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Cleaver Brooks is looking for a Strategic Account Manager to join our team. The Strategic Account Manager has responsibility for assessing, developing, managing, maintaining and growing business within major account customers that are in alignment with corporate growth and business development initiatives of Cleaver-Brooks.

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Job Location: Thomasville, GA (Open to other Cleaver Brooks locations or remote)

The Strategic Account group is part of the Account Management Department which is responsible for managing and coordinating the sales efforts of Cleaver-Brooks three business units and the Sales Representative Organization. The three business units are (1) Packaged Boiler Systems, (2) Engineered Boiler Systems, (3) Asset Lifecycle Management. Responsibilities of the account management department include managing the sales activities of the representative sales force and assisting the business units with sales support. Furthermore, assistance is required to support the global sales and service organizations as they promote and sell the full breadth of product offering from Cleaver-Brooks.

Essential functions:

• Manage the Strategic Account program and serve as the primary point of contact with targeted companies in select vertical markets.
• Develop and manage standard operating processes around strategies and business plan development, analysis, and implementation for the targeted accounts
• Possess a thorough understanding of multilevel sales process of large capital equipment intensive corporations while also managing the relationships of accounts in conjunction with an independent representative organization.
• Experience with sales agreements and equipment contract language is essential.
• Initiate, manage and supervise business development initiatives for the strategic account program and regularly report on account status, metrics and key performance indicators.
• Create, manage, maintain and deliver periodic reports highlighting Strategic Account program performance. Additionally, develop strategies and business plans for annual growth.
• Maintain Salesforce CRM records and prepare account reviews, pipeline reports, and activity plans
• Collaborate across internal businesses to ensure the accounts are supported cross functionally.
• Possess excellent organization and communication skills both written and oral.
• Effectively interact with a number of outside companies including sales and service representatives, customers, end-users, business associations and professional organizations
• Stay current with changes and advances in technology as well as changes within the Corporation. Utilize this knowledge to recommend improvement in systems and procedures.
• Proactively take action to achieve the department goals

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from four-year College or University in related field, preferably in Engineering, Marketing, Business or Finance.
• MBA preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience showing advancement, business development and sales growth including sales and marketing support services
• Preferred experience with capital equipment Sales Management with large national/global accounts.

Other Requirements:

• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Account Management
• An entrepreneurial aptitude with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, performance-driven environment that is focused on stretch goals and tied to metrics.
• Enforce appropriate standards, processes, and documentation required to successfully support a Strategic Account program on an ongoing basis.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures
• Must be able and willing to collaborate in a team/cooperative environment as well as exercise independent judgment and initiative
• Ability to set and change priorities amongst multiple competing constituencies and project ambiguities. Must possess a 'can do attitude'.
• Ability to be a self starter, take initiative, and perform quality work with minimal supervision
• 60+% travel within North America to support the sales programs will be required.
• Managing and Planning Marketing Events/Meetings targeting business development with new and existing accounts.
• Experience and a successful record in a role of developing and working with large Key Accounts, Sales Account Management and New Business Development or similar roles.
• Prefer candidates who are highly resourceful, possess an intellectual curiosity, a desire to investigate, and will take initiative to explore available sources of information to acquire the necessary data.

Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Employee:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• Cash matching 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Who is Cleaver-Brooks:

Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network's ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training, and support that are essential to long-term performance. Our customers will tell you that we are the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They will also mention that our unique single-source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. Cleaver-Brooks continues a 90+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.

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Vice President of Manufacturing

Direct hire role with excellent benefits and bonus opportunity.

Location: Thomasville, GA area

Travel: As needed across production facilities

Summary

The Vice President of Manufacturing provides strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all production facilities. This executive role is responsible for aligning manufacturing operations with company growth objectives through innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement. The VP partners cross-functionally with Sales, Product Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service to ensure production capacity, cost efficiency, and quality standards meet business goals. This leader will drive modernization efforts, oversee sustainability initiatives, and develop future manufacturing leaders through coaching, mentorship, and workforce planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to align production with sales forecasts, product development, and market demand
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing supports customer demand and product launches
• Coordinate with Finance on cost management, capital projects, and fiscal budgeting
• Work with Customer Service and Product Development to improve responsiveness and design-for-manufacturability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) to increase throughput, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency
• Provide coaching, development, and mentorship to site leaders and frontline employees
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and frontline engagement through active floor presence
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
• Align production planning processes with customer demand, forecasts, and capacity constraints
• Develop and implement maintenance programs, SOPs, and productivity improvement initiatives
• Establish and maintain strict quality measures that meet industry and customer standards
• Own full P&L responsibility for Operations
• Lead data-driven management using dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Partner with HR on workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including multi-site or multi-functional manufacturing teams
• Strong strategic planning and executive-level leadership capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining Lean manufacturing systems (JIT, Six Sigma, CI)
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and achieve operational performance targets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Core Skills

• Strategic operational leadership
• Continuous improvement execution
• Financial and P&L acumen
• Talent development and mentorship
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead through complexity
• High-level interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.