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Thinix specializes in deploying and managing FamilySafe® Guest WiFi networks, kiosks, and guest-use computers, Thinix AssuredSecurity® endpoint management, network monitoring and security, and high-availability Internet connectivity solutions coupled with a world-class, 24/7 technical support team and nationwide onsite installation and service team. Our higher education system, including Buena Vista University, Iowa Lakes Community College, and Iowa Central Community College, is a valued partner in the lifelong learning of our residents, advanced education, high-tech training, and job retraining of our workforce.

<h3>Position Overview:</h3>R & D Industries, Inc. (<a href="https://www.rdi.com" rel="nofollow">RDI</a>) is a 41-year-old Iowa technology company. Our RDIWorks® (<a href="https://www.rdiworks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RDIWorks.com</a>) division is seeking a General Manager to lead our MSP (managed service provider) team. As a regional leader, our RDIWorks team works across SMB and enterprise to be a trusted source of technology solutions.Successful GM candidates in this role will have a proven track record in technical teams, sales processes, and team management. Those with strong skills in analysis, interpersonal communications, sales relationship building, project management, and team leadership will thrive in this role. Experience in IT, computers, servers, networking, network security, SaaS, and MSP business strategies like MRR will be greatly beneficial.Additionally, this role will be responsible for providing both day-to-day and thought leadership in order to support our team and customers. RDI Full-Circle Service helps us build long term trust and relationships with customers. This role will support and lead our team on that mission.All persons with a management, sales, or technology background are encouraged to apply.RDI has experienced regional and national recognition for our MSP business and is looking to continue this trend. Roles at RDI have opportunities for personal and professional advancement. We have excellent pay and benefits, a relaxed work environment, and a culture of high standards and technical excellence, but we like to have fun while doing new and exciting things.This position will be located at our headquarters in Milford, Iowa.Join us and be a part of a special team right here in Iowa!<h3>Primary Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Provide leadership and support for our technical team</li><li>Work with our marketing team to coordinate sales activities with marketing campaigns</li><li>Regularly engage existing customers for technology lifecycle management, planning, and sales</li><li>Work to execute on our vision of growth in network security and recurring revenue</li><li>Coordinate division operations and contribute to strategy</li><li>Work with our financial team to assess division performance and oversee profit and loss responsibility</li><li>Oversee employee safety, development, teamwork and culture</li><li>Empower the team to solve customer issues</li><li>Allocate resources, assign work, and track progress with our BMP (business management platform)</li><li>Implement company procedures</li><li>Assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for network administration and security best practices</li><li>Work closely with staff to meet team goals and improve processes and practices. Create feedback loops that let us become more efficient, automate repetitive tasks, and free up time for problem solving.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors on new products, licensing, pricing, strategies, and other channel tools.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Computer / Networking / IT knowledge</li><li>B.A. or B.S. in a Business or technical field</li><li>5+ years of expertise in professional B2B sales experience or management experience with a proven track record</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills</li><li>Ability to develop graphs and charts for business intelligence purposes (performance / profitability / efficiency)</li><li>Detail oriented and analytical thinker</li><li>Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technologies and products, independently using documentation, online resources, and vendor training resources.</li></ul><h3>Bonus Points:</h3><ul><li>Interpersonal communication skills (excellent email and phone skills)</li><li>Awareness of timelines, objectives, and goals</li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize your work and commitments.</li></ul><h3>Perks Include:</h3><ul><li>Work in a fun, team environment</li><li>Professional development and training opportunities</li><li>Gain crucial experience with a variety of real-world projects</li><li>Learn from respected industry experts on best practices</li><li>Unlimited Coffee</li><li>Conveniently located near Highway 71</li></ul><h3>Extensive Benefits:</h3><ul><li>Employer-paid health insurance contribution</li><li>Medical (cafeteria) plan</li><li>Paid Individual Life, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability coverage</li><li>Paid Vacation time</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) for sick days and personal days</li><li>Jury duty and bereavement benefits</li><li>Allowance for the use of personal cell phone</li><li>Performance-based bonuses</li><li>401K Match</li><li>Health savings and flexing spending options</li><li>Voluntary Short-Term Disability Coverage</li><li>Voluntary Life Insurance (Additional Coverage Options)</li><li>Additional coverage options to include spouses and families</li></ul><h3>About Us:</h3>R & D Industries, Inc. (<a href="https://www.rdi.com" rel="nofollow">RDI</a>) is a 41-year-old Iowa technology corporation. RDI has been previously honored with the Iowa Small Business Excellence Award and twice in Inc Magazine’s Inc-5000 as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the US.RDI continues to be nationally and globally recognized for technology excellence.