Shift Engineering Manager

Shift Engineering Manager

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of the KNAPP's primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group's unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

As a Shift Engineering Manager, you will be part of a team that works to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency where you will be expected to provide industrial Electrical/Mechanical expertise and leadership/oversight. The role will assist in the development and implementation of processes to maintain proper utilization and functionality. This position will focus on the application of knowledge of; electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment, including the utilization of 480vac, 240vac, 120vac, and 48vdc, 24vdc, VFDs, and PLCs (Siemens preferred.)

The successful candidate will be a member of the Maintenance Leadership Team for the site and will routinely interface with the customer's Operations Team.

• Lead your team by providing first-class maintenance and system support to our customers.
• Manage operations and maintenance of automated storage and retrieval systems and picking systems installed at the customer's location(s).
• The Shift Engineering Manager will be eager and determined to succeed, and safety-conscious in all activities undertaken.
• Will own problems and see them through to successful completion.
• May also be required to respond to emergency calls. Weekend work will be required and shall be structured to provide forward planning.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Lead your team to rectify software and electro-mechanical faults, resolve PLC related issues, provide guidance and expertise, be the resident subject matter expert on shift, and provide aid to customer's sites in assigned area
• Respond to emergency calls at customer site(s).
• Safety conscious in all activities and will drive culture of safety and awareness.
• Track and record all problems and see them through to a successful resolution
• In conjunction with the customer's On-Site Operations Team, provide a first-class response to customer, ensuring a 'do-it-right-the-first-time" mentality and policy
• Provide emergency breakdown and specialized maintenance support
• Set up and calibrate precision automated equipment
• Develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships with our customer and their operational agents to enable KNAPP to provide first-class service.
• Achieve and maintain performance metrics in line with contractual expectations (output, response time, quality-of-repair, and standards of workmanship).
• Training of customer's maintenance and operations teams, as required
• Expertise in the installation of conveyors and precision automated equipment
• Maintain a high quality of service by ensuring detailed communications with customer(s)
• Produce and deliver well-written and legible reports in a timely manner
• Execute all quality procedures, safety procedures, and any statutory procedures at the site
• Attend and participate in meetings with the KNAPP and Customer Leadership, to discuss ongoing activities and provide progress as applicable. Alternately, provide required information to the Resident Business Manager.
• Provide specialized maintenance service support for the customer's installed system
• Using established tools, systems and procedures, ensure that all parts usage is logged accurately on a daily basis
• Provide proper care and maintenance of the tools and equipment supplied
• Provide flexibility and the best use-of-skills…