Branch Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: United States

Company

John Crane, a hirify.global business, provides mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries, including mechanical seals, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. hirify.global operates across more than 50 countries and multiple global markets.

What you will do

• Manage and coordinate inside sales, warehouse, inventory, seal repair, machining, assembly, CAD engineering, and procurement operations.
• Supervise, schedule, coach, train, and develop personnel, including a diverse workforce.
• Develop and monitor procedures for order processing, inventory control, customer service, repair, machining, assembly, and training.
• Optimize inventory, capacity utilization, customer order fulfillment, forecasts, backlog, and on-time delivery.
• Manage operating budgets, vendor part orders, facility and equipment maintenance, and corrective actions for operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and company policy requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving mechanical seals or rotating equipment, inventory, material management, and distribution.
• Supervisory experience and the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
• Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of integrated manufacturing systems, MRP, and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to create reports with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by business operations.

Nice to have

• Machine shop experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee resource groups support inclusion and connection across the organization.
• Recognition is provided through the annual Smiths Excellence Awards and Smiths Day celebration.
• Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.
• Safety, environmental performance, equality, and ethical conduct are emphasized.