Remote Installation Supervisor for Automation Projects

gpac; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Challenging automation work

Manufacturing environment exposure

Hands-on leadership growth

Job summary

GPAC is seeking an Installation Supervisor to lead onsite automation installations in Michigan, coordinating engineers, project managers, installers, contractors, customers, and internal teams.

You will monitor milestones, ensure safety and quality, maintain documentation, and provide clear communication to project leadership. Travel and remote work arrangements are expected as projects demand, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years in control systems or mechanical engineering preferred.
• 2+ years in a technical, customer-focused field service role.
• Automation installation experience strongly desired; powertrain assembly a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Customer-focused with attention to detail and professionalism.
• Ability to read schematics, controls documents, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to address questions, concerns, and complaints effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, and professional worksite.
• Daily coordination: Lead onsite meetings covering targets, safety, priorities, and open issues.
• Installation leadership: Coordinate engineers, project managers, installers, contractors, customers, and internal teams.
• Schedule oversight: Monitor milestones and escalate schedule concerns.
• Documentation: Maintain safety logs, reports, issue lists, and meeting notes.
• Compliance: Enforce safety procedures and required PPE use.
• Communication: Share customer, contractor, delay, and scope concerns with project leadership.
• Project support: Assist with tooling buy-off, runoffs, schedules, and site organization.
• Relationships: Build productive partnerships with customers, contractors, and installation crews.
• Professionalism: Represent the company with strong communication and customer focus.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Customer-focused communication

Time-management

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

GPAC is seeking an Installation Supervisor to lead onsite automation installations in Michigan, coordinating engineers, project managers, installers, contractors, customers, and internal teams.

You will monitor milestones, ensure safety and quality, maintain documentation, and provide clear communication to project leadership. Travel and remote work arrangements are expected as projects demand, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and professional conduct.