Superintendent - Material Handling

B.L. Harbert International; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

B.L. Harbert International in the Southeast United States seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations for material handling and conveyor projects.

You will supervise crews, coordinate with subcontractors, and drive on‑site execution to meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards. This hands‑on role requires 5+ years in leadership on industrial construction, strong knowledge of conveyors and racking, safety leadership, and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a superintendent/leadership role in material handling or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of material handling systems, conveyor installation, racking systems, 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

Field operations

Safety culture

Blueprint reading

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Various - Southeast USA. Various Locations Southeast, AL, USA

Description

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Superintendent to lead field operations for our Material Handling Division. This role is critical to ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to our high‑quality standards. The Superintendent will supervise crews, manage subcontractors, coordinate with project management, and drive daily field execution across conveyor, and industrial material handling system projects.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a superintendent, foreman, or leadership role in material handling, industrial construction, or similar field.
• Strong knowledge of material handling systems, conveyor installation, racking systems, 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.

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