Engineering Structures Jobs in Memphis, TN

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven General Manager to lead our Memphis electrolyte manufacturing plant. As the site leader with full P&L responsibility, you will be accountable for all aspects of the plant's operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. You will ensure the plant operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all regulations while driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellence to achieve the company's strategic and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Overall Management:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Memphis plant. Develop and execute the site's annual business plan, budget, and long-term strategic roadmap.
• Be fully accountable for the plant's financial performance (P&L), achieving profitability targets through cost optimization, efficiency gains, and capacity utilization.
• Act as the primary representative of the site, fostering strong relationships with the local community, government agencies, and key customers.

1. Operational Excellence & Safe Production:

• Lead all operational functions including Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and EHS to ensure production targets are met on time, with quality, and within volume.
• Serve as the ultimate responsible person for all safety, environmental, and health matters, ensuring 100% compliance with US regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and corporate global standards.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and cultural transformation to enhance overall plant efficiency (OEE) and competitiveness.

1. Team Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a high-caliber, highly engaged management team and workforce.
• Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, and ownership, building organizational capabilities.
• Effectively manage a cross-cultural team, integrating best practices from both Chinese and American management styles.

1. Financial, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Exercise strict control over operational costs and capital expenditures (CapEx), ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Ensure full compliance of the plant with all legal, financial, and corporate policy requirements.
• Identify and manage strategic and operational risks associated with plant operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
2. Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive operational management experience in chemical, specialty chemical, or advanced manufacturing industries, with at least 5 years in a Plant Manager/General Manager role.
• Proven success in managing a manufacturing plant in the United States, with deep knowledge of local labor, EHS, and business regulations.
• Experience in post-merger integration or greenfield/brownfield project startup is highly preferred.

1. Core Competencies:

• Strategic & Business Acumen: Strong business sense, strategic planning, and full P&L management skills.
• Leadership: Proven excellence in leading, inspiring teams, driving change, and delivering high performance in a multicultural setting.
• Operational Mastery: Deep understanding and hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Quality Systems, and EHS.
• Communication & Influence: Outstanding communication skills in English (mandatory), with the ability to collaborate effectively with headquarters, local teams, and external stakeholders.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance inspections, hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs and maintenance would include work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines and body components, hydraulic, brake, electrical and suspension systems, wheels, tires and undercarriages.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders, communicate with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of defects and discuss preventive techniques with operators to minimize future repairs.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times (i.e., work order times compared to time card times).
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provide information for input into Dossier, Republic Services Fleet Management Software system.
• Collects and interprets analyses from oil sampling, on-board computer, and fleet management software.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, advanced electrical, advanced drive train knowledge, suspension, steering and wheel-end components training as evidenced by ASE Certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience as a technician working on heavy equipment, demonstrating the ability to service increasingly more challenging maintenance repairs.Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree
• Certificate in electrical diagnostics.
• Applicable ASE certifications.
• Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Haz Com; OSHA Lock Out Tag Out and all OSHA Fire Protection regulations.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits: statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.

• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.

• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.

• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.

• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. 

