996 Productivity jobs in the United States

Who We Are: Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids. Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work! Purpose: This position is responsible to drive overall productivity throughout manufacturing operations by leading and strengthening efficiencies with new and existing processes, driving cost savings programs, and developing a continuous improvement culture and mindset. This will be accomplished by developing tools, training, and tracking systems to ensure successful completion and sustainability of project deliverables. They are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of those tools and systems, including training/coaching/mentoring others in their use. Job Functions/Accountabilities: * Work directly with teams at all sites to identify and quantify opportunities for improvement, then put plans in place to execute upon projects. * Drive and lead continuous improvement efforts and projects across operations * Integrate and standardize productivity tools at all sites, including utilization of Six Sigma, LEAN, and 5S methodologies. Train key personnel as necessary to ensure a consistent and effective methodology throughout operations. * Track and maintain consistency in reporting of operational excellence KPIs and cost metrics * Responsible for developing a mechanism to track and ensure sustainability of declared benefits from projects at all sites. * Lead brainstorming sessions at all sites to keep a full and robust pipeline of continuous improvement projects. Work with leaders at each site to agree upon deliverables toward project executing, timing, and ownership. * Domestic travel required 5-10% Qualifications: Education and Certifications: * Bachelors in Engineering is required Experience: * 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing required. * Chemical manufacturing experience preferred. Special Qualifications: * Six Sigma Black Belt highly desired * Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent training willing to obtain Black Belt training and certification may be considered Benefits: Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program. Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PI95ebb

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics?  Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.  

Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment.  This combination truly makes us a best place to work!

Purpose:

This position is responsible to drive overall productivity throughout manufacturing operations by leading and strengthening efficiencies with new and existing processes, driving cost savings programs, and developing a continuous improvement culture and mindset. This will be accomplished by developing tools, training, and tracking systems to ensure successful completion and sustainability of project deliverables. They are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of those tools and systems, including training/coaching/mentoring others in their use.

 Job Functions/Accountabilities:  

• Work directly with teams at all sites to identify and quantify opportunities for improvement, then put plans in place to execute upon projects.
• Drive and lead continuous improvement efforts and projects across operations
• Integrate and standardize productivity tools at all sites, including utilization of Six Sigma, LEAN, and 5S methodologies. Train key personnel as necessary to ensure a consistent and effective methodology throughout operations.
• Track and maintain consistency in reporting of operational excellence KPIs and cost metrics
• Responsible for developing a mechanism to track and ensure sustainability of declared benefits from projects at all sites.
• Lead brainstorming sessions at all sites to keep a full and robust pipeline of continuous improvement projects. Work with leaders at each site to agree upon deliverables toward project executing, timing, and ownership.
• Domestic travel required 5-10% 

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelors in Engineering is required

 Experience:

• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing required. 
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Special Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Black Belt highly desired 
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent training willing to obtain Black Belt training and certification may be considered

Benefits:

Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program.  

Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Hartwig is one of the nation's leading CNC machine tool distributors. The customers we serve are in a variety of industries and rely on the Hartwig team to make sure their machines are running at an optimal level. This position contributes to the success of Hartwig by generating opportunities and earning profitable sales while focusing on CNC machine preventive maintenance orders and aftermarket products within their assigned territory.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who has mechanical experience and looking to expand their sales skill set. This position starts at $50,000 annually, plus good commission potential. Position will be open for 45 days from original posting. Ideal candidate will live in the Denver, CO area.

Responsibilities of this role:

• Identifies sales opportunities by understanding customer needs; calls on and schedules meetings with current and prospective customers; acts as the central knowledge base for machine tool optimization offerings
• Primary focus is on service sales and PM (preventive maintenance) visits (80% of the time). The secondary focus is on other options such as vibration analysis, ball bar testing & general maintenance to keep customer machines running to factory specifications
• Sells upgrades and add-ons to enhance the machine tool, such as LED lighting, surge protectors and preventive maintenance kits
• Organizes work and plans activities for the most effective coverage of assigned territory by scheduling PM service technicians to cover the sold PMs and works with the local service manager to keep the technician effectively engaged in daily activities
• Prepares and generates quotations; enters orders based on established procedures; creates work orders; schedules all work to be performed
• Ensures oils, filters, and any parts needed to complete the job are available

