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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Electro-Mechanical Site Supervisor

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWayne, NJ, USA$76k - $112k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate’s degree, technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a directly related maintenance, automation, or material handling field.
  • Broad knowledge of maintenance, operations, and supervisory practices.
  • Demonstrated experience directing, motivating, mentoring, and managing the performance of maintenance teams.
  • A proven track record handling performance management and disciplinary matters.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley or equivalent programmable logic controller (PLC) control platforms.
  • Knowledge of DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, Ethernet, or equivalent industrial communication networks.
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring, alternating-current power, alternating-current motors, electrical drawings and schematics, and control panels.
  • Experience with servo drives, PC controllers, direct-current power supplies, encoders, photo eyes, and other industrial devices.
  • Understanding of automated machinery; automated material handling systems are preferred.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
  • Knowledge of Lean principles, including 4-Step Problem Solving, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to assess and analyze equipment and team performance data.
  • Experience supervising maintenance metrics, equipment faults, and operational data.
  • Ability to develop reports, presentations, and communication materials to effectively communicate performance and operational issues.
  • Demonstrated progression and success in the maintenance and operation of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coordinate, and provide direction to all functions within the assigned team.
  • Apply professional judgment to evaluate and resolve sophisticated and less-defined operational and technical issues.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve sophisticated problems to ensure reliable equipment performance and continuous operations.
  • Establish effective workflows, job responsibilities, and reporting structures to improve team efficiency.
  • Participate in the development of departmental budgets and business plans.
  • Evaluate current methods and procedures and recommend improvements to operational efficiency.
  • Communicate recommended process and operational changes to the customer.
  • Identify resource requirements and develop appropriate business justifications.
  • Diagnose and resolve sophisticated technical and functional challenges to support flawless facility operations.
  • Supervise maintenance and operational performance and communicate key findings and recommendations to leadership and the customer.

Desired Qualifications

  • Understanding of automated machinery, preferably automated material handling systems.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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