Installation Supervisor

Ipsen International Inc; Cherry Valley (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ipsen USA is seeking an Installation Supervisor to lead on-site installation of furnaces, supervise field service personnel, and coordinate contractors. This role ensures safety, schedules, budgets, and quality across projects, with strong leadership and technical oversight.

The position requires solid mechanical and electrical skills, ability to read drawings, and travel up to 50%. A High School diploma is required; engineering certifications are preferred and supervisory experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or engineering certification preferred.
• Minimum four years in a service/contractor org with large/complex capital equipment installations.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct contractors or Ipsen field personnel for rigging, millwright, piping, and electrical tasks.
• Monitor work for quality; ensure equipment is plumb, level, and square; corrections as needed.
• Oversee site safety to target zero accidents and zero lost time.
• Maintain installation schedule and budget; track performance and projections.

Skills

Strong mechanical ability

Strong electrical ability

Leadership

Project coordination

MS Office proficiency

Reading drawings/CAD

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Engineering associate degree or certification (preferred)

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Ipsen USA is the industry leader for versatile heat treatment systems and advanced process technology. Our advanced equipment is developed for Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Tool & Die, and other various industries across the globe.

Ipsen International Inc

Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We believe great benefits shouldn’t have to wait. That’s why we offer:

• Day‑One Benefits Enjoy our full benefits package starting your very first day—no waiting period required.
• 401(k) with Company Match We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster.
• Paid Time Off Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO.

Tuition Reimbursement We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program.

Position Summary

As directed and assigned by the Installation Manager, Ipsen's Installation Supervisor is responsible for performing hands‑on technical work as well as overseeing and directing onsite installations of Ipsen furnaces including that of people management. This includes learning and understanding the requirements for installing Ipsen vacuum furnaces, working onsite to either complete the installation of the furnace independently, with a team of Ipsen field service personnel, or with contractors engaged by Ipsen for the project, supervising Ipsen resources on‑site, resolving customer needs, and ensuring efficient and timely execution of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct contractors or other Ipsen field service personnel for rigging, millwright, piping, and electrical installation tasks.
• Monitor work for accuracy and quality, identifying issues such as loose or missing fittings and poor wire connections, and verify equipment is plumb, level, and square. Ensure repairs or corrections are made as necessary.
• Oversee site safety requirements for Ipsen employees, contractors, vendors, and customer employees, with a goal of zero accidents and zero lost time.
• Review installation requirements and understand Ipsen's contractual responsibilities.
• Maintain the installation budget, by using available tools to control costs, lost time, and overtime.
• Maintain required management reporting including installation schedule, job performance and projections.
• Carefully review any contractor change order requests, determine validity.
• Maintain and control track the installation schedule to maximize site performance.
• Resolve challenging situations or conflict in calm professional manner.
• Lead the on‑site team day to day — assigning where people work, setting work priorities, and determining what must be completed before close of day. Refer unresolved disputes to the Installation Manager.
• Participate in installation proposal creation, design drawing, engineering, and equipment specifications.
• Attend and participate in project kick‑off meetings for customers and contractors as required.
• Communicate with the customer daily providing updates on work activities, goal progress, and near term objectives.
• Identify and develop vendors as needed to quickly acquire missing parts, pipefittings, bolts, or wiring components to ensure continued progress of the work.
• Gather and disseminates competitive intelligence to the Ipsen team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong mechanical and electrical ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build and lead effective and diverse teams.
• Possess strong, planning, organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings, schematics, and CAD‑generated documents
• Knowledge of rigging, millwright, pipefitting, and electrical trades, closed loop cooling systems, welding, etc. to execute large scale installations.
• Safety Management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, customers, and vendors to effectively execute installations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and schematics.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Travel will primarily be domestic; however, some international travel may be required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, associate degree or additional certification in Engineering, or related technical field, preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a service/contractor organization with a proven track record of successfully executing large and complex installations of capital equipment.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Physical /Mental/ Work Environment Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger dexterity, handle or feel objects.
2. Regularly required to use close vision, hear and talk.
3. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
4. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
5. Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
6. Occasionally required to sit.
7. May be assigned to locations with high level of noise with no temperature control and dirty environments.
8. Regularly required to climb up to 6 ft with safety harness.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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