We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle management of innovative hardware and software solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the strategic vision for critical product lines while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution. If you're passionate about creating market-leading products and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct in-depth market research to identify industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.<br>• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and business development to uncover customer needs and whitespace opportunities.<br>• Develop and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with organizational goals and market demands.<br>• Lead all phases of the product lifecycle, including concept development, design, testing, launch, and growth.<br>• Define and prioritize product requirements, ensuring alignment with customer value and technical feasibility.<br>• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, operations, and supply chain, to deliver high-quality products.<br>• Manage project budgets, schedules, and scope to ensure on-time delivery within cost targets.<br>• Oversee compliance, certification, and quality assurance processes for hardware and software products.<br>• Create go-to-market strategies and collaborate with commercialization teams to drive product adoption.<br>• Monitor product performance post-launch, leveraging customer feedback and data to identify opportunities for improvement.
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Digital Supply Chain Business Activator</strong> to support the acceleration of digital transformation within supply chain operations. This role will partner with dedicated Digital & Technology teams to drive data visibility and facilitate an operating model for <strong>Business Performance Management (BPM)</strong>, enabling faster, data-driven decisions across the supply chain.</p><p>The Business Activator will serve as the “voice of the product” to stakeholders, leading activation strategy and execution to integrate new capabilities into business processes and accelerate adoption. This role also champions user feedback, collaborating with Product Owners and capability teams to turn insights into actionable improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead change management plans and activation for BPM processes and tools</li><li>Manage intake of enhancement and issue requests, triage to technical teams, and follow up with users</li><li>Drive end-user education efforts on digital tools (including training sessions)</li><li>Support Product Owner in identifying and engaging key end users</li><li>Assist with prioritization and clarification of tool needs based on process guidance and feedback</li><li>Coordinate and facilitate sprint sponsor demos and end-user feedback sessions</li><li>Update learning and development materials to reflect technical changes</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions tailored to meet customer needs. This role requires a deep understanding of business challenges and the ability to translate them into innovative technical strategies. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide expert guidance to ensure successful project execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement strategic PLM solutions that align with customer objectives and drive measurable business outcomes.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical designs.<br>• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of solutions.<br>• Design system architectures and define software and hardware components to meet customer-specific needs.<br>• Lead data mapping and migration processes to ensure accuracy and seamless integration.<br>• Document technical requirements, migration strategies, and transformation rules to support project transparency.<br>• Partner with sales and business development teams to align solution strategies with organizational capabilities.<br>• Facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives and provide training to stakeholders for successful system adoption.<br>• Continuously improve technical processes and standards based on customer feedback and project learnings.<br>• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging subject matter expertise to guide solution implementation.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Pricing Coordinator to join a team in St Louis Park, Minnesota. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing pricing operations, customer promotions, and financial reporting within the manufacturing industry. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing exceptional customer service.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Calculate, prepare, and distribute price lists for various products to ensure accuracy and alignment with company standards.</p><p>• Manage customer rebates and promotions, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate with customers to address inquiries or concerns related to pricing and the order-to-cash process, maintaining high customer service standards.</p><p>• Partner with Sales and Finance teams to generate analytical reports, including volume analysis, pricing effectiveness, and ad hoc sales data.</p><p>• Develop an understanding of dairy and frozen product costing principles to support price adjustments and decision-making.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline pricing operations and improve efficiency across processes.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams such as Sales, Trade Marketing, and Finance to enhance collaboration.</p><p>• Ensure process controls are upheld by verifying compliance with audit schedules, management objectives, and customer agreements.</p><p>• Communicate updates and escalate issues to management as needed.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned, contributing to overall team success.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
