Installation Manager

Knapp Inc•Kennesaw, GA

About The Position

The Installation Manager is responsible for following the processes and instructions accordingly to the Field Operations Department’s assigned tasks in a successful manner. Success is measured based on project quality, duration and costs. The Installation Manager is responsible for development and training of mechanical and electrical supervisors/techni- cians as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors. This position supports field supervisors on all issues during the installation. Responsibilities include gathering data from job sites, assigning supervisors/technicians to job sites and scheduling and approving travel plans for supervisors/technicians assigned.

Requirements

3+ years' experience on-site management or supervision of installations within a rele- vant industry
1+ years’ experience with Knapp equipment/systems
Ability to communicate clearly verbally, clear concise writing skills
Capability to work independently without daily supervision.
Entrepreneur with character, driven, goal oriented with a desire to take ownership in the quality of the installation
Strong time management & organizational skills:
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments
Ability to plan effectively using different tools
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical conveyor and shuttle systems
Exposure to a networked environment using a Windows and/or Windows like interface
Proficient in the Microsoft office suite with focus on: Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint
Knowledge of Knapp procedures and processes

Responsibilities

Review, assess and encourage team members to improve their technical knowledge and skills and to solve problems actively on their own
Weekly and daily meetings with field operations crew
Schedule team members to optimize the success of projects, particularly based on the qualifications of the team members
Continuous progress monitoring of the project’s reports assigned to him/her, escala- tions in case of deviances
Frequent communication to team members at customers sites and in house
Provide regular status updates to upper management
Technical and qualitative review of project reports from team members, forwarding to upper management
Evaluate and revise execution plans
Leads kick off and post installation meetings
Monitor and ensure compliance with safety guidelines with field technicians, supervi- sors, and QA managers
Initiate actions and check to achieve the goal of a project
Collect data from field operations from all projects and report to upper management
Organizing and implementing training for team members
Writing and maintaining installation documents
Monitor assigned open points and tasks
Interface with different departments
Final review of projects by schedule, costs and quality with field technicians, supervi- sors, and QA managers
Organizing training for field operations technicians
QA record keeping
Coordination with headquarters regarding installation, process, products and quality
Provide project updates and training to supervisors and technicians
Assist annual review with all team members

Benefits

2 remote days per week
Half day Fridays
A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
Industry competitive compensation
Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized Daycare
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering