Skywater is seeking an experienced, strategic Planner for a newly created role. Working with the Ops Manager and CEO, this individual will be building the production planning systems and processes from the ground up, so a demonstrable knowledge of production planning/scheduling is required.
You will own the production schedule, coordinating with manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing to schedule jobs in a low volume, custom shop tracking deliverables and deadlines, constraints such as materials and capacity, to projects enter production on time to ensure on time deliverability
This person will also play a key part in a new ERP system implementation. Prior implementation experience is desirable but not required.
Skywater is seeking an experienced, strategic Purchasing Specialist to lead the purchasing functions of a rapidly expanding custom manufacturer. This role will build upon an existing purchasing framework while also, due to growth of the organization, require you to improve purchasing processes, sourcing strategies, expand vendor options and vendor management systems while running the day to day procurement functions
You will coordinate heavily with manufacturing, engineering, and the planner to source materials for multiple concurrent projects with customized BOMs, timelines, and vendor requirements. This person will also play a key part in a new ERP system implementation.
Primary categories include metals, electrical and controls parts, hydraulic and fluid power components, automation and industrial equipment components, as well as outsourced services at times.
A leading building?materials company headquartered in Minneapolis is hiring a Construction Technology Director — a high?visibility leadership seat for someone who wants technology to drive the business, not sit behind it.
This is a business?partner role, not a back?office IT post. You’ll own the digital?technology strategy and roadmap across the construction lifecycle, partner directly with operating leaders, and lead a team of 10+. The mandate is real influence: turning technology from an “order?taker” into a trusted advisor with a seat at the table — backed by a company genuinely investing in tech to grow.
Why it stands out: Base + bonus, company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits including 401k match and others. Minneapolis?based, ~10% travel. No visa sponsorship.
Leadership opportunity with one of the fastest growing and best known asset management firms in the US — if you are in Big 4 public accounting with 7-10 years of experience and want to be part of a high-pedigree team with a fantastic household name, this is the role for you.
The VP, Financial Reporting will be involved in all aspects of financial reporting for a key asset class within the organization — This team is centralized in Chicago and will offer significant headroom and growth opportunities. With well-above-market compensation, the firm is seeking an A-player who can continue to professionalize and scale the financial reporting function for a growing business.
Ideal candidates have 7-10 years of Big 4 public accounting audit experience, with public company clients. Perks include breakfast & lunch catered in daily, fantastic office space in downtown Chicago, and a robust benefits package.
Experience with financial services/investment/asset management/real estate clients a plus.
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with one of its favorite clients on a Technical Accounting Lead opportunity!
This company truly knows how to take care of its employees. Free lunch every day. Beautiful office space. 100% covered health insurance for employees and families. 8% 401(k) match. Unlimited PTO. I could go on and on. We’ve placed multiple people with this team over the years, and the retention speaks for itself – people genuinely love working here.
From a role perspective, this is a great opportunity for someone with an active CPA and strong technical accounting / public company accounting experience who enjoys digging into accounting research and memo writing. The role will support technical accounting matters across the business, including GAAP research, SEC / SOX support, accounting policy, financial reporting, and special projects, with exposure to more complex areas like derivatives and consolidations.
We are open on industry and would absolutely consider someone coming straight out of public accounting if the technical skill set is there.
An established and highly profitable infrastructure services company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its leadership team during an exciting period of growth.
This is not simply a project management position—it is an opportunity to become a future operational leader within the organization. Working directly with the President, you will initially focus on leading complex projects, supporting field operations, and strengthening execution across the business. As you become immersed in the organization, you will progressively assume broader operational responsibilities, allowing the President to focus on strategic growth initiatives.
The company is seeking someone who wants to build a long-term career, influence how the business operates, and ultimately grow into a larger leadership role as the organization continues to expand. This role offers significant visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to participate in the company’s long-term success through an equity incentive program.
Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager serves as the operational right hand to the President, overseeing customer projects while helping improve the systems, processes, and operational discipline needed to support a growing organization.
