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Our company is a leading distributor and designer of pumping, piping, filtration, fountain, irrigation, and controls systems. Our employees enjoy working with fun people and a competitive benefits package including 401k, ESOP, health and dental insurance, paid vacation/holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, and profit sharing.
We have an immediate full time opening at our Greer, SC location for an energetic, well-organized associate, who enjoys working with people. Applicants should be achievers who will in 6 weeks master our procedures for warehousing, shipping, receiving, and delivery. These skills will be developed by safely using lifting techniques and equipment such as forklifts, trucks, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. In this same time, new drivers and warehouse technicians will also master our software for distribution and UPS shipping. New associates will be able to use their organizational talents by working with the Branch Manager to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our warehouse facilities and procedures.
Applicants must have a high school diploma. Applicants are expected to be able to read and write legibly, perform basic math functions such as calculating weights and freight amounts from available tables, and possess basic computer entry skills.
Applicants must be able to lift heavy packages (up to 70 pounds) and navigate uneven surfaces and stairwells. Applicants should also be able to work in dusty and frequently wet conditions (outdoors) as well as in temperature extremes.
Applicants must be able to learn to drive and maneuver forklifts and automatic transmission trucks of various sizes. Applicants should also possess a valid S.C. Driver's License, a safe driving record and pass a D.O.T. physical and drug screen. Prior warehouse and/or delivery experience are a plus.
Job Description
Shipping: Prepare products for shipment to customers or branches as required by sales order. This may include UPS, motor freight or delivery by our truck. Ensure products and paperwork and computer information agree 100%. Prepare shipping documentation as required. Ensure all shipments are delivered to destination as specified.
Receiving: Receive all incoming shipments and deliveries from vendors after inspecting all packages for damage and count. Check all received goods against shipper’s documentation. Check all received goods against company’s documentation. Notify purchasing of any discrepancies noted. Warehouse or stage material as directed.
Warehousing: Help other warehouse associates stock shelves, pick orders, maintain neatness, order and security in the warehouse as directed. Assist purchasing in physical inventories. Be familiar with all stock products by description and part number.
Vehicle & Facilities Maintenance: Perform daily maintenance check before each trip for air and fluid levels etc. Perform any vehicle or facility cleaning or maintenance as directed by Supervisor.
Other Responsibilities: Be part of the team effort within the entire corporation. Help others where help is needed. Maintain open lines of communication with all employees. Treat all others as being equally important to the success of the company and be mindful of their procedures and workloads during all of your activities. Help maintain an organized and clean working environment. Follow completely all defined procedures and required paperwork. Accomplish any other assigned tasks.
Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm workweek.
POSITION OUTLINE:
The PSE Group Store Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, profitability, and daily operations of a PBE (Paint, Body & Equipment) and Industrial Coatings retail store. This is a highly hands-on role requiring active participation in all store functions.
Industry experience in automotive refinishing, paint, or industrial coatings is preferred. However, candidates who demonstrate strong operational leadership, technical aptitude, and the ability to quickly learn complex product lines, SKUs, and product numbering systems will be strongly considered.
The Store Manager must be able and willing to perform every job within the store including mixing paint, loading trucks, operating POS, making deliveries, and assisting customers while also developing and empowering a small team to grow in skill, confidence, and accountability.
This role reports to the Regional Manager and collaborates closely with Operations and Sales leadership.
About PSE Group:
PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists dedicated to providing exceptional products and value-added services to our customer partners. PSE Group offers a wide range of coatings solutions to enhance our customers' productivity, improve quality, and reduce material cost. Our objective is to support the entire purchasing process from coatings to associated products to complete application systems. We provide comprehensive solutions to meet our customers' needs. PSE Group includes brands from across the country including Painters Supply & Equipment Co, Nyquist Paints, FAMIS, Aerocoat Source, ABC Autobody Color, Auto Paint Supply, Carolina Automotive Refinish Supply, Charlottesville Automotive Refinish Supply, Golden Isles Paint & Supply, Interbay Coatings, ProWood Finishes, RMS Pro Finishes, Specialty Coatings Inc., Strand’s Industrial Coatings, United Sales Company, and Wyrick Company.
Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Store Management
- Own full P&L responsibility, including sales growth, margin management, expense control, and inventory performance.
- Maintain daily cash handling procedures and ensure timely bank deposits.
- Review and interpret key reports (P&L, inventory turns, shrinkage, aging, service metrics).
- Optimize delivery routing to improve efficiency and customer service levels.
- Maintain facility organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
- Oversee maintenance of store equipment, vehicles, and mixing systems.
- Ensure required documentation, reporting, and compliance records are accurate and timely.
- Maintain active, visible presence on the sales floor and in the warehouse.
- Mix paint using standard and custom formulas.
- Load/unload freight and assist with stocking and inventory rotation.
- Perform deliveries as needed.
- Operate lift equipment safely.
- Step into any operational role when staffing requires.
This is not a desk-management position. The Store Manager leads from the floor.
Sales/Customer Service
- Process sales transactions using POS devices and Company guidelines.
- Answer telephone in a professional manner, answer questions knowledgeably and/or take customers order.
- Assist retail and wholesale customers in choosing the products they need.
- Stock merchandise in your store.
- Maintain records of customer’s special orders, color mixes, prices, promos, etc.
- Provide support and assistance to Outside Sales Rep as needed.
- Give immediate attention to customer comments and complaints. In the event of a customer complaint; complete the appropriate non-conformance or corrective action form and forward to your immediate supervisor.
- Assist with inside customer service, as needed, including servicing customers and/or processing their orders.
- Conduct self in professional manner to ensure customers’ quality and service expectations are met.
Inventory Management
- Match invoices with purchase order receiving slips.
- Know inventory system and determine stocking levels of PPG/ICI, all associated product lines.
- Follow-up inventory replenishments from L.D.
- Rotate stock to avoid obsolescence
- Provide customer with information on both established and new products.
- Conduct physical inventory
- Maintain Mixing Room records including tint usage, can usage, mis-tints, etc. and perform necessary inventory transfers.
Store Personnel Management
- Recruit, train, and develop store personnel.
- Cross-train employees to ensure operational coverage and skill growth.
- Foster a culture of learning, encouraging employees to expand product knowledge and technical competence.
- Empower employees to make responsible decisions and take ownership.
- Conduct performance evaluations and coach for improvement.
- Maintain clear expectations and accountability standards.
- Create a respectful, disciplined, and positive work environment.
Safety & Security
- Maintain, implement, and/or correct store safety standards to ensure compliance with Company and Governmental regulations.
- Direct store in implementation and compliance with Company security standards including opening/closing store, truck security inspection, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Employee is required to lift and carry approximately 25 – 50 lbs. frequently and 75 – 100 lbs. on occasion.
- The employee will spend approximately 20% of the time sitting, 60% standing, 10% walking, 10% stooping, climbing and kneeling.
- In those stores where the employee is required to mix paint, the employee must be able to perceive color differences and wear safety equipment as required.
- Must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors.
- Employee must be able to operate lift truck and hand truck.
- In those stores where employees may be required to make deliveries, the employee must be licensed and able to operate a car or truck.
- Must be able to physically demonstrate paint and associated products by utilizing various product delivery systems such as spray guns and other related equipment.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Listed below are the minimum training requirements necessary to become certified in this position.
- Required Courses - RIGHT-TO-KNOW Training
- Recommended Courses - Store Personnel Product Training Program
- DOT Regulation Training
- Hazardous Waste Training
- Product & Color Adjustment Course
- Counterperson Product/Service Course
- Attend various manufacturer training seminars and/or training schools. Seminar may be conducted after normal business hours. Training schools may require overnight travel up to five (5) days.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or the equivalent is required.
- Previous record of effective management including expense control, sales management, and directing personnel.
