A leading manufacturer of premium engineered consumer products is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across multiple direct material commodity categories. This highly visible role will develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, supplier performance, and supply continuity while supporting new product development and long-term operational growth.
Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Development, you’ll help shape supplier strategy, influence product design decisions, and strengthen a global supply base that supports innovation and manufacturing excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sourcing professional who enjoys balancing strategic supplier partnerships with hands-on execution in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
A leading manufacturer of premium engineered consumer products is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across multiple direct material commodity categories. This highly visible role will develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, supplier performance, and supply continuity while supporting new product development and long-term operational growth.
Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Development, you’ll help shape supplier strategy, influence product design decisions, and strengthen a global supply base that supports innovation and manufacturing excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sourcing professional who enjoys balancing strategic supplier partnerships with hands-on execution in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
We are seeking a driven, technically knowledgeable Outside Sales Engineer to join our Flow Control team. In this role, you will identify and develop new business opportunities, maintain and grow relationships with existing customers, and serve as a key technical resource for OEM’s and End Users. The ideal candidate combines strong sales skills with technical expertise in engineered products such as control valves and instrumentation..
Are you passionate about live events and experiential marketing? Do you enjoy bringing ideas to life through thoughtful planning, organization, and collaboration? In partnership with our Client, we’re looking for an Associate Experiential Producer to join a creative, fast-paced team where you’ll gain hands-on experience managing experiential programs while learning from experienced producers.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with passion for project coordination or experiential marketing who is ready to grow their production career in a collaborative agency environment.
What You’ll Do
As an Associate Experiential Producer, you’ll own the execution of less complex experiential programs from kickoff through completion, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations. You’ll work closely with senior producers while building the skills and confidence to take on increasingly complex projects.
Project Management
Manage repeatable and standard experiential marketing programs from planning through reconciliation.
Build and maintain production timelines, logistics trackers, run-of-show documents, and project documentation.
Coordinate with vendors and partners to support seamless event execution.
Monitor project expenses and assist with budget tracking.
Keep projects moving by managing deadlines and escalating potential issues when needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Participate in internal planning meetings and client calls.
Serve as a primary point of contact for production-related communications.
Partner with Creative, Account, and Production teams to ensure successful execution of experiential programs.
Learning & Professional Growth
Learn and apply established production processes and best practices.
Proactively identify challenges and communicate potential roadblocks.
Incorporate feedback from senior team members to strengthen production knowledge and decision-making skills.
Continue developing expertise in experiential marketing and live event production.
Quality & Organization
Maintain organized project files and documentation.
Ensure production deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
Participate in project debriefs and apply learnings to future programs.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is organized, resourceful, and eager to build a long-term career in experiential production. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, managing details, and collaborating with creative teams in a fast-moving environment.
Qualifications
Approximately 1+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, agency project coordination, or a related field (including relevant internships or professional experience).
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to learn.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and other common collaboration tools.
Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field is a plus.
What Makes You Successful
You’re excited to learn from experienced producers and continuously improve.
You embrace feedback and use it to grow professionally.
You stay organized even when priorities shift.
You enjoy supporting a team and contributing wherever needed.
You’re passionate about creating exceptional live experiences.
Position Details
Full-time, remote position.
Standard working hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time.
Flexibility to occasionally work evenings, weekends, or adjusted schedules based on event needs.
Travel may be required depending on project assignments.
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time position with employee benefits.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
I’m partnering exclusively with my PE owned client to fill a Controller role. This is a true Controller/leader for the business who will lead the accounting team for their $500M professional services company. This person will lead the processes, mentor the team, and have direct interaction with the C-Suite and the PE firm.
SkyWater Search Partners is exclusively retained by Heggies Pizza, a fast-growing, privately held Midwest food manufacturer, on a 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.
SkyWater is partnering with a thriving plastics manufacturing company backed by a private investment firm renowned for significantly boosting companies’ revenue and long-term stable ownership. They are seeking a Business Development Manager that offers remote work, local travel, a competitive compensation package, and ample room for professional advancement.
As the Business Development Manager, you will drive business growth, lead outreach efforts, and expand the existing territory and customers while collaborating with the internal team and peers. Reporting directly to the President, this position calls for a candidate with a background in industrial manufacturing, plastics, or contract manufacturing.
If you are seeking a dynamic role in sales with room for growth, this could be the great fit for you!
Our client is a growing industrial services company serving customers throughout North America. Following a recent acquisition and significant investment in growth initiatives, the organization is expanding its sales team to capitalize on strong market demand across multiple industrial sectors.
This is an opportunity to join a stable, profitable business that serves large industrial and manufacturing customers while providing employees with the resources, support, and autonomy needed to succeed.
The Industrial Sales Representative will be responsible for developing new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships within an assigned territory. This consultative sales role focuses on helping industrial customers improve asset longevity, facility performance, compliance, and operational efficiency through specialized service solutions.
The successful candidate will inherit existing customer relationships and active opportunities while being expected to generate new business and expand strategic accounts.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to sell value-added solutions, build long-term customer relationships, and join a company positioned for substantial growth, we encourage you to apply.
SkyWater Search Partners in Minnetonka is hiring a Technical Recruiter within our well-established and growing Information Technology practice. This is a great opportunity for someone highly motivated, curious and passionate about learning more about the technology field and high-demand roles within that space.
SkyWater Search Partners is consistently ranked the #1 Executive Search firm in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and Forbes. We place more professionals in full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm and continue to differentiate ourselves through performance, culture, and opportunity.
We have also earned multiple Best Place to Work awards, as voted by our employees, and pride ourselves on offering an engaging, high-performance culture. Our office environment includes top-tier amenities, and every individual runs a full desk with a focus on results—not activity metrics. We believe in building meaningful relationships and being true talent partners to our clients.
What Sets Us Apart
Unlimited Earning Potential: We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission—giving you the opportunity to earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with a AI tools, LinkedIn Recruiter license and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. Our in-house marketing team supports personal branding and provides professional-grade pitch materials to elevate your outreach.
Training & Mentorship: We invest heavily in your success through hands-on training with your manager and team, 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. You’ll be eligible to earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited vacation, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
Culture: Our culture is authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly meetings and happy hours to holiday parties, summer boat cruises, and family events, we prioritize connection. We also give back through community initiatives such as Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.
We are partnering with a mission-driven, nationally chartered financial institution who is seeking a Vice President, Fintech Lending Partnerships to drive growth across a high-impact portfolio of lending programs.
This is a unique opportunity to join a values-led organization well known in the fintech space that partners with innovative fintechs to deliver responsible, scalable lending solutions nationwide.
The Opportunity:
This individual contributor will be responsible for originating, structuring, and expanding fintech lending partnerships. The role sits at the intersection of business development, strategy, and execution—owning deals from ideation through launch and optimization.
Why This Role
Direct impact on national fintech lending programs
Highly visible role with ownership of revenue-driving partnerships
Collaborative, mission-oriented culture focused on financial inclusion and innovation
Remote flexibility (U.S.-based; certain location restrictions apply)
If you’re a builder who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys turning partnerships into scalable growth engines, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.
If you’re interested in hearing more, please contact Jamende@skywatersearch.com or eishol@skywatersearch.com
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