Associate Production Manager, Pack & Module (Chicago)

Associate Production Manager, Pack & Module Position Summary As an Associate Production Manager for the Pack & Module Team at Gotion Illinois, you will play a key role in overseeing daily manufacturing operations for battery packs and modules. You will support production goals by leading frontline teams, driving operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a safe and productive work environment. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Support and oversee daily production activities for battery pack and module assembly lines, ensuring attainment of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets. Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges and minimize downtime. Ensure adherence to production schedules and achievement of output goals. Lead and develop a team of Production Supervisors, Engineers, and hourly production associates. Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to promote employee growth and engagement. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Coordinate labor, equipment, and material resources to support production requirements. Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure production readiness and operational continuity. Ensure compliance with established quality standards and manufacturing procedures. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality-related issues. Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving product reliability. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies to optimize operations. Track and analyze key production metrics to support data-driven decision-making. Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Excellence teams to resolve technical and operational issues. Support new product introductions, process changes, and production ramp activities. Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures. Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field. 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment. Experience leading Production Supervisors, Engineers, and/or cross-functional manufacturing teams. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and performance management. Demonstrated success driving operational improvements, productivity gains, and quality initiatives. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Preferred Qualifications Experience in battery manufacturing, automotive, electronics, or other highly automated manufacturing environments. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with MES, ERP systems, and production reporting tools. Experience supporting production ramp-up and new product introduction activities.

Paralegal - Labor & Employment (Pittsburgh)

We are currently searching for an experienced Employment Litigation Paralegal in our Pittsburgh, PA office to provide a full range of support to the labor and employment practice group. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare, organize and maintain all relevant case related materials for assigned matters. Create, maintain and update electronic and paper case files. Research and ensure compliance with local rules with respect to court and administrative submissions. Create PowerPoint presentations. Calculate, docket, calendar and communicate court and internal deadlines. File (electronically or otherwise) documents with courts and administrative agencies. Prepare subpoenas and coordinate payment of witness fees and service. Schedule court reporters and videographers, including tracking of protective order certifications, confidentiality designations and errata sheets. Conduct legal and factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel. Assist with discovery requests, responses and productions, including bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents. Prepare exhibits and other documents for use at depositions, hearings and trials. Prepare form submissions, such as notice of appearance, waiver of service, motion for admission pro hac vice , etc. Prepare first drafts of correspondence to clients and opposing counsel. Prepare first drafts of simple form documents like ADR Stipulations, Rule 26(f) reports, corporate disclosures, initial disclosures, etc. Proofread all documents and cite check/bluebook briefs. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. A certificate from an accredited paralegal program preferred. Minimum of five years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department. Minimum of five years of employment litigation experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications ( e.g. , Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint). Experience with litigation support software ( e.g. , Relativity, Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, Case Map, Text Map, Time Map, Trial Director, etc.). Complete working knowledge of federal, state and local court and administrative agency rules. Excellent oral, written, technical and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and data entry skills. Ability to work overtime and off-hours as needed ( i.e. , nights or weekends).

Purchasing Associate (Jamesburg)

SUMMARY We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to support inventory planning, supplier management, and procurement operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is responsible for maintaining product availability, monitoring inventory levels, coordinating supplier deliveries, and ensuring accurate purchasing data within the ERP system. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations and possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor inventory levels and assist with forecasting product demand to support business needs. Coordinate and track supplier shipments to ensure timely delivery and adequate stock levels. Follow up on open purchase orders and expedite deliveries when necessary. Work with suppliers to resolve shipment discrepancies, quality concerns, and product-related issues. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with vendors. Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing information, product details, and payment terms within the ERP system. Verify order details, packaging requirements, and pricing accuracy before processing purchases. Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers to support efficient procurement operations. Analyze purchasing and inventory data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 2 years of supply management or procurement-related experience. At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, inventory planning, or related functions. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. BENEFITS Opportunity to build expertise in purchasing, inventory management, and supplier relations. Exposure to procurement strategy, forecasting, and vendor negotiations. Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth. Hands-on experience with ERP systems and supply chain operations. Stable role supporting a growing distribution and logistics organization. Opportunity to make a direct impact on inventory availability and customer satisfaction.

