JOB PURPOSE:

The Sourcing Coordinator will be the liaison for cross functional teams in the execution of the different phases of the product (part) life cycle to support Midco’s strategic initiatives. You will help the organization achieve its goals through finding sourcing solutions for products at the ideal cost and quality. You will also find yourself analyzing data in your pursuit to identify potential areas for improvement for the organization.

TEAM MISSION:

Safety and efficiently provide parts and services at ideal cost, quality, time, and place while cultivating strong relationships with our team members, customers, and partners.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Manage data throughout the part life cycle to include item creation, attributes, and end of life planning and execution.
• Monitor item data integrity within various procurement and supply chain systems and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Works with vendors and internal team members to qualify new products (parts).
• Coordinate vendor, RFQ and RFI process, in support of the procurement strategy and business goals.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team and other internal stakeholders to conduct thorough RFPs and provide analysis on vendor submittals.
• Pull data to support the evaluation process of vendor performance.
• Partner with leadership to preform benchmark analysis to identify potential cost gaps and risk across commodities.
• Align strategy and tactical plans on product transitions with Operations, Finance, and Safety.
• Assist with the communication to stakeholders on introduction, modification, or discontinuation of products including transition of part numbers, the use of inventory and ordering expectations.
• Assist leadership with oversite of project tasks to support completion of initiatives through clear communication of expectations and escalating issues to leadership when they arise.
• Provide data and analysis to support re-negotiations of business and/or service agreements.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and
• finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.  
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Provide training and guidance to Midco team members on department processes and policy as needed.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years minimum purchasing or supply chain experience required.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of parts management methodology. Strong understanding of Microsoft ERP preferred.
• Six Sigma/ Lean certification or exposure to these methodologies preferred.
• Telecommunications experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet.
• Required to periodically travel to other Midcontinent locations, supplier locations, and trade and industry shows.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:

Midco:

• Is the leading provider of reliable, high-speed internet via fiber and fixed wireless technology, serving 460,000 homes and businesses in 400 communities across the Midwest.
• Provides exceptional customer experience and a superior network, while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• Delivers TV services including Midco Sports (a regional sports network), phone, data center and advertising services, plus wholesale networking solutions.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.

JOB PURPOSE:

Deliver high quality creative service to advertising customers through project management, copywriting, scripting, planning story boards and  gathering creative elements.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the customer transition from point of sale to the production process and into an ongoing service relationship.
• Serve as the point of contact for customers and project management of the Production process.
• Partner with the Production and Sales Teams to provide creative direction.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop television commercial concepts and digital advertising that will effectively meet the customer’s needs.
• Manage storyboard creation and the script writing process; gather creative elements including logos, props, voice and acting talent.
• Present new creative concepts, campaigns and completed commercials to customers with energy and persuasiveness.
• Recognize and respect the time of customers ensuring that client meetings, shoots and revisions are well coordinated and timed.
• Provide new and original ideas to meet our customers’ diverse requirements.
• Understand assigned customer’s individual contracts and proactively ensure their expectations are met.
• Operate and drive a Company vehicle in accordance with all Midco policies including maintaining a safe driving record.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
• Be willing to advance personal knowledge of programs and techniques through tutorials, on-site and off- site training opportunities.
• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.  
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, television production, advertising or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of digital advertising preferred.
• Three to Five years of experience in television production, advertising or marketing is required.
• Advertising copy writing preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 30 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• In-person visits to a customer’s place of business are normal in the performance of this job. Specific abilities required include accessing a customer's place of business by stairs or elevator, operating doors or other entrances, navigating hallways and buildings, etc., and adapting successfully to a constantly changing environment.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:

Midco:

• Is the leading provider of reliable, high-speed internet via fiber and fixed wireless technology, serving 460,000 homes and businesses in 400 communities across the Midwest.
• Provides exceptional customer experience and a superior network, while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• Delivers TV services including Midco Sports (a regional sports network), phone, data center and advertising services, plus wholesale networking solutions.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.

