Job Title: Field Installation Supervisor
Job Description
The Field Installation Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating the installation and testing of conveyor systems at customer job sites. This role oversees project planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring installations are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The position requires regular collaboration with engineering and customer teams, as well as travel to job sites approximately 2540% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the Engineering Department to prepare mechanical and electrical installation drawings for manufacturing systems.
- Create comprehensive project schedules that include equipment shipping, installation, commissioning, customer training, and final equipment handover.
- Maintain and monitor installation budgets for each project, ensuring costs remain within established limits.
- Supervise installation projects at customer job sites, including OEM manufacturing facilities, to ensure safety standards, quality requirements, and project timelines are met.
- Issue daily progress reports that document installation status, issues encountered, and actions taken to keep the project on track.
- Monitor and track extra cost items with the customer and subcontractors, ensuring proper documentation and approval of any changes.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the customer to ensure all required paperwork is processed, work areas are defined, and a safe working environment is maintained.
- Ensure project scope and schedule are clearly communicated, understood, and followed by all stakeholders on site.
- Report back to the home office regarding new project opportunities, customer concerns, and any support needs identified during installations.
- Schedule and coordinate on-site activities, including subcontractor work, customer training sessions, and commissioning tasks.
- Support customer training on installed conveyor systems and ensure a smooth transition during equipment handover.
Essential Skills
- 35 years of related work experience in a manufacturing or construction setting, with direct involvement in installation or industrial maintenance activities.
- Proven project management and project coordination skills, including project scheduling and budget tracking.
- Hands-on experience with welding, pneumatics, and electrical systems in an industrial environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical issues, including the ability to perform electrical and PLC troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings (metric) and electrical schematics accurately.
- Experience with conveyor systems and familiarity with PLCs and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project for scheduling and documentation.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for reviewing or assisting with mechanical and electrical installation drawings.
- Knowledge of PLC programming and design, including working with commonly used PLC systems.
- Supervisory skills with the ability to lead installation crews and coordinate subcontractors effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in customer-facing project management situations.
- Ability and willingness to travel an average of 2540% of the time to customer job sites.
- Experience in industrial maintenance and installation work within manufacturing environments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate degree or certification in a technical field such as Industrial Technology or a closely related discipline.
- Experience working in OEM manufacturing facilities or similar industrial environments.
- Ability to schedule appointments and coordinate multiple stakeholders and activities across different locations.
- Comfort working with industrial control systems and related electrical components.
- Attention to detail when tracking extra cost items and documenting changes to project scope.
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams to support long-term project opportunities.
Why Work Here?
The organization actively supports career growth and development, including succession planning that creates clear advancement opportunities. Employees benefit from strong internal programs and bonus opportunities, fostering a culture that rewards performance, collaboration, and long-term commitment.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment and modern production areas. Work involves a mix of office-based project planning and on-site supervision at customer job sites, including OEM manufacturing facilities. Travel is required approximately 2540% of the time to support installations, commissioning, and customer training. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and organized work areas, with regular use of tools and technologies such as conveyor systems, PLCs, VFDs, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications. Employees work in a professional industrial setting that supports effective communication, collaboration, and adherence to safety procedures
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance PTO Retirement Plan Educational Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Basic, Employee, Spouse, & Child Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,TN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
