Network Engineering Supervisor

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•$65,000 - $154,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dematic Corp. has an immediate opening for a Network Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of network engineers within our Lifecycle Services and Solutions – Modernizations & Upgrades organization. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience leading network engineering teams, along with a proven track record of strong technical leadership and team development. The Network Engineering Supervisor is accountable for the performance and execution of daily network engineering operations, including resource allocation, prioritization, and team coordination. This role ensures that work is efficiently assigned, aligned to business priorities, and delivered on schedule with a high standard of quality. As both a leader and contributor, this individual will provide hands-on technical support while driving team performance, enabling successful project execution, and supporting organizational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering management and/or people leadership roles.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead effectively across remote, office, and customer site environments.
Willingness to travel up to 25% and work additional hours as needed to support project demands.
Strong leadership, collaboration, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
Proven ability to perform under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the workload of Controls Network Engineers supporting the LSS MU team.
Monitor team utilization and balance assignments to ensure efficiency and alignment with project demands.
Track backlog and delivery progress, providing regular updates on team performance.
Prioritize work in alignment with Engineering and Project Management leadership.
Perform administrative tasks, including time and travel approvals, as applicable.
Coach and mentor team members to maintain current knowledge of industry technologies.
Promote professional development through training sessions, workshops, and conferences.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and on-time delivery targets.
Proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions to address potential issues.
Provide oversight for the development of network specifications and configurations supporting SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation systems.
Guide OT network architecture and support project team’s designs.
Conduct technical reviews of network designs and drawings to ensure compliance with standards.
Oversee design and documentation of network segmentation strategies.
Support definition and implementation of cybersecurity design principles.
Coordinate network configurations, including: Physical interfaces and communication protocols, IP addressing and VLAN structure, Firewall rule definition and documentation.
Support design and implementation of Operational Technology (OT) networks.
Provide troubleshooting expertise for network devices and infrastructure.
Assist in developing network designs for new projects through analysis of RFQs and design specifications.
Recruit, onboard, and effectively integrate new team members.
Drive continuous talent development and performance management through the annual OCTR (Organization Capability and Talent Review) and goal‑setting processes.
Provide coaching, mentoring, skills gap assessment, and targeted training while empowering team members to succeed.
Foster a culture of integrity, open communication, and collaboration within the team.
Promote and uphold a Safety‑First culture while ensuring compliance with all company policies and standards.
Maintain regular and effective communication through one‑on‑one meetings, real‑time coaching, project team discussions, peer meetings, and employee feedback channels.