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Manufacturing Operations Manager Position at Blue Water Controls

Who We Are

At Blue Water Controls we design and build custom automation equipment. We are part of the most capable and trusted group of automation solution providers in the industry, the FANUC Authorized System Integrator Network. In 2024 we received the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award.

We are a progressive and growing company located outside of Port Huron, just a few miles from the beaches and blue waters of Lake Huron. Our team is a friendly group of people who are dedicated to customer service, have a shared vision of excellence, and who collectively shape our company’s future.

Who You Are

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, and ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.

This role combines day-to-day operational management with long-term strategic planning to support company growth and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production of custom automation systems.

This role requires a mix of strategic thinking, practical know-how, and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.

Your Key Responsibilities are in these Four Areas

Operations Management

• Lead and manage all manufacturing activities, including mechanical assembly, panel building, machining, and final equipment testing and runoff. Establish work priorities and timelines to meet delivery dates and quality standards.
• Ensure accurate inventory, Bill of Materials tracking, equipment resource and subcontractor services to meet project demands.
• Oversee facility maintenance which includes creating a clean and organized shop environment, curb appeal, buildings and grounds, equipment, vehicles, and maintenance.

Safety & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols, procedures, and training programs in compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for workplace safety initiatives, employee trainings and compliance efforts.

Strategic Planning & Process Improvement

• Develop and execute short- and long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with company growth objectives. Provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Assess equipment and workforce needs to support future growth, including capacity planning and capital investments.
• Identify opportunities to introduce lean manufacturing practices, automation, or new technologies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and mentor a team of skilled builders, technicians, machinists, and shop personnel.
• Support employee development through training, performance feedback, and goal-setting.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement that is built on the foundation of the Core Values of BWC.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare (BCBS), dental, vision, and short-term disability
• Life Insurance of $100,000 (because we care about your family too)
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off – because we believe a balanced life is an abundant life
• Great environment where employees are valued

Community Profile

Our company is headquartered in St. Clair County; a special place to live, work, and play. The county’s eastern border is the St. Clair River and stunning Lake Huron. It is home to more than 163,000 residents, abundant natural resources, fantastic year-round recreational opportunities, trails, beaches, community festivals, restaurants, night life, and theatres. Our mix of charming downtowns and gorgeous rural vistas provide residents with an amazing quality of life here in the Blue Water Area.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong sales pipeline and achieve agreed sales targets
• Generate leads and conduct product demo
• Prepare sales proposals, discuss and negotiate with prospects, and prepare/facilitate account creation and contracts
• Update SFDC, prepare and present forecasts and sales reports to senior management on a regular basis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term loyalty and trust
• Collaborate with the marketing team to help develop and execute effective sales campaigns, promotions, and lead generation activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all sales activities including working closely with the Finance team
• Monitor, stay informed and relay market intelligence about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote the EdTech product offering and expand network connections

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field. Master’s preferred
• Understanding of overall Manufacturing Sector
• Tech orientation with familiarity in newer and emerging technologies
• 3-4 years B2B Enterprise sales experience with proven track record
• E-learning industry experience with Platform and SaaS sales experience preferred
• Experience in connecting with Engineering leaders and executives preferred
• Understanding of Automotive Industry
• Relevant experience in working with Academia for student skilling will be added advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills
• Has demonstrated initiative and is self-driven
• Proficiency in Salesforce (SFDC) and other sales productivity tools
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze sales data, trends, and metrics
• Customer-centric, Goal-oriented, and Results-driven
• Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics
• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, conferences, and events
• Has leadership potential with ability to manage a team

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Sales Account Manager to meet or exceed sales and business objectives within assigned accounts and territory by providing control valve, isolation, actuation and process solutions to our customers.

