https://JOBS.ACCELERATEPROS.COM/ en-us Position Title: Supply Chain Manager

Wage: Based on Experience

Our client in Fort Atkinson, WI is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Planning Manager to lead purchasing, planning, and end-to-end supply chain operations. This role is a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, responsible for ensuring efficient procurement, accurate planning, and on-time delivery to customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building processes, improving performance, and leading teams.

Supply Chain Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall strategy and execution of the organization’s supply chain management function
- Manage and develop a team of planners and buyers, overseeing all purchasing activities
- Own procurement, vendor relations, production planning, logistics, and distribution operations
- Develop, implement, and sustain a production planning system to ensure on-time, in-full delivery
- Oversee demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization
- Manage short and long-term forecast projections to support production and inventory goals
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings
- Develop strong relationships with transportation and logistics partners
- Conduct regular vendor evaluations to ensure compliance with pricing contracts and agreements
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate supply chain insights to executive leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify issues and implement effective solutions

Qualifications for Supply Chain Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, ideally within operations, manufacturing, warehouse, or purchasing environments
- Prior experience leading or managing supply chain or purchasing teams
- ERP system experience strongly preferred
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to drive cost savings, process improvements, and operational excellence

Why This Role?
- High-visibility position with direct executive interaction
- Opportunity to lead and shape supply chain strategy and processes
- Impactful role influencing customer delivery, cost performance, and operational success

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast. 

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. 

Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. ]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT 0 Position Title: Production Shift Leader - 2nd Shift

Wage: Based on Experience

We are partnering with a client to identify a Production Shift Leader to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead a team on 2nd shift. This role is responsible for driving performance across safety, quality, and production while fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment. This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on operations and team performance.

Production Shift Leader Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop production team members
- Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards (including GMPs)
- Oversee daily production schedules and troubleshoot operational issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to efficiency and cost reduction
- Monitor performance metrics and support corrective actions
- Coordinate staffing and training for the shift

Requirements for Production Shift Leader:
- Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Experience with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma a plus)

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Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast.

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT 1 Position Title: Operations Manager

Wage: Based on Experience

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead plant operations within a steel manufacturing environment in Kansas City, MO. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and workforce performance.

The Operations Manager will establish clear objectives, align resources effectively, and foster a high-performing, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Operations Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily plant operations including production, maintenance, shipping, and receiving
- Drive improvements in production efficiency, capacity utilization, and cost control while maintaining quality standards
- Ensure accountability for production output, product quality, and on-time delivery
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business goals
- Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team; manage hiring, training, and employee relations
- Analyze operational data to identify waste, inefficiencies, and overtime opportunities
- Enforce plant safety procedures and ensure compliance across all teams
- Ensure adherence to company policies, ISO standards, and all federal, state, and local regulations
- Conduct regular inspections of plant operations, equipment, and facility grounds
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including sales, quality, procurement, finance, and HR
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction

Requirements for Operations Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in steel or aluminum
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience
- Strong financial management knowledge and business acumen
- OSHA certification preferred
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or plant operations environment
- Strong understanding of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, HR)
- Familiarity with steel manufacturing equipment and processes preferred
- Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and operational best practices
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Demonstrated ability to build accountability and lead by example
- Excellent team-building, decision-making, and people management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast.

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT 1 Position Title: Plant Manager

Wage: Based on Experience

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations within a tier-one automotive blanking and stamping manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading all plant functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while delivering exceptional service to both internal stakeholders and customers.

The Plant Manager will define and execute both short- and long-term objectives across safety, quality, delivery, and workforce performance, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Plant Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, shipping, and receiving
- Drive production efficiency, capacity utilization, and cost control while maintaining quality standards
- Ensure accountability for production output, product quality, and on-time delivery
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives
- Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
- Analyze data to identify inefficiencies, waste, and overtime opportunities
- Champion plant safety initiatives and enforce compliance with all safety procedures
- Lead hiring, performance management, employee relations, training, and disciplinary processes
- Enforce company policies and escalate critical issues when necessary
- Ensure compliance with ISO/TS standards and applicable regulations
- Conduct regular inspections of the plant, equipment, and facility grounds
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including sales, quality, procurement, finance, and HR
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers

Requirements for Plant Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in steel or aluminum
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience
- Strong financial and business acumen, including knowledge of market trends and best practices
- Proven leadership experience in a plant or manufacturing management role
- Strong knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, HR)
- Experience with automotive aluminum and steel blanking equipment preferred
- Solid understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and operational processes
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and team-building abilities
- High attention to detail with strong follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast.

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT 1 Position Title: Operations Manager

Salary: $85,000-$110,000/year

An Operations Manager opportunity in Springfield, MO is available through Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions.

