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Current searches which we are conducting for clients are listed below.  If interested and qualified for any which you see here, please email your resume to steve@hrstrategiestx.com.

 

Sales Operations Specialist ​

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Our client is a dynamic, innovation-driven consumer goods company serving the global gardening community who has built a trusted legacy with cost-effective solutions sold via traditional retail channels. The company is now expanding into premium, high-margin offerings and selling directly to consumers. As part of the company’s efforts to ensure it is well positioned for a strong, long-term operational future, it is seeking to bring aboard a Sales Operations Specialist. 

 

This newly revised role sits at the intersection of customer service, order management, and data analysis and exists to support our sales and marketing teams and ensure seamless execution of customer orders and operational processes. The role will be an in-house position, working at the company’s headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support sales and marketing functions through operational coordination and customer management. 

  • Manage the full order lifecycle—from purchase order receipt to customer delivery—while monitoring all touchpoints in between

  • Utilize and troubleshoot EDI systems for order processing and transactional accuracy

  • Maintain customer price lists, product files, and backend system data

  • Analyze sales and inventory data to provide insights that inform business decisions

  • Build sell-in and sell-thru reporting and dashboards/spreadsheets for internal use

    • high level sell in data to highlight top selling skus, top performing customers, etc.)

    • Present data in a clear, actionable format to support sales and marketing to identify business trends and opportunities

  • Ensure compliance with customer routing guides, documentation standards, and operational policie

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries and escalation support in partnership with internal teams

  • Maintain cadence with sales and marketing to
    o    Identify product gaps or customer issues
    o    Advise of inventory or delivery constraints and highlight large orders

  • Able to work cross-functionally across departments with all key stakeholders

 

Required Qualifications:​

  • Experience in sales operations, order management, customer service, and/or a related function

  • Working knowledge of EDI or similar transactional systems

  • Strong analytical abilities with high proficiency in Excel or BI tools

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-management skills

  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

  • Customer-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach

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Strongly Preferred Qualifications:​

  • Experience supporting national retail, wholesale, or consumer goods accounts

  • Knowledge of inventory management or forecasting tools

  • Exposure to ERP systems

 

Director of Motive Power

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Our client is a dynamic and growing short-line railroad operator and manufacturer of freight locomotives, based in Knoxville, Tennessee and with operations across multiple states and Canada. We are currently recruiting for a Director of Motive Power for this client.  This leadership position is responsible for the mechanical integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency of the locomotive fleet. This role blends fleet management with "boots-on-the-ground" technical expertise and ensures that all locomotives are maintained to the highest safety standards while optimizing power usage and minimizing downtime to support the railroad’s mission.

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Although the client headquarters is in Knoxville, Tennessee, the successful candidate for this role can be physically located elsewhere in either East Tennessee or North or South Carolina, but preferably in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.


Responsibilities:

  • Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Maintain adherence to CFR Title 49 (Parts 223, 224, 229, 231, & 232). Oversee all Blue Card documentation, including precise Out-of-Use and inspection date calculations, ensuring all record-keeping is audit-ready.

  • Technical Oversight: Act as the subject matter expert for EMD and GE locomotives, as well as various engine platforms (Cummins, MTU, etc.). Perform advanced troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

  • Fleet Management & Optimization: Monitor fleet usage to maximize power availability and minimize fuel consumption. Plan long-term maintenance schedules to ensure zero "Out of Service" (OOS) status during peak seasonal demands.

  • Environmental Stewardship: Manage maintenance protocols for Tiered Emission locomotives to ensure compliance with EPA regulations and internal sustainability goals.

  • Training & Mentorship: Develop and deliver technical training programs for mechanical personnel, focusing on troubleshooting techniques, EPA compliance, and the use of internal maintenance software.

  • Planning: Future-proof the fleet by researching and implementing technological advancements and updating fleet requirements as the industry evolves.

 

Required Qualifications:​

  • Locomotive Troubleshooting Experience: Ability to diagnose complex failures and read/interpret intricate electrical schematics.

  • Multi-Platform Knowledge: Clear understanding of EMD and GE locomotive systems, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components.

  • General Engine Proficiency: Familiarity with a diverse range of engines including Cummins, MTU, EMD, and GE.

  • Legal Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of 49 CFR Subtitle B, Chapter 2, specifically regarding safety glazing (223), reflectorization (224), locomotive safety standards (229), safety appliance standards (231), and brake system safety (232).

  • Documentation Knowledge: Knowledge of Blue Card requirements and EPA-mandated record keeping.

  • Project Management: Ability to structure workloads, manage shop flow, and plan complex overhaul projects.

  • Resource Efficiency: Skill in monitoring power distribution to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Adaptability: A forward-thinking mindset regarding locomotive technology and industry shifts.

  • Industry Experience: A history of progressive experience in locomotive mechanical maintenance and railroad operations is required.

  • Education: While no specific degree or certification is required, the candidate must demonstrate a career path that reflects mastery of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

 

Additionally, the ability to work in a railroad shop environment, including climbing on/off equipment and working in various weather conditions, is essential. Finalist candidates must also pass a mandatory pre-employment DOT drug screen and background check.

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