SkyWater Search Partners is assisting an elite Minnesota litigation boutique in its search for a mid-level (2-6 year) 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.
Please apply or reach out Rylie Harnett (rharnett@skywatersearch.com) with additional questions.
I have been retained by The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) to lead the search process for their next Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain.
Founded in 1914, Toro is a global leader in outdoor environment solutions across turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, construction, irrigation, and outdoor lighting. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $4.5 billion, Toro serves customers in more than 125 countries through respected brands including Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, BOSS, Ventrac, Tornado, and Lawn-Boy.
Reporting to the current President and Chief Operating Officer (and soon to be next Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2026) — this leader will be Toro’s senior-most Operations and Supply Chain executive, overseeing a 6,500-person global organization, six direct reports, 16 manufacturing facilities, six distribution centers, and the end-to-end supply chain, including manufacturing, sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, engineering, quality, EHS, lean, and continuous improvement.
The primary mandate is to build a world-class, flexible, and efficient global supply chain that improves operational performance, reduces costs, enhances safety, and delivers superior customer, employee, and supplier experiences. This leader must balance manufacturing stability with volatile customer demand, seasonal fluctuations, and an unpredictable retail environment.
As a key member of the executive leadership team, this individual is expected to shape enterprise strategy while driving operational excellence across the full plan-source-make-deliver value chain. Key priorities include:
Developing the long-term operations and supply chain strategy.
Modernizing manufacturing through automation, digital transformation, and “factory of the future” initiatives.
Optimizing acquisitions and integrating operations across the enterprise.
Driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and enterprise-scale efficiencies.
Building organizational capability by developing current and future operations leaders.
Strengthening customer engagement and external credibility while partnering with the Board and executive leadership.
The job provides a highly competitive base salary and bonus program along with a long term incentive plan associated with a position at this level and company size.
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.
We are partnering with a specialized real estate advisory firm that supports high-net-worth clients through complex 1031 exchange strategies. The firm has been rapidly increasing it’s annual transaction volume and is known for delivering highly consultative, relationship-driven solutions, not product sales.
This is a true origination role focused on building Centers of Influence (COI), particularly within top law firms, to generate long-term deal flow.