Investment Associate - International (New York)

Evolution Credit Partners Title: Investment Associate Location: New York, NY Work Schedule: In office Monday–Thursday; Friday work-from-home (WFH); fully remote during August. Evolution Credit Partners, a Boston-based alternative credit manager founded in 2018 with an office in New York City, provides custom financing solutions across the capital structure for private and public companies. We offer a flexible suite of products across the capital structure and use cases including cash flow facilities, asset-based facilities and short-term facilities designed to help businesses address their liquidity needs, support growth, optimize capital structures, create working capital efficiency and allow counterparties to maintain critical commercial relationships. Role Description: Evolution Credit Partners is seeking a highly motivated Investment Associate to play a key role across the full lifecycle of a transaction, from origination, underwriting, and structuring to execution and portfolio management. With a flexible mandate to deploy capital across our three core investment strategies—Capital Solutions, Working Capital Finance, and Risk Solutions—the Associate will work across a wide array of credit instruments and strategies, as well as varying levels of complexity, including stressed and distressed opportunities. Partnering primarily with the Managing Director responsible for international investments and coordinating closely with other members of the investment team, this individual will have a significant focus on Evolution's International Investment Strategy, while also supporting U.S. financings across our three core investment strategies. The role includes day-to-day relationship management with key stakeholders at portfolio companies and other relevant counterparties. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in public or private credit investing and special situations who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is looking to contribute meaningfully to a high-performing, growing platform. The Associate will also take on responsibilities spanning investing, business development, investor relations, and other strategic initiatives that reflect the firm's entrepreneurial culture. The role will entail the following: Fundamental Investment Research: conduct deep research on companies, industries, business models to identify key credit considerations and risk-adjusted opportunities. Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build detailed financial models and perform robust valuation analysis, credit underwriting, and scenario planning to support investment decisions for our funds across our investment strategies. Assess absolute and relative value across products and capital structures. Investment Execution: Prepare investment memoranda and present findings to senior team members and the Investment Committee. Work with team members and legal counsel to structure transaction terms, covenants, and security packages. Portfolio Management: track performance of existing portfolio companies, competitors, and industry. Maintain detailed financial models and identify emerging risks and opportunities for add-on investments and cross-selling. Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with company management teams, legal advisors, consultants, and other external parties to facilitate diligence and transaction execution. Skills, Experience, and Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in public or private credit investing, credit opportunities, special situations, private equity, or restructuring Proficiency in financial modeling and a strong understanding of finance fundamentals Hands-on experience applying AI and large language models (LLMs) to investment processes, including company research, financial analysis, industry monitoring, data synthesis, and workflow automation Strong analytical skills and experience in conducting due diligence Ability to analyze complex financial data and propose actionable investment recommendations Demonstrated experience working on international transactions, cross-border investments, or with international counterparties, coupled with strong intercultural awareness and intellectual curiosity Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: Evolution Credit Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Quality Improvement Specialist (Yonkers)

Quality Improvement Specialist(RN) Under the direction of the Director of Quality Improvement, the Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for implementing the organization’s Performance Improvement plan. Primary responsibility for designing and implementing accurate data collection and audit strategies to meet the goals of performance improvement projects. Responsible for meaningful aggregation of data using appropriate performance improvement tools and methodologies and implementing and facilitating appropriate interventions to meet quality goals. Promotes a culture that is positive, that values individual strengths, and is committed to optimal patient care, and compliance with regulatory standards. Yonkers, NY Saint Joseph's Medical Center Full-Time | Day Shift Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 Benefits & Perks: 1) Medical and Dental Insurances 2) Retirement Plan 3) PTO 4) Accrued Sick Time 5) and more! Key responsibilities include: · Assists with data abstraction of all Stroke cases and compilation of reports using Get with the Guidelines Stroke Database. Facilitates the Stroke Committee performance improvement initiatives and facilitates ongoing compliance with New York State and Joint Commission Stroke requirements. Attend Code Gray events and assist in debriefing post event as required. · Facilitates and conducts monthly pressure injury and restraint prevalence studies in accordance with the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators methodology. Analyzes prevalence study results and identify improvement opportunities. · Conducts focused audits as directed which may include direct observation of clinical staff, review of medical record information, or patient interview. · Facilitate and meet analytic needs for improvement projects/initiatives. Supports the department in development of problem charter and selection of the best tools for data analysis. Working knowledge of basic statistical concepts and improvement tools and techniques. · Lead and/or facilitate complex multidisciplinary improvement teams as needed to achieve quality and performance improvement goals. · Responsible for data collection, measurement, and analysis for organizational, federal and state quality metrics. · Conduct focused audits of compliance with regulatory standards (CMS, TJC, and NYS) as directed. · Create and present data needed for evaluation and appropriate action by committees, leadership, and quality improvement teams. · Represents the organization within and external to the community when required. · Assist in improving patient experience through analysis of data and implementation of initiatives to improve performance. Requirements: · Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience required. · Registered Nurse in New York State required · Master’s Degree in Healthcare specialty preferred · Current certification as CPHQ preferred. · Expertise in Microsoft office products including PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel. · Familiarity with health care clinical operations and processes in an acute care hospital setting. · Familiarity with regulatory requirements as related to hospital setting.

Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Physician (Corpus Christi)

NEW Opportunity- Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care The Driscoll Health System is recruiting a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Physician. Currently, the group consists of six Board Certified Pediatric Critical Care Physicians. The ideal candidate, MD/DO, will be dual boarded by the American Board of Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatric Cardiology or completed additional fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care. Candidates must have extensive expertise in post-operative management of complex and congenital heart patients. The pediatric critical care unit provides a comprehensive range of services, including ECMO, high frequency ventilation, and CRRT. Our NEW Pavilion which opened in October 2024 has 35 dedicated CICU beds, 2 new CV ORs, and 2 new Cath labs. In 2023 we had 544 Cardiac admissions to the PICU and 193 CV surgical cases. Successful applicants will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, medical, dental, and vision, disability and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, paid CME and malpractice insurance. About Driscoll Children’s Hospital Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 243-bed pediatric tertiary care center with more than 30 medical and surgical specialties offering care throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Through the vision and generosity of its founder, Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in 1953, becoming the first, and remains the only, free-standing children’s hospital in South Texas. In 2019, Driscoll had over 141,000 patient visits, including over 46,000 patients seen at South Texas’ first emergency room created exclusively for children. About Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas is a wonderful place to work, live, and play! It is a dynamic coastal city that offers great schools, K- 12 (five independent school districts within the city) and higher education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Del Mar College, and Coastal Bend College. The cost of living is low and there is no state income tax. Corpus Christi is currently ranked as one of the most affordable places to buy a home in the USA. The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor fun. Enjoy the beaches, parks, hiking/biking trails, shopping, dining, festivals, sporting events and more. Apply today! Phone: 361-694-5906 Email: [email protected]

Quality Assurance Associate 2nd shift (Petersburg)

Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Operations Shop Floor Associate 2nd shift is part of the Quality Assurance Operations team at Civica’s Petersburg, Virginia manufacturing facility. The Petersburg site serves as Civica’s new fill-finish facility dedicated to the manufacture and supply of essential generic sterile injectable medications. This role will function to ensure ongoing compliance with cGMP requirements on the manufacturing floor. Key Responsibilities: Provide Quality Assurance oversight on the manufacturing floor during all operations regarding procedures, reports, batch records, aseptic technique, gowning, nonconformances, product sampling, and/or other records as necessary to support the manufacturing processes. On-the-floor review of batch records during execution to ensure compliance with approved procedures, as well as communicate and resolve discrepancies with manufacturing operators and/or supervisors. Familiarity with electronic management systems such as Veeva, Deacom, and Blue Mountain RAM. Facilitate Quality oversight on the shop floor through walkthroughs, Gemba, and process observations to ensure full adherence to cGMP practices. Identify and implement improvements to procedures and processes as part of broader continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Working across functions to ensure operational compliance in all aspects of product manufacturing. Enforcing adherence to all Civica standard operating procedures (SOPs) while on the manufacturing floor. Promote a quality mindset and quality excellence approach to all activities. Promote a safety mindset and focus on safety for all operations activities. Ensure that on-the-floor review of manufacturing records, batch quantities, and accountability calculations are performed and completed accurately. Provide immediate support in the identification and documentation of nonconformances, deviations, or discrepancies on the manufacturing floor. Provide support as required to all manufacturing and processing areas within the facility, depending on job assignment and schedule. Basic Qualifications and Capabilities: Bachelor's degree or above in a scientific discipline. Minimum of 2 years of experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, cell therapy, or medical device cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. Experience in sterile pharmaceutical isolator technology, combination products, or medical devices. Demonstrated experience delivering training on cGMP regulations, SOPs, and quality systems. Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to present technical data effectively based on target audience. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and lead peers through changing priorities. Detail-oriented and task-focused with the ability to meet deadlines and support work prioritization. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Senior VDC Coordinator (Charlotte)