• Acts on and resolves customer issues promptly and professionally
• Follows up on customer satisfaction with surveys and occasional in person visits

• Documents the activities for sales opportunities based on established process
• Travel up to 40% in assigned territory

Qualifying Skills:

• Commercial or industrial equipment experience or relevant sales experience
• Previous experience with machine tool service is helpful
• Technical knowledge of service products with ability to educate customers in a professional and persuasive manner in order to sell solutions that support optimization
• Previous experience developing sales territory and the ability to "close" the sale is helpful
• Balanced temperament in stressful situations
• Valid driver's license that allows insurability with the ability to visit customer locations required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required
• Time management, strong organizational skills, positive customer service attitude, and strong verbal and written communications skills required

The Organization, The Team and Our Benefits

Hartwig's team of over 200 professionals throughout the U.S. is dedicated to helping manufacturers control and power the growth of their business. To achieve this, team members are given the tools and training for success. Each Hartwig team member has a responsibility to support the organization's mission through understanding and living Hartwig's corporate Principles, Values, and Culture Tenets.

In addition to a comprehensive first year training program and on-going professional development, Hartwig provides a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances that start the 1st of the month after someone starts.

Compensation is also a key element in your decision to join the Hartwig team. In addition to an annual salary team members are eligible to participate in our 401k program that has a 20% match.

Hartwig, Inc., including all operating subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Technical Equipment is a key distributor of advanced machine tools and related technology in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. We provide engineering and support services for manufacturers of precision machined parts in all industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, energy, medical, and firearms. We are committed to helping our customers gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace by providing the most advanced automated machine tools and robotics automation available.

Technical Equipment is a division of Morris Group, Inc.

Summary of Responsibility:

The Productivity Specialist is responsible for ensuring the efficiency of machine users by providing pre- and post-sales support to a specific geographical or capital staff selling area.

What You Will Contribute:

• Ensures maximum efficiency of machine users.
• Uses specific Technical Equipment processes to collaborate with and measure the performance and satisfaction of users.
• Documents the status and activities for installed machines using the TECH Plus processes and tools.
• Identifies and documents needs of product and process improvements through active interviewing processes and reporting through Salesforce.
• Applies technical resources to settle resolution for customer needs.
• Recommends optimizing solutions through proposals; follows projects through the sales cycle and maintains accurate project reporting in Salesforce.
• Develops and delivers custom product demonstrations.
• Maintains an accurate customer database using Salesforce.
• Interfaces regularly with the Capital Sales partners regarding account knowledge
• Maintains a broad knowledge of the machine tool industry as well as its applications and technical requirements; maintains in-depth technical knowledge of company core product lines.
• Presents quotations per customer inquiries.
• Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new productivity enhancements for all company core brand machine models.
• Act on and resolve customer issues promptly and professionally.
• Ensures customer commitments are implemented as planned and exhibits ownership of problems, including coordinating with appropriate departments when necessary for resolution of problems to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team.

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• A two-year degree in engineering with three years of applicable experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Possess basic knowledge of industry specific machine tools and applications.
• Ability to analyze and eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
• Proven experience and ability to effectively present products and information to customers in a one-on-one or group setting.
• Regular regional travel up to 90% required; overnight travel up to 10% is required.
• Must have access to reliable transportation; a valid US Passport is required.
• Possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, requests for quotes and when submitting reports.
• Ability is required to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Intermediate to sophisticated knowledge of Microsoft Suite and other related business programs as the need arises.
• Exhibit excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to think quickly, assess a situation and make a sound decision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both professional and non-professional, co-workers, management personnel, the public, and others.