Success in this role will be measured not only by project execution, but by the ability to develop people, improve operations, build scalable processes, and take on increasing leadership responsibility over time.
SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a fast-growing, privately held Midwest food manufacturer on a confidential Senior Finance Manager search.
This isn’t just another finance leadership role. It’s an opportunity to join a company that has built an incredibly loyal customer following, is expanding across major retail channels, and is investing heavily in its systems, processes, and financial infrastructure to support its next phase of growth.
The Senior Finance Manager will serve as a key business partner across accounting, FP&A, and operations, leading month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, pricing analysis, and operational decision support. This role will have the opportunity to influence how the business scales over the coming years.
We’re looking for someone with 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within manufacturing. Food manufacturing or CPG experience is highly preferred, along with a hands-on leadership style and a passion for partnering with operations to drive better business decisions.
Our client, a market-leading global manufacturer and recognized leader within its industry, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function and oversee a team of accounting professionals.
This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where you’ll have a direct impact on process improvement, automation initiatives, and the continued evolution of a critical finance function.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading day-to-day accounts payable operations and developing a team of AP professionals
Supporting accounting activities including reconciliations and journal entries
Partnering closely with procurement, operations, and finance leaders across the organization
Supporting sales and use tax compliance efforts
Identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency, scalability, and stronger controls
Qualified candidates will bring:
Leadership experience managing AP or shared services teams
Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and internal controls
General accounting experience, including reconciliations and journal entries
Experience within a manufacturing or complex operational environment
ERP experience; Oracle experience is a plus
A track record of driving process improvements, automation, or system enhancements
What sets this opportunity apart is the ability to influence meaningful change within a large, established organization while maintaining visibility with senior finance leadership. The company offers strong long-term growth potential, a collaborative culture, and a flexible hybrid work environment.
A national law firm with multiple offices across the United States has an immediate opening in its Minneapolis office for a Litigation Associate with five+ years of experience preferred.
The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of litigation in the mass tort space, including conducting factual investigations, managing discovery, preparing pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, communicating with clients, and generally managing cases with a high degree of autonomy.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. The firm seeks proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience.
Compensation & Benefits The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more. Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position is $230,000 to $270,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Associates are also eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and a Client Development Bonus.
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter Manufacturing Company | Princeton, MN On-site 5 days/week $65,000 – $85,000 base + discretionary bonus *Only scheduling interviews with Minnesota-based candidates
A growing, multi-site manufacturing organization in central Minnesota is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple business units and help build the next chapter of its workforce.
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you’ll have direct impact on hiring strategy, employer branding, and workforce growth. The company has recently stabilized after market shifts and is now positioned for growth across diversified industries, including manufacturing, construction, energy, and industrial sectors.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys building talent pipelines from the ground up, and wants to move beyond simply posting jobs into true talent sourcing and community engagement alongside a great HR leader to support their growth and development.
What you’ll own:
Full-cycle recruiting across hourly, skilled trades, engineering, operations, and professional roles
Proactive sourcing and pipeline development for manufacturing talent
Building employer brand awareness through job fairs, school partnerships, trade programs, and community outreach
Partnering closely with operations leaders and hiring managers across multiple locations
Supporting onboarding and candidate experience initiatives
Leveraging recruiting tools, AI, and process improvements to modernize talent acquisition efforts
What we’re looking for:
3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in manufacturing, skilled trades, industrial, construction, or related industries
Proven ability to source passive talent and build pipelines proactively
Experience hiring for both hourly and salaried roles
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working onsite daily (with some flexibility over time) and engaging directly with plant leadership and employees
Experience with recruiting systems/ATS (Paycom experience is a plus)
Why consider it:
Visible, high-impact role with direct partnership to HR leadership
Opportunity to shape recruiting strategy and employer brand
Exposure to multiple business units and diverse hiring profiles
Long-term growth potential into broader HR, training, and talent development work
Strong benefits package including 401(k), PTO, and company-supported wellness and community initiatives
If you’re a recruiter in Minnesota who enjoys building, influencing, and creating momentum in a growing business, I would love to connect and meet with you.
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