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction. You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible. We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work , is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®. We are looking for a Senior VDC Coordinator to lead the development, utilization and coordination of building models and related technologies during the sales, preconstruction and construction stages of our projects. This role partners closely with project teams, design partners and trade partners to drive BIM/VDC processes that improve coordination, constructability, visualization and project execution. The Senior VDC Coordinator will also play an important role in mentoring team members, leading BIM-related meetings and helping advance VDC standards and best practices across the organization. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.) Lead BIM/VDC coordination efforts on assigned projects from preconstruction through construction, partnering with operations, estimating, design teams and trade partners. Help define project BIM/VDC scope, execution plans, budgets and deliverables to align with project goals and client expectations. Participate in kick off, design, preconstruction and project meetings, and lead BIM/VDC-related work sessions and coordination meetings as required. Obtain, organize and manage building models and electronic documents from design teams and trade partners, while maintaining file protocols and version control. Lead the creation, development, review and maintenance of BIM models, including conversion of 2D plans or PDFs into 3D models as needed. Perform clash detection, constructability reviews and model-based coordination to proactively identify conflicts, reduce risk and improve field execution. Support preconstruction and operations teams with quantity extraction, visualization, virtual mock-ups, logistics planning and model-based problem solving. Develop 4D phasing, sequencing and schedule simulations, along with images and animations that clearly communicate project approach and requirements. Mentor junior team members and assist in training project teams on BIM/VDC tools, workflows, standards and best practices. Support continuous improvement by helping develop VDC standards, evaluating new technologies and promoting effective BIM/VDC use across the organization. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.) B.S. or B.A. degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture and/or Associates degree in drafting/design with 5 years’ experience. Minimum of 1 year of Field/operations experience. Minimum 5 years of BIM/VDC experience and 10 years of overall industry experience preferred. Healthcare construction experience preferred. Strong blueprint reading and document interpretation skills across all design disciplines. Strong understanding and application of estimating, preconstruction and construction processes and techniques. Advanced knowledge and application of the Autodesk AEC Collection of software as well as other applicable VDC/BIM related softwares. Strong knowledge of laser scanning and laser scan registration and utilization workflows. Effective use of non-BIM related software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other construction-related platforms. Registered Part 107 sUAS pilot is a plus. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively work with subcontractors, architects, engineers, clients and internal team members. Demonstrated leadership, initiative, organizational skills and time management skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.

Owner (Columbia)

Role Description The Owner role at Whiz Kid Academy is a contract position responsible for overseeing the overall operations, strategic direction, and financial health of the academy. This hybrid role is based in Columbia, MD, with flexibility for some work from home, requiring regular on-site presence for staff oversight, facility management, and direct engagement with families and partners. Day-to-day tasks include setting and monitoring educational and business goals, supervising instructors and support staff, managing budgets and vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and safety standards. The Owner will also develop and refine programs, lead marketing and enrollment efforts, maintain high-quality customer service, and foster a positive, inclusive culture. This position requires hands-on involvement in problem-solving, decision-making, and continuous improvement of academy operations. Qualifications Experience in education management or childcare program administration, with a strong understanding of curriculum, student engagement, and family communication. Demonstrated business and financial management skills, including budgeting, planning, and performance tracking. Proven leadership and people-management abilities, with experience hiring, training, and mentoring staff in a collaborative environment. Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with families, staff, and community partners. Knowledge of local licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements related to educational or childcare programs (or willingness to learn quickly). Comfort with basic digital tools and systems for scheduling, communication, record-keeping, and marketing. Previous experience owning or operating a small business, education center, or similar organization is highly beneficial. Relevant education such as a degree in Education, Child Development, Business, or a related field is preferred but not strictly required with equivalent experience.

