Installation Leader

Company Overview:
Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.

The Role:
Dematic has an immediate need for an Installation Leader. This position reports to the Senior VP of Project Execution and is responsible for the overall strategy of Mechanical, Electrical, and Pre-commissioning installation of Dematic's solutions. This is a critical role in sustaining competitive advantage in the marketplace. The solution installation activity is highly technical and strong knowledge of the material handling industry is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Communicate Installation organization status, concerns and opportunities to the executive team on a monthly basis.

Collaborate with the other functional departments to continue to improve on project execution.

Establish, Monitor and Control departmental budgets and capital spend.

Establish and drive a vision of an Installation organization based around a supporting business strategy.

Make business decisions based on operational and financial Installation KPI's

As the leader of a remote organization, effectively communicate the business strategy, the desired culture of professionalism, the justifications of impactful decisions and the honest concern of the wellbeing of all.

Drive a Safety Culture that represents best-in-class. Prioritize Safety as the highest priority.

Drive the Quality of the installation deliverable to both internal and external customers.

Demand the highest level of quality of the deliverables presented to Installation so that the on-site installation teams can be as effective and efficient as possible.

What We Are Looking For:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree required. Masters strongly preferred.

Knowledge / Qualifications:

20+ years of logistics and automation experience, with 10+ years of direct applicable experience at an executive level

Proven experience effectively leading solutions teams across multiple countries and cultures

Several years of proven experience delivering large scale, enterprise, mission critical solutions

Extensive knowledge with international business

Must be extremely knowledgeable with the interworking of a Distribution Center

Experience in the analysis of performance metrics; short and long term technology development planning, evaluation, testing, and selection

Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels both internal and external and competence in making timely, effective, principles-based decisions.

Demonstrated ability to build credibility and confidence with a wide variety of leaders including internal stakeholders, customers and vendors and be seen as a trusted advisor.

Ability to effectively create a collaborative, team-oriented environment including mentoring and motivating team members to be accountable for results.

Demonstrated ability to innovate and create strategies that significantly improve practices that enable the organization to achieve business and technical results.

Demonstrated ability and experience working effectively in a self-directed, proactive, results-oriented, complex, fast paced environment across all levels.

Demonstrated experience in driving initiatives, while holding teams accountable for results and ensuring continuous improvement.

Key Leadership Characteristics:

Organizationally Savvy

Focusing on Action and Outcomes

Getting Work Done through Others

Making Complex Decisions

Understanding the Business

Inspiring Others

Model our Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence

Communicating Effectively

Trustworthy