Site Manager

Role Overview

• Lead on‑site installation of new machines, full production lines, complex upgrades, and line relocations
• Understands machine portfolio and processes
• Prepares sites for installation; arrange for necessary equipment to the sites before installation commences, such as tools, containers, moving and safety equipment; negotiation and arrangement of accommodations and transportation to and from site
• Manages selected contractors to fulfil their scope of work on-site
• Manages Field Service Technicians on-site
• Manages schedule for installation and commissioning until acceptance of equipment, including scheduling KHS and non-KHS Field Service Technicians
• Acts as key contact to the customer, site personnel and facility
• Maintain and monitor the project schedule from installation through commissioning and acceptance
• Represent KHS professionally and maintain strong customer relationships while on site
• Completes required documentation on-site, e.g. cost tracking on installation budget, technicians on-site, daily reports to the Project Manager and customer; completes safety and customer documentation as required
• Interfaces with Engineering, Production and Project Management personnel to solve technical problems or project issues
• Responsible for the budget, including handling of FCNs with customer and contractor, communicating and correcting the schedule as needed
• Tracks quality issues in a separate reporting system
• Trains and mentors new employees on the project
• Follows KHS administration, workplace safety policies, procedures and practices
• Conveys professional image to customer; wears KHS uniform; assures that all personnel on-site will use the same uniform, maintains professional appearance, conduct, attitude, and promotes KHS’ business activities to all internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 90 percent domestically and internationally, using all modes of public transportation
• Provides his or her own hand tools
• Must be on call to travel or provide occasional telephone assistance to customers after standard work hours and on weekends
• Must be able to work in a high production environment under stress and demanding circumstances
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Engineering or a related field
• One year service experience in packaging/processing industry in a food, beverage, chemical or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting ability
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and resolve mechanical or technical issues
• Full understanding of technical drawings, layouts, and system schematics
• Knowledge of on‑site safety standards and industrial equipment safety practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• 401K with Company Match