Superintendent - Material Handling

BL Harbert International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BL Harbert International seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations for material handling projects in the Southeast US. You will supervise crews, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence on conveyor and related systems.

The role requires 5+ years in leadership within material handling or industrial construction, strong blueprint reading skills, OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain), and willingness to travel to project sites as

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisor or leadership role in material handling or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of material handling systems and conveyor installation.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, shop drawings, and project schedules.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on assigned material handling projects.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a strong safety culture.
• Plan and supervise installation activities (conveyors, racking, mezzanines).
• Collaborate with project management to review schedules and forecast needs.
• Conduct site walks, quality checks, and punch list completion.
• Maintain detailed daily field reports and project documentation.
• Communicate with owners, vendors, engineers, and internal teams.
• Monitor labor productivity and mentor field crews.
• Assist with project start-up and close-out tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Blueprint reading

Travel readiness

Technology proficiency

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Scheduling software

Reporting apps

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.

Behaviors

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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