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Chief Financial Officer – Topeka, KS - $240,000 - $300,000

Chief Financial Officer – Topeka, KS
$240,000 - $300,000
Full-Time, Permanent

Exciting Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer

About Us:
We are a leading provider of healthcare services across the country, committed to delivering high-quality care and improving access for the communities we serve. By focusing on consumer-friendly processes and investing in advanced technologies, we aim to make healthcare more accessible, innovative, and patient-centered.

Our network includes acute care hospitals, surgical centers, urgent care facilities, and outpatient clinics, offering comprehensive services ranging from cardiovascular care and cancer treatment to diagnostic services and advanced surgical programs. We pride ourselves on maintaining strong ties to the communities we serve through charitable care, education, and outreach initiatives.

With significant investments in people, facilities, and technology, we provide our teams with the tools they need to excel. Our hospitals and clinics have earned recognition for excellence in patient care, workplace culture, and innovative practices.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the financial administration of the facility, including accounting, data processing, materials management, information systems, and financial reporting. This role ensures robust internal controls to safeguard assets and maintains systems to deliver accurate and timely financial reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive initiatives to foster growth and development of facilities.

  • Evaluate and support strategic ideas with a financial perspective to ensure their success.

  • Consult with regional leadership and corporate offices on financial affairs and objectives.

  • Develop operating policies, procedures, and annual operational and capital budgets.

  • Partner with executive leadership to prepare annual business plans.

  • Review product line analysis and advise facility CEOs and regional leadership.

  • Monitor and adjust expense structures for efficiency and cost reduction.

  • Oversee revenue cycle management to maintain consistent cash flow.

  • Collaborate on managed care contract negotiations to maximize payer agreements.

  • Provide financial and management reports to key stakeholders.

  • Evaluate departmental performance, initiate personnel actions as necessary, and maintain positive employee relations.

  • Represent the facility in community, medical staff, and board meetings.

  • Prepare and deliver financial projections to guide decision-making.

Education & Experience:

  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration or Business Administration.

  • CPA certification is advantageous.

  • Experience as a hospital CFO in an integrated health delivery system is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Thorough understanding of regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission, OSHA, and state/federal guidelines.

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

  • Analytical skills to evaluate data and recommend actionable strategies.

  • Ability to interpret and adapt policies and procedures to evolving needs.

  • Strategic planning expertise, including implementing short- and long-term goals.

  • Composure and sound judgment, particularly in high-pressure situations.

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Specialist, Automation or Sr Engineer, Automation - Saint Joseph, MO - $75,000 - $130,000

Specialist, Automation or Sr Engineer, Automation - Saint Joseph, MO
Full-Time, Permanent
$75,000 - $130,000

Description

Principal Automation Engineer / Senior Engineer, Automation

This role involves leveraging advanced expertise in automation engineering, particularly with Allen Bradley systems, and troubleshooting within the Rockwell platform. Core responsibilities include working with PLCs, AVEVA system platforms, HMIs, AB panel views, and a variety of automation communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP. You will also handle automation integration principles, cascade controls, and electrical troubleshooting in both low and high-voltage PLC control panels.

Key aspects include:

  • Applying knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs and AVEVA System platforms for process integrations, including MES machine integration.

  • Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to optimize equipment performance.

  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and providing hands-on troubleshooting for various production and utility systems.

The role requires proficiency in systems used in upstream and downstream processes, including antigen fermentation, CIP/SIP, WFI, filling, and lyophilization automation. Additional tasks include conducting training on utility equipment and entering maintenance work orders to ensure timely repairs and upgrades.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Allen Bradley systems, automation communication protocols, and PLC control panels.

  • Provide technical support during off-shift and weekend hours as needed.

  • Identify and recommend equipment upgrades to improve reliability and performance.

  • Assist with packaging engineering projects and provide training on electro-mechanical systems.

  • Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., cGMP, FDA, OSHA) and internal SOPs.

  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in automation and engineering.

Qualifications

Principal Engineer, Automation:

  • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, with at least 4 years of professional experience.

  • Alternatively, 6 years with a relevant Associate degree or 8 years with a HS diploma/GED.

Senior Engineer, Automation:

  • HS diploma/GED and 7+ years of relevant experience, or 2 years of experience with a relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Requirements:

  • Proficiency in troubleshooting automation communication protocols, electrical prints, and integration principles.

  • Familiarity with working in a cGMP or similar regulated environment.

  • Must be 18 years or older, authorized to work in the U.S., and willing to undergo pre-employment screenings.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Principal Engineer: Base salary typically between $95,000 and $130,000.

  • Senior Engineer: Base salary typically between $75,000 and $95,000.

  • Both roles offer full health and wellness benefits, performance-based bonuses, and shift differentials.

This opportunity emphasizes a focus on growth, collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

 

Plant Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Ruston, LA - $90,000 - $120,000

Plant Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist 

Ruston, LA
$90,000 - $120,000

 

We are seeking a high-energy, self-motivated individual to drive continuous improvement and excellence in safety and environmental performance. The ideal candidate will focus on enhancing plant EHS initiatives, implementing safety policies, and advancing EHS programs to the next level. This position reports to the Plant Manager and collaborates closely with the Divisional Safety Manager and Regional Environmental Manager for guidance.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

-          Support and promote safe practices aligned with company policies and compliance requirements. 

-          Serve as a regulatory compliance resource for OSHA and EPA standards. 

-          Lead or participate in investigations of incidents, property damage, near-misses, and environmental deviations, conducting root cause analyses and driving corrective actions. 

-          Perform risk and hazard assessments to identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies. 

-          Drive continuous improvement in safety monitoring and recordkeeping systems to ensure compliance with company policies and federal regulations. 

-          Evaluate and recommend proactive safety strategies for projects impacting the facility or employees. 

-          Develop action plans for safety initiatives, coordinate the Safety Committee, and provide updates to the Plant Manager. 

-          Facilitate safety, health, and environmental training for plant personnel. 

-          Maintain and track documentation for compliance with safety and environmental policies (e.g., Work Notifications, Inspection Records, OSHA 300). 

-          Support Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and other facility improvement initiatives. 

-          Ensure proper management and disposal of solid, universal, and hazardous wastes, working to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials. 

-          Assist in air quality permitting and abatement strategies as needed. 

-          Oversee compliance with safety, health, and environmental metrics, ensuring timely reporting. 

-          Provide support for workers' compensation cases. 

-          Serve as the training coordinator for EHS-related programs through SafetySkills and other platforms. 

 

Qualifications: 

 

-          Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related field. 

-          Prior safety training such as OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent certifications. 

-          Seven or more years of experience in a safety and/or environmental role within an industrial setting. 

-          Proven leadership in EHS roles, such as: 

-          Serving as the EHS leader at a site for three or more years. 

-          Being recognized as a subject matter expert in a specific EHS discipline (e.g., Fall Protection, Process Safety). 

-          Holding professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, OHST, SMS, CEM, CHMM, etc. 

-          Strong knowledge of federal safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA). 

-          Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other analytical/reporting software tools. 

-          Demonstrated skills in root cause analysis, leadership, communication, and training. 

-          Ability to work in a plant environment, including climbing stairs and ladders, confined spaces, and exposure to hot/cold conditions. 

-          Willingness to be on call as needed and travel up to 5%. 

 

This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve a "zero harm workplace" while driving EHS goals to the next level.