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Senior Manager, Merchandising Buyer

Home & Gift | Heritage Lifestyle Brand

Dallas, Texas

Some people manage products.

Great merchants build stories customers want to bring into their homes.

We’re partnering with one of the most iconic names in Elevated Western & American craftsmanship, to find a Senior Manager, Merchandising Buyer to create, lead and expand their Home & Gift category.

For more than 140 years, our client has been known for creating some of the finest handcrafted products in the world. Today, the brand is expanding its lifestyle offering, bringing the same attention to detail, heritage craftsmanship, and premium materials into the home.

This is a rare opportunity for a merchant who loves product, understands storytelling through assortment, and wants to help build a category with real visibility and impact.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll own the full lifecycle of the Home & Gift assortment—from concept and vendor partnerships through product launch and retail execution.

You’ll work cross-functionally with design, planning, sourcing, marketing, and retail leadership to shape a category that reflects the our clients lifestyle and heritage aesthetic.

This is an opportunity to define what elevated western luxury looks like in the home.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage compelling product assortments aligned with brand strategy and growth goals
• Identify and source premium vendors and artisan partners
• Lead vendor negotiations, costing strategies, and margin management
• Analyze sales trends and customer insights to guide merchandising decisions
• Partner with design and product development to bring new concepts to market
• Oversee product lifecycle from ideation through launch across retail and e-commerce
• Develop reporting and insights to drive category growth and performance
• Lead and mentor a merchandising team member

The Ideal Merchant

The strongest candidates will bring a mix of analytical merchandising discipline and product passion.

You likely have experience in categories such as:

• Home décor
• Lifestyle retail
• Gift or accessories
• Heritage or premium brands

And you’re energized by the opportunity to build something.

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ou might currently work with brands like Arhaus, Sundance Catalog, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Ralph Lauren Home, or other lifestyle retailers where craftsmanship and storytelling matter.

What You Bring

• ~10+ years in merchandising, buying, product development, or category management
• Strong financial acumen including margin management and assortment planning
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating product costs
• A strong eye for product and customer trends
• Ability to collaborate across design, sourcing, planning, and marketing teams
• Experience in omnichannel retail environments

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-visibility role shaping a growing lifestyle category
• Opportunity to build new vendor relationships and product assortments
• Work with a heritage brand known for craftsmanship and authenticity
• Collaborative leadership team with strong cross-functional support

Come create something truly new and amazing!

About the Role

As the General Manager, you will ensure the financial success and operational excellence of the store. You will take ownership and accountability for top-line sales, profitability, efficiency in meeting production quotas, and delivering key metrics in customer service. Working in alignment with company objectives, policies, and regulatory guidelines, you will execute strategic initiatives to drive business results.

Responsibilities

• Financial Performance & Business Acumen: Take ownership of the store's Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, ensuring financial results meet or exceed budget targets. Drive top-line sales and profitability through strategic initiatives and effective management.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient operations by meeting production quotas and maintaining high standards of customer service. Prioritize the production process in the backroom, recognizing it as the driver of sales. Ensure products are processed and put on the sales floor promptly. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient backroom where employees follow guidance to maximize productivity.
• Leadership & People Development: Develop and train the Production Manager and Retail Manager through effective delegation and active involvement in their development. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance among the management team. Encourage flexible deployment of staff in the backroom to meet production needs and drive sales.
• Flexible Workforce Management: Create dynamic scheduling that aligns with business needs, ensuring coverage during peak times and reducing labor costs during slower periods.
• Performance Management: Maintain a fair and equitable performance process, consistently evaluating and documenting employee performance to build bench strength and a talent pipeline for future openings.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, state and federal laws, including wage and hour compliance, human rights, and equal employment opportunities.
• Customer Experience: Uphold a high standard of customer service by maintaining an organized, clean, and welcoming store environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• High-level of computer proficiency (MS Office, Teams, Outlook, and HRIS).
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or customer facing experience is preferred, but not required.

Required Skills

• Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Physical Strength: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
• Endurance: Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Fine Motor Skills: Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
• Balance and Agility: Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.
• Visual Acuity: Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Footwear: Required to wear closed-toe shoes for safety purposes.
• Repetitive Tasks: The job involves regular repetitive motions.