Home Goods Product Developer – Tabletop & Hard Goods (New York)

Home Goods Product Developer – Tabletop & Hard Goods Phantom Brands | New York, NY Job Type: Full-Time | In-House (On-Site) Experience Required: 3–7 Years About Phantom Brands Phantom Brands is a dynamic and growing home goods company specializing in trend-forward, high-quality products across tabletop, kitchenware, home décor, bath, storage, and lifestyle categories. We are passionate about developing innovative, design-driven collections that combine elevated aesthetics, everyday functionality, and exceptional value for today's retail market. We are seeking an experienced, highly creative, and commercially driven Home Goods Product Developer specializing in Tabletop & Hard Goods to join our team in New York City. The ideal candidate has proven experience developing successful tabletop and hard goods products for major brands and national retailers, with a strong understanding of materials, manufacturing, emerging trends, and commercial product development. Experience developing products for off-price retailers such as HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, and Burlington is highly valued. This is a fast-paced, highly creative environment where speed, strong visual aesthetics, and commercial execution go hand in hand. We are looking for someone who can identify trends, develop compelling products quickly, and consistently deliver innovative, retail-ready collections without compromising quality or design integrity. Key Responsibilities Product Development: Lead the development of innovative, trend-forward tabletop and hard goods products from initial concept and design through sampling and production. Tabletop & Hard Goods Expertise: Develop products across a wide range of categories, including dinnerware, serveware, drinkware, glassware, flatware, decorative tabletop accessories, kitchen accessories, food storage, ceramics, and related hard goods. Collection Development: Create cohesive, commercially relevant collections that incorporate strong design stories, coordinated colors, patterns, materials, shapes, and finishes. Trend Research & Forecasting: Identify, research, and interpret current and emerging trends in tabletop, kitchenware, dining, home décor, color, materials, patterns, textures, and consumer preferences. AI-Assisted Product Development: Utilize AI-powered creative tools to accelerate product ideation, generate realistic product visualizations, explore design variations, and streamline the overall development process. Material & Manufacturing Knowledge: Apply a strong understanding of materials, finishes, manufacturing processes, and product construction to develop aesthetically compelling and production-feasible products. Retail & Market Research: Analyze competitive products, pricing, assortments, and design trends across major retailers to identify opportunities for new product development. Cost-Effective Product Development: Collaborate with sourcing and production teams to develop products that meet competitive target costs and retail price points while maintaining strong aesthetics and quality. Product Specifications: Prepare detailed product development packages, including dimensions, materials, colors, Pantone references, patterns, finishes, artwork placement, and manufacturing specifications. Sampling & Product Refinement: Review and evaluate product samples, communicate revisions, refine design details, and ensure finished products accurately reflect approved concepts. Factory Collaboration: Work closely with overseas manufacturers and internal production teams to ensure designs are technically feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with manufacturing capabilities. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design, merchandising, sales, sourcing, and production teams to develop collections that align with retailer needs and business objectives. Fast-Paced Execution: Manage multiple product categories, collections, and development projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and responding quickly to evolving market demands. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum 3 years of professional experience, ideally 3–7 years, specifically in tabletop, kitchenware, and hard goods product development. Proven experience creating and developing successful tabletop or hard goods products and collections for major brands, national retailers, or established home goods companies. Strong portfolio demonstrating original product development, successful collections, commercial relevance, and exceptional visual aesthetics. Demonstrated design range , with the ability to develop products across multiple aesthetics, styles, seasonal themes, consumer demographics, and retail price points. Strong understanding of current and emerging trends in tabletop, dining, kitchenware, color, materials, patterns, shapes, and finishes. In-depth knowledge of hard goods materials, including ceramic, porcelain, stoneware, glass, metal, wood, bamboo, resin, plastic, and other relevant materials. Understanding of manufacturing techniques such as glazing, molding, casting, embossing, printing, decal application, and various surface treatments and finishes. Experience developing coordinated tabletop collections, including the ability to translate prints, patterns, colors, and design concepts across multiple product forms. Strong understanding of product construction, functionality, manufacturing limitations, and quality expectations. Experience taking products from initial concept through design development, sampling, costing, and mass production. Comfortable using AI tools as part of the creative product development process to support concept generation, product visualization, design exploration, and faster execution. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator, along with relevant design and visualization tools. Ability to create compelling product renderings, presentations, mood boards, and detailed product specifications. Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of competitive retail pricing, product positioning, perceived value, and consumer purchasing behavior. Experience developing products for major off-price retailers, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ross, and Burlington, is a strong plus. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under demanding deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and overseas manufacturing partners. Existing relationships with factories and manufacturers in China are a plus, but not required . Ideal Candidate We are looking for a product developer who combines exceptional creative instincts with strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness. The ideal candidate has a refined visual aesthetic, a strong understanding of tabletop and hard goods manufacturing, and the ability to translate emerging trends into unique, commercially successful products. They should understand how to develop cohesive collections while also recognizing the importance of individual product details, including shape, proportion, color, material, texture, finish, and functionality. This individual must be versatile in their design approach, comfortable working across a broad range of tabletop aesthetics, and knowledgeable about how different materials and manufacturing processes affect the appearance, quality, cost, and feasibility of a product. We value developers who understand what makes a product visually compelling, what makes it commercially successful, and how to bring it to market efficiently. Speed and creativity are equally important in this role. The right candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, is comfortable incorporating AI and modern design tools into their workflow, adapts quickly to changing creative direction, and consistently produces high-quality work within tight timelines. Above all, we are looking for someone who is proactive, resourceful, highly motivated, and passionate about developing beautiful, innovative tabletop and hard goods collections that stand out in the retail marketplace. Position Details Location: New York City, NY Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday Work Arrangement: 100% In-House / On-Site (Not Remote or Hybrid) Experience: Minimum 3 Years; 3–7 Years Preferred Specialization: Tabletop, Kitchenware & Hard Goods Product Development Join Our Team At Phantom Brands, you will have the opportunity to help shape exciting, trend-forward tabletop and hard goods collections developed for major retail markets. We offer a creative, collaborative, and fast-paced environment where innovative thinking, strong design instincts, technical expertise, and the ability to execute quickly are valued. We are looking for an experienced product developer who brings fresh ideas, a sophisticated visual perspective, and the expertise needed to turn creative concepts into successful, retail-ready products. How to Apply Please submit your resume and

