Vice President of Manufacturing (North Grafton)

VP of Manufacturing Operations: Multi‑Site Are you passionate about operations management, material science, particle engineering, metallurgy, mechanical engineering or other aspects related to heavy industry or continual process flow manufacturing? Have you performed as a plant manager, and have you led multi‑site operations or are you ready for the challenge? Do you practice safety excellence, continuous improvement, lead by example, have or seek multi‑site management experience? Are you relentless on follow‑up, and do you have a proven track record of excellent leadership skills? Are you interested in working for a high‑integrity family manufacturing business, have you been in the C suite and are you driven for success? If this sounds like you, we’re looking for a skilled VP of Manufacturing Operations to lead on‑site in Grafton, MA. Who We Are Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory materials. Offering a broad selection of abrasive grains, powders and specialty minerals in the market today, Washington Mills has a long history of excellence servicing our customers. Washington Mills’ products are well known and respected for their quality and consistency of performance and we continually pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Washington Mills is a leader in its industry, and we got there by following our family business values, treating our employees, customers, suppliers and the environment around us with respect. We are a community of hands‑on problem solvers and innovators, committed to manufacturing and shaping the material applications of the future. With manufacturing sites located throughout North America and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity and challenge for the next generation of manufacturing leaders. What You’ll Do This position reports to the President, is a member of the senior management team, and manages the operations of 3 manufacturing plants located in Grafton, MA, NY, and WI. The position will be based out of the Grafton, MA plant with regular travel to other sites. The work requires an active hands‑on manager that will learn and manage the intricacies of the people, plants, products, processes and core technologies. The focus of the work will be centered around taking and managing actions that drive a safety culture, innovate products and processes, develop talent, control costs and maintain a steady and consistent manufacturing operation driven to KPI’s and customer satisfaction. Drive a lead with safety culture by working closely with the plant EHS managers Work closely with cross‑functional teams of Finance, HR, Sales, Purchasing to delight our customers through delivering manufacturing excellence Manage plant managers and work closely with them to maximize yields, improve throughput, reduce downtime, uphold quality and keep the operations running smoothly Evaluate and prioritize capital expenditure needs or opportunities at each plant, including analysis of returns and payback period. Work with finance to create a capex budget and justification for projects Oversee personnel issues at the plants. Interview and hire employees, oversee manpower levels, work schedules and overtime. Work with plant managers and HR Director on succession planning Scope, plan, and execute new manufacturing engineering projects with the team and manage them to ensure timely completion within budget Oversee overall inventory levels across the plants and coordinate with purchasing, sales, and finance to manage inventory at acceptable levels Collaborate between sales and R&D on development and manufacturing of new products Work closely with maintenance and process engineers to study and improve the plants’ mechanical systems Set and maintain standards, policies, audits, KPI’s and ways of work that manage within a standardized operational system Ensuring systems and ways of work follow standardized operating procedures and changes are made in accordance with management of change protocols Work with management team on special projects, initiatives, business strategy and decision making A Little About You Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with demonstrated experience and success in the role of operations Excellent computer skills, understanding of plant floor PLC systems, automation experience, ERP/MRP/PM platforms Experience and training in Lean Manufacturing methodology and systems Self‑disciplined, self‑motivated, curious, detail‑oriented, determined, diligent, unflappable Materials, mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing background Lead and manage within a framework that adheres to standard work and understanding of the methodology of the management of change Organized, efficient and comfortable managing a wide variety of non‑routine tasks Benefits We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience Profit sharing Heavily subsidized medical and dental plan Employer-sponsored retirement plan Company‑paid life insurance Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time Family‑friendly sick and personal leave policies Opportunities for career development Washington Mills aims to deliver a comprehensive compensation package. The compensation provided is the national pay range for this position of $150K-250K per year depending on experience. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for. The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. Equal Opportunity Employment Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. J-18808-Ljbffr

Principal Software Architect (Tucson)