Preferred Skills

• Manage candidate review in the applicant tracking system, schedule and conduct interviews, and extend verbal offers to selected candidates.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires to ensure a seamless transition into their roles. Act as a key liaison between management and new team members, providing support and guidance throughout onboarding.
• Develop a culture of continuous training and development to build bench strength and a talent pipeline for future openings within the store and the company.
• Assist with dynamic employee scheduling and timekeeping monitoring to meet business needs.
• Monitor turnover rates, identify trends, and utilize insights to inform recruitment strategies, aiming to maintain a stable and engaged workforce.
• Provide support for employees by sharing available resources, handling password resets, addressing workplace injuries, answering payroll questions, managing employee relations, handling FMLA requests, and explaining company-sponsored benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Harrison Gray Search has partnered with a premier firm providing commercial property and casualty insurance products and services through independent agents across several states. Our client's strong local presence ensures that underwriting and support remain close to their customers.

The Role

As an Executive Underwriter, you'll be responsible for the management and growth of an assigned book of business and the acquisition of new business. You’ll evaluate the acceptability of individual risks and determine terms, conditions, and pricing to achieve profit objectives. You will work with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines. You will also serve in an informal leadership role by guiding less experienced underwriters.

What You Can Expect

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, and supportive leadership
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross-functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business by reviewing applications, requesting additional information if necessary, and accepting or rejecting risks in conformance with guidelines
• Underwrite within the authority set by the Commercial Lines Vice President and within the confines of reinsurance treaties; correspond with agencies to collect additional information
• Underwrite renewal business by reviewing insured files, agency experience, loss frequency, loss control surveys, motor vehicle reports, and prior carrier loss experience
• Assist in the development of new products, pricing, or coverages as needed
• Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers
• Maintain an established loss ratio
• Meet established production goals and deliver timely service
• Serve as staff liaison for assigned lines, disseminating line updates and developing staff
• Travel within the assigned territory to facilitate customer development and relationship building through agency visits and prospect calls
• Participate in continuing education through industry and company-sponsored courses
• Assist in the training of other personnel as directed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial lines Underwriting and/or marketing experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop a profitable commercial lines book of business
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, agents, and vendors.

This position is based in our client's Irving, TX office with a hybrid schedule of four days in-office and one day remote, where appropriate.

About the Company

Founded in 1927, MATHESON is one of the largest compressed gas providers in the world. MATHESON provides everything from onsite air separation plants to small portable gas cylinders and all the services required to support these products and customer applications. We offer semiconductor, medical, welding, bulk, and cylinder gases for customers across the country. MATHESON has over 300 locations and more than 4500 employees in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Project Support: Will support Project Managers and other engineers in project activities including, but not limited to the following.
• Purchase of equipment, including preparation of bid packages, acquisition of quotations and bids, preparation of purchase order documents, tracking orders and processing the invoices.
• Project accounting.
• Assist in the preparation and management of project schedules, Gantt charts, and departmental calendars.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for projects under direction of project managers.
• Assist in the development of project cost estimates.
• Engineering Departmental Support: Will support activities and projects to maintain efficient operation and continued improvement of the engineering department. These include, but not limited to the following.
• Evaluation of software packages for process, safety, document control or project management.
• Document management for the department.
• Preparation of technical white papers or other documents.
• Key Responsibilities
• Design & Modeling: Create 3D models, blueprints, and detailed technical drawings for mechanical components and systems using CAD software.
• Production & Process Support: Develop, install, and maintain manufacturing equipment to improve production efficiency and quality.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Oversee the operation and repair of machinery (HVAC, pumps, conveyors), conduct root cause analysis, and minimize downtime.
• Testing & Analysis: Build prototypes and conduct simulations (stress, thermal, fluid dynamics) to validate designs.
• Project Management & Safety: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, prepare documentation, and manage project costs and timelines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Required Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), FEA, and simulation tools.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials science, and industrial systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Project Engineering: Will support technical and construction activities and necessary for project completion. These activities include, but not limited to the following.
• Conduct technical inspections of all components built for the project.
• Field verification of P&IDs and redlining/correction as required.
• Pressure testing of equipment and systems. Dry down of equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting of systems and assisting in start-up activities.
• Development of operating procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of the Process Hazards Assessment as required during project planning.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the project is managed in a safe and professional manner and that it is undertaken in compliance with all relevant SHE requirements.

Pay range and compensation package

• Work Experience: 1-3 years Project or process engineering experience. Management of small projects 4-6 years 5+ years of experience in project management. Stainless steel fabrication estimating experience desired.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Founded in 1927, MATHESON is one of the largest compressed gas providers in the world. MATHESON provides everything from onsite air separation plants to small portable gas cylinders and all the services required to support these products and customer applications. We offer semiconductor, medical, welding, bulk, and cylinder gases for customers across the country. MATHESON has over 300 locations and more than 4500 employees in the U.S.

