<p>We are looking for a Product Manager to guide the strategy, development, and delivery of our technology solutions. This role will shape product direction across hardware, software, and mobile experiences by turning customer needs and market insight into clear priorities for delivery teams. The ideal candidate brings strong product leadership, works effectively with commercial and technical partners, and drives releases that meet quality, usability, and operational expectations. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain a long-range product roadmap that balances business goals, customer priorities, and realistic release timing across multiple initiatives.</p><p>• Partner with customers and sales teams to understand operational challenges, strengthen key account support, and ensure product enhancements address real user needs.</p><p>• Convert market feedback, customer observations, and internal input into well-defined epics, user stories, and requirements for cross-functional Agile teams.</p><p>• Lead product development activities across connected labeling solutions, including cloud platforms, mobile applications, device-related capabilities, and restaurant workflow tools.</p><p>• Oversee the product lifecycle from early concept work and prototyping through component decisions, vendor collaboration, field validation, and launch readiness.</p><p>• Create wireframes, prototypes, and functional documentation that clarify product intent and support efficient execution by design and engineering teams.</p><p>• Promote high standards for product performance, dependability, safety, and regulatory compliance for use in commercial kitchen settings.</p><p>• Support Agile delivery practices by guiding backlog refinement, sprint planning, and acceptance decisions to confirm releases are ready for deployment.</p><p>• Develop knowledge resources and training materials that help internal teams and users adopt new features and product capabilities effectively.</p><p>• Coordinate with enterprise product leaders and external development partners to advance innovation, integrations, and targeted platform enhancements.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Product Owner to lead product direction for an Agile team. In this role, you will connect business objectives, customer expectations, and technical execution by shaping priorities and guiding feature delivery. You will work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional partners to turn ideas into well-defined outcomes that provide measurable value. This position is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking, strong communication, and hands-on experience in iterative product development.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Shape and continuously refine the product backlog so work is prioritized according to business value, user input, and delivery considerations.</p><p>• Convert high-level product goals and customer needs into clear features, epics, and detailed requirements that support effective development planning.</p><p>• Partner with engineers, Scrum team members, and business stakeholders to maintain alignment on scope, sequencing, and expected outcomes.</p><p>• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives to support consistent execution across the Agile delivery cycle.</p><p>• Make timely decisions on priorities, scope adjustments, and trade-offs to keep delivery efforts focused on organizational objectives.</p><p>• Serve as the main point of contact between stakeholders and the delivery team, ensuring product direction remains clear and well communicated.</p><p>• Track product results, review feedback and performance data, and recommend improvements through ongoing iterative releases.</p><p>• Maintain backlog transparency so upcoming work, priorities, and dependencies are visible and understood by all contributors.</p><p>• Oversee feature delivery from early concept through release, while supporting assigned organizational initiatives and related project work.</p><p>• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support evolving business priorities.</p>
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.
<p>We're partnering with a growing company seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function and serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. This role will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, internal controls, and project-based accounting while driving process improvements and supporting business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, full cycle accounting experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help shape the financial direction of a growing organization, hit the 'apply' or reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken to learn more.</p>
<p>Controller / Accounting Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Northwest Metro Minnesota</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $125,000 – $140,000 Base Salary</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> On-Site</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</p><p>A growing privately held manufacturing company in the northwest metro area is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support broader business functions across the organization.</p><p>This is a highly visible role within a stable, team-oriented company environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with ownership and leadership while contributing across accounting, administration, HR, and operational support functions.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The Controller / Accounting Manager will lead the company’s accounting function while supervising a team of two employees. This is a very hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in the details of the business and wearing multiple hats within a smaller company environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting expertise, cost accounting exposure, and a willingness to support cross-functional business needs when necessary.