Site Supervisor

Reference: 16584184_1785866609

Field Installation Supervisor / Site Lead - Conveyor & Material Handling Systems - Offering Nationwide Travel Opportunities, Long-Term Projects, and Competitive Contract Rates

Competitive hourly rates: $33.00-$36.00 per hour (DOE)
100% Nationwide U.S. Travel | Contract-to-Hire | Immediate Starts Available

The employer specialises in the warehouse automation and material handling industry and is supporting multiple large-scale conveyor installation and warehouse automation projects across the United States. They are recognised for delivering complex conveyor, sortation, and material handling solutions for leading distribution, e-commerce, and parcel handling facilities, offering contractors the opportunity to work on high-profile projects nationwide.

They have an exciting opportunity for experienced Field Installation Supervisors, Site Leads, and Installation Foremen to join their Field Operations team. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy leading installation crews, coordinating field activities, and delivering conveyor and warehouse automation projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This position forms part of the Field Operations team and is responsible for supervising the onsite installation of conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and warehouse automation solutions at customer sites throughout the United States.


Responsibilities

  • Lead daily onsite conveyor and warehouse automation installation activities.
  • Supervise mechanical, electrical, and installation technicians on customer sites.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, field crews, and project stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Monitor installation progress and provide regular status updates to Project Managers.
  • Ensure installations are completed safely, on time, and in accordance with project specifications.
  • Read and interpret installation drawings, layouts, and project documentation.
  • Assist with troubleshooting installation issues and coordinating corrective actions.
  • Enforce OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and site safety requirements.
  • Conduct toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture onsite.
  • Act as the primary onsite point of contact for customers, contractors, and project teams.
  • Support commissioning teams during equipment handover and project completion.
  • Travel extensively to customer sites throughout the United States.

Requirements

  • Previous experience supervising conveyor installation or material handling equipment (MHE) projects.
  • Experience leading mechanical and/or electrical installation crews.
  • Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, warehouse automation, or industrial installation projects.
  • Experience reading mechanical and electrical drawings.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and installation teams.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced industrial and construction environments.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • Experience following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 100% throughout the United States.
  • Legally authorised to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

Candidates should have supervisory experience on one or more of the following systems:

  • Belt Conveyors
  • Roller Conveyors
  • MDR Conveyors
  • Crossbelt Sorters
  • Sliding Shoe Sorters
  • Shoe Sorters
  • Spiral Conveyors
  • Vertical Lifts
  • Pallet Conveyors
  • ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems)
  • Structural Steel
  • Platforms & Walkways
  • Guarding
  • Robotics Integration
  • Warehouse Automation Systems

Experience working on projects for major distribution, fulfilment, or parcel handling facilities is highly desirable, including:

  • Amazon
  • UPS
  • FedEx
  • USPS
  • DHL
  • Walmart Distribution
  • Target Distribution
  • Costco Distribution

Experience working for leading warehouse automation integrators is also highly desirable, including:

  • Vanderlande
  • Dematic
  • Honeywell Intelligrated
  • Fortna
  • Swisslog
  • TGW
  • Daifuku
  • Bastian Solutions
  • BEUMER
  • Fives
  • KNAPP
  • Witron
  • MHS Global
  • Hy-Tek
  • KPI Solutions
  • SSI Schaefer
  • Murata Machinery
  • viastore
  • Interroll
  • Hytrol

What We're Looking For

We're specifically seeking experienced Field Installation Supervisors, Site Leads, Foremen, Superintendents, and Installation Managers with a proven background leading conveyor installation and warehouse automation projects.

Successful candidates will have hands-on experience supervising the installation of conveyor systems, material handling equipment, or warehouse automation systems within distribution centres, fulfilment centres, parcel hubs, or manufacturing facilities.

This is not a maintenance position. We are looking for leaders with strong installation and project execution experience.


Reasons Why You Should Apply

  • Immediate contract opportunities with long-term potential.
  • Competitive hourly rates of $33.00-$36.00 per hour.
  • $60 daily per diem.
  • Paid travel expenses.
  • Paid travel time.
  • Opportunity to work on major warehouse automation and conveyor installation projects across the United States.
  • Travel opportunities with leading warehouse automation integrators.
  • Gain valuable experience supporting high-profile fulfilment, distribution, and parcel handling facilities.
  • Excellent opportunity for experienced Field Supervisors looking to build a long-term career within the rapidly growing warehouse automation industry.

How to Apply

For more information about the role, or for an informal discussion regarding opportunities currently available, please contact Chantal Willemburg via email: [email protected]


Why Work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry-leading specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing, and advanced technology sectors. We provide specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, ensuring our clients offer some of the most exciting engineering opportunities available across North America.

Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, ensuring every application is considered solely on its own merits.

When you register with Proactive, you'll gain access to some of the most exciting specialist engineering opportunities within the automation and material handling industry. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry updates and download our app to receive notifications of newly listed vacancies.

We look forward to helping you find your next opportunity!


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Site Supervisor

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