Our Vision
“Our vision is to grow the Huyett organization in order to nurture and improve the communities we serve — or in other words — create and develop a way of life in the same way a securely rooted tree stands strong and provides ample shade and protection from wind and rain for those who seek refuge under its broad canopy.”
Tim O’Keeffe, CEO
Embracing Technology
Huyett relies heavily on technology to ensure we are a leading voice in our industry. Our management is quick to implement the very latest in technology tools, such as e-commerce, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to enhance our value proposition to our customers at the least possible cost. Some highlights:
- Huyett has the highest percentage of e-commerce sales among its peers in the industrial fastener industry. This channel will continue to grow as B2B commerce embraces e-purchasing and procurement.
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence are being developed to improve the effectiveness of decision making in procurement, supply chain, and sales planning.
- Data analytics and the use of business intelligence are priorities to support the Company’s technology plan.
Career paths and roles: Software Developer, Programmer, Information Services, Information Technology Administration, Network Support, Projects, Program Management, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Technology Manager, Director
Use of Distribution Support Team
With a diverse product line and multi-channel approach, Huyett is unique in the fastener industry for its use of a Distribution Support Team. Our sales team is highly trained in the product line, Huyett’s business partnership resources, and the principles of professional selling. The Company also uses Customer Relations Management (CRM) to improve visualization of opportunities/activity and geo-mapping to plan canvasses.
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Distribution Support Team covers the majority of the continental United States and regions of Canada and Mexico.
Career paths and roles: Customer Service Agent, Sales Representative, Order Entry, Strategic Quotes, Key Accounts, Regional Sales, Territory Sales, Channel Sales, Corporate Business Development, Sales Operations Manager, Sales Director
Marketing and E-Commerce
In the late 1990’s the Marketing and E-commerce Teams began supporting product line development, marketing efforts, and the Company’s mission of building communities. With the advent of B2B commerce, the Company has developed e-commerce and e-marketing functions to support strategic objectives including:
- Catalog design, layout, and printing
- Forms creation and management
- Website design and management
- E-marketing and promotional activities
- Trade show booth and promotional development
- Company apparel design and order management
- Huyett Charities promotional management
Career paths and roles: Graphic Design, Videography/Photography, Copywriting, Web/E-Commerce Development, SEO/SEM Administration, Social Media, HTML/PHP Programmer, Creative Manager
Engineering Support
With over 100,000 unique standard parts and in-house manufacturing capabilities, the possibilities for custom part designs are nearly endless. By collaborating with sales teams, our Engineering Support Team provides:
- Product and technical support to our distributor customer base
- Problem solving
- Quality assurance and root cause analysis engagement and support
- Product and applications training to sales and customer service teams
- CAD/CAM drawing and modifications to customer-specific designs
Career paths and roles: CAD Technician, Sales Engineering, Product Support, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Strategic Quotes, Product Development
Packaging
Huyett operates a full-scale custom packaging and kitting facility using automated, semi-automated, and configured workstations that allow us to process hundreds of custom packages a day.
Some kits are uniform in nature, while others include an array of parts used for a specific assembly or process on a production line. Important product information may be printed and affixed to parts using labels, or is printed directly onto parts. Our facility is equipped to handle a wide variety of custom packaging needs.
Career paths and roles: Packaging Technician, Kitting, Labeling, Inventory Control, Team Leader, Programmer, Supervisor, Manager
Manufacturing
Huyett’s manufacturing facility includes a complete machine shop for cutting, milling, turning, grinding, tumbling, and machining. Team members continually develop improvements and add new tools to increase our manufacturing capacity, increasing our output and shortening lead times for customers.
Technology is also an important driver of productivity. Many of the fixtures and tooling used on our equipment are custom designed for specific processes and applications. Manufacturing is a priority area for future development as we expand into processes that increase the breadth and depth of product lines.
Career paths and roles: CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, Materials Agent, Materials Supervisor, Planner, Scheduler, Inventory Control, Estimator, Engineer, Design, Drafting, Material Purchasing, Production Supervisor, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, CAD/CAM, Sales Engineer
Global Sourcing
Huyett engages in global procurement to ensure that its products are cost efficient and of the highest quality. Supply Chain and Purchasing functions are supported with a product and price data business unit so that current pricing remains market-competitive, and product attributes are robust and supportive of an e-commerce experience.
Career paths and roles: Logistics, Traffic Management, Inventory Analyst, Product Development, Sourcing Agent, Procurement, Purchasing Administrator, Purchasing Agent, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Director
