Field Operations Leader – Material Handling & Conveyors

B.l.-Harbert-International,-LLC-; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B.l.-Harbert-International,-LLC- seeks an experienced field Superintendent to lead on-site operations for material handling and conveyor projects in the Southeast US. You will supervise crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality across installations.

Responsibilities include planning, daily reports, toolbox talks, and collaboration with project management. Travel to sites as required; OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a superintendent/leadership role in material handling, industrial construction, or similar field.
• Strong knowledge of material handling systems, conveyor installation, and construction practices.
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and project schedules.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Proficiency with basic technology tools (email, scheduling software, reporting apps).
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on assigned material handling projects.
• Manage and coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
• Enforce and promote a strong safety culture; ensure all safety protocols are followed.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise installation activities (conveyor systems, racking, mezzanines, sortation equipment, etc.).
• Work closely with project management to review schedules, resolve field issues, and forecast needs.
• Conduct site walks, quality control checks, and punch list completion.
• Hold daily pre‑task planning meetings and regular safety toolbox talks.
• Maintain detailed daily field reports, logs, and project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with owners, vendors, engineers, and internal teams.
• Monitor labor productivity and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor, train, and develop field crews and foremen.
• Assist with project start‑up and close‑out tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Material handling

Blueprints

Safety culture

Project coordination

Travel readiness

OSHA 30

Communication

Tech tools

Job description

B.l.-Harbert-International,-LLC- seeks an experienced field Superintendent to lead on-site operations for material handling and conveyor projects in the Southeast US. You will supervise crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality across installations.

Responsibilities include planning, daily reports, toolbox talks, and collaboration with project management. Travel to sites as required; OSHA 30 certification preferred.