Engineering Structures Scimago Jobs in Tougaloo, MS

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.

GRAMMER is a leading North American full service automotive supplier of highly engineered thermoplastic components and assemblies for interiors and air and fluid management systems.

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 an Injection Mold Shop Supervisor to join our location in Shannon, 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!

The Injection Mold Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of injection mold repair, maintenance, and continuous improvement within the plant. This role ensures injection molds are built and maintained to meet production, quality, cost, and delivery targets while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment. The Injection Mold Shop Supervisor leads skilled trades, manages resources, and collaborates with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to support overall plant objectives.

What you will be doing:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily injection mold shop operations, including new mold builds, repairs, preventive maintenance, and modifications.
• Establish priorities and schedules to meet production demands, launch timelines, and downtime reduction goals.
• Ensure molds meet design specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Implement and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for molds and tooling.
• Manage mold troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to minimize production interruptions.
• Collaborate with Engineering on mold design reviews, DFM/DFA feedback, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance to support efficient changeovers and startup readiness.
• Control mold shop budget, including labor, tooling, spare parts, outside services, and capital expenditures.
• Source and manage vendors for outsourced tooling, repairs, and components.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including mold history, PM records, work orders, and spare parts inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, TPM) to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.

What you will bring along:

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role, preferably in the automotive industry.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Tool & Die, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding tooling (plastic), hot runners, cooling systems, steels, and mold components.
• Electrical knowledge of mold position signals and safeties, including wiring and troubleshooting proximity sensors, limit switches, and thermocouples.
• Experience with CNC machining, EDM, grinding, polishing, and mold assembly.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and meet urgent deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, CAD drawings, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, ERP/MRP, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to successfully interface and build positive working relationships with customers and team members.
• Self-driven, self-motivated and results oriented.
• Proven ability to multi-task successfully
• Proven ability to analyze data, documents, and situations analytically

What we can provide you:

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Mississippi | Hybrid | Commission + Incentives

Company: WoodmenLife

Are you a licensed life insurance agent ready for better support, stronger mentorship, and real growth opportunity?

WoodmenLife is expanding in Mississippi, and we’re looking for motivated, coachable agents who want to build a long-term career — not just sell policies.

About WoodmenLife

For over 130 years, WoodmenLife has been protecting families while giving back to the communities we serve. As a not-for-profit fraternal financial services organization, we combine competitive products with purpose-driven impact.

This isn’t just another IMO opportunity — this is a career path with leadership potential.

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What You’ll Do

• Meet with individuals and families to assess financial protection needs

• Present life insurance, retirement, and financial solutions

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships

• Generate referrals and expand your personal network

• Participate in team trainings and mentorship programs

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What We’re Looking For

• Active Life Insurance License or willing to get one

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Coachable and growth-minded

• Entrepreneurial spirit

Sales experience preferred but not required

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What We Offer

Competitive commission structure

Performance-based bonuses & incentives

Leadership advancement opportunities

Ongoing professional development & training

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to make a real difference in your community

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Who Thrives Here

• Agents tired of low support and high turnover

• Producers who want mentorship and growth

• Individuals seeking long-term residual income

• Leaders ready to build and mentor a team

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If you’re ready to grow your income and your impact, let’s connect.

Message me directly on LinkedIn to schedule a confidential conversation.

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About the role:

The Fast Track Sales Program at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture, high earning potential with uncapped commission and significant opportunities for compensation and advancement. We will pay to relocate you to Cincinnati, Ohio to train with some of the top brokers in the company. Once you’ve completed training and built a solid book of business, TQL will pay to relocate you again to any of our 60+ offices nationwide. Our best in-class training and mentorship program will teach you everything you need to know about sales, logistics and supply chain management.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN CINCINNATI - PAID RELOCATION PROVIDED

What’s in it for you:

• $50,000-$55,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
• Includes base salary, sign-on bonus and housing allowance
• 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
• Relocation assistance package to help you get settled in Cincinnati

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 800+ 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

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.

What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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