- Knowledge of product technology and product application usually obtained through one or more years experience in a store or other Company position or related experience in the automotive Refinishing industry is preferred.
- Ability to work all scheduled hours as needed.
- If usage of employee’s own vehicle is required for company business, employee must obtain appropriate insurance per Company Policy. Employee must be licensed to operate vehicle in accordance with state law including commercial drivers license if required.
- Must have acceptable driving record from State Motor Vehicle Bureau.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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POSITION OUTLINE: The PSE Group Store Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, profitability, and daily operations of a PBE (Paint, Body & Equipment) and Industrial Coatings retail store.
This is a highly hands-on role requiring active participation in all store functions.
Industry experience in automotive refinishing, paint, or industrial coatings is preferred.
However, candidates who demonstrate strong operational leadership, technical aptitude, and the ability to quickly learn complex product lines, SKUs, and product numbering systems will be strongly considered.
The Store Manager must be able and willing to perform every job within the store including mixing paint, loading trucks, operating POS, making deliveries, and assisting customers while also developing and empowering a small team to grow in skill, confidence, and accountability.
This role reports to the Regional Manager and collaborates closely with Operations and Sales leadership.
About PSE Group: PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists dedicated to providing exceptional products and value-added services to our customer partners.
PSE Group offers a wide range of coatings solutions to enhance our customers' productivity, improve quality, and reduce material cost.
Our objective is to support the entire purchasing process from coatings to associated products to complete application systems.
We provide comprehensive solutions to meet our customers' needs.
PSE Group includes brands from across the country including Painters Supply & Equipment Co, Nyquist Paints, FAMIS, Aerocoat Source, ABC Autobody Color, Auto Paint Supply, Carolina Automotive Refinish Supply, Charlottesville Automotive Refinish Supply, Golden Isles Paint & Supply, Interbay Coatings, ProWood Finishes, RMS Pro Finishes, Specialty Coatings Inc., Strand's Industrial Coatings, United Sales Company, and Wyrick Company.
Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Store Management Own full P&L responsibility, including sales growth, margin management, expense control, and inventory performance.
Maintain daily cash handling procedures and ensure timely bank deposits.
Review and interpret key reports (P&L, inventory turns, shrinkage, aging, service metrics).
Optimize delivery routing to improve efficiency and customer service levels.
Maintain facility organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
Oversee maintenance of store equipment, vehicles, and mixing systems.
Ensure required documentation, reporting, and compliance records are accurate and timely.
Maintain active, visible presence on the sales floor and in the warehouse.
Mix paint using standard and custom formulas.
Load/unload freight and assist with stocking and inventory rotation.
Perform deliveries as needed.
Operate lift equipment safely.
Step into any operational role when staffing requires.
This is not a desk-management position.
The Store Manager leads from the floor.
Sales/Customer Service Process sales transactions using POS devices and Company guidelines.
Answer telephone in a professional manner, answer questions knowledgeably and/or take customers order.
Assist retail and wholesale customers in choosing the products they need.
Stock merchandise in your store.
Maintain records of customer's special orders, color mixes, prices, promos, etc.
Provide support and assistance to Outside Sales Rep as needed.
Give immediate attention to customer comments and complaints.
In the event of a customer complaint; complete the appropriate non-conformance or corrective action form and forward to your immediate supervisor.
Assist with inside customer service, as needed, including servicing customers and/or processing their orders.
Conduct self in professional manner to ensure customers' quality and service expectations are met.
Inventory Management Match invoices with purchase order receiving slips.
Know inventory system and determine stocking levels of PPG/ICI, all associated product lines.
Follow-up inventory replenishments from L.D.
Rotate stock to avoid obsolescence Provide customer with information on both established and new products.
Conduct physical inventory Maintain Mixing Room records including tint usage, can usage, mis-tints, etc.
and perform necessary inventory transfers.
Store Personnel Management Recruit, train, and develop store personnel.
Cross-train employees to ensure operational coverage and skill growth.
Foster a culture of learning, encouraging employees to expand product knowledge and technical competence.
