Controls Department Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES"  Serving as the primary on-site leader for the Controls Department, overseeing dailyoperations across engineering, field service, panel shop, and inside salesManaging 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 developingrepeatable processes to prevent recurrence  Providing direct supervision, mentorship, and performance feedback to departmentemployees, many of whom have been promoted into their current roles as the companyhas grown  Acting as the primary point of escalation for internal issues so that the VP of Controlscan remain focused on business development and strategic priorities  Coordinating with other departments (pump sales, pump repair, field service) to ensurecross-functional alignment on shared customer projects Tracking key department metrics — project status, lead times, open orders, and servicecommitments — and reporting regularly to the VP of Controls  Establish accountability for performance, deadlines, and qualityWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:  6+ years of experience in an operations, project management, or departmentmanagement role, ideally in an industrial, electrical, or engineered-productsenvironment 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.