Supervisor, Biddable (New York)

About Mile Marker: We are a modern omnichannel agency uniquely connecting data, creative and media to accelerate results for growth marketers. Mile Marker is an agency where content fuels performance, media drives outcomes, and data underpins an engine that eliminates the gaps that slow down enterprise growth marketers. This unified growth engine feeds a learning system within Relay, our open-powered marketing stack, ensuring every impression, message and experience is built for a business outcome. Mile Marker’s client roster includes FreshPet, DoorDash, Spectrum, Webster Bank, TrueGreen, HelloFresh and Harry’s, among others. We are a team of strategists, media experts, creatives, innovators and analysts. Over 100 Milers (our humans) strong with hybrid-offices in New York City and San Francisco. For more information, go to www.milemarkeragency.com . About the role Supervisor, Paid Search & Social (Biddable) is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing paid advertising campaigns across various digital platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and other bidding-based networks (retail media networks such as Walmart Connect and Instacart), focusing on strategic planning, budget allocation, keyword research, ad creative optimization, and performance analysis to achieve client marketing goals, essentially managing all aspects of biddable media through Self-Serve platforms. Key Responsibilities Campaign Strategy Lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of paid search and paid social campaigns for multiple clients across various industries. Collaborate with internal teams (creative, content, strategy) to ensure alignment of Campaign strategy, campaign goals, messaging, and performance. Campaign Implementation Provide hands-on campaign execution, management and oversight on platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, TikTok and similar platforms. Contribute to campaign forecasting, media planning, and budget management across channels. Setting up campaign structure, budgets, bidding strategies across platforms Identifying, proposing, and executing testing opportunities across platforms Stay up to date with platform changes, trends, and emerging tools, bringing forward innovative strategies and testing new ad products. Performance Optimization and Reporting Experience in monitoring front end as well as key performance metrics such as Conversions, Cost per Acquisition (CAC), Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) Strong focus on performance and optimization, reviewing accounts with the team regularly to ensure budget pacing and performance is on par. Analyze performance data to extract actionable insights and optimization opportunities. Communication and Managerial Capabilities Ability to develop performance decks and clearly communicate performance trends and opportunities to internal and external clients on weekly/bi-weekly or monthly cadence. Mentor and manage a small team of Media planners or Managers providing strategic direction, support, and feedback. Ensure high standards of execution and performance across all client accounts under your supervision. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of experience managing paid search and paid social campaigns with strong platform-level knowledge. Strong experience managing Direct to consumer or conversion-based media campaigns while having a good understanding of awareness-based campaign strategies. Proven ability to lead, mentor, or manage junior team members. Exceptional analytical skills — you instinctively dig into campaign data to understand what’s working and why. Advanced experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and Google Analytics. Effective communication and client-facing skills with experience presenting results and strategies. Experience managing budgets and media planning across multiple accounts. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agency environment and juggle multiple priorities. Preferred (Nice to Have): Retail or eCommerce platform experience (e.g., Walmart connect, Amazon ads, Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento). Familiarity with tools like Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, Supermetrics. Google Ads and/or Meta certifications. The pay range for this role is: $75,000 - $90,000 per year (Hybrid)

