Manager Service Implementation

Who We Are

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

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 across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of 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.

The Service Implementation Manager (SIM) is responsible for leading the successful deployment of KNAPP Services at customer sites, with a strong focus on recruiting, training, and managing Logistics Operations Engineers (LOEs). This role oversees onsite implementation, ensures integration of LOE activities into KNAPP’s global service workflows, and drives adherence to communication, escalation, and incident management processes. The SIM partners closely with the KNAPP program team to align on standards and service strategies, serves as a key point of contact for internal and external escalations, provide technical support and continuously improves implementation practices to support KNAPP’s operational excellence and growth.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and continuous training for Logistics Operations Engineers (LOEs), ensuring technical readiness and consistent delivery of KNAPP standards at customer sites.
• Oversee onsite implementation of LOE services, including site architecture preparation, project planning, tool setup and ensuring successful handover to Remote Services.
• Develop and maintain all processes and procedures for Residential/LOE Services, including communication plans, escalation workflows, and Incident & Problem Management integration with the KNAPP Remote and Field Services.
• Provide direct leadership to LOEs and the LOE Manager, fostering alignment with KNAPP values, strong customer relationships, and high-performance delivery.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution and supporting both customer escalations and operational troubleshooting.
• Partner with the internal teams on training frameworks, competency development, software deployments, and service improvements.
• Oversee post-service reviews, identify improvement opportunities, and drive continuous enhancement of implementation practices and customer experience.
• Collaborate with KNAPP implementation teams (Resident Implementation Manager, Commissioning Onsite Manager) and RBS teams to ensure smooth site startup, issue management, and integration into long-term service workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver comprehensive reporting materials, including executive-level root cause analyses, system dashboards, and operational performance statistics, to support informed decision-making by CS Leadership, customers, and the Program Team.
• Ensure all documentation, records, and project deliverables are accurately maintained and meet KNAPP’s auditing and compliance standards.
• Identification of performance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities using data analytics.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Science Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3+ years of direct experience
• Working knowledge of Linux, Windows 10, and Windows Server
• Working knowledge of Oracle…