SMC Manager

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At Irby, a leader in electrical and utility distribution, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks. We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers and shareholders. We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business. Ready to join us? Find what opportunities are waiting for you at Irby!

Job Summary

The Sustainable Management of CO2 (SMC) Manager is responsible for the assembly, sales performance, operational excellence, vendor relations, people management, and strategic planning for Irby Electric’s SMC business. This role is designed for an extremely motivated sales leader, who’s passionate to support Irby’s company goals and objectives. This individual must possess leadership presence, customer focus and the ability to coach and retain the industry’s best talent. This role reports to the VP of Sales.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set business strategy by providing direction and scope to sales and field associates so they may successfully compete within the market, meet customer needs, gain advantage over competitors, and implement new business opportunities within our SMC business.
• Implement SMC sales strategy through selecting, training, motivating, and supporting incumbent leadership, sales force, and SMC team by setting sales revenue targets, sales revenue forecasts and sales plans.

• Provides oversight and efficiency of SMC assembly and TSLOTS cutting solutions
• Develops, strengthens, and maintains SMC Vendor relationships
• Leads collaboration with corporate service leadership and Sales Managers to drive profitable operational discipline and excellence.
• Practices consistent and effective mentoring and performance feedback with SMC team through performance reviews, employee recognition, and disciplinary action.
• Drives adoption and execution of all customer omni-channel solutions and services available through Irby Electric.
• Facilitate SMC workorders and oversee the SMC assembly room
• Provide guidance to assemblers to ensure timely processing of workorders
• Review workorder BOM’s to ensure utilization of existing Irby & SMC stock
• Review and maintain workorder component inventory
• Interface with Inside Sales regarding tagged workorders and provide updates on expected delivery dates
• Collaborate with Irby’s Marketing Department and SMC Business Leads to contribute content for the creation of promotional videos and flyers promoting our SMC workorder assembly expertise
• Update and maintain communication with Irby’s Lavergne Warehouse Manager

TSLOTS OPERATION POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as or designate a machinist to cut to length, drill, and tap TSLOTS aluminum extrusion
• Read dimensional CAD drawings and become proficient with TSLOTS’s design software
• Proactively review, release, and manage TSLOTs orders
• Manage TSLOTS extrusion and component inventory, including modification of package counts after they are broken and product lot maintenance
• Inventory and sell scrap aluminum extrusion
• Create and review TSLOTS sales orders in Eclipse as needed
• Communicate with end customers regarding delivery expectations
• Interface with TSLOTS CAD designers & Inside Sales regarding inventory inquiries and customer drawing requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Knowledge of logistics safety practices and risk management
• Physical ability to lift heavy items and stand on your feet most of the day.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision and pay close attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO M/F/Disability/Veteran

Why work for Irby?

At Irby, we are unique and embrace the Power of Difference*. Associates who work for us can grow and become active in different areas of the business such as leadership, operations, HR, outside sales and many more. One can expect to earn a wage that is competitive and provides a reliable/steady paycheck. Come join the Irby Family and learn what we are all about!

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Irby

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, we continue to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity. We are one of the ten largest electrical distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 1000 employees across more than 60 branches in 27 states. Irby has experienced incredible growth over the past 5 years. As part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, we unite with a group of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

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