A privately held company in the western Twin Cities is looking for a senior transportation leader to take ownership of its transportation business.
This person will be responsible for the overall strategy and performance of the transportation operation, including freight brokerage, carrier procurement, load planning, network design, service levels, and profitability. The role will report directly to the President and CEO and will have significant influence over how the business grows.
The company is looking for someone who understands both the operational and commercial sides of transportation. This person should be comfortable setting direction, developing leaders, improving margins, working across departments, and using data and technology to build a stronger and more scalable operation.
Step into an established book of business- Warm clients, a real pipeline, and a desk that’s yours to run.
SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add an experienced Recruiter to our Engineering & Construction practice. This is a unique opportunity to step into an evolving market with an existing book of business, while having the autonomy to build, grow, and shape your own niche within the Engineering & Construction space.
What You’ll Do:
Run a full desk split roughly 50/50 between client development and candidate recruiting
Take over warm, existing client relationships in Engineering & Construction and grow them further
Identify, source, and place top engineering and construction talent for clients across the market
Act as a true talent partner to clients — consulting on hiring strategy, not just filling reqs
Who You Are:
Recruiting experience with at least 3 years of recruiting experience under your belt
Open on desk type, too: corporate/in-house, half-desk agency, or full agency recruiting backgrounds are all welcome
Manufacturing, engineering, or construction recruiting experience is a nice-to-have, not a requirement — we care more about how you operate than which industry you’ve placed into before
Self-motivated and results-driven; you care about outcomes, not activity metrics
Excited by the idea of an established starting point with real room to build something of you
What Sets Us Apart:
Unlimited Earning Potential: One of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission — earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with AI tools, a LinkedIn Recruiter license, and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS.
Training & Mentorship: Hands-on training, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
Referred Revenue Opportunities: Collaboration is core to our success- earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
Flexibility: A hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
Culture: Authentic, collaborative, and fun- quarterly meetings, happy hours, holiday parties, and family events. We also give back through community initiatives like Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.
Apply online or reach out directly to Jordan McGuire, Recruiting & Development Manager — jmcguire@skywatersearch.com
You’ve worked in an agency. You know the pace, the polish, the pressure of a client call gone sideways. Now build the teams that make agencies great- without the 11pm deck revisions.
SkyWater Search Partners is hiring a full desk Marketing & Creative Recruiter to own client relationships and candidate pipeline, placing account management, strategy, design, and creative talent into top advertising agencies across the Twin Cities and beyond. You’ll step into a practice with warm, evergreen client relationships and an active pipeline ready to work from day one.
What You’ll Do:
Run a full desk- source and screen candidates while developing and managing your own agency client relationships
Recruit for client-service, account management, strategy, design, and creative roles (Assistant Account Executive through Senior Account Manager)
Advise clients who expect polish and fast turnaround; ask smart questions and hold your own with skeptical pushback
Draft your own client and candidate communications – you’ll get real coaching, not a script
Who You Are:
You’ve worked in agency life- account services or a similar client-facing role — and while the pace was intense, you never lost your love for the industry
Poised, gracious, and buttoned-up under pressure- sloppy communication isn’t in your vocabulary
A self-starter who doesn’t need a push to pick up the phone or chase the next lead
Coachable and hungry to build a long-term career here
What Sets Us Apart:
Unlimited Earning Potential: One of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission — earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with AI tools, a LinkedIn Recruiter license, and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS.
Training & Mentorship: Hands-on training, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
Referred Revenue Opportunities: Collaboration is core to our success- earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
Flexibility: A hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
Culture: Authentic, collaborative, and fun- quarterly meetings, happy hours, holiday parties, and family events. We also give back through community initiatives like Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.
Apply online or reach out directly to Jordan McGuire, Recruiting & Development Manager — jmcguire@skywatersearch.com
Skywater Search Partners is assisting an elite Minnesota litigation boutique in its search for a skilled litigation associate.
Our client is a trial-focused firm with a general commercial litigation practice. The attorneys have tried dozens of cases to verdict, and the firm is small by design, built around the idea that associates should be developing as trial lawyers rather than sitting on the sidelines of large teams.
The role
You will take on substantive writing, deposition, and motion practice responsibilities from the outset, with direct partner contact and real ownership of your matters.
What we are looking for
2 to 6 years of litigation experience
Demonstrated writing, deposition, and motion practice responsibility
Minnesota bar admission or eligibility
Hours and compensation
A 1,700 hour billable requirement with incentive compensation at additional benchmarks. Competitive base salary and full benefits.
SkyWater is partnering with a well-established industrial safety equipment manufacturer hiring its first-ever North American Sales Manager. The President has been carrying national sales responsibility alongside other executive duties and is ready to hand it off. This is a ground-floor leadership role at a profitable, technically driven niche manufacturer with decades of market presence. The right person will own the number, lead a small field team, and build on a strong foundation including a real knowledge transfer from two retiring senior reps.
