Director Installation Resources

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•$141,000 - $206,000

About The Position

The Director, Installation Resources is responsible for ensuring the right installation resource, people, skills, tools, and equipment are available and deployed to the right projects at the right time. This includes both near term execution and disciplined long-range planning through Integrated Business Planning (IBP). A core accountability of this role is to ensure the installation organization is prepared from a capacity and capability standpoint at least six months in advance of forecasted workload by validating demand signals and aligning internal and external capacity accordingly. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for installation labor across multiple project sites, ensuring the workforce is appropriately skilled, effectively utilized, and capable of delivering safe, high quality, predictable installations. The Director operates in a matrixed organization, collaborating closely with Installation Directors and cross functional partners to translate business demand into actionable workforce, capability, and resource strategies. The position leads four direct reports overseeing Mechanical Installation, Electrical Installation, Pre Commissioning, and Site Inventory Management, with accountability for a broader, geographically distributed installation workforce. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here : https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $141,000 to $206,000 salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required)
10+ years of experience in installation, construction, manufacturing, engineering, or comparable project‑driven environments
Demonstrated success in workforce planning, capacity management, and technical capability development
Strong technical understanding of mechanical installation, electrical installation, and pre‑commissioning in large‑scale automated or industrial environments
Working knowledge of installation sequencing, constructability, labor productivity, and execution risk drivers
Experience managing trade skill mixes, certifications, and jurisdictional requirements across multiple sites
Ability to translate technical requirements into workforce plans, training strategies, and execution standards
Familiarity with tools and systems supporting resource planning, capacity management, forecasting, and workforce analytics
Proven ability to lead large, multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations and execution environments
Strong people leadership skills including coaching, performance management, and engagement
Ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization
Executive‑level communication skills with clarity, transparency, and accountability
Sound judgment balancing safety, quality, schedule, cost, and people considerations
Ability to operate seamlessly between strategic long‑range planning and near‑term execution

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive assembly, large‑scale manufacturing, major construction, or plant operations preferred
Strong commitment to safety, quality, culture, and execution excellence

Responsibilities

Strategic & Long‑Range Planning (IBP & Readiness)
Lead enterprise‑level demand and capacity planning through Integrated Business Planning (IBP), aligning sales pipeline, portfolio outlooks, and execution strategies with labor capacity, skills, certifications, tooling, and geographic availability
Ensure the installation organization is capacity‑ and capability‑ready a minimum of six months in advance of forecasted workload by validating demand and aligning internal and external resources
Translate forecasted demand into multi‑year workforce, capability, and investment plans
Identify future technical skill, certification, and jurisdictional requirements early enough to enable proactive hiring, training, and development
Partner with Installation leadership, Sales, Solution Development, HR, Finance, and Procurement to align workforce strategy with growth, risk mitigation, and cost objectives
Ensure accurate, disciplined monthly forecasting processes are in place and consistently followed across the installation organization
Resource Execution & Optimization
Own enterprise resource planning and assignment of installation labor, tools, and equipment across multiple concurrent projects
Develop and continuously improve mechanisms and procedures for assigning new projects, considering workload, utilization, skill mix, and geographic constraints
Balance internal labor, contract labor, and subcontractors to optimize utilization while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards
Own and manage absorption, utilization, and rate‑reduction KPIs, providing data‑driven insights to support smart, timely decisions
Approve workforce plans, organizational structures, and resource investments within budget constraints
Partner with Finance to manage operational budgets and labor cost performance
Technical Capability & Talent Development
Monitor and assess technical skills, certifications, and qualifications across the installation organization
Identify capability gaps and work with Installation leaders to drive targeted training, development, and hiring recommendations
Direct execution of skill development, qualification tracking, and technical standards across Mechanical, Electrical, and Pre‑Commissioning disciplines
Ensure consistent installation practices, technical expectations, and execution standards across regions and projects
Manage the sourcing, qualification, and performance of external partners, contract labor agencies, and subcontractors in partnership with Procurement
Leadership, Culture & Continuous Improvement
Build and sustain a high‑performance, safety‑focused, and engaged culture across a geographically distributed workforce
Provide strong, visible leadership and bi‑directional communication with the installation workforce
Develop and coach leaders at multiple levels, strengthening bench strength and succession readiness
Drive continuous improvement of policies, processes, operating models, and resource planning tools to improve operational efficiency and predictability
Serve as a trusted advisor to Installation leadership on complex workforce, capability, and execution decisions