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• 3+ Weeks' Vacation to Start
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition ID#: 1178B (Dayton, OH)

You've discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And as "one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America" is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

This position is responsible for the successful development, coordination and implementation of productivity & continuous improvement evaluations, times study methodologies and capturing lessons learned. Additional responsibilities include conducting jobsite / office productivity evaluations, the development and refinement of related systems and processes, acting as a coach & mentor and conducting continuous improvement / productivity training to foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel & PowerPoint. Lean Six Sigma Green belt preferred.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

or

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 1 to 3 years of continuous improvement / productivity experience preferred

Travel: 50-70%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required.

• Conducts productivity evaluations to ensure standardized processes, standard work and best practices are being utilized efficiently and safely.
• Participates in various cross-functional teams internally and externally to continually develop and refine organizational processes related to organizational productivity & continuous improvement.
• Provides valid statistical information and applicable analyses to management regarding productivity.
• Coordinates with the Talent Development team to develop, implement and ultimately facilitate educational instruction and train the trainer activities involving the topic of continuous improvement & productivity with various departments throughout the organization.
• Provides guidance to employees, supervisors, and management on matters concerning productivity and continuous improvement.
• Conducts jobsite or on-site coaching and development of employees (related to audits and/or to assist with novel work or jobs in crisis).
• Performs Project Expectations Review (A review of Key Essential Planning Elements that support project success) with project leadership and provides feedback, recommended corrective actions to the Project Managers, Superintendents, Work Crew members as well as key Management leadership personnel and support functions (as example; Safety, Purchasing, PreConstruction Services, Engineering, Estimating).
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Actively participates in Faith's hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future.

Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you're ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer veterans/disabled.

Title: Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Specialist
Duration: Direct-hire
Location: Denver, CO (hybrid)
Salary Range: 150-160K

A global technology team is seeking a seasoned Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Specialist to take ownership of the architecture, design, deployment, and ongoing management of its enterprise M365 ecosystem. This role is highly strategic, requiring a balance of technical depth, solution architecture expertise, and execution leadership. The position is central to driving secure, scalable, and user-friendly collaboration platforms across the enterprise, with a heavy emphasis on SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, and related services.

Architecture & Strategy

• Define and implement a global roadmap for Microsoft 365, prioritizing scalability, security, and performance.

• Lead solution design aligned with enterprise-wide standards and best practices.

Advanced SharePoint Administration

• Configure and manage complex SharePoint Online environments, including site collections, channels, content databases, and advanced permissions.

• Oversee tenant-level administration, service applications, and hybrid configurations.

• Implement and manage advanced features: Content Types, Term Store, retention policies, Information Management, and eDiscovery.

• Monitor system performance, quotas, and global service health, while enforcing governance models.

• Provide expertise in Azure portal management, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure Active Directory (AAD), Conditional Access, MFA, and IAM.

• Serve as the technical lead for troubleshooting complex SharePoint issues, including performance bottlenecks and security.

Collaboration & Identity Management

• Integrate SharePoint with enterprise collaboration tools including Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, Power Platform, Viva, and Stream.

• Implement identity and access controls across Azure AD, Key Vaults, and Conditional Access to ensure compliance and security.

• Establish best practices for file sharing, secure collaboration, and external access.

Execution & Delivery

• Lead migrations, upgrades, and system integrations with enterprise and third-party solutions.

• Drive global M365 project delivery, ensuring deadlines and adoption targets are met.

• Automate operational and administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API.

• Develop solutions leveraging Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate.

Support & Adoption

• Act as the escalation point for advanced administration and troubleshooting of SharePoint and M365 services.

• Deliver training, documentation, and mentoring to improve adoption and end-user experience.

• Continuously assess and refine governance and resiliency of the M365 ecosystem.
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

• 10+ years of IT experience with expertise in Microsoft 365 solution architecture and SharePoint administration.

• Strong knowledge of SharePoint Online architecture, large-scale deployments, and administration.

• Hands-on expertise with user profiles, permissions, metadata management, compliance, governance, and security policies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, SPFx, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph API.

• Deep understanding of enterprise identity management and compliance (Azure AD, AIP, Conditional Access, Key Vaults).

• Experience with content migration tools such as Sharegate or equivalent.

• Strong communication and leadership skills to drive projects, influence stakeholders, and mentor technical staff.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.