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations</li><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</li><li>Lead general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end close</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management activities</li><li>Support cost accounting functions including inventory, product costing, and margin analysis</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Coordinate with external CPA firm and auditors</li><li>Maintain internal controls and support process improvements</li><li>Supervise and mentor two accounting/administrative employees</li><li>Support HR-related functions including benefits administration and employee onboarding support</li><li>Assist with various administrative and operational responsibilities as needed</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies</li></ul><p>Additional Information</p><ul><li>Privately held manufacturing company with approximately $10M in annual revenue</li><li>Long-term stability and collaborative culture</li><li>ESOP retirement benefit offering employee ownership opportunity</li><li>Fully on-site position</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a growing wholesale organization based in Edina, Minnesota. This position combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on ownership of core accounting activities, making it ideal for someone who can guide the big picture while remaining deeply involved in daily execution. The role offers meaningful visibility across the business, close partnership with leadership, and a clear path for continued advancement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate reporting and timely completion of all accounting activities.<br>• Oversee full-cycle accounting functions, including general ledger management, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with business leaders to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support decision-making.<br>• Manage banking relationships, cash oversight, and related treasury activities to maintain financial stability and operational efficiency.<br>• Provide financial guidance to the leadership team by translating data into actionable insights that support business strategy and long-term planning.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting operations while also contributing directly to detailed financial work in a hands-on management capacity.<br>• Support merger, acquisition, or other corporate growth initiatives through financial analysis, due diligence, and integration planning as needed.<br>• Strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and help implement operational enhancements that support a scalable finance function.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations for a detail-oriented services organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position plays a central role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and supporting business planning through timely reporting and budgeting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to billing, payables, tax coordination, and team development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including the general ledger, chart of accounts, fixed assets, reconciliations, and oversight of client trust balances.<br>• Establish, monitor, and refine internal control practices to support accurate vendor payments, payroll activity, client invoicing, and trust account management.<br>• Contribute to the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting efforts, while preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting for leadership review.<br>• Communicate and reinforce finance policies, procedures, and operational standards across the department and broader organization.<br>• Coordinate income tax support activities by preparing documentation and working with external tax advisors to help ensure timely filings.<br>• Oversee the client billing function, including processes, controls, and financial system usage related to invoicing operations.<br>• Manage accounts payable operations, including payment workflows, electronic funds transfers, wire activity, and related disbursement controls.<br>• Recommend and update policies governing employee expense reimbursements and vendor payment procedures, and serve as an authorized check signer.<br>• Lead finance team staffing efforts by evaluating resource needs, recruiting talent, guiding employee performance, and supporting ongoing training and succession planning.<br>• Improve departmental efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline procedures, automate routine tasks, and maintain reliable coverage for key finance roles.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations for a school district north of minneapolis, Minnesota. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting informed decision-making, and strengthening fiscal accountability across district functions. The ideal candidate brings strong government or educational accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reporting, compliance, budgeting support, and audit preparation in a complex public-sector environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities, including proper transaction classification, account entry review, and confirmation that receipts are recorded in the correct funds and accounts.</p><p>• Maintain short- and long-term cash planning records, monitor liquidity needs, and manage excess funds in alignment with legal guidelines and district investment practices.</p><p>• Produce month-end and year-end financial statements and supporting reports, including materials prepared for school board review such as treasury, interest, and investment summaries.</p><p>• Administer and refine the chart of accounts, ensuring the general ledger and related revenue and expenditure coding structures support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and post entries related to transfers, corrections, and adjustments, while reconciling ledger balances on a recurring monthly and annual basis.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership on budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify trends affecting revenue and spending performance.</p><p>• Lead year-end accounting close activities and organize documentation required for the annual external audit, including coordination with auditors and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Oversee financial administration of federal, state, and local grants by establishing account structures, tracking funding, preparing reports, and supporting program leaders through compliance requirements.</p><p>• Review internal control practices, recommend process improvements, and help implement agreed-upon measures that strengthen financial stewardship and operational reliability.</p><p>• Provide operational support to business office functions, including accounting, payroll, and purchasing oversight, and assist with daily leadership coverage when senior finance management is unavailable.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide strategic guidance for the organization. This role is responsible for strengthening accounting practices, delivering accurate financial reporting, and supporting informed business decisions through analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage compliance, controls, and day-to-day financial activities with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, payroll, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely completion.<br>• Manage the organization’s cash position, treasury functions, and investment activity to support financial stability and planning.