<ul><li>In 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 RDI was recognized as one of the Top 500 MSPs in the US by CRN®. 2025 placed RDI in the Pioneer 250 for the third time and 2024's placement recognized RDI for the second time in the Security 100.</li><li>In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 RDI was recognized in the MSP 501 – the IT channel's most prestigious global ranking of managed service and technology providers.</li></ul>RDI delivers a wide range of technology-driven solutions, focusing on delivering exceptional value to its customers. 2024 marked the 40th Anniversary of RDI, this important milestone underscored RDI's steadfast commitment to its foundational principles: to Research, to Develop, and to Innovate (RDI). These principles guide the creation of highly effective solutions grounded in integrity and trust. RDI takes pride in its unwavering commitment to always 'Do the Right Thing' for our customers, employees, vendors, and resellers.RDI is comprised of four primary corporate divisions:Thinix® (<a href="https://www.thinix.com" rel="nofollow">Thinix.com</a>) provides best-in-class managed technology solutions; Thinix furnishes a worldwide customer base with distinct business advantages by making technology simple, safe, and secure. Thinix specializes in deploying and managing FamilySafe® Guest WiFi networks, kiosks, and guest-use computers, Thinix AssuredSecurity® endpoint management, network monitoring and security, and high-availability Internet connectivity solutions coupled with a world-class, 24/7 technical support team and nationwide onsite installation and service team.Akative® (<a href="https://www.akative.com" rel="nofollow">Akative.com</a>) Akative provides 4G LTE/5G data connectivity solutions, patented iStatus® monitoring, and multi-carrier services to customers throughout the United States and has over 55 million hours of connectivity uptime. Our mission is to help businesses stay online by delivering simple, robust Autonomous Connectivity™ solutions. Akative products are designed to help businesses work toward ZeroDowntime®.RDIWorks® (<a href="https://www.rdiworks.com" rel="nofollow">RDIWorks.com</a>) is a regional leader in the Midwest United States, providing IT consulting, network architecture/engineering, and managed services to businesses, government, healthcare, and education. RDIworks bolsters highly trained technicians and valued technology partners, such as Aruba Networks, Cisco, HPE, Dell, Nutanix, VMware, Microsoft, WatchGuard, and Datto.Audio Engineering (<a href="https://www.audioengineering.com" rel="nofollow">AudioEngineering.com</a>) is a professional audiovisual systems integration company with complete design, installation, and maintenance services. For over 40 years, we have provided award-winning A/V Systems in over 5,000 successful projects, 400 years of combined experience, 100+ certifications, and partnerships with the world's best equipment manufacturers. Our staff works directly with managers, end users, and architectural teams to engineer and install professional A/V systems for churches, performing arts, education, business, healthcare, government, and more.RDI provides competitive pay, paid vacations, paid holidays, paid personal days, group health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and other benefits. RDI has offices in Milford and Ames. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to work in a growing, fun environment within one of the top technology companies in the region.Join us and be a part of a special team right here in Iowa!R & D Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and proud supporter of the Home Base Iowa Initiative. For more details, see: <a href="https://www.homebaseiowa.gov" rel="nofollow">HomeBaseIowa.gov</a><h3>About Okoboji, IA:</h3>R & D Industries (RDI) in Milford is located just minutes south of Okoboji and the Iowa Lakes Corridor — a place that allows for a balance in life. Living within the communities of the Iowa Lakes Corridor allows you to have it all. This area provides you with the ability to spend quality time with your friends and family while meeting your career objectives. Enjoy easy and scenic commutes, excellent schools with small class sizes, safe communities to live in, and endless recreational and cultural opportunities year-round.Within the Iowa Lakes Corridor, there are progressive and distinctive communities each with its own history, character, and lifestyle. Find affordable housing in a variety of beautiful communities and neighborhoods.The Iowa Lakes Corridor’s award-winning, highly rated schools produce exceptionally educated students. Our higher education system, including Buena Vista University, Iowa Lakes Community College, and Iowa Central Community College, is a valued partner in the lifelong learning of our residents, advanced education, high-tech training, and job retraining of our workforce. Within the Iowa Lakes Corridor, there is a great diversification of professional healthcare services with caring family doctors and surgeons along with state-of-the-art hospitals and healthcare facilities.The Iowa Lakes Corridor…the Good Life.Learn more at <a href="https://www.okoboji.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.okoboji.com</a>, <a href="https://vacationokoboji.com/" rel="nofollow">https://vacationokoboji.com</a>, and <a href="https://www.lakescorridor.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.lakescorridor.com</a>

R&D Industries, Inc.