<p>Client Service Associate</p><p>Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service in the financial services industry? We are seeking a Client Service/Account Management Associate to provide efficient support to clients, advisors, and external parties while ensuring high client satisfaction.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>· Enter and maintain accurate client information in firms systems.</p><p>· Review new business, renewals, and endorsements for accuracy.</p><p>· Respond to client inquiries promptly and professionally.</p><p>· Assist with rating new business and providing marketing recommendations.</p><p>· Prepare proposals to help clients understand their options.</p><p>· Follow up on outstanding items and manage open activities.</p><p>· Identify cross-selling and up-sale opportunities.</p><p>· Report and monitor claims, ensuring proper follow-up per procedures.</p><p>· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies.</p><p>· Build strong relationships with 3rd parties, producers, and teammates.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>· Preferred Experience: Client support in financial services with insurance industry experience.</p><p>· Licensing: State insurance license (or willingness to obtain).</p><p>· Technical Skills: Proficiency with systems, Microsoft Office, and data entry.</p><p>· Soft Skills: Strong communication, customer service focus, and organizational abilities.</p><p>This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.</p><p>Ready to Apply? Contact Douglas Rickart at 612-249-0330, connect with him on LinkedIn, or click the application link to get started!</p><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established and growing intellectual property law firm, known for its commitment to protecting innovation, is seeking a skilled <strong>Patent Attorney</strong> with a <strong>Mechanical Engineering background</strong> to join their collaborative team. If you are passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems while delivering exceptional client service, this role may be the perfect fit.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for intricate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.</li><li>Conduct patentability assessments, prior art searches, validity analyses, infringement analyses, and freedom-to-operate opinions.</li><li>Build and implement effective intellectual property strategies, including patent portfolio management and risk evaluations.</li><li>Collaborate closely with inventors, engineers, and legal colleagues to turn innovative concepts into high-quality patent applications.</li><li>Manage a sophisticated patent docket independently while meeting deadlines.</li><li>Conduct client consultations, provide legal insights, and undertake administrative duties as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Licensing Coordinator for a role based in Monticello, Minnesota. This onsite role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>The objective of this role is to ensure the agent contracting process is as smooth and efficient as possible for our agents from start to finish. As a licensing specialist, you will execute professionalism while providing top notch customer service and work to find and create efficiencies<em>. </em>This is an amazing opportunity to join our team in a much-needed position. </p><p> </p><p>Whether you are familiar with the insurance background or not, your enthusiasm, motivation, and interest in becoming part of our well-established and positive work environment, makes you an ideal candidate. </p><p>We value your hard work and dedication to this position, and you can be confident that the opportunities for growth within the corporation will continue to arise. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Generate and process contracting applications and other required forms for submission on all new and existing agents and agencies within Simplicity.</li><li>Completes routine follow-up on submitted agent contracting paperwork to ensure proper processing.</li><li>Assist with agent updates, contract changes, while proactively looking for ways to streamline the process to make it as smooth as possible for the agent.</li><li>Applies sound insurance knowledge regarding products and services, troubleshooting issues, and working to resolve in the quickest and most efficient way to best meet agent needs.</li><li>Provide professional correspondence via email and phone</li><li>Work efficiently to meet all service level agreements</li><li>Understand carrier workflows and maneuver carrier websites</li><li>Work closely with team members to meet common goals and assist when able</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications / Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of a High school diploma / GED </li><li>Strong computer skills; able to type 50+ words per minute </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) </li><li>Experience with G Suite and Salesforce preferred, not required</li><li>Experience in related position preferred, not required</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Core Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to provide exceptional customer service</li><li>Effective time management skills</li><li>Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment, and utilize multiple programs simultaneously</li><li>Capable of working both independently and in a team environment</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail is a must</li><li>Ability to react to change in a productive and positive manner</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Service Coordinator to join our team in Plymouth, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee various service activities, including projects, product administration, and maintenance requests. This position involves direct collaboration with customers, vendors, and technicians, as well as close coordination with internal teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee customer service work orders from initiation to completion.</p><p>• Handle customer projects to ensure timely service delivery.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.</p><p>• Coordinate service requests, including off-hours and overnight projects, as part of a rotational on-call system.</p><p>• Schedule and manage technicians for service tasks.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams.</p><p>• Generate and manage data reports.