Electrical Supervisor - 100% Travel

KION Business Services Polska; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic seeks an Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical installation projects on site, ensuring quality, safety, and timely execution. You will coordinate in-house and subcontracted work, perform quality checks, support equipment trials, and train contract labor, reporting to project managers and customers.

This role requires extensive travel, hands-on involvement, and adherence to Dematic standards, with a base pay range of $88,500–$118,000 at posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in troubleshooting electrical equipment.
• Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform on-site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure installation quality on project sites, including both manufacturing and subcontractor work.
• Complete quality checklists and submit corrective actions when discrepancies are identified.
• Maintain on-site safety, including performing safety audits and enforcing standards.
• Assist with routine equipment trial runs to verify specifications and proper installation per Dematic standards.
• Provide on-site reporting on schedule, resources, and project status to project leads and customers.
• Train and support contract labor and subcontractors in installation of material handling equipment.
• Write clear, concise trip reports following Dematic procedures.
• Identify and resolve on-site problems and perform physical tasks as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

AGV/AS/RS/conveyors service experience

On-site leadership

Safety compliance

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet proficiency

PC proficiency

Job description

The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and timely execution of electrical installation projects on site. This role coordinates both in-house and outsourced work, performs quality checks, supports equipment trials, trains contract labor, and provides clear reporting to project managers and customers. This position requires extensive travel, hands-on involvement, and adherence to Dematic standards.

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 $88,500 - $118,00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Ensure installation quality on project sites, including both manufacturing and subcontractor work.
• Complete quality checklists and submit corrective actions when discrepancies are identified.
• Maintain on-site safety, including performing safety audits and enforcing standards.
• Assist with routine equipment trial runs to verify specifications and accurate installation per Dematic standards.
• Provide on-site reporting on schedule, resources, and project status to project leads and/or customers.
• Train and support contract labor and subcontractors in the installation of Dematic and other material handling equipment.
• Write clear, concise, and timely trip reports according to Dematic procedures.
• Identify and resolve on-site problems, and perform physical tasks as needed (push, pull, crawl, squat, lift at least 50 lbs).

What We are Looking For:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in troubleshooting electrical equipment.
• Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in quality assurance and adherence to installation standards.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform physical tasks on-site.
• Proficient with personal computers, spreadsheets, and weekly status reporting.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work weekends, holidays, off-shifts, and overtime as needed.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.