Jobs in Meridian, MS

Abacus Solutions Group is currently seeking a Senior Operations Manager for a brand-new warehouse opening in the Southaven, MS area. This role is for a large, growing apparel brand.

Job Summary: The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations within a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment center. This role ensures safe, efficient, and customer-focused execution across inbound, outbound, and returns operations while driving productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. The Senior Operations Manager plays a critical role in peak execution, people leadership, and operational scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations across inbound receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
• Ensure consistent achievement of service level agreements (SLAs) for same-day and next-day order fulfillment.
• Monitor real-time performance and adjust labor and workflows to meet changing demands.
• Lead and Develop Operations Managers, Area Managers, Supervisors, and frontline leaders.
• Drive strong safety performance and ensure compliance with all workplace safety standards.
• Coach leaders on performance management, engagement, and talent development.
• Execute peak-season and promotional event plans, including staffing, training, and shift coverage.
• Manage labor productivity, attendance, and overtime to meet volume requirements.
• Support flex staffing, temporary labor, and cross-training strategies.
• Own operational KPIs such as units per hour, order accuracy, on-time ship rate, and cycle time.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for misses and lead corrective action plans.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve speed, quality, and cost.
• Ensure effective use of WMS, OMS, labor management, and fulfillment technologies.
• Partner with IT and engineering teams to resolve system issues and improve throughput.
• Support rollout and stabilization of automation and process changes.
• Manage departmental labor and operating costs within budget.
• Identify productivity improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support capital and process improvement business cases.
• Partner closely with Transportation, Customer Experience, HR, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams.
• Communicate operational status, risks, and performance updates to site leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive operations leaedership experience in e-commerce, fulfillment, or high-volume distribution.
• Experience leading large teams in a multi-shift environment.
• Strong execution in fast-paced, high-change environments.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Working knowledge of WMS, labor management systems, and fulfillment KPIs.
• Fulfillment center environment with extended hours and peak-season demands.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Minimal travel expected.

Compensation: $100K - $125K

Summary

Acts independently under only consultative direction from Sr. Management. Works with latitude to plan, direct, and manage the health, safety and environmental programs and policies for a Westlake Business Segment(s). This position will provide oversight on the development of HSE strategies and be responsible for facilitating successful implementation of all HSE programs and policies. One of the main focuses for this position to aid in the reduction of each sites risk profile and raise employee’s awareness regarding HSE matters. This position will lead the applicable HSE management steering team(s) and have direct reports located in NA. This position will provide technical expert support for smaller manufacturing sites and other areas within Westlake Chemical.

Duties and Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Uses expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts to drive the development of the Business Segments HSE policies, standards, and operating guidelines.
• Leads / Managers / Directs a team of HSE Managers ensuring all focused activities are aligned to meet at a minimum all Federal, State, regional and countries laws and regulations specific to site locations in which Westlake operates.
• Acts as an internal authority on all existing and proposed changes in applicable Federal, State, and international laws and regulations related to the field(s) of HSE. .
• Stays abreast of all potential emerging issues related to HSE providing technical analysis and reporting to Sr. Management.
• Responsible for authoring of HSE procedures and policies.
• Responsible for the supporting and facilitating HSE budget for Corporate and site activities. Reviews / facilitates development of strategies and ensures all activities are being completed per recognized regulations to include job specific job tasks.
• Completes data analysis on incidents to include near misses and makes recommendations based on data trends.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance in interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory and industry requirements regarding preventive and remedial programs.
• Provides expert health risk assessment advice to operations/maintenance and projects groups to anticipate/identify health hazards and recommend engineering design for effective control of these hazards in modifications, expansions, new projects and plants.
• May be called upon to serve as an expert witness in any potential Health and Safety issue.
• Reviews, evaluates, and prepares replies to technical and management audits.
• Supplies technical inspiration and leadership consultation to professional co-workers.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry with 10 years of experience
• Knowledge Level of regulatory compliance laws (OSHA 1910 – General Industry, OSHA 1926 – Construction, Industrial Hygiene Regulations) and or applicable Environmental Regulations.
• Experience with change management – implementation of new policies/procedures valuable
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and computer skills, with a good working knowledge of related databases and applications, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Capable of developing and managing multiple projects
• Exhibits positivity, passion, integrity and accountability
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment and lead team projects and collaboration

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently make minor decisions requiring limited judgement, general decisions in the absence of specific directions, and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Travel may be required occasionally.

Trade Compliance Administrator

Starkville, Mississippi | Full-Time

A growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization in Starkville is seeking a Trade Compliance Administrator to support export compliance operations in a highly regulated environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations and customs processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage export compliance activities in accordance with EAR, ITAR, U.S. Customs, and OFAC regulations
• Classify products, components, and technical data under applicable export control regulations
• Prepare and review export documentation (commercial invoices, EEI/SED filings, bills of lading, certificates of origin)
• Coordinate export license applications and ensure compliance with license provisos
• Conduct restricted party screenings and maintain audit-ready records
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, contracts, and program teams to ensure compliant shipments
• Support internal and external compliance audits
• Maintain records in line with regulatory retention requirements
• Provide internal guidance and training on trade compliance matters
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks

Required Qualifications:

• Export Customs Specialist Certificate or Export Specialist Certificate (required)
• 3–7 years of experience in export/trade compliance within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations
• Experience with ERP systems and export compliance software
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience supporting defense contracts or handling controlled technical data
• Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications
• Experience supporting government audits or voluntary disclosures
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Certified Export Specialist credential

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity in Starkville, feel free to message me directly or apply today.

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Exploradora Coffee is looking for a barista and coffee packager to join our team at our Oxford roastery.

This role will be a blend of crafting great coffee and supporting our wholesale and retail roasting operations through coffee packaging and production support. If you love coffee, care about quality, and enjoy being part of a small, growing team we’d love to hear from you.

Details:

• Based in Oxford, MS
• Ideally 20 hours per week (3-4 days)
• Barista experience preferred
• Comfortable with hands-on production and packaging work
• Detail-oriented and dependable

If you’re based in Oxford and interested, please email your resume to .

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