ABOUT THE ROLE: We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer Supply Chain Management. Duties include:

• sourcing
• bid solicitation
• quote leveling
• vendor coordination
• working with Purchasing to negotiate final pricing
• managing supplier relationships to ensure that project equipment/materials delivered on budget and schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Support: Will support Project Managers and other engineers in project activities including, but not limited to the following:
• Purchase of equipment, including preparation of bid packages, acquisition of quotations and bids, preparation of purchase order documents, tracking orders and processing the invoices.
• Project accounting. Will maintain the accounting records for multiples projects and prepare reports as needed. Will interface with the accounting department.
• Assist in the preparation and management of project schedules, Gantt charts, and departmental calendars.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for projects under direction of project managers.
• Assist in the development of project cost estimates.
• Engineering Departmental Support: Will support activities and projects to maintain efficient operation and continued improvement of the engineering department. These include, but not limited to the following:
• Evaluation of software packages for process, safety, document control or project management.
• Document management for the department.
• Preparation of technical white papers or other documents.
• Work with management, engineers, and customers to develop new standards for production.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery capabilities. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Contract Negotiation: Work with Purchasing to negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best prices and terms for the organization.
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to stay updated on industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing strategies. This helps in making informed procurement decisions.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all procured goods and services meet specifications and quality standards.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Budget Management: Collaborate with Project Coordinators set and maintain budget line items, ensuring that all purchasing activities align with approved budgets.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring timely delivery and minimizing delays.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with others in the Projects Group.
• Data Analysis: Utilize analytics to assess spending patterns, identify savings opportunities, and optimize procurement processes.
• Compliance and Policy Enforcement: Ensure that all procurement activities comply with organizational policies and relevant laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with preference to chemical, mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Work Experience:
• 1-3 years Project or process engineering experience.
• Management of small projects 4-6 years.
• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Stainless steel fabrication estimating experience desired.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing data to inform procurement decisions.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with suppliers and collaborating with internal teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with equipment and materials required for industrial gas plant construction.
• Project Engineering: Will support technical and construction activities and necessary for project completion. These activities include, but not limited to the following:
• Conduct technical inspections of all components built for the project.
• Field verification of P&IDs and redlining/correction as required.
• Pressure testing of equipment and systems. Dry down of equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting of systems and assisting in start-up activities.
• Development of operating procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of the Process Hazards Assessment as required during project planning.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the project is managed in a safe and professional manner and that it is undertaken in compliance with all relevant SHE requirements.
• Participate in small improvement projects (SIP) and Lean/Six Sigma projects.

PAY RANGE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Comprehensive knowledge of basic engineering principles, construction, and project management.
• Ability to effectively communicate through excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, prioritization, and multi-tasking.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages.
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas systems and/or cryogenic liquids helpful.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.

Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.

About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.

Apply Today if your Background Includes:

• 6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
• Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
• Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
• AWS Cloud experience
• Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
• DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
• Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
• Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
• Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
• Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!

• Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
• Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
• Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
• Leadership opportunities with junior developers

Responsibilities:

• Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
• Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
• Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
• Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
• Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
• Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
• Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
• Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
• Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
• Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
• Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
• Support both new development and the existing application footprint.

JOB SUMMARY

The position is broadly responsible for the development of electrical and process control systems for equipment used in the Food Processing, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Water Treatment, Manufacturing and other industries.

Essential Functions

Essential Function

Understanding of customer’s specific application and process requirements

Developing instrumentation lists, electrical wiring schematics, Bill of Materials, control panel layout, one line and point-to-point wiring diagrams.

PLC and SCADA programming

Preparing budgetary cost estimates

Supervising fabrication of control systems, performing factory and site checkout

Managing and physically participating in equipment and systems installation and startup

Developing and maintaining project documentation: drawings, Bill of Materials and equipment IOM manuals

Providing post-installation troubleshooting and technical support

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level Education Details Req/

Pref

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering Required

Work Experience

Experience Experience Details Required/

Preferred

1-3 years

4-6 years

7-9 years

10+ years Experienced hands-on project manager with excellent electrical controls engineering, AutoCAD, PLC/SCADA programming, technical writing, and communication skills Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Industrial gases industry experience would be helpful. Good English writing and speaking skills are required.