Operations Manager Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Estimating 
- As assigned, provide research, cost basis and analysis to support operational objectives
- Assist and provide support to estimating on means, methods, sequences, schedule, material breakdowns, rentals and field hours
- Assist in labor hour take-offs, equipment sizing, safety processes and pre-bid quotations for specialty fabricated items 
Sales
- As assigned participate on Pre-bid job site visits
- Review pre-bid or pre-contract job site safety requirements
- Travel and assist Sales with operational support when closing contracts
- Travel and assist Sales when faced with imposing customers
- Understand the customers and how the teams can foster a professional relationship
- Mentor the site supervisors in customer, subcontractor, and vender relationships
Tool Depot
- Support research and development of safe work tools and equipment
- Provide planning, logistics, processes, and communication efforts to support Operational Objectives
- Develop job specific tool lists and understand the cost associated with them
- Develop internal and external material logistic plans
- Develop and oversee execution of tool, material and equipment loads to job site
- Communicate tools and equipment deficiencies and gather data to support capital purchase to support the business
- Lead field crews through tool repair, maintenance, tagging and reporting
- Develop and enforce tools and equipment treatment and accountability to the field crews
- Analyze buy lists with tool depot to develop alternative methods when capacity is driving costs on buy lists
Safety
- Directly integrated into the Adaptive Safety Program and responsible for teaching, enforcement, and discipline
- Review site conditions prior to mobilization to develop a safe work plan and communicate to the site crews (confined space, fire/hole watch, elevated work)
- Assist in all safety related incidents, accidents, root cause, near miss, discipline or otherwise safety reporting 
- Collaborate with Safety Manager and/or Safety Consultants to provide safe works solutions for new or undefined conditions; support Safety Manager with corrective measures to Safety Objectives
- Ensure all employees have current and appropriate training for operations they intend to perform
- Be an objective and decisive stakeholder in all aspects of safe work, corrective measures, discipline, and workplace culture
Operations 
- Develop both short- and long-term project specific schedules
- Develop project specific means/methods, sequence of erection, lift plans and shipping plans
- Develop project specific labor breakdowns for performance reporting
- Organize and maintain appropriate weld procedures and ensure their crew has the relative welder certifications for the specific job
- Organize appropriate code paperwork, travelers and arrange for inspections for ASME code work
- Dispatch field crews that have the skills to meet the project scope, schedule and estimate
- Teach, mentor and train field supervisors to ensure they have the skills and abilities to be successful
- Direct authority over the field supervisors and their crew; daily calls to stay aligned with progress, schedule, quality and troubleshooting are expected
- Indirect authority over field engineers as assigned by job; have a rapport with Field Engineers to work as a team with field crews
- Support QA/QC in developing, executing quality plans and testing plans for field projects
- Develop and organize Job Site Layouts & Execution Plans
- Collaborate with Project Management to justify an amended plan with an internal change order
- Work with and carry out Project Management directives related to scope, schedule and costs
- Communicate to both Director & Project Management regarding, safety, progress, critical lifts, customer impacts, subcontractor impacts or otherwise complex issues at the job site
- Site visits as needed to kick-off projects, final completion, critical lifts, behavior, performance, schedule or safety events to ensure a project and crew success
- Engage with and support other departments (procurement, engineering, accounting, payroll) to support project and company objectives
- Provide communications through meeting notes, reminders, calendars to maintain operational objectives and efficiencies
- Proactive and critical thinking to avoid operational impacts; study, analyze and ‘play out’ operational milestones to predict operational challenges; inform the team to collaborate and overcome
Engineering
- Understand the exposure to engineering changes and modifications executed in the field; work with ADAPTIVE Engineering or 3rd parties to formally resolve to mitigate risk
- Be proactive and diligent to engage Engineering to support the success of projects
Business/Management
- Participate in GGOB weekly huddles and present information as assigned
- Collaborate with Project Managers (monthly) on Job Analysis Process for P&L Management
- Participate in business planning efforts as it relates to the safety program, tools, equipment
- Enforce and discipline company policies and procedures
- Travel with short notice, short term – approximately 0-40%

Qualifications for Operations Manager:
- Must be a team player willing to guide the members to work together as well as work with all employees in the company to provide the most accurate and timely information for external and internal customers
- Must have excellent verbal, communication, and negotiating skills
- Must have strong technical skills and ability to adapt
- Must have applicable computer skills with knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, Excel, and Microsoft Project, must be willing to improve computer skills as needed
- Must be flexible and willing to learn new duties as they arise and recognize the need for additional effort to reach an objective
- Must be available to our customers on an extended basis as related to emergencies of safety
- Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment while still producing accurate work
- Must provide the people skills to work with many different personalities in a positive, collaborative and productive manner.
- Must provide a positive company attitude                                    
- 6-10 years of stainless steel fabrication, industrial construction experience and 3-5 years of labor management      
- Must be able to read documents and computer screen 
- Must be able to communicate with team members and management and listen to equipment 
- Must be able to move about the production or job site areas by stepping over and/or bending under objects; and the ability to stand up to 1 hour 
- Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up items from the floor 
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds with or without reasonable assistance 
- Must be able to grasp and use equipment and tools

If you are interested in this Operations Manager job in Springfield, MO then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions, go to www.acceleratepros.com. If you have questions about the job, please contact Zac Paeth at zac.paeth@acceleratepros.com.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT 1 Position Title: CNC Supervisor - Contract

Wage: $25.00 - $30.00/hour

We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Supervisor to spearhead our machining team in Elk Grove Village, IL. In this pivotal role, you will balance technical expertise with leadership, overseeing the setup and operation of CNC centers while mentoring a team of machinists. From low-volume prototypes to high-volume production, you will ensure every part meets our rigorous quality and safety standards.

CNC Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of machinists in the setup, troubleshooting, and operation of CNC machine centers
- Perform Manual Data Input (MDI) programming and monitor parts throughout the entire machining process
- Utilize manual gauges and instruments for precise inspections; interpret 2-D drawings and GD&T to ensure absolute accuracy
- Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives, Gemba walks, and daily activity tracking to optimize workflow
- Work closely with team members to solve technical issues and collaborate with management on project estimation and quoting
- Maintain strict adherence to all company safety protocols and quality procedures

Qualifications for CNC Supervisor:
- 3-5 years of CNC Machinist/Operator experience plus 3–5 years of CNC Programming experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proven ability to successfully lead and develop a team with varying skill levels
- Deep understanding of GD&T, 2-D drawing interpretation, and manual inspection tools
- High attention to detail, strong verbal/written communication, and the ability to manage confidential information
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work overtime as business needs require]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT 1