<br>• Establish, maintain, and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that reduce risk and promote consistency.<br>• Prepare and oversee regular financial statements and management reports, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.<br>• Partner with operational leadership to deliver financial analysis related to performance comparisons, capital planning, pricing strategy, and contract evaluation.<br>• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting efforts, highlighting material variances and advising management on financial trends.<br>• Define and monitor performance measures that help evaluate overall business results and support continuous improvement.<br>• Coordinate the annual audit process by working closely with external auditors and supplying complete, accurate documentation.<br>• Ensure adherence to applicable local, state, and federal financial and regulatory requirements.<br>• Guide and develop accounting team members by identifying training priorities and supporting growth within the department.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and support sound business decisions for our team in St. Paul, Minnesota. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with oversight of reporting, cash activity, project financial administration, and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to improve visibility into project and company performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage customer invoicing and accounts receivable activities, including the preparation and submission of construction-related billing documents.<br>• Record incoming payments accurately, maintain current receivable balances, and drive timely follow-up on outstanding collections and retainage amounts.<br>• Oversee contract administration for projects, ensuring financial records and supporting documentation remain organized and up to date.<br>• Complete monthly sales and use tax reconciliations and submit required filings in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Track daily banking transactions and maintain awareness of cash position to support effective financial control.<br>• Review payroll and accounts payable activity, evaluating spending patterns against project budgets to identify variances and concerns.<br>• Analyze monthly financial results and develop periodic overhead reporting to support leadership review and planning.<br>• Prepare recurring backlog and sales reports using job cost and bid pipeline data, including comparisons to historical performance trends.<br>• Perform periodic assessments of completed projects by comparing actual labor and material results against original estimates and budgets.<br>• Support administration and evaluation of employee benefit and insurance programs, including business coverage, health plans, and retirement plan oversight.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to guide the financial and accounting function for a growing manufacturing organization in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position is suited for a hands-on leader who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with practical operational support across multiple entities. The Controller will help strengthen reporting, improve financial processes, and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is essential for success in this role.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the daily execution of core accounting activities, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and cost-related transactions.</p><p>• Oversee financial operations across multiple business entities, maintaining consistent reporting practices and reliable results.</p><p>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle and deliver accurate financial statements and internal management reports on schedule.</p><p>• Establish and refine accounting policies, workflows, and internal controls to support growth and improve financial discipline.</p><p>• Develop the accounting function by coaching team members, clarifying ownership of responsibilities, and supporting hiring when needed.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership and operational teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and broader business strategy.</p><p>• Manage and optimize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to support accounting accuracy, reporting visibility, and process efficiency.</p><p>• Supervise manufacturing finance activities such as inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance review.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and outside accounting firms to support compliance and reporting obligations.</p>
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide leadership across accounting, internal controls, risk management, and process improvement initiatives during a period of organizational transformation. This role will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership while helping drive operational effectiveness, strengthen internal controls, and lead critical process improvement projects. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Controller who combines strong technical accounting expertise with proven change management, team leadership, and project management capabilities. This opportunity requires 4 days in office and transitioning to 2-3 days in the office. <br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>• Internal Controls & Process Improvement<br>• Lead the development and execution of an internal controls improvement roadmap based on recommendations from a recent external assessment.<br>• Partner with leadership to prioritize, manage, and implement control enhancements across the organization.<br>• Assess existing accounting and operational workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.<br>• Drive process improvements within the ERP environment, including workflow optimization and controls enhancement initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with internal ERP support resources to redesign and strengthen key financial processes.<br>• Accounting & Financial Operations<br>• Oversee all core accounting functions, including<br>• Support budgeting activities and corporate financial planning initiatives.<br>• Assist with tax-related forecasting and financial analysis efforts in partnership with leadership.<br>• Risk Management & Insurance<br>• Assume responsibility for key risk management and insurance-related functions.<br>• Evaluate current risk management processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and mitigate risk.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure continuity and <br>• Drive improvements to process documentation, controls, and operational efficiency.<br>• Organizational Leadership<br>• Lead and mentor an established accounting team through ongoing growth and change.<br>• Build alignment across team members with varying work styles and levels of adaptability.