Experienced hands-on project manager with excellent electrical controls engineering, AutoCAD, technical writing, and communication skills

Ability to read, understand and create electrical drawings, block diagrams and P&ID’s

Experience in process automation, instrumentation, and PLC/SCADA systems

Comprehensive experience programming Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, WonderWare and Siemens PLCs and HMI

Working knowledge of motors, blowers, pumps, and compressors

Familiarity with NEC and NFPA standards

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/

Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands Category:

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight

Stationary Position X

Move/Traverse X

Stationary Position/Seated X

Transport/Carrying X

Exerting Force/Pushing X

Exerting Force/Pulling X

Ascend/Descend X

Balancing X

Position Self/Stooping X

Position Self/Kneeling X

Position Self/Crouching X

Position Self/Crawling X

Reaching X

Handling X

Grasping X

Feeling X

Communicate/Talking X

Communicate/Hearing X

Repetitive Motions X

Coordination X

Travel Requirements

Estimated Amount Brief Description

50% Extensive domestic travel will be required

Senior Director of Human Resources

Location: Irving, TX

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and mission-driven Senior Director of Human Resources to lead our people strategy and oversee all aspects of full-cycle HR within a nonprofit environment. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, driving initiatives that support organizational growth, culture, and long-term sustainability.

As a key member of the leadership team, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while building structure, consistency, and scalable HR practices across the organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for a self-directed leader who thrives with autonomy- someone who can quickly assess, prioritize, and execute, take full ownership of outcomes, and maintain high standards of delivery. The right candidate knows when to delegate and when to roll up their sleeves, balancing approachability with the ability to hold firm on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Culture, Engagement & Organizational Effectiveness – 25%

• Champion a mission-driven, inclusive, and high-performance culture
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, feedback strategies, and action planning
• Partner with leadership on organizational design, change management, and team effectiveness
• Drive DEI and culture-building initiatives aligned with organizational values

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – 20%

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting strategy and execution
• Develop workforce planning strategies to support organizational growth
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience
• Partner with leaders to attract and retain top talent

3. Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits) – 15%

• Design and manage competitive, equitable compensation structures
• Oversee benefits strategy, vendor management, and annual renewals (e.g., open enrollment)
• Ensure programs align with budget considerations and market competitiveness

4. Employee Relations & Performance Management – 15%

• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters
• Oversee performance management processes, coaching frameworks, and leadership support
• Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant employee practices

5. Learning, Development & Leadership Growth – 10%

• Develop and implement training and leadership development programs
• Support succession planning and internal talent mobility
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

6. HR Operations, Compliance & Systems – 10%

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit regulations
• Oversee HR policies, audits, and risk management
• Evaluate and optimize HR systems, processes, and data reporting

7. HR Team Leadership & Strategy Execution – 5%

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team
• Drive execution of HR initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic priorities

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, compliance, and organizational development
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decisions
• Experience improving or refining HR processes and systems

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM certification, or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience building or scaling HR functions in growing organizations
• Strong background in culture-building and employee engagement initiatives
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Association Wide Responsibilities & Values (expectations of everyone)

• Provide honest and ongoing communication as needed to support success throughout the organization
• Meet established deadlines for all projects, reports and communications for all audiences both internally and externally.
• Provide high-quality products, reports, communications and projects for all audiences internally and externally.
• Be fair, consistent, responsive and supportive of leaders, staff, board members, members and vendors
• Help PPAI to continually seek improvement. Be prepared to personally manage changes taking place within PPAI and the industry.
• Be empowered, accountable and responsible for your career success, actions, influence and impact upon the organization as a whole.
• Foster cultural values, mission and overall organizational guidelines of PPAI.

Job Status

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Compensation: Salary
• Job Status: Full-Time
• Daily Schedule: Flexible
• Work Location: Position must work from HQ location with Hybrid Remote Work Model

Physical Activity

• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Extended work hours, extended weeks (endurance requirement)

Work Environment

• Office environment
• Trade show floor or event venues
• Temperature controlled environment
• Travel: 5%

PPAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Apply to:

No time off during training period.

+  The training timeframe for UW EQ 02_2026 is from 4/13 - 5/1(No Time Off). 

• Title : Real Estate Lending – Specialist / Mortgage Underwriter
• Start Date: 4/13/2026
• Schedule Type: Hybrid with the expectation to report onsite a minimum of 2 days per week (Ensuring to meet company Hybrid Guidelines)
  • Hybrid expectations change April 2026 to a minimum of 3 days per week onsite however 2 days per week will be required until the anticipated change in policy
• Shift (Time): 8:00am – 4:30pm (local time)
• Overtime : Overtime will be available when there is a business need

Job Description:

• Per the Business Unit: Applicants must have UW experience. Experience in Equity Underwriting would be beneficial as well, but this can be trained if they have UW experience.

