We are looking for a Production Coordinator to support efficient manufacturing operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role oversees planning activities that keep materials, schedules, and shipping commitments aligned with customer expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate across sales, production, and vendor partners in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with the sales team to translate customer orders into production plans, timelines, and executable schedules for fixtures and display projects.<br>• Build and maintain master production schedules that sequence work accurately and support on-time shipment commitments.<br>• Review project specifications, capacity constraints, and labor needs to determine the most effective manufacturing approach for each job.<br>• Verify material availability, account for supplier lead times, and incorporate purchasing needs into the overall production plan.<br>• Prepare and distribute required production documents, reports, and order-related records for internal teams and external partners.<br>• Coordinate workflow across departments by aligning fabrication, assembly, installation, and related operations with established priorities.<br>• Create and maintain bills of materials and identify the tools and equipment needed to complete each project successfully.<br>• Collaborate with supervisors, shop floor leaders, and vendors to monitor project status, address delays, and adjust schedules when conditions change.<br>• Participate in daily production meetings, update planning documents, and track progress to improve operational efficiency and delivery performance.<br>• Follow workplace safety expectations and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports continuous improvement.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to identify a Production Manager who will lead assembly operations and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. This individual will be responsible for developing leaders and production teams, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who excels at balancing people leadership with process improvement in a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are achieved.</li><li>Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and production employees.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, and schedule attainment.</li><li>Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to support operational objectives.</li><li>Lead change management efforts and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce waste.</li><li>Promote a safe work environment through employee involvement, communication, and accountability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a results-driven Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and help ensure output, quality, and workforce performance align with business needs. This role offers the chance to guide day-to-day production while partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen planning, material flow, and operational consistency. The ideal candidate brings a practical leadership style, strong manufacturing judgment, and a commitment to building efficient processes in a specialized production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily manufacturing activities, aligning labor, equipment, and materials with current production priorities and customer requirements.</p><p>• Build and adjust production plans to support delivery targets, available capacity, staffing levels, and inventory conditions.</p><p>• Track operational results and respond quickly to issues that affect throughput, product quality, efficiency, or on-time completion.</p><p>• Work closely with engineering, quality, purchasing, and inventory teams to keep production moving smoothly across departments.</p><p>• Review production data and performance indicators to guide decisions, improve accountability, and support operational planning.</p><p>• Coordinate material readiness and communicate supply concerns or shortages that may disrupt manufacturing schedules.</p><p>• Remove process constraints by addressing workflow gaps, bottlenecks, and other barriers to productive output.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leads, including support for hiring, onboarding, training, and cross-training efforts.</p><p>• Reinforce compliance with safety expectations, quality procedures, and established manufacturing standards while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.</p>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to support the financial operations of a government-affiliated nonprofit in Otsego, Minnesota. This position offers the opportunity to guide fund-focused accounting activities, provide leadership to a finance team, and contribute to long-term organizational planning. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve reporting, budgeting, and cash management practices in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct fund accounting activities and ensure financial records are maintained accurately in accordance with nonprofit and GAAP standards.<br>• Lead the month-end close process, reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to deliver timely and reliable financial information.<br>• Oversee the development and administration of annual budgets, partnering with internal stakeholders to monitor performance against plan.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial reports for leadership, highlighting trends, variances, and key operational insights.<br>• Manage cash flow forecasting and support financial planning efforts to maintain strong fiscal oversight.<br>• Supervise and develop finance staff, providing guidance, prioritization, and accountability across day-to-day operations.<br>• Strengthen budget processes and internal financial controls to improve consistency, compliance, and decision-making.<br>• Support fund administration responsibilities and contribute to broader departmental initiatives as the organization grows.
We are looking for a Product Designer to join our team and shape distinctive products and visual experiences from initial idea through final delivery. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented individual who can balance trend awareness with practical execution, turning market insights and customer needs into effective design solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to develop products, packaging, and presentation materials that strengthen brand presence and support retail success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create original product and packaging concepts that move from early exploration to production-ready design.<br>• Develop visual direction through trend research, inspiration boards, color stories, pattern work, and other creative assets.<br>• Convert customer preferences and retail opportunities into thoughtful designs that are both appealing and commercially viable.<br>• Prepare clear presentations that communicate design ideas, product assortments, and merchandising opportunities.<br>• Partner with product development, sourcing, and sales teams to align creative concepts with execution requirements and business goals.<br>• Uphold brand standards while introducing fresh ideas that reflect evolving market and lifestyle trends.<br>• Use Adobe Creative Suite and AI-enabled tools to improve research, concept development, and design efficiency.<br>• Participate in review sessions, incorporate feedback constructively, and refine concepts to achieve a strong final result.