<br>• Provide constructive, candid, and effective feedback while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Help strengthen communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the department.<br>• Partner with leadership to evaluate team structure, departmental effectiveness, and future-state organizational design.<br><br>Please reach out to Robert Half to learn more about this opportunity.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a multi-entity organization based in Minnesota. This role blends strategic financial leadership with active oversight of daily accounting activities, making it ideal for someone who can strengthen structure, improve processes, and guide teams across a multi-location environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in reporting accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and operational efficiency while supporting continued business growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full accounting function across multiple entities and locations, ensuring consistent execution of financial processes and reporting standards.<br>• Produce accurate monthly and periodic financial statements, including consolidated reporting across varied platforms and business units.<br>• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies and procedures that support compliance, operational discipline, and scalability.<br>• Monitor cash flow activity and oversee ownership distributions to help maintain sound financial management practices.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with stakeholders to develop reliable financial plans and performance projections.<br>• Manage accounts payable activities, including approval workflows, payment execution, and process oversight for timely vendor settlement.<br>• Supervise accounts receivable operations such as invoicing, cash posting, and collection efforts to support healthy working capital.<br>• Coordinate annual audit activities and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors throughout the audit cycle.<br>• Strengthen internal control practices to protect company assets, improve accuracy, and reduce operational risk.<br>• Support system optimization and finance process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency across the organization.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller. This role involves managing accounting processes, providing financial insights, and supporting plant operations to drive business success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, financial analysis, and team leadership within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and present plant-specific monthly financial statements for management use in consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Analyze and reconcile balance sheets to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee the maintenance of standard cost systems and fixed asset records.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general accounting functions.</p><p>• Develop and enhance financial control systems to improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Division Controller on budgeting and forecasting activities for the site.</p><p>• Support annual audits, including financial statement, bank, and tax audits.</p><p>• Partner with other departments to identify and implement operational improvements.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance management.</p><p>• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to promote a team-oriented culture.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position will oversee financial close activities, reporting, compliance, and internal controls while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The role also partners closely with finance, human resources, and operational leadership to strengthen processes, support grant-related accounting needs, and develop a high-performing accounting team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, revenue recognition, grant accounting, and financial reporting activities.<br>• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles by reviewing entries, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Produce and evaluate financial statements and management reports for internal leaders and external stakeholders in accordance with applicable accounting requirements.<br>• Design, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, operating procedures, and internal controls to improve compliance, reliability, and efficiency.<br>• Monitor adherence to GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and other federal requirements tied to grant administration and financial stewardship.<br>• Manage grant accounting by tracking restricted funds, validating cost allowability, preparing required reporting, and supporting audit and compliance readiness.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff by setting priorities, improving performance, and building capabilities across the function.<br>• Collaborate with the CFO, FP&A, HR, and operational teams to improve workflows, strengthen data quality, and support reporting, forecasting, and fund accounting needs.<br>• Coordinate external audit, tax, and advisory relationships to ensure timely completion of annual audits, filings, and related compliance obligations.
<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 a detail-oriented Production Artist to support retail creative production for a Long-term Contract position based in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role focuses on preparing and refining visual assets for both print and digital use while maintaining consistency across established brand standards. The ideal candidate brings strong Adobe Creative Cloud expertise, works accurately under multiple deadlines, and can independently adapt existing materials for a range of campaign needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, revise, and finalize creative files for print and digital distribution with a strong focus on accuracy and readiness.<br>• Adjust existing artwork by resizing layouts, updating content, and modifying visual elements to fit new formats and specifications.<br>• Apply brand standards consistently across marketing materials to ensure visual alignment and quality.<br>• Review files carefully to catch formatting issues, design inconsistencies, and production errors before release.<br>• Manage several assignments at once while organizing priorities to meet overlapping deadlines with minimal supervision.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate creative direction into production-ready deliverables.<br>• Support print execution by following file setup best practices and coordinating details related to production requirements.<br>• Use design and workflow tools as needed to maintain efficiency across asset development and revision cycles.
