.</p><p>• Enforce plant safety expectations and support compliance with environmental and operational standards related to metal handling and manufacturing processes.</p><p>• Manage departmental spending by monitoring labor, material consumption, and energy usage while supporting cost-reduction initiatives.</p><p>• Use business systems such as Epicor and reporting tools to support data-based decisions and operational planning.</p>
<p>A well-established intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>IP Operations Manager</strong> to oversee patent prosecution support and docketing operations. This leadership role combines team management, process improvement, technology implementation, and hands-on patent prosecution support. The ideal candidate will bring deep IP experience, strong operational skills, and a passion for improving efficiency through technology, automation, and best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop patent prosecution paralegal and docketing teams.</li><li>Manage workloads, staffing priorities, and deadline-sensitive work.</li><li>Improve workflows, procedures, training programs, and quality-control processes.</li><li>Evaluate and implement technology, automation, AI tools, and operational enhancements.</li><li>Partner with attorneys, staff, vendors, and leadership to support firm needs.</li><li>Oversee relationships with outside service providers and vendors.</li><li>Provide hands-on patent prosecution and docketing support as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a sharp, detail-driven Investment Operations Analyst to support an investment loan portfolio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will help maintain accurate reporting, evaluate loan and portfolio performance, and strengthen day-to-day operational controls across investment activity. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with financial data, improving processes, and partnering with internal teams and external service providers to keep operations running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead recurring financial reporting activities for the investment portfolio, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Review monthly investor remittance activity and reconcile loan-level data, including interest accruals, payoff activity, and delinquency reporting.</p><p>• Compile month-end portfolio metrics for lending partners and validate key balances such as principal, and interest reserve positions.</p><p>• Verify the accuracy and consistency of data tied to newly acquired assets before it is incorporated into reporting and monitoring processes.</p><p>• Support loan funding administration by assessing draw requests against project progress and facilitating timely disbursements to contractors.</p><p>• Coordinate data gathering and reconciliation efforts across internal records, servicers, fund administrators, and other external providers.</p><p>• Produce and maintain portfolio performance reports and track records to support ongoing analysis and management oversight.</p><p>• Monitor cash activity across the portfolio and assist with capital calls, drawdowns, and investor distribution processing.</p><p>• Respond to investor information requests and contribute to due diligence materials, ad hoc analyses, and special projects as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to support critical external and annual reporting activities for a construction-focused organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone in finance who can oversee accurate, timely filings and help translate complex financial data into clear reporting for stakeholders. The role will play a central part in maintaining reporting quality, strengthening compliance, and coordinating key reporting deliverables across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of periodic financial reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with applicable reporting standards.</p><p>• Manage external reporting deliverables, including SEC-related filings, with close attention to deadlines, disclosure quality, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Oversee annual reporting activities and coordinate the development of complete financial statements and related narrative disclosures.</p><p>• Analyze financial results, including earnings per share calculations, and confirm that reporting outputs are supported by reliable data and sound judgment.</p><p>• Partner with accounting, finance, and business leaders to gather information, resolve reporting issues, and present finalized results in a clear format.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls over the reporting process by validating data, reviewing reconciliations, and identifying areas for improvement.</p><p>• Support special reporting initiatives or process updates that affect financial disclosures, ensuring continuity and compliance throughout implementation.</p><p>• Serve as a key resource on technical reporting matters by interpreting requirements and applying them appropriately to company reporting needs.</p>