Director, Installation

KION Group

. Deliver on Customer Projects.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $141,000 - $206,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver on Customer Projects.
Execute installation efforts at customer sites under the safest conditions, providing the highest quality, in the most efficient way and achieving world class customer satisfaction.
Lead all aspects of, implement, and manage processes that deliver outstanding results.
Develop and manage project costing, budgets, and business plans.
Foster a culture of teamwork and cooperation, drive efficiency, and reduce waste through innovative installation improvement initiatives.
Build impactful project installation strategies and programs in close partnership with the installation function.
Recruit, develop, motivate, and manage a group of extensively trained Project Installation professionals, ensuring we meet all business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record to effectively guide an assembly of Installation Resources at every level.
Proven track record in driving coordination and support of project execution teams in areas such as: Subcontractor management and labor planning, Project planning and document control, Material delivery, scheduling, and management, Contract management and customer correspondence, Risk mapping and proactive alert management.
History of effectively driving and managing change within a sophisticated international matrix organization.
Outstanding team-building skills with the ability to improve interaction and efficiency and break down barriers.
Experience with labor planning, budgeting/forecasting, project planning, site management, installation, contract management, materials management, and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
Technical knowledge of the material handling industry, supply chain, or material handling solutions is advantageous.
A bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is preferred. However, demonstrated experience and leadership skills are highly valued.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project costingbudgetsbusiness planssubcontractor managementlabor planningproject planningdocument controlmaterial deliverycontract managementrisk mapping

Soft Skills

team-buildingleadershipcommunicationmotivationefficiency improvementchange managementcollaborationproblem-solvinginnovationcustomer satisfaction

Certifications

bachelor's degreemaster's degreeConstruction ManagementEngineeringProject Management