General Manager

4G (4th Generation) Wireless

Affordable Housing

Analysis Skills

Architectural Engineering

Audio Engineering

Audiovisual

Best Practices

Business Intelligence

Business Strategy

Business-to-Business (B2B)

Cellular Telephone

Channel Strategies

Communication Skills

Computer Networks

Computer Servers

Computer Skills

Create Graphs

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Detail Oriented

Establish Priorities

Family Medicine

Financial Analysis

Flexible Spending Accounts

Government

Health Insurance

Healthcare

High Availability

Hospital

Information Technology Consulting

Interpersonal Skills

Kiosks

Leadership

Licensing

Maintenance Services

Marketing

Marketing Campaign

Multitasking

Network Administration/Management

Network Architecture/Engineering

Network Monitoring

Network Security

Online Help

Performance Analysis

Performing Arts

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Procedure Development

Procedure Implementation

Process Improvement

Process Management

Product Design

Product Pricing

Professional Services

Profit & Loss

Profit & Loss Management

Project Tracking

Project/Program Management

Research & Development (R&D)

Reseller Channel

Resolve Customer Issues

Resource Management

Sales

Small Business

Software as a Service (SaaS)

System Integration (SI)

Team Building

Team Lead/Manager

Team Player

Technical Leadership

Technical Support

Technology Sales

Telephone Skills

Thought Leadership

Training/Teaching

Wireless Communications

Writing Skills

R&D Industries Inc Jobs

By working closely with experienced agents, you will learn the operational, sales, and leadership aspects of the insurance businesspreparing you to take on increasing responsibility and long-term ownership opportunities. Whether serving clients in growing communities or small rural towns, our Iowa District is committed to creating wealth, legacy, and lifestyle freedom for every agent who joins our team.

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At the Iowa District, we dont just recruit insurance agentswe develop future agency owners who build lasting success across all 99 counties of Iowa. Through personalized coaching, goal setting, and a structured business plan, we help entrepreneurs confidently transition into agency ownership. With top-tier training from the University of Farmers, financial support options, and a proven roadmap for growth, our agents gain the tools needed to scale sustainable, profitable businesses. Whether serving clients in growing communities or small rural towns, our Iowa District is committed to creating wealth, legacy, and lifestyle freedom for every agent who joins our team. From starting line to legacylets build together. Why Join Us Join Team Iowa for an energetic and professional journey in the insurance industry. We are dedicated to empowering our team through meaningful growth opportunities, hands-on development, and a supportive environment. Elevate your career and be part of a respected organization that values excellence, innovation, and community impact across Iowa. Job Overview Join Team Iowa as a General Manager in Training based in Spencer, Iowa. Our district is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where you can develop your skills and accelerate your career growth. By working closely with experienced agents, you will learn the operational, sales, and leadership aspects of the insurance businesspreparing you to take on increasing responsibility and long-term ownership opportunities. If you are motivated, eager to learn, and excited to build a career with a company that values its people and the communities it serves, this apprenticeship is an ideal next step. Apply today and begin a rewarding career journey with long-term potential.Salary Range: $55000.00 - $75000.00 per year BenefitsAnnual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus OpportunitiesHands on TrainingCareer Growth OpportunitiesMon-Fri Schedule Responsibilities Learning and Development: Participate actively in training sessions and workshops to build a strong foundation in insurance sales techniques and industry knowledge. Client Interaction: Assist senior agents by engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and providing support under supervision. Sales Support: Support experienced agents in processing policy quotes and applications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in documentation. Database Management: Manage and update client information in the company database accurately and consistently. Product Knowledge: Gain a thorough understanding of the various insurance products offered by the company to provide effective support to clients and senior agents. Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members to achieve sales targets and collectively contribute to the success of the department. Feedback and Improvement: Participate in feedback sessions with mentors and supervisors to understand areas of improvement and excel in the role. Requirements Education: High school diploma or equivalent mandatory Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and people skills, with a warm and inviting demeanor. Motivation: Strong desire to learn about the insurance industry and sales processes. Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring timely and accurate completion of responsibilities. Reliability: Strong commitment to attendance and punctuality. Team Player: Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, supportive team environment. Adaptability: Willingness to take on new challenges and adjust to various learning scenarios.

