Controls Department Manager

Goforth Williamson, Inc, 373 Odell Road, Griffin, Georgia, United States of America

Posted Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company: Goforth Williamson

In February of 2004, two mechanical engineers teamed together to form Goforth Williamson, Inc. With over 30 years of rotating equipment experience between them, Travis and David focused on developing GWI into a customer-oriented service company. Since that time, GWI has grown to a company with over 50 full-time employees. The employees of GWI are specialists in their fields. They have a vast knowledge of pumping equipment and the applications they are used in.

The employees have experience from Original Equipment Manufacturers, motor shops, contractors, machine shops and other rotating equipment repair facilities.

• Serving as the primary on-site leader for the Controls Department, overseeing daily operations across engineering, field service, panel shop, and inside sales
• Identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks before they escalated, and developing repeatable processes to prevent recurrence
• Providing direct supervision, mentorship, and performance feedback to department employees, many of whom have been promoted into their current roles as the company has grown
• Acting as the primary point of escalation for internal issues so that the VP of Controls can remain focused on business development and strategic priorities
• Coordinating with other departments (pump sales, pump repair, field service) to ensure cross-functional alignment on shared customer projects
• Tracking key department metrics - project status, lead times, open orders, and service commitments - and reporting regularly to the VP of Controls
• Establish accountability for performance, deadlines, and quality

• 6+ years of experience in an operations, project management, or department management role, ideally in an industrial, electrical, or engineered-products environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams across multiple functional areas
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and keep multiple work streams on track simultaneously
• A natural problem-solver who takes ownership, follows through, and brings calm and clarity to a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in a technical environment - prior experience with control panels, VFDs, electrical systems, or the water/wastewater industry is a plus but not required
• Proficiency with project management or operations tools (experience with Smartsheet, ERP systems, or similar platforms is a plus)
• Excellent communication skills - you will be the connective tissue between frontline staff and senior leadership

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Griffin, GA facility. Regular in-office presence is required.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Specific compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

We are a full-service pump and controls company serving the municipal water, wastewater, and industrial markets. Our capabilities span new pump sales, pump repair, field service, and a controls division that includes VFD and soft start sales, controls retrofits, and in-house UL 508A control panel manufacturing. We are proud of the team we have built and are committed to continuing to grow the right way - with the right people, doing quality work for our customers.

Goforth Williamson operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG's distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.