Site Supervisor

Serac; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serac Inc. is hiring an On-Site Manager to own on-site coordination of installation, commissioning, retrofit, and service projects at customer manufacturing facilities.

You will lead mixed teams of Serac technicians, third-party OEM personnel, and contractors, working hand in hand with our project managers to deliver safe, on-time, compliant projects. You will lead installation and commissioning, run rebuilds and retrofit activities, ensure site safety and GMP compliance, track milestones, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years installing packaging machines (filling/capping) experience.
• 5+ years leading on-site teams.
• Strong automation foundation with PLCs and control systems.
• Associate degree in engineering; hands-on experience considered in place of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and commissioning of new filling-capping lines.
• Run rebuilds and retrofit activities in the field.
• Own site safety and GMP/OSHA compliance.
• Track milestones and document progress against the plan.
• Deliver professional daily site reports on activity, issues, and hours.
• Communicate with Serac project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Packaging machine installation

On-site team leadership

Automation foundation (PLCs)

Reading electrical drawings

Professional communication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Isagraf

Pneumatic/Hydraulic drawings

Job description

On-Site Manager - Field Service & Installation (Filling/Capping Machinery)

$55-$65 hourly, based on experience.

About the Role

Serac Inc. is a global OEM of filling, capping, and cup-filling packaging machinery. We are hiring an On-Site Manager to own on-site coordination of installation, commissioning, retrofit, and service projects at customer manufacturing facilities. You will lead mixed teams of Serac technicians, third-party OEM personnel, and contractors, working hand in hand with our project managers to deliver safe, on-time, compliant projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead installation and commissioning of new filling-capping machines, up to complete lines.
• Run rebuild and retrofit activities on existing equipment in the field.
• Own site safety and compliance with OSHA and food safety standards (GMP).
• Track milestones against the project plan and keep them documented.
• Deliver professional daily reports covering site activity, issues, customer production schedule, and technician hours.
• Manage technician concerns and handle internal escalation.
• Stay in constant communication with the Serac project manager or assignee.

What You Bring

• 7+ years installing packaging machines, preferably filling and capping equipment (OEM machine-builder background).
• 5+ years leading on-site teams of varied backgrounds and suppliers.
• Strong automation foundation: electrical circuitry, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), computer-based controls (e.g. Isagraf), plus reading pneumatic and hydraulic drawings.
• Excellent communication: you can run a professional customer-facing meeting and keep clean daily records. Spanish or French is a plus.
• Travel flexibility: able to travel 80%+, work weekends and overtime, and deploy 2 to 4 weeks at a time.
• Education: associate degree in engineering minimum; equivalent hands-on experience considered in place of formal education.

$55-$65 hourly, based on experience.

Work is performed largely at customer sites, with some time at remote locations or Serac's office. Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs and bend, kneel, walk, or sit for extended periods. Domestic and international travel by air and auto required.

Serac does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.