Lezlie Boetel Insurance Agency, LLC

Sales Manager in Training

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Operates and manages so as to meet scheduled delivery dates with a minimum of work-in-process inventory and time, and ensures products are manufactured consistent with the effective utilization of people, machinery, equipment, raw materials and facilities. Superior analytical and critical thinking abilities, ability to balance multiple events and priorities, set and govern the necessary direction of the organization.

Plant Manager$100k/yr + DOEMonday – Friday, 6:30am – 5:00pm Join a well-established manufacturing organization as their next Plant Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of their operations.  As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, direction, coordination, and control of all shop floor operations. Ensures production objectives are achieved at lowest cost, yet at maximum standards of product quality and meeting customer-shipping schedules, while maximizing the operation’s EBIT. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Directs the manufacture and assembly of products at the most optimum costs consistent with prescribed quality, accuracy and performance standards.</li><li>Operates and manages so as to meet scheduled delivery dates with a minimum of work-in-process inventory and time, and ensures products are manufactured consistent with the effective utilization of people, machinery, equipment, raw materials and facilities.</li><li>Submits periodic reports to general management on status of various responsibilities, makes recommendations and takes corrective action in cases of unsatisfactory results and continuously develops and implements improved efficiencies and effectiveness.</li><li>Develops and maintains active cost, scrap, rework and extra work reduction programs to improve EBIT.</li><li>Controls quality, cost of production, inventory, shipping and receiving through appropriate subordinates.</li><li>Determines plant policies consistent with the corporation’s and divisional policies and directs and supervises the application of such policies to the plant’s manufacturing operations.</li><li>Coordinates the execution of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity.  Ensures availability and receipt of necessary raw materials and supplies for attaining optimum manufacturing efficiencies.</li><li>Confers with subordinates and other plant personnel on the application of methods and production standards.  Reviews and approves all recommendations for machinery, equipment and buildings, including the purchase of new capital equipment.</li><li>Oversees the maintenance of buildings, machinery and equipment, and plant security and protection.</li><li>Participates directly in the conduct and application of personnel policies and labor relations (including union negotiations where applicable).  Where plant operations are union free ensures the continuance of it through policies and practices, which support and enhance that operating status.</li><li>Develops and/or reviews and approves recommendations of subordinates in matters of personnel performance, hiring/promotions/demotions/terminations and rate changes.</li><li>Supports Company’s communication policy and conveys Company directives and plans to the shop floor where appropriate.</li><li>Ensures the safety of all plant personnel that all operations meet/exceed environmental requirements/laws.</li><li>Identifies correlates and assesses manpower, manufacturing, technical and personnel problems and finds or develops and implements constructive solutions.  Maintains appropriate ratio of direct to indirect labor.</li><li>Represents the Company in the community and promotes the Company’s goodwill and interests in community activities.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies.</li><li>Supports the company’s Quality Management System.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.A.(s) in Engineering, Business Management or Industrial Management preferred.</li><li>10+ years of experience in manufacturing including at least 4 years in a higher-level supervisory capacity.</li><li>Must have broad, in-depth knowledge of manufacturing methods, production planning, employee/labor relations, and standard cost and financial controls.</li><li>Proven skills in assessing, utilizing and developing personnel.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and lead at all levels.</li><li>Superior analytical and critical thinking abilities, ability to balance multiple events and priorities, set and govern the necessary direction of the organization.</li><li>Must be PC literate and able to create and utilize various spreadsheet programs.</li></ul>Benefits & Pay<ul><li>$100k per year and above, depending on experience</li><li>Relocation Assistance Available</li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), EAP, Wellness incentives and more</li></ul> Our job is to get YOU hired (and it's free!) Apply on-line or send resume to cthomason@aventure.com Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.

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