Jobs at Essex Solutions

Serves as the finance partner to manufacturing and plant leadership, leading budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, monthly reporting, inventory valuation, product costing, and financial controls. Analyzes plant profitability, operational KPIs, variances, labor and material costs, overhead, utilization, and working capital. Partners with operations to drive productivity, Lean manufacturing benefits, cost reductions, standardized reporting, and continuous improvement while supporting audits, month-end close, and SOX compliance.

Handle shipping, receiving, stocking, and documentation for materials and products at a chemical processing facility. Verify part numbers and quantities, load and unload trucks including tankers, operate forklifts and spotter trucks, maintain electronic records, and keep work areas organized and compliant with DOT, Hazmat, OSHA, and safety requirements.

Develops and leads high-temperature thin-film extrusion technology for magnet wire insulation. Responsibilities include investigating and modifying processes, collaborating with R&D chemists on new materials, developing products and processes, evaluating prototype equipment, supporting equipment installation and startup, training personnel, launching products, and improving quality, efficiency, and cost.

Operates and monitors enameling lines and ovens on a 12-hour night shift. Responsibilities include equipment setup, process adjustments, changeovers, welds, quality monitoring, corrective actions, safety and environmental compliance, wire payoff and take-up operations, reel packing, housekeeping, and required documentation. The associate also assists with training new employees.

Performs fluid sample testing and various quality checks in a manufacturing laboratory. Enters test results and other information accurately into computer systems, follows plant work rules, safety requirements, work instructions, and established procedures. Works staggered 12-hour shifts, either 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, carrier scheduling, routing, documentation, inventory flow, and expedited freight. Analyzes transportation, lead-time, and inventory data to support forecasting and supply chain decisions. Tracks shipments, resolves delays and discrepancies, supports freight claims and compliance, monitors logistics KPIs, and contributes to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Process biweekly and monthly payroll for multiple employee groups, validate time and earnings data, administer deductions and garnishments, reconcile payroll taxes, conduct audits, maintain records, and resolve employee payroll inquiries. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while collaborating with Human Resources, Finance, and operational teams. It also supports reporting, month-end activities, special projects, and payroll system issue resolution.

Provides in-house corporate and commercial legal support across global operations, including financing, M&A, contracts, intercompany matters, real estate transactions, governance, compliance, and outside counsel management. Serves as lead counsel for a construction-related subsidiary, advises business leaders, drafts and negotiates legal documents, supports board and shareholder meetings, and manages legal risk. Requires strong judgment, research, communication, drafting, and relationship-building skills.

Manages the enterprise AI portfolio and coordinates use-case intake, prioritization, governance, reporting, and value realization. Supports the design, integration, deployment, and secure adoption of AI and LLM solutions. Engineers and maintains cybersecurity tools, automations, and integrations while supporting vulnerability management, incident response, risk assessments, audits, policy development, and compliance activities.

Supervise production staff on rotating 12-hour shifts to optimize throughput, quality and safety. Implement 5S, troubleshoot process issues, train and coach employees, communicate shift changes, monitor performance boards, manage conduct per HR policy, and support continuous improvement and process change initiatives.

Provides confidential administrative and HR support for plant operations, including hourly payroll, new-hire orientation, background and drug-test scheduling, employee record tracking, data entry, purchasing-system orders, supply inventory, and support for operations, engineering, accounting, shipping, and purchasing teams.

Design, implement, commission, and maintain automated magnet wire production equipment. Develop electrical schematics, PLC programs, SCADA integrations (Ignition), industrial networks, and machine vision improvements. Support installation, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Operates continuous enameling ovens and related machinery in aluminum and copper magnet wire production. Sets up equipment, handles materials, inspects wire and finished spools for defects, performs brazing, rejects defective materials, corrects spooling issues, manages hazardous waste, maintains housekeeping and records, and collects production data using computerized equipment.

Support plant accounting and financial reporting including daily operational reports, inventory cycle counts, month-end close, accounts payable routing, product costing, audit support, and continuous improvement of reporting and processes.

Manage and coordinate electrical construction and engineering for large industrial projects. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, field installation, code compliance, safety, BIM/AutoCAD coordination, inspections, troubleshooting, team leadership, client communication, and project closeout for mission-critical facilities such as semiconductor fabs, data centers, and EV battery plants.

Acts as the liaison between IT and business units, translating business needs into technology initiatives and roadmaps. Manages demand, service delivery, escalations, vendors, SLAs, quarterly business reviews, and IT performance reporting. Leads change management, training, communication, and adoption activities while ensuring IT investments align with organizational goals. Requires strong stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and business acumen.

Provides financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business planning support. Analyzes sales, margins, manufacturing plant P&L performance, variances, costs, and financial drivers. Develops forecasts, financial models, management reports, and analytical tools while partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Accounting, Operations, Pricing, and Production Planning. Delivers insights and recommendations to Finance Management and improves reporting and forecasting processes.

Prepare federal, state, international, and consumption tax returns; support ASC 740 quarterly and annual tax provisions; perform tax research and compliance analysis; manage tax notices and audit requests; coordinate with auditors, consultants, and advisors; and contribute to process improvements and provision-to-return calculations.

Leads the strategic design, governance, and evolution of secure, scalable enterprise infrastructure. Responsibilities include infrastructure architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, Microsoft server and virtualization support, network administration, cloud management, troubleshooting, vendor and license coordination, budgeting, and mentoring technical staff. The role also partners with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Manage national customer relationships, strategic account plans, business reviews, negotiations, retention, and profitable growth. Develop new business in energy and electrical markets through consultative selling, prospecting, pipeline management, and accurate forecasting. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to meet customer requirements. Travel 25–40% for customer visits and industry events, with regular visits to the Simcoe manufacturing facility.