<p>We are looking for a Production Planning Manager to support operations that keep customer demand aligned with inventory, production capacity, and material availability in Rockford, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in coordinating planning activities across manufacturing, supply chain, and materials management while helping maintain steady product flow. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a practical understanding of lean practices, inventory control, and ERP-driven planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Champion a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices and supporting safety as a daily operational priority.</p><p>• Coordinate production and inventory planning activities to help ensure customer orders are fulfilled on schedule while balancing available capacity and stock levels.</p><p>• Monitor material movement through the value stream and oversee pull-based replenishment processes to maintain efficient workflow.</p><p>• Evaluate production readiness using planning data and identify opportunities to improve throughput or secure alternate sourcing when needed.</p><p>• Review order demand against current inventory each day and adjust priorities to support service levels and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Work closely with suppliers and internal partners to confirm raw material availability and reduce the risk of supply disruptions.</p><p>• Partner with commercial and cross-functional teams to anticipate changes in customer demand or internal events that may affect established plans.</p><p>• Lead ongoing process improvement efforts by applying lean principles and supporting team adherence to standard operating practices.</p><p>• Conduct routine reviews of kanban-related policies and execution to ensure consistency across the operation.</p><p>• Carry out additional operational planning and coordination duties as needed.</p>
<p>I am looking for a Software Packaging & Application Lifecycle Engineer to support the packaging, deployment, maintenance, and retirement of applications across an enterprise Windows environment. A true application packaging/deployment person.</p><p>This person will work closely with Desktop Engineering, Infrastructure, Service Desk, application owners, and other IT teams to ensure software is packaged correctly, tested, deployed, patched, and maintained throughout its lifecycle.</p><p>This will be a 6–12-month contract to start, onsite 3 days. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Package and deploy applications using Microsoft Intune and MECM/SCCM.</p><p>Create, test, document, and maintain software packages.</p><p>Develop installation, uninstall, detection, and deployment rules.</p><p>Support software deployments through Intune, Company Portal, Microsoft Store, and MECM/Software Center.</p><p>Test applications and deployments across different Windows devices and user scenarios.</p><p>Troubleshoot software installation and deployment issues.</p><p>Support application upgrades, patching, and version updates.</p><p>Work with application owners and vendors to resolve application issues.</p><p>Maintain an inventory of applications and their current versions and support status.</p><p>Help identify outdated, unsupported, or unnecessary applications for retirement.</p><p>Follow established software deployment and lifecycle processes.</p><p>Document application packaging, deployment, and support information.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to shape and lead integrated marketing and communications efforts for a mission-focused organization in St. Paul, Minnesota. This hybrid leadership role combines strategic planning, brand stewardship, audience engagement, and team development in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate organizational priorities into effective multi-channel campaigns.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and lead comprehensive marketing, communications, and stakeholder outreach plans that align with organizational goals and audience needs.<br>• Advise senior leaders on messaging strategy and serve as a trusted partner for high-impact communication initiatives across the organization.<br>• Direct brand positioning, editorial quality, and content development to ensure a consistent voice across all public-facing and internal materials.<br>• Oversee communication efforts across digital platforms, internal channels, publications, social media, events, paid promotions, and external audience engagement.<br>• Track campaign outcomes, interpret performance data, and recommend improvements that strengthen reach, engagement, and overall effectiveness.<br>• Manage daily operations for the marketing and communications function, including workflow coordination, budgeting, vendor oversight, and resource planning.<br>• Lead, coach, and support a team of five marketing and communications professionals, fostering growth, accountability, and strong execution.<br>• Collaborate with digital content and user experience leaders to deliver cohesive and audience-centered experiences across communication touchpoints.
<p>6+ month engagement with opportunity for extension </p><p>Part time role up to 30 hours per week </p><p>Mostly remote with some task specific in office time </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Production Coordinator to support a high-visibility corporate convention in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with the Project Manager to keep activities moving forward, maintain clear communication across stakeholders, and help organize schedules from planning through execution. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and previous exposure to video-related productions or event content workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support the Project Manager by tracking deliverables, following up on action items, and helping keep convention-related initiatives on schedule.</p><p>• Build and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deadlines are clearly documented and communicated.</p><p>• Coordinate day-to-day production activities to help align teams, resources, and event priorities throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Facilitate communication among internal partners, vendors, and creative contributors to promote timely updates and smooth execution.</p><p>• Assist with planning and organizing production elements connected to video or multimedia projects tied to the convention.</p><p>• Monitor budget-related information, help track project expenses, and escalate risks or variances when needed.</p><p>• Prepare status updates, meeting notes, and project documentation so stakeholders have accurate visibility into progress.</p><p>• Identify scheduling conflicts or operational gaps early and work with the team to support practical solutions.</p><p>• Contribute to production planning efforts by helping organize workflows, materials, and logistics for upcoming deliverables.</p>