JOB PURPOSE:

Project manage multiple customer projects simultaneously while being accountable for successful implementation, billing commencement and overall customer satisfaction.  Success in this position requires serving as the single point of contact (POC) to the customer, coordinating across multiple groups and systems, professional and effective communication, timeline and critical task management, validating accuracy of all work completed, ongoing customer interaction and superior organizational skills. 

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Effectively and efficiently project manage all business customer contracts, taking full responsibility for the customer experience from the time a contract is signed to service installation and billing commencement and verification.  
• Review and fulfill contracts for basic services with accuracy, ensuring compliance with current rate card, company policy and regulatory requirements. 
• Coordinate site surveys, installs, and other customer onboarding activities ensuring customers clearly understand project status throughout all phases, including outstanding, pending and completed tasks.  
• Meet or exceed defined key performance indicators (KPIs).  
• Facilitate customer relocations, renewals and service changes as they occur. 
• Partner with Account Executives to ensure we deliver a superior customer experience for all customers. 
• Proactively contact customers following installation to ensure customer satisfaction. 
• Proactively offer bill review assistance to all customers adding new services to ensure full understanding of monthly recurring charges, taxes and fees. 
• Ensure all special provisions, requests and instructions are recorded and executed per the signed contract. 
• Provide assistance and training to other team members. 
• Document customer interactions in a timely manner according to company and departmental policies and procedures. 
• Assist with special projects as required by performing duties such as creating, editing and proof-reading documents, performing research, soliciting feedback from others, or other duties as assigned. 
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers and vendors to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Execute the essential elements of company and departmental standards, policies and procedures while creating a positive work environment.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.
• Utilize CRM to execute essential functions and maintain a general understanding of sales activity. 
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Midco. 
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality to all of your work and interactions. 
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that builds positive relationships with client, team-members and leadership 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience required.   
• Three years of customer service experience required.  
• One year of telecommunications industry experience preferred. 
• One year of project management experience preferred with proven success organizing complex information and managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment across various locations.
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel & Outlook required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
• The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.  
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:  

Midco:

• Is the leading provider of reliable, high-speed internet via fiber and fixed wireless technology, serving 460,000 homes and businesses in 400 communities across the Midwest.
• Provides exceptional customer experience and a superior network, while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• Delivers TV services including Midco Sports (a regional sports network), phone, data center and advertising services, plus wholesale networking solutions.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:
 

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today. 

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.  

JOB PURPOSE:

The Technical Facilities Engineer is a critical role for maintaining Midco’s facilities. This position is responsible for planning, building, coordinating, and maintaining the technical facilities portfolio and helps keep Midco as a leading internet service provider in the Midwest.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that structures are physically sound and capable of supporting the electronic equipment housed within it. Facility must meet all local, state and federal codes.
• Confirm that facilities have sufficient cooling and heating to keep the temperature at an acceptable and constant range at all times and in all areas of the facility and within racks.
• Ensure that buildings have sufficient available power including Generator and UPS loads. The electrical system needs to be stable and conditioned with proper grounding and surge suppression.
• Confirm that the correct power is available to support new equipment as it is installed.
• Ensure buildings have the proper security in place to prevent unauthorized access and is well lit.
• Budget, design, and manage projects related to technical facilities.
• Ensure facilities have sufficient means for suppression of fires.
• Manage the installation of racks and raceway.
• Develop, expand and improve the existing procedures and practices to continually incorporate the latest findings, highest standards and best practices in the telecommunications industry.
• Work closely with the NOC to ensure critical parameters are being monitored by the NOC.
• Provide training to those that manage the day-to-day operation of the sites and those that work at the sites on all relevant systems.
• Perform technical facility site audits.
• Manage vendor relationships relating to facilities management. This includes, but is not limited to electrical, UPS, HVAC, generators, plumbing, snow removal, lawn care, garbage service, security service, and parking lot maintenance.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with the Technical Facilities Manager regarding any potential or outstanding problems or issues.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers
• Operate and drive a Company vehicle in accordance with all Midco policies including maintaining a safe driving record.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to Midco privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and
• finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.  
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree or experience required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in technical facilities or commercial building construction field required.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, UPS, and generators required.
• Applicable knowledge of NEC, OSHA, NFPA and other safety codes required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 84 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.