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

• CDP Discloser

• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies

• Great Place to Work

• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global

• Enterprise Architecture & Design Authority
  • Serve as the overall owner of the architectural standards, design conventions, and configuration patterns for all Datex WMS workflows.
  • Define and enforce enterprise-wide WMS architecture, including warehouse blueprints, workflow standards, integration patterns, and compliance frameworks.
  • Validate and approve all WMS design changes from onshore/offshore teams.
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of current and future-state warehouse processes, regulatory expectations, and operational pain points.
• Leadership of Onshore & Offshore Teams
  • Lead, mentor, and support WMS workflow developers, analysts, and QA testers across both onshore and offshore teams.
  • Assign priorities, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of enhancements, fixes, client onboarding tasks, and projects.
  • Build capability across teams with training, playbooks, process maps, and reusable design components.
  • Operate as escalation point for configuration, design, integration, and environment issues.
• Pharma Distribution & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure all workflows adhere to DSCSA, cGMP/GDP, 21 CFR Part 11, and audit trail/e-signature requirements.
  • Oversee validation strategy for WMS changes including URS, FRS, IQ/OQ/PQ, traceability matrices, and controlled releases.
  • Partner with Quality to ensure readiness for regulatory audits, client audits, and compliance reviews.
• Workflow Strategy & Solution Design
  • Architect efficient workflows for:
    • FEFO/expiry-driven allocation
    • Lot/batch/serial control
    • Quarantine/QA/hold/release
    • Temperature-controlled workflows
    • Controlled substances handling
    • Multi-client 3PL billing
    • VAS/kitting/custom pharma processes
  • Optimize RF flows, wave strategies, replenishment logic, bin strategies, and exception-handling.
• Integration & Data Ecosystem Ownership
  • Oversee integration design with ERP, TMS, carriers, automation, and serialization systems.
  • Approve EDI/JSON/XML mappings for inbound/outbound data.
  • Lead architecture for event-driven, API-based, or serverless integration components.
  • Guide data governance across item master, location master, client profiles, and regulatory attributes.
• Production Environment Leadership
  • Serve as top-level escalation point for major incidents, outages, and complex RCA.
  • Govern change control, release management, environment synchronization, and configuration versioning.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce defects, standardize processes, and elevate operational KPIs.
• Cross-functional Leadership
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Customer Solutions, Client Onboarding, and leadership to define requirements, evaluate impacts, and build scalable solutions.
  • Support RFP responses, client onboarding, and solution design sessions for new 3PL clients.
  • Communicate architecture decisions and impacts to executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

• Responsible for and oversee their respective department.
• Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures.
• Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions.
  
  

• Travel (15-25%)
• Hours (40+ hours per week, Monday-Friday)
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of hands-on experience with Datex WMS in configuration, workflow design, and architecture.
• 5+ years in a leadership role guiding onshore and offshore teams.
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical distribution, including:
  • DSCSA traceability
  • cGMP/GDP
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • Audit trails, e-signatures
  • Cold chain / temperature-controlled workflows
• Extensive experience in 3PL multi-client environments.
• Strong understanding of all core warehouse processes (inbound, putaway, replenishment, picking methods, VAS, returns, QC, cycle counting).
• Strong SQL Server experience (queries, stored procedures, debugging).
• Strong experience working within GxP validation frameworks (URS/FRS, IQ/OQ/PQ, CAPA, change control).
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to translate between business, operations, and technical teams.
  

• Advanced certifications in supply chain or WMS technologies are a plus.
• Experience designing or supervising Azure Functions or Node.js/TypeScript utilities for integration or workflow extensions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and TMS/carrier integrations.
• Exposure to warehouse automation (AMRs, conveyors, print-&-apply, dimensioners, pick-to-light/put-to-light).
• Familiarity with serialization or regulatory platforms (TraceLink, SAP ATTP).
• Power BI/Tableau for operational data models.
  
  

Job Description

MAGIS is seeking a motivated and high-character Soccer Coach and Mentor to join our team in Memphis.

MAGIS is a personal training academy focused on developing complete soccer players — technically sharp, mentally strong, and confident on and off the field. Through 1-on-1 and small group sessions, camps, and clinics, we provide individualized training designed to elevate performance while empowering mindset and confidence.

MAGIS means “more.”

More growth. More discipline. More excellence. Never settling.

If you care deeply about player development and want to be part of a structured, high-standard environment, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and deliver high-quality, structured training sessions aligned with MAGIS methodology.
• Provide consistent feedback to players based on training sessions and game observations.
• Maintain proactive communication with athletes and parents.
• Attend players’ games when needed to evaluate performance and support development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our training systems and overall program.
• Collaborate with the MAGIS team and attend organizational meetings.

At MAGIS, coaching goes beyond running drills. You are a mentor, role model, and leader in each athlete’s development.

What We’re Looking For

• College soccer playing experience (minimum).
• Strong technical understanding of the game.
• Ability to connect with players on a personal level.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and coachable.
• Humility to learn and grow within a team structure.
• Availability evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• College coaching experience
• Bachelor's Degree Minimum
• Background in private or small-group training
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• D License or higher Coaching Licenses

Work Environment

• Outdoor training in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift and move training equipment.

