Project Manager

  • Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53012

A growing specialty manufacturer in Bloomington is seeking a Project Manager to own custom projects from purchase order through final delivery.

The company manufactures highly engineered products used in complex construction environments. Projects can remain active for 6-24 months, and the PM serves as the connective tissue between customers, independent sales representatives, contractors, engineering, production planning, and logistics.

The opportunity offers substantial autonomy, direct executive visibility, and room to grow as the company expands its project and operations organization.

Master Scheduler

  • Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53011

A growing specialty manufacturer in Bloomington is seeking a Master Scheduler to take ownership of long-range production and capacity planning across a highly customized, engineer-to-order environment.

This is not a role centered on maintaining a static schedule. Projects can remain active for 6-24 months, customer timelines can shift, outside-vendor capacity varies, and production priorities routinely need to be re-calibrated. The Master Scheduler will become the internal authority on what the organization can realistically produce and when.

This is an opportunity to build a planning function rather than simply maintain one, with visibility into broader operations leadership as the business grows.

Sr. Director, Food Safety & Quality

  • Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53008

Our client in the consumer food manufacturing space is seeking a Senior Director of Food Safety & Quality to lead and further develop its food safety, quality, and regulatory programs.

This individual will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on operational support, partnering closely with plant operations and senior leadership to ensure food safety and quality systems are effectively designed, implemented, and executed. The role will initially maintain a close connection to day-to-day plant activities while building systems and processes that can scale across an expanding manufacturing footprint and portfolio of brands.

Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid – Minnesota)

  • Location: Sr. Paul, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53006

SkyWater has partnered with a PE-backed technology company in hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale the backend systems and APIs behind its internal and customer-facing platforms. You would work in C# and .NET, build RESTful APIs against OpenAPI standards, and partner closely with both internal teams and external technology partners as the company modernizes its platform. This is a hands-on engineering role with real ownership over architecture and code quality, plus the chance to mentor other engineers as the team grows.

IT Manager, End User Technology

  • Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53005

I’m partnered with a longtime retail client where we have placed over a dozen people to bring on an experienced IT Manager, End User Technology, to lead several talented FTEs comprised of their Support and Desktop Engineering teams.

This is an opportunity to bring greater structure and consistency to a growing company while helping shape their IT service delivery. This manager will oversee an established team while partnering closely with other technology groups to improve service delivery, processes (ITSM/ITIL), and cross-functional collaboration. This is not a traditional Help Desk Manager role. They are looking for a service-oriented IT leader who understands the operation, develops people, and has the experience to build a more mature IT service management environment.

Industry experience is flexible. Experience supporting distributed users, retail, multiple locations, or business applications is a plus.

*** No 3rd Parties, No Sponsorship Is Available, Local Candidates Only ***

Vice President of Human Resources

  • Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53003

Our client is a privately held, family-owned organization generating more than $500 million in annual revenue and employing approximately 1,000 people across a diverse portfolio of businesses serving customers throughout North America. With a long history of growth and an entrepreneurial, decentralized operating model, the company empowers its individual businesses while providing the resources, financial strength, and strategic direction of a unified parent organization. The organization continues to pursue long-term growth through operational excellence, strategic investment, and disciplined expansion.
VP – Human Resources
The VP – Human Resources leads the Corporate Human Resources and Safety Teams with a companywide perspective, partnering with senior leaders to turn business strategy into actionable initiatives. This role serves as both a catalyst and a competitive advantage by using technology, analytics, and modern practices to deliver measurable business impact while fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role drives people and culture strategies that support growth. The VP – Human Resources also serves as a customer-service-focused consultant to the Senior Team, helping align workforce goals and strategies with a safe, compliant, and effective workplace.
Responsibilities
Human Resources Leadership

  • Develops and executes comprehensive human resources strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth initiatives.
  • Oversees talent acquisition, workforce planning, onboarding, and succession planning processes.
  • Leads performance management programs, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and leadership development initiatives.
  • Manages compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and state-specific regulations.
  • Oversees HRIS data integrity, reporting, and workforce analytics.
  • Serves as a trusted advisor to executives and managers regarding employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and organizational development matters.
  • Leads recruitment strategy for senior-level positions and partners with executives on candidate selection decisions.
  • Manages company compensation program research and provides recommendations to support competitiveness across applicable markets.
  • Oversees manager training initiatives that support leadership effectiveness, compliance, and consistent people management practices.

Safety & Compliance Leadership

  • Partners with the Safety Manager to develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the organization’s operations.
  • Oversees incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
  • Monitors safety metrics, reviews audit results, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partners with divisional leadership to integrate safety into daily work processes and organizational culture.
  • Oversees workers’ compensation programs, claims management, and return-to-work processes.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Facilitates the leadership team’s strategic planning process, driving alignment around enterprise priorities, key initiatives, and execution plans.
  • Collaborates with senior leadership to align human resources and safety initiatives with business objectives.
  • Leads change management efforts related to organizational restructuring, system implementations, and policy updates.
  • Communicates human resources and safety priorities clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.

The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position and may not include all essential functions as defined by the ADA.
Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources Director-level role, required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, required
  • SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification, preferred
  • Proven ability to lead teams, influence executives, and drive organizational change.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing workplace safety programs in a manufacturing, distribution, or similar environment.
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state, federal, and local laws relating to employment.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

 

Mechanical Engineer III

  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #53000

A growing custom industrial equipment manufacturer in the east St. Paul area is seeking a Design Engineer III to add senior-level technical depth to its mechanical engineering team.

This role is centered on the design and development of customized industrial machinery from initial customer requirements through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and final installation. The successful candidate will lead 3-4 concurrent projects, develop equipment concepts and production-ready designs in SolidWorks, perform structural and mechanical calculations, specify hydraulic and pneumatic components, and work closely with customers, vendors, and the manufacturing floor throughout the build process.

In addition to owning complex design projects, this engineer will help improve engineering standards and processes, mentor less-experienced engineers, and support the company’s continued expansion into larger and more integrated equipment and automation projects

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Location: Madison , Wisconsin
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52998

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team, and support a rapidly growing division. 

This is not a reporting-only analyst position. The Senior Financial Analyst will have broad exposure across the P&L, supporting approximately $500M in revenue across several locations while partnering closely with commercial, operational and finance leadership.
 

Business Development Manager – Member Sales

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52997

Our client is seeking a Business Development Sales Consultant to drive new business and expand the organization’s membership base. They are a member-owned organization dedicated to helping residential service businesses grow and thrive. For more than 30 years, the organization has provided leadership, coaching, training, peer networking, and business development resources to companies in the trades throughout the U.S., Canada, and beyond. This is a consultative sales role focused on building relationships with business owners and decision-makers, understanding their needs, and demonstrating the value of the organization’s resources and services.

The ideal candidate is a motivated sales professional who enjoys prospecting, developing relationships, ideally sold B2B services, and owning the sales process from initial outreach through close.

They compensate well through base salary, bonus, and excellent benefits.

Inside Sales Executive – Medical Device Manufacturing

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52996

SkyWater Search Partners is seeking a Sales Executive for one of our top clients in the medical device space. A pioneer in their industry, the company was founded over 150 years ago and has a reputation for being the top of the line in their specialty.The manufacturer offers custom solutions for patients with a wide range of needs. Due to internal promotions and growth, the Director of Sales is looking for a high-energy candidate to add to his already award-winning sales team.

The Sales Executive will collaborate with Outside Sales Executives within their assigned territory to manage and grow the existing book of business. The ideal candidate is passionate about healthcare, technology, and developing relationships with healthcare providers. A strong technical knowledge of medical device manufacturing and technology is preferred, but not required for the role. 

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation,  comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunity for career advancement. 

Compensation range: $80,000-$140,000 per year

**This position requires 3 days a week onsite in their western metro office**
 

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