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Estimator to manage bids and support construction projects from start to finish. This role involves close coordination with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure accuracy in pricing, clarity in scope, and excellence in delivery. Experience interpreting architectural drawings and preparing competitive estimates is essential, as is the ability to maintain positive client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate estimates for projects, reviewing architectural plans, specifications, and bid requests to scope materials and costs effectively.</li><li>Analyze past projects, product costs, manufacturer pricing, and competitive market data to determine pricing strategies and maintain price holds for long-term bids.</li><li>Provide complete, detailed estimates with clear documentation of discrepancies, qualifications, or substitution opportunities.</li><li>Communicate with clients on bid requests, job follow-up, market insights, and collaborative business growth opportunities.</li><li>Submit bids on schedule and conduct timely follow-up, gathering job tracking intelligence to support future pricing and strategy.</li><li>Project coordinate material procurement and delivery, managing timelines and ensuring consistent client communication throughout project execution.</li><li>Track and analyze metrics related to estimating, sales volume, and gross margin to drive profitability.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive engagement, regular account visits, and strategic touchpoints.</li><li>Participate in business development initiatives; role eligible for commission based on sales and project growth.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Pricing Analyst to join a team in Arden Hills, Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and managing rebate contracts and administrative fees to ensure compliance and accuracy. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to critical business operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth analyses of customer rebate contracts to evaluate performance and compliance.</p><p>• Ensure timely processing, settlement, and payment of rebates and administrative fees.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address questions related to contract language, setup, or customer requirements.</p><p>• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of contract terms to meet all obligations accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Provide regular communications to customers regarding market share and rebate payments.</p><p>• Support the principal analyst by assisting with workload management and ad hoc requests.</p><p>• Utilize revenue management systems to manage reporting and payment processes efficiently.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement improvements in administrative workflows.</p><p>• Monitor and resolve rebate or administrative fee issues by partnering with internal teams.</p><p>• Ensure data integrity and compliance by adhering to standard operating procedures and best practices.</p>
<p>A respected Minneapolis law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Mass Tort Paralegal</strong> to join its litigation team. This is a full-time, onsite role offering a dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal courts</li><li>Manage case files from discovery through trial</li><li>Maintain and organize electronic case records</li><li>Communicate with clients and draft correspondence</li><li>Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Stillwater, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in sourcing, screening, and hiring top-tier talent for our sales and commercial teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to team growth and support key initiatives in the scientific instrument manufacturing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process to identify, screen, and secure top sales and commercial talent while ensuring a seamless candidate experience.<br>• Manage the hiring efforts for multiple roles, including ramping up 26 positions to support a product launch, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.<br>• Maintain clear and organized tracking of recruitment progress, deadlines, and team communications, ensuring transparency across all hiring activities.<br>• Develop and nurture pipelines of candidates with relevant experience to meet current and future hiring needs effectively.<br>• Utilize innovative sourcing strategies to locate and engage high-caliber candidates for critical positions.<br>• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements and align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Conduct detailed interviews to assess candidate expertise and fit for the company culture and position requirements.<br>• Provide regular updates and reports on hiring metrics and progress to stakeholders.<br>• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and procedures while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
<p><strong>Join an industry leader!</strong> Our manufacturing client is seeking a highly skilled <strong>Litigation Paralegal</strong> to transition to an exciting <strong>in-house role</strong>. You will be a crucial part of the legal team, managing complex matters and contributing directly to business success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage claims and lawsuits related to specific business units or product lines, gaining expertise in particular areas.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and provide updates on litigation progress.</p><p>• Partner with insurance providers and adjustors to address claims effectively.</p><p>• Collect, analyze, and organize internal and external documents required for legal proceedings.</p><p>• Coordinate with outside counsel, witnesses, and experts while aligning with the Legal Manager and Assistant General Counsel.</p><p>• Negotiate settlements and prepare relevant documentation, such as response letters, agreements, and releases.</p><p>• Draft responses to inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies.</p><p>• Assist with various legal projects based on the department's needs.</p><p>• Maintain meticulous records and ensure compliance with legal standards.</p><p>• Support the litigation team in trial preparation and case management activities.</p>