Position Details

• Location: Memphis, TN
• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Start Date: March 2026

Compensation

• $50,000 - $55,000 / year salary (full-time)
• Bonus incentives based on performance and attainment of KPI's (quarterly and yearly)
• Coverage of all coaching licenses and education

If you are looking for a place where standards are high, growth is encouraged, and relationships matter, this could be the right fit.

To apply, email your CV to

Subject line: Soccer Coach MAGIS

In your email, answer:

• What makes you different?

• Why do you coach?

• Why are you the right fit for MAGIS?

• Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits  
• Flexible scheduling, control over their schedule, session structure, and patient population  
• Minimal administrative burden in a fully remote, outpatient model 

• 100% remote, outpatient psychiatry  
• Lower to moderate acuity populations (ex. anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD) 
• Patient population across the lifespan: children & adolescents (treated by board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists only), adults, and geriatric patients 
• Standard session lengths (60-minute intakes, 30-minute follow ups) 
• No inpatient, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization care or crisis coverage 
• In-house referral network to therapists 
• Full operational support including scheduling, billing, intake coordination, and licensing 

• Control over schedule and weekly availability  
• Session length within established clinical standards  
• Patient population, balanced to individual criteria and preferences 
• Clinical decision-making without pressure to shorten visits or increase volume 
  

• Employer-paid health, dental, vision insurance (up to 100% of premiums) 
• Malpractice coverage (occurrence-based, 100% employer-paid) 
• 401(k) match with employer match and Day 1 vesting  
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time and 11 paid holidays 
• Paid parental leave and long-term retention benefits (ex. 4-week paid sabbatical after 5 years) 
• CME reimbursement and dedicated CME days 
• Licensing support with upfront coverage of costs 
• Technology package provided 

• Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrists (MD/DO)  
• Active, unrestricted medical license (multi-state licensing support available)  
• Interest in outpatient, 100% telepsychiatry-based care  
• Comfort with learning streamlined clinical technology 
• Strong clinical judgement, communication skills and collaborative mindset  

Legal Collections Specialist

Location: Memphis, TN

Salary: $40,000 – $50,000 (DOE)

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A successful collections litigation firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Collections Specialist to support post-judgment recovery efforts. This role will work closely with the Post-Judgment Operations Manager to assist with wage garnishment processing, payment tracking, and case documentation related to a high-volume judgment portfolio.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-driven, and comfortable managing repetitive but critical tasks that ensure garnishments are processed accurately and accounts remain in good standing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process wage garnishment documentation
• Review employer responses and update case status accordingly
• Track and monitor incoming garnishment payments
• Identify accounts where payments stop or change and flag for follow-up
• Maintain accurate case records within the firm's case management system
• Assist with employer verification and employment tracking
• Support asset searches and documentation when necessary
• Ensure all documentation is processed in compliance with legal procedures and firm standards
• Assist with general administrative support related to post-judgment collections

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a legal office, collections environment, or administrative support role preferred
• Familiarity with wage garnishments, collections, or legal documentation is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage high-volume tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Comfortable working with case management systems and data entry
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Background

The ideal candidates will come from backgrounds such as:

• Legal assistant or legal administrative roles
• Collections agencies or creditors' rights firms
• Financial services or recovery departments
• Administrative roles in legal or compliance-driven environments

Additional Information

This position plays an important role in supporting the firm's post-judgment recovery efforts. The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently within a structured legal process.

Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client, a 65,000 sq ft food manufacturing facility in Memphis with 58-60 employees. This plant produces yeast products for the baking industry and is part of a global ingredients company backed by a Fortune 500 parent organization. The facility has recently brought in new leadership (new plant manager, new EHS manager, new HR) and is focused on continuous improvement and quality excellence.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You'll report to the Quality Manager and work alongside a team of 8 lab technicians who are currently cross-trained in micro but need your expertise. This is your chance to own the microbiology function at a facility that's investing in doing things right.

