Site Manager, Packaging Equipment Installation

Job overview

The Site Manager role is onsite in Waukesha, WI, with travel of up to 90% domestically and internationally; compensation is not specified. The role supports KHS, a manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food. The manager coordinates customer-site installation, commissioning, and startup so equipment and production lines are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with customer expectations. The position connects field teams, contractors, customers, and internal departments through project execution and acceptance.

What you'll do

• Lead installation of machines, production lines, upgrades, and relocations
• prepare sites and arrange equipment, accommodations, and transportation
• manage contractors and field service technicians
• maintain installation and commissioning schedules and budgets
• serve as customer contact
• complete cost, safety, and daily reporting
• coordinate technical issue resolution with Engineering, Production, and Project Management
• track quality issues
• train and mentor employees
• follow workplace safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

site manager

waukesha wi

khs usa

packaging equipment

installation

commissioning

field service

customer site

project scheduling

budget management

90% travel

on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• educational reimbursement
• company-sponsored life and disability insurance
• paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

Requires travel up to 90% domestically and internationally and on-call availability for travel or occasional after-hours customer assistance, including weekends.

About the employer

KHS USA INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Packaging Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.