Chief Financial Officer (New York)

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on finance leader to oversee the financial management of two privately held businesses operating in distinct industries. This role serves as the Chief Financial Officer for wireless phone authorized retailer operating throughout New York area and a multi-unit QSR franchise organization operating restaurants across Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. This position reports to an entrepreneurial CEO looking for a trusted advisor capable of building scalable processes for expansion. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing long-term financial strategy as they are ensuring operational excellence in accounting, financial reporting, cash management, debt covenants, and internal controls. This individual will partner directly with the CEO to support growth initiatives, improve profitability, strengthen financial processes, and provide meaningful business insights across both organizations. Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership Serve as the senior finance leader and trusted advisor to the CEO. Develop and execute financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and long-term business objectives. Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning. Prepare financial models and business analyses to support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and capital investments. Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operating efficiency, and working capital. Develop meaningful KPI dashboards and executive reporting. Financial Planning & Analysis Analyze financial performance, trends, margins, labor, operating costs, and key business drivers. Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with actionable insights. Perform variance analyses and recommend corrective actions. Monitor cash flow and liquidity across both organizations. Develop rolling cash flow forecasts and capital expenditure planning. Accounting & Financial Operations Oversee all accounting operations, including: General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Fixed Assets Bank Reconciliations Financial Close Process Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies. Oversee consolidated financial reporting and multi-entity accounting. Treasury, Banking & Risk Management Manage banking relationships and financing activities. Coordinate loan compliance and bank covenant reporting. Evaluate financing alternatives and capital requirements. Oversee cash management and liquidity planning. Manage corporate insurance programs and risk management initiatives. Tax, Compliance & Audit Coordinate all activities with external CPA firms. Ensure timely completion of corporate tax filings and supporting schedules. Oversee sales tax, payroll tax, and regulatory filings. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements. Coordinate annual audits and lender reporting requirements. Systems & Process Improvement Evaluate and improve accounting systems, financial reporting, and internal processes. Lead automation initiatives that improve efficiency and reporting accuracy. Develop standardized financial policies and procedures. Improve operational reporting across multiple business units and locations. Leadership Lead and mentor the accounting team across both organizations. Establish performance expectations and accountability. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development. Build the finance organization to support future business growth. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred. 15 years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience in Retail or Hospitality (Restaurants A). Experience leading finance within privately held, multi-location organizations. Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Experience managing banking relationships, cash flow, and financing activities. Proven ability to translate financial data into strategic business recommendations. Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency; ERP experience preferred. Preferred Experience Retail, telecommunications, restaurant, franchise, or other multi-location operating environments. Experience supporting high-growth entrepreneurial organizations. Experience working directly with owners or founder-led businesses. Experience overseeing multiple legal entities.