Helmsman (Project Coordinator)

Motors and Controls Corporation is looking for someone to join our team of misfits.   We are a family-owned industrial controls electrical distributor that has been in business for 48 years. 

At Motors and Controls we believe in taking care of our people.  That includes our customers, employees and their families, vendors, and strategic partners.  We believe that if you take care of your people, they will take care of you.  As a family owned and operated company, every voice is heard.

Our passion is to make people more productive.  We do that by saying yes.  We specialize in industrial controls, however, if our customers need snow tires, we deliver.  We are our customers technical solution.  We have over 300 years of combined experience to get the job done right.  We get our customers up and running.  If a manufacturing plant is down, our average time to deliver the solution to get them up and operational is 5 hours.

Want to be part of a fantastic team where the managers focus on facilitating your success? Tired of corporate meetings and red tape? Want to become a resident on our island? Apply today

Helmsman (S.S. Panel Shop Project Coordinator)

Job Summary:

• To steer the project from Purchase Order to Delivery
• To provide legendary customer service with facilitating day-to-day operations in the panel shop
• To be the internal and external focal point for successful project planning, management, and communications
• To identify supply chain issues and navigate possible solutions to keep the project on course
• Managing and administrating all phases of panel shop jobs, including: acting as a liaison between customers and the production team; adhering to the project budget; minimizing costs, build time and risk; and scheduling jobs to meet customer requirements
• Orders and maintains required inventory of product, equipment, materials, and supplies for the panel shop
• Data entry of quotes, BOM's, sales orders, purchase orders and project calendar

General Accountabilities:

• Motivated, self-starter and quick learner who is highly organized and detail oriented
• Plans, organizes, and schedules activities and production to meet customers' requirements
• Ability to move between functions and reprioritize while working in a fast-paced environment
• Responds timely and accurately to customers and production teams requests for information
• Enjoys saying Yes and figuring out how to get it done
• Plans and participates in internal (production team) and external (customer) meetings to promote project success
• Serves as a key resource of project information and resolves problems or questions from internal and external sources
• Cooperates and coordinates with other departments to ensure smooth and timely flow of materials and the completion of jobs
• Assists the production team as needed, strong team player who is proactive, possesses creative problem-solving skills and demonstrates good business judgement
• Manages, facilitates, and procures products for BOM's and communicates product arrival to panel shop staff
• Communicates with vendors to obtain pricing information, submit purchase orders, and mitigate supply chain issues
• Manages and orders panel shop consumables
• Oversees project budgets, materials costs and labor hours to minimize operating expenses
• Recommends improvements and implements practices to promote efficiency, faster service and lower costs
• Remains informed of the current status of all projects and their current phase of the build and adjusts schedule as necessary
• Communicates project status with customers on a regular and timely basis
• Manages the scheduling of panel testing and delivery at the completion of the project build
• Gathers and organizes all submittal information required by customers
• Enters all sales quotes, bills of materials, sales orders and purchase orders for all panel shop jobs making sure to utilize all special pricing provided by vendors
• Edits and reviews sales orders at the end of the build for actual parts utilized and total labor hours
• Scans and attaches all job files to the sales order in ERP System
• Develop, maintain, and renew Vendors' Special Pricing Agreements
• Works closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to solve problems and facilitate the processing of purchase orders
• Effectively and accurately enter data in our ERP System
• Coordinates best pricing for freight and determine the best shipping methods
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Some College
• Minimum Experience: 2 years of work directly related to the industry
• Preferred Education: AA Degree
• Preferred Experience: 5 years of work directly related to the industry

Competencies:

• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves company resources and cash.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual morale and group commitments to objectives.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly, professionally and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions, Uses reason.
• Design: Produces creative solutions; Translates concepts and information; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Computer Literacy: Demonstrates basic computer skills, such as typing, word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry, emailing and scheduling tools and software skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities.
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively and positively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives recognition to other as appropriate.
• Mathematical: Ability to calculate figures and amounts; Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and discounts to practical situations.

Pay Range and Description of Benefits:

• Salary Range:  $20.00 to $37.50/hr
• Level I:  $ $26.00/hr
• Level II:  $ $32.00/hr
• Level III:  $ $37.50/hr
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Contributed FSA and Supplementary Insurance Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation:  1 week after 1st year, 2 weeks after 2nd year, 3 weeks after 5th year
• Paid Sick Leave per Washington State Regulations