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Akkodis is recruiting for a Program Launch Manager - Plant Liaison for a defense manufacturer in the West Coast, MS area. This is a contract to hire position with a pay range of $53 an hour to $60 an hour depending on the experience, education and location. The Program Launch Manager – Plant Liaison will be responsible for overseeing the successful introduction of new products and processes within the manufacturing plant ensuring that all operational and technical requirements are met. This includes leading, coordinating and integrating all cross-functional activities to ensure the successful execution and outcome of military and commercial contracts in the manufacturing plant including potential capital improvements.

• Lead the planning and execution of launches ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines. Develop and manage detailed program timelines and build schedules aligned with internal and customer requirements and ensuring adherence to milestones and deliverables including cost, schedule and quality assurance.
• Serves as the primary interface between the Company and the Customer during the execution of assigned programs to keep both informed.
• Coordinate with supply chain, engineering, and operations to ensure material availability and readiness.
• Oversee the PO's/invoices, schedules, floor set up, timelines and other on site tasks for all plant contracts
• Must possess a BS degree in a related field (Engineering, Business, Project Management, etc).
• 3-5 years program management experience in manufacturing launches
• PMP or similar certification preferred
• Aerospace, Automotive or Defense experience preferred
• Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead, collaborate and participate in cross-functional Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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GRAMMER is specialized in developing and manufacturing components and systems for car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for off-road vehicles, trucks, buses, and trains.

As a global partner to the vehicle manufacturing industry we are represented around the world by our two divisions, Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Our employees are constantly engaged in developing and producing innovative, flexible solutions to meet challenges in today’s competitive global market. GRAMMER can be found on four continents with more than 50 production, distribution and logistics sites in 20 countries.

Culture:

Here at GRAMMER, we foster a culture that embraces our Grammer CODE: Collaborate in an inclusive environment, Openness in communication and ideas, Drive for results with energy and Empower yourself and others by taking ownership of decisions and actions.

What we are looking for:

Grammer is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Tupelo, MS. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes in our team!

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for their assigned manufacturing processes. Through input from the customer, plant staff, and production employees the Manufacturing Engineer will review process controls, emphasize continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing methodology and Kaizen activities, participate in the development of cell layouts, set up reduction (SMED), lead time reduction, improve productivity through waste reduction. In addition, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for achieving product target cost, improved efficiency, identifying possible production problems for existing products within their scope of accountability.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be involved with helping to determine project capital needs, launch strategies, project timing, process flows, labor and machine standards as well as proposed plans for changes to the process, equipment, molds, and tooling to ensure reliability and compatibility with existing standards and systems.

What you will be doing:

• Support and maintain project timeline
• Management of Project- Process/Product implementation in Plant
• Analyze and validate project risks
• Define and sustain Quality level, scheduling, deadlines, contribution margin, costs and customer satisfaction in the approval and implementation of project phases and variant creation in the pre-series process.
• Analyze and organize transfer process, SAP system generate and modification
• Establish, monitor and control Product Lifecycle management on plant level.
• Change evaluation and preliminary decision from the affected plant view.
• Define, manage and distribute change activities, process documentation, consumption management, and customer approval.
• Organize and follow Ramp Up, R&R, Equipment Industrialization
• Kick off new equipment and tools (plan budget, investment, purchase, build, relocation and setup of all new equipment.
• Plan and organize internal resources for pre-serial and Ramp Up phase.
• Create and control asset list (purchase orders, invoices, asset numbers, customs data, asset tags, accounting overview.
• Planning of industrialization in stages
• Lead cross-functional team on defined tasks in all phases of project
• Define role and transfer tasks between P1 project team, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Production.
• Enlisting teams, implementing strategies, measuring ROI and plan continuous improvements
• Lead internal and external meetings with suppliers, customer, plants and make correlation between different parties.
• Define and manage specific customer requirement with transfer and implementation in serial production between departments responsibility.
• Collect and organize execution of all norms and standards based on requirements of ITAF audit and VDA standards.
• Participate in identifying open items issues
• Review mold and secondary fixture design and make recommendations
• Develop workflow, effective layout and optimize processes
• Evaluate and implement process/product improvements
• Work with the team to develop tooling and poke yoke methods
• Assist with training of both technical and production in processing standards
• Develops short- and long-term strategy to support customer requirement
• Authorizes engineering change notices (deviations), process alerts, purchase orders, equipment spare parts inventory, and personnel training requests
• Supports plant safety rules, UAW contract, procedures and standards
• Involved with assigned project launch strategies, capital needs, program timing in support of all APQP, PPAP, and ISO/TS16949 requirements

Deliverables:

• Achieve goals and objectives relating to cost and timing
• Achieve project expectation and requirements for all elements of PPAP, ISO/TS16949 (Promotes ISO/TS16949 compliance)
• Program status reports (i.e., top five ppm’s, open items, corrective action plans, etc.)
• Maintain records for primary tools (molds) and selected secondary equipment
• Prioritize personnel and resources as activities require
• Accountable for customer/plant continuous improvement programs
• Develop and maintain favorable customer relations

What you will bring along:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Project management
• SAP Workflow
• Excellence in MS Office Suite
• AutoCAD
• Automotive industry experience.
• Product launch exposure a plus.
• Injection Molding and robotic experience required (Fanuc)

What we can provide you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• 401(k) match
• Robust EAP services
• Developmental opportunities
• Much more!

Position Summary

A leading infrastructure and environmental services contractor is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to oversee environmental remediation, compliance, and industrial service projects throughout the Southeast.

This role is responsible for managing environmental field operations, client relationships, regulatory compliance, budgets, and project execution. The ideal candidate has a strong background in environmental remediation, industrial services, rail-related environmental work, or heavy civil projects and thrives in a fast-paced, field-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of environmental and remediation projects
• Oversee site assessments, remediation activities, and environmental compliance efforts
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.)
• Prepare and review project scopes, proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
• Monitor budgets and control project costs
• Conduct site visits to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain strong working relationships
• Prepare reports, documentation, and regulatory submissions as required
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental project management
• Background in environmental remediation, industrial services, rail environmental support, or related field
• Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and environmental compliance standards
• Experience managing multiple field crews and subcontractors
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience
• Ability to travel regionally to job sites
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rail corridor remediation or industrial site cleanup
• Experience with stormwater, SPCC, soil/groundwater remediation, or hazardous material projects
• PMP certification (preferred but not required)
• Environmental science, engineering, or related degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

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.