Site Manager

Company: Krones
Location: Franklin
Posted on: February 13, 2025

Job Description:

Site Manager

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Location: Wisconsin, US





Req ID: 8306



Date: Feb 10, 2025



Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors; communicate and enforce safety and environmental policies; serve as a role model in compliance.


Provide management direction to field service personnel in their attempts to diagnose equipment problems and find solutions. Ensure that field service personnel are responsive to customer needs and requirements.


Manage a portfolio of large turnkey packaging industry projects that are located within the Krones North America region (Canada, USA, Central America / Caribbean), including multiple product lines in filling, packaging, and process technology with average overall project value between $5-10M per project.


Direct, coordinate, and provide guidance / support of project activities from all phases of Krones project management (planning, execution, and acceptance) and multiple interdisciplinary project teams at an overall project responsibility role, including project engineering / execution strategies, resource planning, manufacturing clarification and procurement, supervision & monitoring of project execution, and closeout phases for turnkey projects.


Support sales project management, line solutions, and service management colleagues in creating and clarifying quotations in technical, timeline, and commercial aspects to complete overall project scope / guarantees with customer satisfaction in mind.


Periodic on-site project management & visits together with on-site team during specific project milestones and / or consultation of customers by handling claims (incidents & NCR's) and (de-) escalations in case of contract deviations.


Ensure maintains control of projects, in accordance with Krones project management philosophy regarding schedule, budget, quality, risk assessments, presenting detailed service quotations and claims management by creating and presenting representative project reports for stakeholders and management.


Lead project preparation, clarification, learnings and closeout feedback for Krones management by using interpersonal interaction skills, including the ability to conduct formal presentations, prepare written proposals and execution plans, bid packages, etc.


Up to 90% travel to customer job sites (out 4-6 weeks at a time)


Perform any other duties as assigned





MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree in an industry related field or equivalent experience that normally would be gained by 4-6 years of an extensive training program or previous on-the-job experience in site management.


Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in the packaging industry, a strong technical background, and knowledge of Krones packaging equipment.





Professional Skills:

Knowledge of MS Office Suite and Krones Portfolio.


Must have computer abilities and experience with project scheduling software (MS Project preferred) and spreadsheet software, in a Microsoft Windows environment.


Knowledge of business administration, process and structural knowledge, and knowledge of policies, directives, guidelines, and standards.

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