<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the efficient procurement and management of supplies critical to organizational success. You will play a key role in vendor relations, inventory management, and shipping processes to ensure seamless operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to secure essential and challenging-to-acquire materials while ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.</p><p>• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage purchase orders to optimize cash flow and inventory levels.</p><p>• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including international paperwork, and coordinate freight quotes.</p><p>• Conduct research to identify new suppliers and evaluate alternative materials to enhance organizational value.</p><p>• Utilize ERP systems to automate purchasing and shipping processes and streamline operations.</p><p>• Work closely with the Production Manager to maintain appropriate inventory levels, calculate safety stock, and oversee cycle counting activities.</p><p>• Implement continuous improvement practices and Lean methodologies to drive operational efficiencies.</p><p>• Support and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and best practices to achieve strategic goals.</p><p>• Participate in operational planning and metrics setting to align with long-term objectives.</p>
<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>We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Applications Manager to oversee and enhance the organization’s portfolio of enterprise systems within a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure the seamless operation and optimization of business-critical applications, such as ERP systems, CRM platforms, shop-floor integrations, and reporting tools. The ideal candidate will drive digital transformation, maintain compliance standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for enterprise applications that aligns with the needs of manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and commercial operations.</p><p>• Identify and execute opportunities for automation, process improvement, and technology upgrades within production workflows.</p><p>• Administer, enhance, and optimize Infor LN Cloud ERP to support processes such as production planning, inventory management, procurement, and financial integration.</p><p>• Oversee integrations between enterprise systems like Salesforce, shop-floor technologies, and quality management platforms to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Manage onshore and offshore teams for system development, testing, and deployment while ensuring minimal disruptions to production workflows.</p><p>• Monitor and maintain the performance of shop-floor connected applications, including scanners, terminals, and production interfaces.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of master data across engineering, supply chain, and production systems.</p><p>• Establish and enforce SLAs with offshore vendors, ensuring timely resolution of production-critical issues and alignment with business priorities.</p><p>• Lead root-cause analysis for system issues and implement corrective actions to enhance uptime and reliability.</p><p>• Maintain documentation, training materials, and process maps to support system users and ensure compliance with change control protocols.</p>
We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to lead strategic IT projects within the manufacturing sector in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role involves overseeing cross-functional teams, managing project milestones, and driving innovative solutions to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable plans.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Plan and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met within budget and timelines.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements.<br>• Develop detailed functional specifications to guide technology teams in delivering solutions.<br>• Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.<br>• Serve as a communication bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals.<br>• Facilitate process improvements by recommending and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.<br>• Monitor project progress, report updates to stakeholders, and address challenges as they arise.<br>• Motivate and organize project teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.<br>• Conduct system testing and user acceptance testing to validate project outcomes.<br>• Maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
<p>The IT Manager will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational direction of the organization's information technology functions. This position focuses on aligning IT resources to support and improve critical business operations, fostering the implementation of advanced and secure technologies such as AI and automation, and developing long-term strategies that drive growth, optimize efficiency, and strengthen competitive positioning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the organization's IT strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.</li><li>Oversee the development and implementation of innovative and secure technologies, focusing on automation and AI applications.</li><li>Define and execute long-term plans to optimize the organization's IT infrastructure.</li><li>Drive project planning and execution for technology-related initiatives.</li><li>Lead, manage, and mentor IT teams at various levels.</li><li>Support customization and development of software applications tailored to business needs.</li><li>Improve system reliability, security, and performance through data-driven analytical approaches.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors to meet organizational objectives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
pivotal in overseeing the financial health of our organization, ensuring compliance with established accounting principles, and driving improvements in processes. You will lead a talented team and play a significant role in enhancing our financial reporting accuracy and timeliness. Reporting directly to the Global Controller, you will collaborate across departments to promote efficiency and effectiveness.<br>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<br>• Manage the daily operations of the accounting department, including the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring they adhere to US GAAP.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of professional development and accountability.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all accounting records are accurate and complete.<br>• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve processes and drive financial performance.<br>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and facilitate timely preparation of tax returns.<br>• Manage the relationship with external auditors and ensure timely audits.<br>• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.<br>• Implement best practices for accounting processes and oversee automation efforts.<br>Requirements<br>Ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications:<br>• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a supervisory role.<br>• CPA certification is highly preferred.<br>• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency in accounting software.<br>• Expertise in financial reporting and analysis.<br>• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.<br>• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.<br>• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
<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 skilled Financial Business Analyst to join our team in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and drive critical finance transformation initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring process optimization, effective project management, and data-driven decision-making across multiple financial projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the execution of finance transformation projects, including Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and Master Data initiatives.</p><p>• Develop comprehensive business cases and project charters to align objectives and outcomes with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, and resources to ensure successful implementation.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams such as finance, IT, and supply chain, as well as external vendors, to maintain seamless communication and coordination.</p><p>• Utilize project management methodologies, including Agile frameworks, to ensure consistent metrics and reporting across assigned projects.</p><p>• Analyze data from multiple systems to identify process inefficiencies and propose targeted solutions.</p><p>• Prepare and lead governance meetings, addressing concerns and ensuring alignment with project goals.</p><p>• Support change management efforts and training activities to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.</p><p>• Provide regular updates on project status, financial progress, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.</p><p>• Assist in identifying root causes of process issues using data-driven approaches to inform decision-making.</p>