Empower employees to make responsible decisions and take ownership.
Conduct performance evaluations and coach for improvement.
Maintain clear expectations and accountability standards.
Create a respectful, disciplined, and positive work environment.
Safety & Security Maintain, implement, and/or correct store safety standards to ensure compliance with Company and Governmental regulations.
Direct store in implementation and compliance with Company security standards including opening/closing store, truck security inspection, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee is required to lift and carry approximately 25
- 50 lbs.
frequently and 75
- 100 lbs.
on occasion.
The employee will spend approximately 20% of the time sitting, 60% standing, 10% walking, 10% stooping, climbing and kneeling.
In those stores where the employee is required to mix paint, the employee must be able to perceive color differences and wear safety equipment as required.
Must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors.
Employee must be able to operate lift truck and hand truck.
In those stores where employees may be required to make deliveries, the employee must be licensed and able to operate a car or truck.
Must be able to physically demonstrate paint and associated products by utilizing various product delivery systems such as spray guns and other related equipment.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Listed below are the minimum training requirements necessary to become certified in this position.
Required Courses
- RIGHT-TO-KNOW Training Recommended Courses
- Store Personnel Product Training Program DOT Regulation Training Hazardous Waste Training Product & Color Adjustment Course Counterperson Product/Service Course Attend various manufacturer training seminars and/or training schools.
Seminar may be conducted after normal business hours.
Training schools may require overnight travel up to five (5) days.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or the equivalent is required.
Previous record of effective management including expense control, sales management, and directing personnel.
Knowledge of product technology and product application usually obtained through one or more years experience in a store or other Company position or related experience in the automotive Refinishing industry is preferred.
Ability to work all scheduled hours as needed.
If usage of employee's own vehicle is required for company business, employee must obtain appropriate insurance per Company Policy.
Employee must be licensed to operate vehicle in accordance with state law including commercial drivers license if required.
Must have acceptable driving record from State Motor Vehicle Bureau.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Join the Great Northern Docks Team
At Great Northern Docks, we’re more than a dock company; we design, build, and ship premium dock systems with the care and experience that comes from over four decades of craftsmanship. As a trusted, family-owned business known for its quality materials, lasting durability, and expert support, we offer rewarding opportunities for individuals who take pride in their work and want to be part of a team that builds products customers rely on.
Role Description
The Shipping & Receiving Team member(s) are responsible for accurately pulling, packaging, and shipping customer orders for dock systems, accessories, and parts. This role supports both retail and wholesale operations and ensures timely, accurate movement of materials and finished goods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pick, pull, and package customer orders based on sales and shipping documentation
- Prepare shipments and schedule outgoing freight with carriers
- Receive incoming materials, verify quantities, and properly store inventory
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely
- Use computer systems to process orders, update inventory, and generate shipping paperwork
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe shipping/receiving area
- Coordinate with production, sales, and warehouse staff to meet delivery timelines
Qualifications:
- Forklift experience or certification (or ability to obtain)
- Basic computer skills and experience with shipping or inventory systems
- Ability to lift and move dock components and related materials
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Job Title: Project Manager
Compensation:
Salary: $85,000
Bonus:10%-30% based on hitting EBITDA goals
Department: Operations - Reports To: COO Location:
Full time On-site – River Grove, IL
FLSA Status: Exempt ---
Position Summary
The Project Manager supports the wholesale business by leading cross-functional projects that improve efficiency, customer service, inventory performance, and profitability. This role partners with Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, Accounting, and Customer Service to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within scope. The Project Manager is responsible for managing timelines, communicating updates, tracking risks, and ensuring teams stay aligned from kickoff through completion.
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Key Responsibilities
· Lead end-to-end wholesale projects from planning through execution and closeout, including process improvements, system updates, operational rollouts, and customer initiatives.
· Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and success metrics; build project plans and drive accountability across teams.
· Facilitate project meetings, track action items, remove roadblocks, and keep stakeholders aligned.
· Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Inventory, Finance, and IT to translate business needs into clear workflows and deliverables.
· Identify operational bottlenecks and improvement opportunities across ordering, receiving, picking/packing, shipping, and invoicing; support scalable continuous improvement.
· Create and maintain SOPs, training materials, and communication plans to support successful rollouts and adoption.
· Track progress through dashboards and KPIs, document decisions/risks/changes, and provide clear updates to leadership.
· Support customer onboarding and fulfillment improvements; coordinate with vendors and third-party partners (freight, warehousing, packaging, systems).
· Proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and scope changes, communicating impacts to cost, timeline, and resources.
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Required Qualifications
· 4+ years of project management experience (operations, distribution, wholesale, or supply chain preferred).
· Strong ability to organize complex work and manage priorities.
· Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
· Proficiency in project tools and reporting (Excel/Google Sheets, Smartsheet, Asana, , Trello, or similar).
· Comfortable working with data and operational metrics to drive decisions.
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Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in wholesale distribution, warehousing, logistics, retail supply chain, or B2B fulfillment.
· Familiarity with ERP systems (examples: NetSuite, Acumatica, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
· Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
· PMP certification or equivalent training (preferred, not required).
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Core Competencies
· Ownership and follow-through
· Operational mindset and process discipline
· Strong stakeholder management
· Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
· Attention to detail with “big picture” awareness
· Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage change
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Work Environment / Physical Requirements
· Ability to work in an office and warehouse environment as needed.
· May require walking warehouse floors, observing workflows, and supporting implementations.
· Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and use standard office equipment.
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Why Join Us
· Opportunity to lead high-impact projects that directly improve customer experience and operational performance.
· Collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure to Sales, Operations, and Finance.
· A chance to build scalable systems and processes as the wholesale business
Location: Richardson, TX (HQ)
Company: Sara’s Mediterranean Market
Reports to: COO / CEO
Department: Merchandising & Operations
Sara’s Mediterranean Market is a high-volume, family-owned specialty grocery and food retailer preparing for its next phase of growth, including a second flagship location and future expansion. We are seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain to lead all procurement, category management, and inventory strategy across the business.
This role is responsible for owning margin, availability, and vendor strategy across grocery and related categories. The ideal candidate brings deep grocery procurement experience, strong vendor negotiation skills, and the ability to build scalable systems and discipline as the company grows.
This is a hands-on leadership role with high visibility and direct impact on profitability and operational excellence.
- Own purchasing strategy across all grocery and related categories, including dry goods, specialty imports, frozen, dairy, beverage, and private label.
- Lead SKU rationalization, assortment planning, and category performance reviews.
- Develop and execute category-level margin, pricing, and promotion strategies.
- Lead all vendor negotiations, including cost reductions, payment terms, freight, rebates, and promotional funding.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while continuously improving cost structure and service levels.
- Identify and onboard new vendors aligned with quality, authenticity, and margin objectives.
- Establish inventory discipline including open-to-buy, turns, min/max, and forecasting processes.
- Reduce out-of-stocks, overstocks, and dead inventory.
- Partner with operations and finance to align purchasing with sales forecasts and cash-flow targets.
- Implement scalable purchasing systems, controls, and reporting.
- Improve PO accuracy, receiving compliance, and shrink reduction.
- Develop backup coverage and eliminate single-point dependencies in purchasing processes.
- Partner closely with COO, GM, Finance, Operations, and Merchandising teams.
- Provide clear reporting on margins, turns, vendor performance, and category health.
- Hire, train, and develop future buyers or category managers as the business scales.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in grocery procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.
- Experience in a $50M+ grocery or specialty retail environment.
- Proven success managing multi-category purchasing and vendor negotiations.
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated impact on margin and inventory turns.
- Advanced Excel and ERP / inventory system proficiency.
- Experience with retailers such as H-E-B, Central Market, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Costco, or similar.
- Private label or proprietary brand experience.
