Company: Goforth Williamson
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES"- Serving as the primary on-site leader for the Controls Department, overseeing daily
operations across engineering, field service, panel shop, and inside sales
Managing workflow, workload distribution, and scheduling across all four subdepartments to ensure projects and customer commitments are met - Identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks before they escalate, and developing
repeatable processes to prevent recurrence - Providing direct supervision, mentorship, and performance feedback to department
employees, many of whom have been promoted into their current roles as the company
has grown - Acting as the primary point of escalation for internal issues so that the VP of Controls
can remain focused on business development and strategic priorities - Coordinating with other departments (pump sales, pump repair, field service) to ensure
cross-functional alignment on shared customer projects - Tracking key department metrics - project status, lead times, open orders, and service
commitments - and reporting regularly to the VP of Controls - Establish accountability for performance, deadlines, and quality
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: - 6+ years of experience in an operations, project management, or department
management role, ideally in an industrial, electrical, or engineered-products
environment - Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams across multiple functional areas
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and keep multiple workstreams on track simultaneously
- A natural problem-solver who takes ownership, follows through, and brings calm and clarity to a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working in a technical environment - prior experience with control panels, VFDs, electrical systems, or the water/wastewater industry is a plus but not required
- Proficiency with project management or operations tools (experience with Smartsheet, ERP systems, or similar platforms is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills - you will be the connective tissue between frontline staff and senior leadership
LOCATION & SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, on-site position at our Griffin, GA facility. Regular in-office presence is required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Specific compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
ABOUT US: We are a full-service pump and controls company serving the municipal water, wastewater, and industrial markets. Our capabilities span new pump sales, pump repair, field service, and a controls division that includes VFD and soft start sales, controls retrofits, and in-house UL 508A control panel manufacturing. We are proud of the team we have built and are committed to continuing to grow the right way - with the right people, doing quality work for our customers.
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Goforth Williamson operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG's distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.
