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WHO WE ARE

At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The Electrical Installation Foreman is responsible for leading and advising teams during the installation and maintenance of material handling systems. The Electrical Installation Foreman must have an advanced background in electrical systems, leadership skills, and the ability to deliver high quality work safely and on time.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Installation of Material Handling Systems
• Installation of safety devices
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems, based on engineered drawings and layouts
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Ensure adherence to appropriate industry regional standards of installation and safety equipment guidelines
• Comply with all relevant safety standards
• Ensure installation meets established processes, guidelines, regulations and quality standards
• Complete assigned tasks within the scheduled time and as assigned by direct supervisor
• Provision of direction, training, support, and feedback to team
• Support of commissioning and testing
• Responsible for provision of daily verbal and weekly reports to direct supervisor
• Train and guide contractor on KNAPP’s standards
• Lead and instruct teams to complete work in schedule and quality
• Maintain accurate records of work

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience and knowledge in electrical systems or maintenance within automation industry
• Advanced knowledge in industrial electrical installations
• Ability to read and comprehend engineered drawings and schematics
• Leadership and communication skills

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Travel required 100%
• Overtime as required by work  
• Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting 50-100 pounds

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. 

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required.  All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”