Candidates with backgrounds in food manufacturing, animal feed, grain handling, wood products, or industrial fixed fire suppression will find the customer base and selling environment immediately familiar. This is an education-based sale where technical credibility wins accounts and keeps them. Total compensation is $210K-$230K+.
We are partnering with a well-established, growing organization seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support corporate functions through budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic analysis. This is a highly visible role that offers significant cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to influence decision-making while helping shape the future of the finance organization.
We are partnered with a growing Advisory firm located in the Twin Cities actively hiring due to growth. This firm offers a variety of consulting services to privately held, closely held, family owned, and PE-backed organizations.
This specific role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 3-5 years of valuations experience who is looking for better work-life-balance, faster career growth, and a phenomenal culture of no-ego professionals.
This is NOT a good role for someone who wants to be stuck alone in spreadsheets all day — we are seeking someone who enjoys client interaction, socializing with colleagues, and can bring energy to a room.
This role is located in Downtown Minneapolis and is a hybrid working environment.
Skywater is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer II to help stabilize manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and build a more disciplined quality organization with a growing manufacturer in St Paul.
This role will spend approximately 40%–50% of your time on the manufacturing floor, working directly with operators, manufacturing engineers, production leaders, suppliers, and customers to define problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Setting up quality inspection procedures, product quality criteria, and quality documentation will also be parts of this role
Key responsibilities include:
Leading 8D, A3, 5 Why, fishbone, and structured root-cause investigations
Supporting RMAs, customer complaints, containment, and corrective actions
Improving FPY, PPM, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality
Establishing inspection criteria, control plans, and process standards
Supporting ISO 9001, PPAP, PFMEA, audits, and new-product launches
Applying blueprint-reading, GD&T, SPC, and process-capability knowledge
The strongest candidates will bring 2–7 years of manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, or continuous-improvement experience. Experience with machining, electrical or electromechanical assembly, fluid handling, industrial equipment, or similarly complex manufactured products is preferred.
This environment requires initiative. Processes are still being consolidated, so the successful candidate must be comfortable operating in the gray while helping the company create greater consistency and discipline.
Target compensation is $85,000–$105,000, this is a five-day onsite position with minimal travel
Most importantly, this is an opportunity to be part of a growth transformation. This person will be a part of building quality processes on the production floor and there will be ample opportunities for career growth.
I’m partnering with a Minneapolis-based ESOP to find their next Accounting Manager as part of succession planning. I’m looking for candidates with experience in the manufacturing and/or distribution industry. Candidates should also have 5+ years of experience and inventory accounting experience.
We are partnering with an established and independent experiential agency to find a Procurement Specialist who loves discovering great products, building vendor relationships, and bringing creative ideas to life!
If you’re someone who gets excited about sourcing unique branded merchandise, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with creative teams to deliver memorable experiences, this could be a really fun opportunity.
About the Role
This person will own the sourcing process for branded merchandise and promotional products used in experiential marketing. You’ll partner closely with Creative, Production, and Client Service teams to recommend products that align with each program’s goals, budget, and timeline.
From the initial idea through final delivery, you’ll coordinate vendor outreach, pricing, samples, production timelines, quality control, and problem-solving to ensure every project is delivered successfully.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with logistics and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Source creative branded merchandise and promotional products for a wide variety of marketing programs.
Research new products, industry trends, sustainable options, and innovative merchandise ideas.
Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, production schedules, and vendor terms.
Coordinate product samples, pricing requests, and production timelines.
Partner closely with Creative teams to recommend merchandise that supports campaign concepts.
Work alongside Producers to ensure recommendations align with budgets, logistics, and deadlines.
Support client proposals with thoughtful merchandise recommendations.
Manage multiple sourcing requests simultaneously while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.
Troubleshoot production issues and proactively communicate solutions when challenges arise.
What Makes Someone Successful
The ideal person is naturally curious, highly organized, and enjoys finding creative solutions. They know how to juggle multiple priorities without sacrificing quality and are comfortable making recommendations that balance creativity, budget, timing, and production realities.
They’re also someone who enjoys building lasting vendor relationships, negotiating effectively, and becoming the go-to resource for branded merchandise.
What We’re Looking For
Approximately 3+ years of experience in branded merchandise, promotional products, procurement, sourcing, experiential marketing, or a related field.
Experience working with suppliers and negotiating pricing.
Strong understanding of promotional products, decoration methods, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
Additional Details
Fully remote position.
Standard business hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
Occasional flexibility may be needed to support project deadlines, vendor visits, or production milestones.
Full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.
This is a remote-first opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating closely with a highly connected team. The compensation range is $60,000–$75,000, with final salary determined by a candidate’s experience, skills, and overall potential.
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