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**
 

Information Security Program Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52994

Information Security Program Manager (Hybrid)
The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking an experienced information security program manager to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota, team. In this hybrid role, you will lead Barr’s information security program and work cross-functionally across teams, focusing on continuous improvement as the security threat environment evolves.  This is a hands on role and reports to the director of information systems. 
A successful person in this role is an analytical problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning. They are highly organized and leverage their technical expertise to implement robust security measures that safeguard system integrity and reliability. They also dig deep when needed, maintaining a broad strategic perspective on the business. The ideal candidate has a high degree of self-initiative, proactively leading security improvement and governance efforts, while also enjoying collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues, always with a client-service mindset.
Your impact – key responsibilities
•    Security program administration and maintenance: oversee and continuously improve Barr’s information security program. Ensure that security measures are integrated across systems and that protective controls support the company’s needs for performance, stability, and high availability.
•    Cybersecurity subject matter expert: provide insight into developing and executing the company’s security strategy. Stay current on emerging threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends, and advise the organization on mitigating new threats.
•    Security governance and compliance: develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices and frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and NIST SP 800-171.
•    Crisis management: plan, prepare for, and respond to security incidents or breaches, helping to coordinate containment, investigation, and recovery efforts to minimize damage and downtime. Support the company’s Crisis Response Team in planning and response activities that relate to or rely on technology.
•    Security monitoring and optimization: continuously monitor the IT environment for signs of security issues or vulnerabilities using appropriate tools and resources.
•    Escalation-level technical support: serve as the first escalation point for potential security incidents.
•    Vulnerability and patch management: lead proactive vulnerability management by conducting regular security scans and ensuring that processes and automated systems for the timely application of patches and/or upgrades are effective.
•    Documentation and training: develop and maintain internal security documentation and provide technical training and guidance for IT staff and end users on security best practices.
•    Audit support: maintain required documentation, perform internal security testing, and coordinate responses to audit findings or external audit requests.
•    Security assessments: respond to external security questionnaires, assessment tools, and client security surveys.
•    Program metrics and continuous improvement: track key security program metrics and use these insights to drive ongoing program improvements.
About the opportunity
•    Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr’s Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
•    Travel requirement: ability to travel to other offices and sites across the US and Canada if necessary.
About you – required core competencies
•    Education: bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
•    Experience:  10+ years of related IT infrastructure or information security experience.
o    Working knowledge of corporate network environments and technologies such as VMware virtualization, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
o    Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, or Amazon Web Services (AWS) administration and support.
o    Experience working with SIEM / SOC tools including follow-up investigations and response.
o    Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Ansible) for system administration or security automation.
•    Willingness and ability to perform off-hours administrative changes and respond to emergencies or urgent issues outside of regular hours if needed.
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Helpful additional experience (not required)
•    Recognized security certifications demonstrating expertise and commitment to the field.
•    Experience supporting external audits and compliance assessments (such as SOC2 audits, ISO 27001 certification processes, NIST 800-series compliance, or CMMC).
Compensation: Anticipated range of $115,000 to $135,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
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Plant HR Business Partner

  • Location: Anoka
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52992

HR Business Partner: Manufacturing

Anoka, MN | Onsite | Full-Time
Compensation:
Up to $110,000

Are you an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building trusted relationships with leaders and employees, and seeing the impact of your work firsthand?

We’re partnering with a growing global organization to hire an HR Business Partner for its large, fast-paced manufacturing campus in Anoka, MN. This opportunity is open due to internal mobility and joins an established, collaborative HR team known for developing its people and creating opportunities for continued growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who has built a strong generalist foundation and is ready to deepen their experience as a true business partner within a complex operational environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner directly with leaders across a large, dynamic manufacturing operation experiencing continued growth and high demand.
  • Build strong relationships with leaders and employees through consistent, visible HR partnership.
  • Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and day-to-day people decisions.
  • Use data, business context, and HR expertise to identify trends, solve problems, and support informed decision-making.
  • Help leaders strengthen team effectiveness, accountability, communication, and employee engagement.
  • Support performance management, talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, and other key talent initiatives.
  • Navigate employee relations matters with sound judgment, consistency, and an understanding of employment practices and compliance requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR programs, processes, and practices as the organization continues to grow.
  • Partner with HR Centers of Excellence across compensation, benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, and HRIS to deliver effective solutions.
  • Maintain accurate employee data and process employee changes within Workday.
  • Contribute to broader HR initiatives while continuing to develop your own capabilities within an experienced HR team.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple areas of the HR function.
  • Experience independently supporting a client group and serving as a trusted resource to leaders.
  • Manufacturing, distribution, operations, or another fast-paced employee environment is strongly preferred.
  • Strong foundation in employee relations, performance management, HR policies, compliance, and manager coaching.
  • Ability to balance strategic partnership with the hands-on realities of supporting a large operational workforce.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to navigate sensitive employee and business situations.
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands, follow through independently, and adapt quickly as business needs change.
  • Experience with Workday or another enterprise HRIS is helpful.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll join a high-performing and highly collaborative HR team where you can learn from experienced HR leaders while building deeper business partnership experience of your own. The organization is growing, the employee population is complex, and HR has a meaningful seat at the table.