The Quality Manager said it directly: \"We need someone with a strong microbiology background who can develop plans and investigations, not just execute tasks. We want to take this position to the next level.\"

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

You'll split your time across four core areas:

Testing and investigative work (60% of your time) Contamination analysis, developing micro investigative plans, understanding sources of contamination, and leading root cause analyses

Media preparation and supply management (20%) Ensuring you have everything needed for analysis and maintaining proper supplies

Culture management (10%) Seed culture management and inoculation, at least once per week

Oversight and competency verification (10%) After you're established, ensuring the existing lab technicians are competent and consistent in how they handle micro responsibilities

Other key responsibilities include:

Develop and manage proactive monitoring plans for plant microbiological health Monitor compliance with food safety and quality regulations Serve as the subject matter expert for plant sanitation programs Enhance the Environmental Monitoring program through risk assessments and data analysis Support HACCP programs and plant audits (FDA, SQF, ISO, customer audits) Prepare all media used for microbiological analysis Lead investigations and corrective actions for any micro-related deviations

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

Food manufacturing is not pharma. The Quality Manager was clear about this: \"Pharmaceutical is a little bit cleaner and structured. Manufacturing requires someone who can react to changes in environment or situations during the process. It's not always going to be black or white.\"

Translation: This role requires adaptability. You're not working in a pristine, highly controlled lab. You're working in a manufacturing plant where things change, and you need to be comfortable with that variability while maintaining food safety standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology required (not biology with micro coursework - actual microbiology degree, they need the theoretical foundation) 3 to 5 years of microbiology lab experience OR food manufacturing experience Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred over pharma or biotech (they need someone comfortable with manufacturing variability, not just clean room protocols) Available to work core hours Monday through Friday (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) with flexibility Weekend work at least once per month to support this 24/7 operation (especially during initial training period to ensure technicians are competent with weekend testing)

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

Fermentation experience (doesn't have to be yeast-specific, but fermentation background is ideal) SQF Practitioner certification and audit experience HACCP training or PCQI certification Experience developing and managing sanitation programs in food manufacturing Experience with GFSI, ISO, Kosher, NGP, or Organic certification programs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 (flexibility up to approximately $95,000 for exceptional candidates with extensive food manufacturing micro experience)

Bonus: 5% annual bonus (this is a grade level comparable to supervisor, not a stretch goal)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, core hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Some flexibility on weekday hours, but driven by testing and incubation cycles. Weekend work required at least once per month to support the 24/7 operation.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (benefits details available during interview process)

Relocation: Open to relocating the right candidate

Location: Memphis, TN (2743 Riverport area)

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Phone screen with the HR Generalist at the Memphis plant Virtual interview with the Quality Manager, Yeast Technologist, and Director of Yeast Technology Final on-site interview at the Memphis facility

Interested? Apply via LinkedIn and we'll be in touch. Confidential search; your application is fully private.

Descriptions & requirements

About the role:

Entry level sales at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture and high earning potential with uncapped commission. This is more than just sales; you'll build relationships, negotiate freight deals, solve complex logistics issues and manage shipments from pickup to delivery. No experience necessary: we offer a paid, hands-on formal training program in sales and logistics. For a look at a day in the life of a TQL Sales Representative, watch this video at ’s in it for you:

• $40,000 - $50,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Our average sales representative hits six figures after three years of selling
• Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter

Who we’re looking for:

• You compete daily in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• You’re self-motivated, set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them
• You’re coachable, enjoy solving problems and thinking on your feet
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

What you'll do:

• Receive 6 months of direct training from experienced Logistics Account Executives
• Help your account executive solve customer needs, find carriers for time-sensitive freight and manage daily operations
• Participate in hands-on and virtual training sessions
• Develop negotiation skills through prospecting and cold calling
• Build your book
• Use your training to meet sales metrics and become eligible for commission
• Establish relationships to close new customers
• Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
• Resolve freight issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery

What you need:

• Elite work ethic, 100% in-office
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to handle conflict
• Entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional customer service

Why TQL:

• Certified Great Place to Work with 900+ lifetime workplace award wins
• Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

Where you'll be: 3175 Lenox Park Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38115