Primary Location: Lake Area Technical College (LATC)
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $90,000 – $105,000
Posting ID: 1392

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About SDMTS

South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS), hosted by Lake Area Technical College, is the official Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center for South Dakota. As part of the MEP National Network, SDMTS is a public-private partnership that provides business consulting services to help manufacturers grow and strengthen the state’s economy.

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Key Responsibilities

• Work with SDMTS and LATC teams to reach annual programmatic and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the SDMTS team to assess the market and identify areas of opportunity for delivery of relevant training, consulting, project work, and events for manufacturing and related industries.
• Develop and implement state-wide, targeted manufacturing and business-related programming, including events, training, projects, and consulting, and expand the program’s client base; ensure client satisfaction and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with consultants and organizations that complement/supplement the services of SDMTS’ and LATC’s internal resources.
• Assist in collecting project impact data, surveys, and other NIST MEP grant-related performance information.
• Comply with federal statutes, grant terms and conditions, and budget requirements, as well as all SDMTS, LATC, and Watertown School District policies and procedures.
• Represent the MEP Center at local, state, and national events/activities as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and the public.
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems.
• Ability to manage and prioritize time to meet established goals and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities if company fleet is unavailable; regular local and statewide travel is required

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in manufacturing, engineering, or related field or equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies, Supply Chain, Quality Management Systems, Leadership Development, Automation, and other general manufacturing best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with CRM experience preferred.
• Lean Bronze or related certification preferred.

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Reporting Structure

Reports to the SDMTS Director and LATC Vice President

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Terms of Employment

• Applicants must have a safe and strong driving history.
  12-month contract with salary and benefits set by the Watertown School Board.

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Application Information

Start Date: April 2, 2026

Contact:
Michelle Kakacek, SDMTSDirector
📧 Mi**************@*************ng.com
📞 605-882-5284 ext. 527