NOIRLab is seeking a visionary Principal Software Architect to lead the architectural strategy and technical evolution of software systems that power world-class astronomical research, observatory operations, and scientific data management. In this highly influential leadership role, you will define the technology roadmap for a diverse portfolio of scientific and operational platforms spanning cloud computing, distributed systems, high-performance computing (HPC), data-intensive applications, and AI-enabled technologies. You will drive modernization efforts that advance scientific discovery, improve engineering productivity, and ensure the reliability and scalability of mission-critical systems supporting some of the world's most advanced astronomical facilities. Working closely with scientists, software engineers, data specialists, and operations teams, you will provide hands-on technical leadership, translate complex scientific requirements into innovative software solutions, and establish architectural standards that enable long-term sustainability and growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of scientific software and enable transformational discoveries through technology. Essential Functions Architectural Leadership & Technology Strategy Define and execute the architectural vision, technology roadmap, and long-term strategy for NOIRLab’s scientific and operational software ecosystem. Establish enterprise-scale architecture principles, engineering standards, governance processes, and best practices. Lead architectural reviews and guide critical technology decisions across software, data, infrastructure, and operational domains. Partner with scientific and engineering stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. Identify and address architectural risks, technical debt, and modernization opportunities across the software portfolio. Champion modernization initiatives that improve system scalability, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency while supporting uninterrupted scientific operations. Architect and evolve cloud-native, containerized, distributed, and HPC-based platforms supporting observatory operations, scientific data pipelines, user services, and large-scale data processing systems. Design solutions capable of managing petabyte-scale datasets and computationally intensive scientific workloads. Develop reference architectures, prototypes, and technical frameworks that accelerate solution delivery and consistency across teams. Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and site reliability engineering principles. Participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation of critical software components. Innovation & Technical Enablement Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), generative AI, and large language model (LLM) solutions, where they deliver measurable scientific, engineering, or operational value. Serve as a trusted technical mentor and thought leader across engineering teams. Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and architectural consistency across science, software, data, and operations organizations. Help advance software engineering practices that support innovation, quality, and long-term sustainability. Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned. Ensure compliance with AURA property management requirements and organizational policies. Support compliance with applicable government award terms and conditions as defined in organizational award management systems. Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience will be considered. 15 years of progressive software engineering experience, including experience as a Software Architect, Principal Engineer, Distinguished Engineer, or similar technical leadership role. Demonstrated success designing, delivering, and evolving large-scale distributed and data-intensive software systems. Technical Expertise Deep expertise in software architecture, system design, API design, scalability, resilience, reliability, and distributed systems. Experience designing and operating cloud-native, containerized, microservices-based applications and platforms. Strong background in multiple programming languages and modern software development methodologies. Experience building and managing platforms that process and store petabyte-scale data. Experience with scientific computing, high-performance computing (HPC), distributed computing, or large-scale computational environments. Experience designing data pipelines, workflow orchestration systems, and data-intensive platforms. Knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and asynchronous processing patterns. Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, observability, and software delivery automation. Understanding of secure software development practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection. Experience evaluating, integrating, or leveraging AI/ML, generative AI, or LLM-powered capabilities within software platforms or engineering workflows. Leadership Skills Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across scientific, engineering, and operational organizations. Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and lead through architectural expertise rather than direct authority. Proven hands-on leadership experience through architecture design, prototyping, technical guidance, and code reviews. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing software for scientific, research, or data-intensive environments. Experience supporting scientific instrumentation, observatory operations, or large-scale scientific data pipelines. Experience contributing to or leading open-source software projects. Experience working in astronomy, astrophysics, earth sciences, national laboratories, research institutions, or other mission-driven scientific organizations. This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and copiers. The work environment is generally quiet and may involve working in close proximity to others, depending on the needs of the specific function. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. Occasional need to move about inside the office environment to access files, office tools, attendance in a meeting room, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc. May occasionally need to position self to maintain computer and related tools. Seldomly needed to move objects up to 10 pounds. Constant communication with other individuals. Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation. Constant need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and fine details with accuracy. Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required by personnel so classified. This Institute promotes Equal Employment Opportunity workplace that includes reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified, disabled applicants and employees. Salary Range: $155,673 – $189,559 per year. The final salary will depend on skills, qualifications and experience. AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found atBenefits by Location - Aura Human Resources Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance here . Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. J-18808-Ljbffr

Associate General Counsel - Labor & Employment (Pawtucket)

Job Summary With the supervision of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, provides in-house legal counsel to the organization on matters assigned by the General Counsel from time to time, including healthcare operational and regulatory matters, corporate, employment and litigation matters, matters relating to patient care delivery, privacy and patient rights, and business contracts, arrangements and transactions. Under general supervision: performs legal analysis and legal research and investigation; gives legal advice; develops documentation; participates in committees as assigned; and may represent CNE or its affiliates in various proceedings or negotiations. Job Summary With the supervision of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, provides in-house legal counsel to the organization on matters assigned by the General Counsel from time to time, including healthcare operational and regulatory matters, corporate, employment and litigation matters, matters relating to patient care delivery, privacy and patient rights, and business contracts, arrangements and transactions. Under general supervision: performs legal analysis and legal research and investigation; gives legal advice; develops documentation; participates in committees as assigned; and may represent CNE or its affiliates in various proceedings or negotiations. Duties & Responsibilities Supports the preparation, review, negotiation and coordination of internally and externally prepared contracts and assures that contracts entered into by the organization are legally sound and in accordance with organization policies and State and Federal laws and regulations Provides analysis of legal, policy, operational and strategic issues and advises management thereon; Writes, edits, and finalizes memoranda, contracts, policies and other documents; Participates with teams to study a variety of issues or accomplish specific tasks or projects and provide legal services as needed; May represent CNE or its affiliates in administrative or legal proceedings or negotiations; Keeps abreast and informs the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of pertinent issues, changes or cases in health law. Performs other job related duties as assigned or directed. Requirements Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited college of law 3-5 Years Relevant Work Experience Preferred Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing in all states where admitted. Member of Rhode Island bar or eligible for admission within one year. Potential to waive this requirement for appropriate candidate if eligible for limited in-house registration in Rhode Island About Us Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve. EEO Statements Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. J-18808-Ljbffr