MPI Assistant Branch Manager - McWane, Inc.

Overview

 What We Live By……

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920.  Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust.  All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors.  Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?”  This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle.  Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are……

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”.  We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants.  We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades. 

At MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start-up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results.

Position

Assistant Branch Manager

Location

Wethersfield, CT

Salary Range

$60K-$85K

Directly reports to

Branch Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Branch Manager will be responsible for the administrative and organizational management of general front and back-office operations and procedures and to provide support to team members, customers, and suppliers. Responsibilities will include Planning and scheduling, managing team members, quality control, inventory management, some budgeting and EHS. 

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative related tasks, as well as familiar with production operations using an MRP system. They will be organized and flexible and will enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a manufacturing organization through a transition.  This role requires the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles within a dynamic environment under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Oversees general office administration and provides support in a variety of areas and functions.
• Assists with and ensure accuracy with bookings by reviewing and tracking Sales orders throughout each stage of the process.
• Maintains customer and booking information in system and makes changes as needed.
• Schedule daily truck pick-ups and work closely with truck reps.
• May handle some accounts payable and customer invoicing.
• Assist with billing for projects, customer changes and requests, re-scheduling, and other duties.
• Assists with change orders, subcontractors, and vendor information,
• Supports location as needed with bills of lading, custom paperwork on shipments, maintains recordkeeping for daily shipments, invoicing.
• Materials Management, maintaining min/max establishment and routing materials planning by conducting cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracy. Functional assessment of supply & demand sing D365 MRP system.
• Performs other office administrative duties including but not limited to ordering office supplies and other supplies/services.
• Handles all site maintenance issues (e.g. manufacturing and office equipment, etc.), will assist in maintenance, repair and operational items to keep the workshop running, utilizing AFE and AR approval for expenses processes.
• Performs and supports estimating functions for non-standard price list items.
• Able to communicate estimations and modifications across McWane divisions and facilities needed to meet customer and deadline demands
• Review and release work orders to generate production schedule.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts both internally and externally to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules
• Assist in formulation and recording production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum (3-5) years of office management experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrated interpersonal skills via previous work experience.
• Must possess proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn other software systems.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize while also focusing on project completion.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Position Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some of the physical requirements.
• Will be required to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work around some dust and fumes.

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.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.