For someone who enjoys being onsite, wants exposure to a sophisticated manufacturing environment, and is looking for a company where strong performance can lead to continued career growth, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Please apply using the link, or send your resume and a note of interest directly to DSmith@skywatersearch.com

Senior Business Loan Officer

  • Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52990

We are partnering with a well-established regional credit union who is seeking a Senior Business Loan Officer to join its commercial lending team in the Chippewa Valley.

This is an opportunity for an experienced lender who wants meaningful portfolio ownership, business development responsibility and the ability to work across a diverse mix of commercial credits.

The successful candidate will originate and manage commercial relationships spanning multifamily and income-producing real estate, construction, C&I, equipment financing and revolving credit facilities.

You’ll analyze financial statements and cash flow, structure and price transactions, partner with credit analysts, present credits for approval and manage relationships throughout the entire lifecycle.

 

Director of Client Services & Operations

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52989

Are you a detail-oriented, client-focused professional looking to support a growing financial advisory practice?
SkyWater is partnering with an elite Financial Advisor seeking a Director of Client Operations to lead the operational tasks for their personal practice, with a specialization in investment operations. This role offers the opportunity to work with the advisor in delivering exceptional client experiences and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations on a hybrid schedule. This position requires industry experience, above-and-beyond client service, and exceptional organizational skills. It is an opportunity to have an immediate impact on clients while growing with the business and advancing your career within Finance.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE Minnetonka office  •  Hybrid: 3 days in-office 

Senior/Principal Project Manager

  • Location: River Falls, Wisconsin
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52984

A growing advanced materials manufacturer east of St Paul in Western Wisconsin is seeking a Senior or Principal Project Engineer to lead several high-profile capital equipment, manufacturing technology, and process-development initiatives.

This role is centered on project ownership from concept through successful implementation. The successful candidate will translate business and customer requirements into technical solutions, evaluate equipment and vendors, develop project budgets and timelines, lead trials and qualification activities, and drive projects through commissioning and production startup.

Several upcoming initiatives involve new or unconventional applications of manufacturing technology, making this an opportunity for a project manager or engineer who enjoys solving problems where the answer is not already defined. This individual will work closely with Operations, Engineering/R&D, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, external vendors, and senior leadership.

The position can be leveled based on experience. A strong Senior-level candidate will primarily focus on leading and executing critical engineering projects, while a more experienced Principal-level candidate will additionally assume broader responsibilities across technical leadership, supply chain, continuous improvement, quality systems, and organizational development.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52983

A growing, PE-backed industrial equipment manufacturer in the north St Paul suburbs is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead its manufacturing engineering organization through a significant period of transformation and growth.

The business is approximately $50M today with plans to substantially scale the operation. This leader will manage a small team of Manufacturing Engineers and will be responsible for developing both the people and manufacturing systems required to support that growth.

The mandate includes manufacturing standardization, process improvement, Lean and continuous improvement, NPI, capital equipment, automation, plant flow, productivity, and technical team development.

The ideal candidate brings:

  • A strong manufacturing engineering foundation and engineering degree
  • Direct experience managing and developing engineers
  • High-mix, low-volume or engineered-product manufacturing experience
  • Measurable success improving throughput, productivity, cost, quality, or capacity
  • Experience building processes, standards, and systems in an evolving environment
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and the ability to influence without creating unnecessary friction

This is a hands-on leadership environment with significant executive visibility. The right person will be technically credible but equally capable of coaching a team, setting expectations, delegating effectively, and building scalable processes.

Compensation is $130K-$150K base plus a 15% annual bonus. The position is onsite in the Twin Cities.

Litigation Associate

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52981

Our client, an AmLaw 200 firm with a national litigation platform, is seeking a litigation associate with four to five years of experience to join its Minneapolis office.

Candidates coming from a regional, national, or strong local firm are preferred. Excellent writing, oral advocacy skills, and academics are required. Clerkship and court experience are a plus.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Significant responsibility for pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters
  • Proficiency handling e-discovery and fact development
  • The confidence to tackle complex factual, legal, and logistical issues with foresight
  • Experience taking and defending depositions
  • Experience appearing in state and federal court on motions and other pre-trial matters
  • The ability to be strategic and analytical in addressing client challenges, both legally and economically

The role calls for strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and the appetite to manage a challenging workload spanning high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and trial work. The firm is deeply committed to client service and looks for candidates who share that commitment.

About the platform: The firm’s litigation group includes well over 100 litigators within a national platform of several hundred attorneys, representing clients in state, federal, tribal, and other courts and tribunals throughout the U.S. The group also resolves matters outside of litigation through investigations, pre-suit negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation.

Bar admission: Active Minnesota license or eligibility for admission to the Minnesota bar required.

Compensation: Base salary range for this role is $230,000 – $245,000 depending on experience. Bonus dependent on hours.

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