Senior Site Manager

Swisslog Holding AG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog Holding AG is seeking a Senior Site Manager to oversee on-site coordination for installation of material handling systems. You will supervise mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring quality and adherence to contract requirements across diverse sites.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in site/installation management for automated systems, 10+ years construction experience, and strong leadership, with travel exposure up to 75%+.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as Site Manager or Installation Manager for automated material handling systems
• 10+ years in construction with material handling focus
• Strong leadership in material handling projects
• Ability to read/translate schematics and blueprints
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel 75%+ and adapt to on-site needs

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed construction site coordination for installation of material handling systems
• Supervise and coordinate mechanical and electrical installation with engineering and installation teams
• Identify problems and ensure timely resolutions with vendors and project team
• Ensure project conforms to contract requirements
• Execute Swisslog Site Management SOP and safety/administrative processes

Skills

Team leadership

Reading schematics

Communication

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Adaptability

Safety mindset

Education

AS in Mechanical Engineering or Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Senior Site Manager

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed construction site coordination for the installation of the material handling systems


• Supervise and coordinate the mechanical and electrical installation with the engineering and installation teams. Maintain a strong emphasis on quality control


• Identify problem areas and concerns and ensure timely resolution directly or in cooperation with vendors and the project team as needed


• Ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with the contract requirements


• Fully execute the Swisslog Site Management SOP. Including the established safety and administrative processes in place for the Site Service team

Application Requirements

• 8+ years as Site Manager or Installation Manager for automated material handling systems applications


• 10+ years in the construction field, specifically in material handling


• Team leadership skills and experience within the material handling industry


• Sound application knowledge of auto-mated material handling equipment such as AS/RS, pallet and case conveyors, sorters, AGV’s, monorails


• Strong experience in reading, under-standing and translating various schematics and blueprints


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrated presentation skills


• Well refined computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook


• Ability to travel 75% + with ongoing flexibility outside of approved PTO requests


• Adaptability to changing circumstances on sites and with evolving processes, new equipment types and standards, customer requirements

Desirable

• AS in Mechanical Engineering or Construction


• AutoCad experience


• MS Project experience


• 30-Hour OSHA Course Certification


• First Aid/CPR/AED certified


• Powerpoint and other presentation skills and experience


• Strong emphasis on process control.


• Very strong emphasis on safety management and safety plan execution