Productivity Specialist - Machine Tool Industry

About the role

Morris Group, Inc., a third-generation family-owned machine tool distributor serving manufacturers of precision machined parts, is hiring a Productivity Specialist in Chicago. The specialist acts as a central knowledge base for machine accessories, workholding and tooling, recommending solutions directly to customers and supporting machine sales planning.

Key responsibilities

• Build customer relationships across shop floor, programming, engineering, purchasing and senior management.
• Analyze customer equipment and processes to recommend products and improvements that increase efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with capital equipment sales in the assigned territory, from pre-sales through project completion, and cultivate a sales territory when not supporting capital projects.
• Deliver product demonstrations, attend industry events and supplier training seminars, and manage projects with engineering, sales, contracts, service and management teams.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of machining experience; preference for experience reviewing part prints, fixturing strategies and tooling selection.
• Strategic, internally driven approach with creativity in solving challenges, able to handle a fast-paced environment and multiple priorities.
• Valid U.S. driver's license, reliable transportation and a clean driving record; daily travel in the territory, occasional long-distance or overnight travel.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance and meet the physical requirements of the role.

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and related business programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to present products to customers at all levels.
• Preferred: lean manufacturing training, public speaking or product presentation experience, and project management experience.

What we offer

• Competitive starting salary.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan option, vision, dental and company-paid life insurance.
• 3+ weeks of vacation to start, 10 company-paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee appreciation events, and an Employee Assistance Program.