Branch Manager - Motion Solutions

MFCP (Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc.) is the largest Parker Hannifin distributor and the premier unrivaled leader in motion and flow control solutions. We offer an expansive range of cutting-edge industrial systems and solutions designed to power the future of automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, aerospace, and beyond. 

Position Summary:

Leadership role on the Motion Solutions team. Facilitating the resolution of problems that arise with all projects, working with Engineering, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Sales Territory Managers and Technology Managers to determine project priority. Collaborate with the Motion Solutions Director of Engineering or Operations to determine the most efficient and profitable way to complete all projects. Hands-on leadership by example will set the desired tone and pace of the COE facility.

This position will require strong working knowledge of the fabrication environment required to build electrical control panels, UL508 assembly, UL698a assembly, control solutions, and installations. In addition to the overall management of the production team performance, this individual will be tasked with creating and managing continuous improvement process to ensure on-time and profitable delivery of high-quality products from the COE facility.

 

Primary Duties:

 

• Set and project a positive team atmosphere, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and communicate professionally and positively with all customers, coworkers, and employees.
• Engage in communication with District Managers, Branch Managers, Territory Managers to report lead-times, status updates, and to listen to their concerns or needs.
• Engage with customers and MFCP sales team on new and existing control panel business opportunities that can help achieve branch and revenue goals.
• Weekly communication to Director of Engineering & Production COE needs, status, concerns, etc.
• Manage all COE shop schedules & timelines to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead and coordinate with Electrical Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, and manufacturing personnel, via regular production meetings, to schedule daily activities and workload for all projects in the shop and in the field.
• Ensure all procedures and processes are being followed and tasks are completed as committed to customers.
• Create and manage processes, make suggestions on how to improve existing processes.
• Collaborate with all appropriate departments and personnel to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Respond quickly and positively with resolution to customer issues and requests.
• Staffing – Manage production personnel administrative activities such as work schedules, timecards, sick time, vacations. Suggests needs of additional personnel or disciplinary actions.
• Production Metric – Manage and track the key performance indicators of the manufacturing environment as defined by the Director of Engineering.
• Responsible for coordinating service and maintenance of all tools and equipment in the location.
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner and conduct annual employee performance reviews.
• Complete forklift/safety orientation course(s); operate forklift as needed.
• Conduct safety training as directed by the MFCP Safety Director and/or Operations Director.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Comply with and enforce all company rules, safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee inventory and communicate stocking needs to Director of Engineering.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Basic Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Driving is required so you must be over the age of 21 in addition to a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, in accordance with company guidelines.
• Understanding of electrical components and their principles of operation.
• UL508a and UL698a panel electrical schematic and panel layout design skills.
• Excellent written & oral communication and strong relationship building skills required.
• Detail oriented with solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), with a willing to learn new software programs. Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 a plus.
• Strong AutoCAD Electrical & PLC/HMI Programming abilities and ProE 3D experience is a must as well as a familiarity with the Vault Document Management system.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• As MFCP is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.
• Individual must be a team player.
• Maintain all company owned assets and equipment as if your own.
• 4-year degree or equivalent work experience with solid business acumen. Individuals must complete training courses as required by the company to ensure they have proper product knowledge.
• Develop a working knowledge of the industries we serve.
• Individuals must be able to communicate and work well with customers, vendors, and company staff.
• Individuals must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as requests for quotations, purchase orders, quotations from vendors, drawings, catalog data, operating and maintenance instructions and process manuals.
• Individuals must have the ability to speak effectively in front of customers. The use of slang or foul language is unacceptable when speaking to a customer.
• Individuals must have the ability to speak effectively before internal and external customers.
• Individuals must have the ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form and the ability to handle challenges that evolve in the daily processing of duties.
• Leads with emotional intelligence, understanding the value of active listening, strong communication and creating an open and collaborative work environment for employees.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, develop and align top talent, with an understanding that aligned and engaged employees are a differentiator for success.

 

 

Specific Requirements:

• Self-Motivated, persistent, and dependable.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to leading a project.
• Is committed to delivering High Quality Systems that exceed the customer’s needs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 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 effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• High energy, the ability to multi-task, and manage ever changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Open to new ideas and ways of doing things.
• Personable and professional.
• System Design experience.
• Multi-trade experience including hydraulic or gas/air type systems as well as electrical systems.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project to support customer letters, project updates, email, reports, group meeting preparation and training support.
• Possess, or can develop, working knowledge of P21 ERP and Tour De Force.
• Must be over the age of 21, as driving may be required. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, in accordance with company guidelines

 

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Job requires occasionally lifting objects up to 75 pounds, bending to retrieve equipment, parts, hose reels, to perform pressure testing and to push, pull or slide heavy objects. Standing for long periods of time while cutting, crimping, blowing out, tagging, and plugging hoses. Frequent repetitive grasping, twisting, pushing, and pulling use of the hands. Occasionally use hydraulic crimping equipment, saws, pressure testing stand, small power tools and various other hand tools. Some materials or processes used in hose production may generate odors. Hose production is in a non-air-conditioned area of our facility which may experience high or low seasonal temperatures. The physical demands and work environment reflected are representative of those encountered by employees when performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Salary:

Commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary, MFCP offers attractive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Investment Plan, Life Insurance and Paid holidays/vacation/sick time.

Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen and DMV record review, along with possible reference checks.

MFCP is a distributor of motion and flow control products for agriculture, aerospace and life sciences sectors.