Mechanical Supervisor

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Dematic is seeking a Mechanical Installation Supervisor to lead mechanical installation activities at customer sites throughout the continental United States. The role leads field installation work and coordinates subcontractors and contract labor teams, while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. It supports successful project delivery by maintaining Dematic installation standards, assisting with commissioning activities, and communicating between field execution and project leadership. Travel is highly intensive, up to 100%, and the role may contribute across multiple projects and disciplines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
OSHA 10 certification.
Valid driver's license.
Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Strong safety mindset and understanding of jobsite safety protocols.
Effective written and verbal communication across multiple stakeholders.
Problem-solving ability and proactive issue identification.
Basic to intermediate computer skills, including reporting tools and databases.
Knowledge of personal computer hardware setup, software configuration, and database systems.
Ability to work independently in fast-paced, high-travel environments.
Ability to travel up to 100% to customer locations, including on short notice.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and off-shift hours.
Ability to push, pull, crawl, squat, and walk across large construction sites.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Compliance with applicable labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
OSHA 30 certification.
Experience supervising installation teams and subcontractors on construction or industrial sites.
Experience installing or troubleshooting electromechanical equipment.
Experience with material handling systems such as conveyors, AGVs, or AS/RS.
Background in quality assurance processes and installation standards.
Experience coordinating field execution with project management teams.

Responsibilities

Lead jobsite safety programs, including BBSO, JSA, JHA, and daily safety meetings; conduct safety audits and maintain OSHA and Dematic standards.
Maintain jobsite housekeeping and enforce a safe working environment.
Supervise and coordinate contract labor teams of six or more installers and subcontractors.
Train, direct, and support less experienced team members.
Oversee material handling system installation to ensure compliance with Dematic standards.
Assist with equipment trial runs to confirm proper installation and performance, and support cross-functional work when required.
Ensure installation quality across internal teams, manufacturing deliverables, and subcontractors; complete quality checklists and close punch list items.
Provide Project Managers and/or Site Managers with status updates on schedule, manpower, and performance.
Attend and lead daily standups as required, participate in weekly project meetings and post-mortem reviews, and escalate issues as needed.
Manage site material inventory, track materials, and order required installation materials, including air systems.
Write clear, concise trip reports according to Dematic procedures.
Identify problems, recommend practical solutions, and support resolution of non-complex technical challenges.
Plan, book, and reconcile expenses using the CONCUR Expense Reporting tool and a Dematic travel credit card.
Travel to customer locations, including on short notice, and work weekends, holidays, and off-shift hours as required.