Installation Manager - Opex Corporation

Job Summary
OPEX Corporation is currently hiring an Installation Manager responsible for managing the client and product support at a high level.
The Installation Manager will be involved in all stages of the installation and integration of large, automated material-handling equipment, providing continuity for the onsite customer, from the initial site survey through integration and handoff to the field service department. In addition, this person coordinates with the Installation foremen and project coordinator to provide the labor and any additional support required throughout the installation, commissioning, integration, and production. This position does require travel to installation sites across North America.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the installation, product integration, and client relationship
- Develop strategies to streamline the project processes and reduce cost
- Manager long term deliverables of physical installations of machinery, including the realization of project milestones and meeting contractual commitments
- Responsible for the distribution of active project material, installation support equipment, and installation personal
- Accountable for the development and performance management of Site Foreman and installers as well as third party support personal
- Responsible for product acceptance, workflow optimization, installation planning, and logistical support
- Ensuring a consistently high level of service and quality in all aspects of logistics activities
- Will manage short and long-term planning and priority strategies
- Resolve any arising problems or complaints related to active projects or communicate the issue to the next management level
- Will travel to customer installation sites across North America
- Ability to lead remote teams of up to 10-12 employees
Requirements & Qualifications
- Self-motivated with strong influencing skills
- Strong Relationship builder and excellent at the cross-functional day to day interaction or project work
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Technical understanding of material handling equipment installations and a substantial project management skills set
- Electromechanical experience is preferred
- Must have proven leadership abilities with previous experience in a managerial role
- 5+ years of management experience are preferred
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required
- Must have direct prior experience with administration and management of remote teams
- Proven ability to deliver projects within constraints of schedules and budgets is required
- Must be able to travel for extended periods
Physical/Work Environment
- Will be working onsite during installations of automated material handling systems
Company Overview
OPEX Corporation is more than a manufacturer of machines. We continuously reimagine technology to power the future for our customers.
With an innovative approach, we engineer unique automated solutions that support our customers so they can solve the most pressing business challenges for both today and tomorrow. Our scalable Warehouse, Document, and Mail Automation solutions improve workflow, accelerate change, and drive efficiencies in infrastructure.
We are a family-owned business and operated organization with more than 1600 committed employees who innovate, manufacture, install, and service products that are helping transform industry every day. We listen to our customers, respect each other, and work together to help reimagine the future through automated solutions.
At OPEX, we are Next Generation Automation.

Benefits:
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Full medical, dental and vision with low employee contribution rates
- Paid holidays and PTO allowance
- 401k with matching and profit sharing
- Basic life insurance, short term and long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement available

OPEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.