Job Description:

• Extensive Mortgage Underwriting or Loan Processing experience. Analyze loans to make a valid recommendation.
• True underwriting experience, calculating income and/or VA SAR ability. 
• Ability to do a manual underwrite 
• The system pulls red flags to deny loans; ex. Credit, income liabilities etc. they get about 300-400 per day. This team would manage that specific case load, identify which ones have the potential to clear and pass it along to a higher-level UW.
• Review collected documentation against company, NCUA, USPAP and all other relevant industry loan acceptance guidelines
• Review contracts related to real estate, such as age restrictions, HOAs, etc.
• Work closely and collaborate with loan originator and processor to ensure all appropriate data is obtained
• Collaborate with Mortgage leadership and participate in mentoring sessions for Mortgage Processors, Mortgage Closers, and Mortgage Loan Officers
• Maintain current knowledge of all company mortgage products and any changes to guidelines by company, investor, or government agencies that impact the processing of mortgage loan products

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

· Must have at least 1 year of Mortgage Underwriting experience

· Knowledgeable of the Mortgage Industry

· Familiar with agency guidelines i.e. Fannie, Freddie, VA

· Ability to quickly adjust

· Quick decision making

· Comfortable with conditions, especially DU conditions

· Familiar with/ability to calculate income

· Experience reviewing CBRs

· Experience in a production-based environment

Top Skills Details:

Conventional, FHA, VA, desktop underwriter/processing experience (certifications are preferred, not required)

Work environment:

Hybrid Remote

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Richland Hills, TX.

The pay range for this position is $22.02 - $39.93/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in North Richland Hills,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

Were partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. Thats the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at .

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Sustainability & Product Responsibility Lead (6 Month Temporary Assignment)

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to support the execution of key Sustainability and Product Responsibility initiatives aligned with a long-term industry strategy. This role is structured around a focused project with defined goals and milestones, with the opportunity for continued engagement as the work evolves.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys connecting people with the right solutions, and takes pride in turning complex regulatory or sustainability information into clear, practical guidance.

The right person will be a self-starter with strong attention to detail, a “can-do” mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and independence. You will serve as a go-to resource for members and stakeholders while helping build tools, resources, and processes that support the broader industry.

What You’ll Do

Lead Regulatory Monitoring & EPR Guidance (25–30%)

• Monitor evolving regulatory developments related to packaging and textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and broader product compliance requirements
• Translate complex regulatory changes into clear, practical guidance for members
• Maintain and update EPR-related white papers, briefs, and compliance resources
• Serve as a liaison with external experts (e.g., CAA) to ensure guidance remains accurate and actionable

Develop Educational Content & Practical Guidance (20–25%)

• Draft first versions of policies, case studies, webinars, workshops, and guidance materials aligned with strategic priorities
• Create best-practice resources that help members operationalize sustainability and compliance in real-world settings
• Support development of educational programming and materials that strengthen member readiness and confidence
• Identify recurring industry challenges and translate them into clear, scalable resources

Build Member-Facing Tools & Compliance Infrastructure (20–25%)

• Supporting development of compliance and risk prioritization tools in collaboration with industry experts
• Update and improve the Product Tracking Labels resource
• Enhance usability, navigation, and accessibility of compliance and sustainability content across the organization’s website
• Contributes to building systems that enable members to more easily navigate and apply complex requirements

Structure Member Resources & Onboarding Pathways (10–15%)

• Convert existing sustainability and product responsibility materials into structured, role-based onboarding pathways and playbooks
• Organize resources into clear “start here / next steps” journeys for members at different stages of maturity
• Identify gaps in current resources and help prioritize development of new materials

Support Member & Internal Compliance Inquiries (5–10%)

• Serve as a central point of coordination for sustainability, product responsibility, and compliance-related questions
• Ensure timely, consistent, and well-documented responses for members and internal teams
• Track inquiry trends to inform future resource development and identify emerging needs

Support Carbon Data & Internal Tracking (5–10%)

• Gather, organize, and maintain activity data required for carbon footprint measurement and reporting readiness
• Support development of internal tracking processes and data organization systems

What We’re Looking For

Experience (5–10 years preferred) in one or more of the following:

• Product compliance or regulatory affairs
• Sustainability in consumer goods or supply chains
• Industry association programs focused on responsibility or policy

Core capabilities

• Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical guidance
• Strong structured writing skills (white papers, policy documents, educational resources)
• Comfortably operating independently with minimal oversight
• Strong soft skills and a collaborative, member-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with urgency and precision
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through

Helpful but not required

• Experience in promotional products, apparel, or consumer goods
• Exposure to EPR, product safety, or carbon accounting
• Experience working within an association or member-driven organization