Sales success will be obtained by solving our customer’s problems. A successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to listen to customer’s issues and translate them into implementable solutions that utilize Cornerstone/Emerson products and services. Key to successful sales growth will be the Account Manager’s ability to identify opportunities for improvement within a customer’s operation, develop a solution that will make a business impact to the operation, and demonstrate that the investment in the Cornerstone/Emerson solution will result in a return on investment for the customer.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a territory growth plan:

• Prioritize all accounts relative to business potential and support needs
• Use time/territory management skills to implement growth plan

Develop and execute formal account plans for key installed-base accounts:

• Expand understanding the customer’s business objectives and tie solutions and deliverables to those business objectives
• Expand and develop key relationships at appropriate decision making and influencing levels within the account

Develop and execute account plans for competitive penetration accounts:

• Identify accounts for competitive penetration
• Successfully develop key relationships at appropriate decision making and influencing levels within the competitive account
• Learn customers' business objectives and develop opportunities for solutions and deliverables to assist customer in meeting those business objectives
• Pursue and win major project business
• Identify and develop a differentiated vision in pursuit of capital projects, expansions, and upgrades, and apply strategic selling principles to successfully win the business
• Provide leadership to and effectively manage support resources throughout the pursuit

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business
• Customer Focus and Understanding
• Technical and Business Knowledge/Expertise
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Initiative, Commitment, and Follow-Through
• Effective Communications
• Working Collaboratively
• Proven sales track record

Preferred Requirements:

• Min of 7 years of successful growth in sales

Director / VP of Formulation – Industrial Specialty Chemicals

Michigan (Relocation Assistance Available)

$200,000 – $250,000 – Salary flexible for the right candidate

Bonus + 401(k) + Full Benefits + Relocation Support

Do you have proven experience developing complex industrial chemical formulations used in demanding manufacturing environments?

Are you ready to take full technical ownership of a high-value specialty product portfolio?

This is a senior technical leadership position within a specialty industrial chemical manufacturer supplying performance-critical solutions to large-scale manufacturing operations. The business operates a diverse portfolio of highly customized formulations tailored to specific production environments.

In this role, you will lead the technical direction of the formulation function while remaining closely involved in product development, refinement, troubleshooting and scale-up. You will oversee a focused laboratory team and maintain accountability for a wide range of active formulations used across multiple industrial applications.

You’ll manage development priorities, collaborate closely with commercial teams, and ensure a structured approach to moving products from concept through to successful production. The position carries real decision-making authority and direct influence over product performance in the field.

If you're looking for a Director / VP level role while remaining closely connected to formulation and technical development, this unique opportunity offers genuine ownership and long-term impact.

The Role:

• Lead development and scale-up of complex industrial chemical formulations
• Oversee a broad portfolio of customer-specific products
• Manage lab workflow and technical priorities
• Support commercial teams with practical, solution-focused development
• Lead and mentor a small technical team

The Person:

• Significant experience developing industrial chemical formulations
• Background supporting demanding manufacturing or production environments
• Proven track record bringing products from lab development through production scale-up
• Comfortable leading while remaining technically hands-on

Reference Number: #BBBH270704

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.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

·· Perform Design & Release engineering activities at component and system level.

· Follow the Design Change Checklist for each part to understand required DV and PV.

· Execute CAD and CAE updates as required.

· Develop DVP&R for the system and components.

· Manage the new supplier interaction and management with support from Ford STA team.

· Create and maintain the detailed development work plans in support of program timing.

· Support and maintain engine BOM.

· Perform WERS release and participation in change control.

· Move multiple parts across various engine platforms to alternative suppliers.

· Focus includes but not limited to powertrain systems such as of base engine, exhaust/after-treatment, turbochargers/air induction, thermal systems and fuel/ignition/evaporative emissions systems in addition to any other ICE powertrain systems.

· Own the engine sub-system design release process using OEM PLM system (e.g. Teamcenter, CATIA, etc.).

· Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, and configuration content.

· Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).

· Ensure design change impacts to cost, quality, emissions, and timing are evaluated and communicated.

· Lead Validation, APQP & Launch Support

· Lead engine sub-system related APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, SCAAFS, Control Plans etc.

· Support DV/PV testing: durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions.

· Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production engine builds.

· Support PPAP readiness and launch activities

· Ensure Quality, Compliance & perform Risk Management

· Must be Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering field.

internal combustion engine development experience.

· Prior experience in design release or technical leadership roles.

· Strong knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.

· Experience with APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and product launch support.

· Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)

· Ford experience required