- Multi-unit or expansion-stage company experience.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Data-driven decision maker
- Comfortable holding vendors and internal teams accountable
- Strong communicator with executive presence
- Able to operate independently and make decisive recommendations
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- High-impact leadership role with direct influence on profitability and growth
- Opportunity to build best-in-class procurement systems from the ground up
- Work with a passionate, quality-driven leadership team
- Be part of a respected, family-owned brand entering its next growth chapter
Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive tied to margin improvement, inventory turns, and supply-chain KPIs. Full benefits included.
Apply directly via LinkedIn or email your resume to:
Location: Orland Park, IL (On-site)
Compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 + bonus
This position offers medical, dental, vision.
Position Overview
A growing organization is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and optimize all aspects of operational performance across warehouse fulfillment, order management, inventory control, supply chain, logistics, and facility operations. This leadership role is responsible for translating company growth objectives into operational strategies, ensuring efficient execution, and building scalable systems to support continued expansion.
The Head of Operations will oversee day-to-day operational functions while driving long-term improvements in productivity, cost control, and operational processes. This individual will serve as the senior operational leader, partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure operational capabilities align with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Fulfillment Performance
- Oversee daily warehouse and fulfillment operations, ensuring high levels of throughput, order accuracy, and on-time shipment performance.
- Monitor operational metrics such as productivity, labor efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
- Implement processes and systems to improve operational reliability and customer delivery performance.
- Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Lead and develop warehouse supervisors and operational staff, overseeing a team of approximately 10–15 employees.
- Manage staffing plans, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Establish clear expectations, maintain accountability, and foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Coordinate staffing resources including temporary labor as needed to support operational demand.
- Identify operational gaps and lead structured root cause analysis to resolve issues.
- Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve productivity.
- Create, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and training materials.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.
- Oversee the execution of order management across multiple channels including direct-to-consumer, marketplace, and wholesale.
- Ensure proper operation and integration of key systems including warehouse management systems (WMS), shipping platforms, and EDI tools.
- Maintain system integrity and ensure operational processes align with business needs.
- Manage inventory accuracy and replenishment planning across warehouse locations.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on purchasing, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor freight activity and optimize transportation costs.
- Implement inventory controls to reduce shrinkage and maintain accurate stock levels.
- Monitor operational budgets including labor, fulfillment costs, shipping expenses, and vendor services.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency.
- Support leadership with operational cost projections and performance reporting.
- Manage relationships and performance with third-party logistics providers, carriers, vendors, and service partners.
- Ensure service agreements and operational expectations are consistently met.
- Oversee warehouse layout, equipment planning, and facility maintenance.
- Identify opportunities to improve space utilization and operational flow as the business grows.
- Ensure facilities operate safely and efficiently.
- Develop operational capacity plans to support company growth initiatives.
- Forecast workforce needs, infrastructure requirements, and operational investments.
- Support operational readiness for new product launches, promotions, and business expansion initiatives.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in operations, warehouse management, or supply chain leadership roles.
- Proven experience managing warehouse or fulfillment operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience leading teams and managing operational performance metrics.
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and shipping platforms.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics, and supply chain processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business tools for reporting and analysis.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build and develop teams.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across operational and leadership teams.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Improved operational efficiency and productivity across fulfillment and warehouse operations.
- High levels of order accuracy and on-time delivery performance.
- Scalable operational systems and processes that support business growth.
- Strong team engagement, leadership development, and operational accountability.
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LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Description:
Support the company’s goals and objectives through proper sourcing, price negotiation, conformance to quality and product specifications, and assurance of on-time delivery.
Duties:
- Statistical and analytical thinking to maneuver in the MRP world for procuring materials.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative data.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to choose between alternative courses of action.
- Ability to map processes of possible consequences of decisions, to work out the importance of individual factors and to choose the best course of action.
- Negotiates cost, specifications, and timelines with suppliers, ensuring beneficial agreements.
- Possess basic knowledge of supply chain activities, including transformation of natural resources, raw materials and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer.
- Track and monitor inventory levels to determine what and when to procure materials required to support the manufacturing needs.
- Understand that supply and logistics is a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.
- Coordinate organization of purchases, scheduling, order placement, delivery, tolerances, and payment to ensure ongoing supply.
- Define, measure and track categories for spending to provide status vs. targeted goals.
- Collect and analyze organization-wide data to support cross-functional decision-making teams.
- Data input & provide updates to system for material & vendor status with regards to lead times, freight and payment terms, standard costing, specifications, and order quantity requirements.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
- Keep abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
- May work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to the user’s specific needs and specifications.
- May expedite delivery of goods to users.
- Utilize available computer system resources to carry out analysis to support management’s quest for performance improvement.
- Review and analyze information, forecasts, methods, schedules, systems, processes, and procedures.
- Determine most useful business solutions for the company.
- Recommend alternative solutions to management as to course of action that best meets the organization’s goals.
- Analyze requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing business systems.
- Confer with personnel of organizational departments involved to analyze current operational procedures and identify problems.
- Select the most appropriate analytical technique.
Requirements:
- BA/BS in business or equivalent work experience in related field within a manufacturing environment associated to the consumer-packaged goods industry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Deadline and detail oriented
- SAP knowledge a plus
Who We Are:
Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.
For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.
Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life's most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions-solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future-we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.
Material Handler (1st Shift Mon-Thurs, 4x10 Schedule)
Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Material Handler in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP's manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.
Job Description:
Mueller's manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Material Handler, you will help support the safe and efficient flow of raw and finished materials around the warehouse and production facility.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Conduct shipping and loading duties, including checking identification, reporting any shortages or damages, moving, storing, stacking, and arranging products.
* Receive and unload freight, both manually or with equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
* Transfer inventory using standardized procedures, including unloading, moving, and storing a variety of materials, parts, or products of varying sizes.
* Ensure the identification, recording, and organization of similar parts together.
* Assist in weighing or counting materials.
* Maintain inventory records, including inventory adjustments, ship confirmations, receiving tallies, and scrap entries. Conduct cycle counts as needed.
* Safely operate power lift trucks (PIT), hand trucks, dollies, overhead cranes, and other rigging devices, ensuring that pedestrians and contractors are safely distanced during operation.
* Prepare material for safe movement, shipping, and storage.
* Maintain equipment by performing routine operator-level preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, troubleshooting malfunctions, and ordering repairs as needed. Maintain required logs and equipment checks.
* Maintain continuity among work shifts in pass off procedure by documenting actions, irregularities, and continuing operational needs, as well as communicating issues or irregularities to appropriate team lead or supervisor.
* Keep work areas and department clean and organized.
* Maintain safe operations by adhering to all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations and flagging any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate team lead, supervisor, maintenance, or EHS personnel utilizing \"Stop, Call, Wait\" procedure.
* Perform any other related duties as directed.
Required Skills:
* Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
* Able to utilize basic computer functions.
* Usage of handheld scanners, label printers, etc.
Required Education/Experience:
* Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
* Holds valid driver's license.
Preferred:
* 2-3 years warehousing and forklift operating experience.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
* Ability to use hands to handle, feel, or manipulate objects with fingers.
* Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach within hands and/or arm's length.
* Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch.
* Ability to frequently reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
* Ability to ascend or descend ladders or steps in confined spaces, as required by work area.
* Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects between 25 and 50 pounds in weight in all directions.
* Ability to remain in stationary or standing position for prolonged periods and to alternate between positions as necessary.
* Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
* Ability to perform close visual inspections of products, which may include specific vision requirements.
* Ability to clearly see pedestrians and objects, which may include specific vision requirements.
* Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).
* Ability to safely operate standing and sit-down power industrial trucks (PIT), and other similar and advanced industrial equipment. Operation may include operating equipment at heights.
Other Compensation & Benefits:
Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.
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Notice of E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.
Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.
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Accommodation:
If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
