Digital Integration Site Manager

About the role

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. Our 20,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support onsite activities related to digital tools during commissioning.
• Act as the central communication link between customer teams, onsite technicians, and internal software and engineering teams.
• Plan, organize, and track commissioning and onboarding activities to ensure timely execution.
• Guide onsite teams and technicians in the use and deployment of digital tools.
• Facilitate issue resolution by coordinating between onsite teams and remote technical experts.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of network and software-related issues to support operations.
• Monitor, track, and communicate project status, risks, and action items to stakeholders.
• Carefully coordinate software updates onsite and verify successful implementation with the appropriate teams.
• Ensure clear, timely, and structured communication across all stakeholders.
• Support data validation activities to help ensure reliable system performance.
• Promote a collaborative, solution-oriented environment across customer and internal teams.

Requirements

• No specific programming language proficiency required, but familiarity with software development concepts is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• No specific experience with TIA Portal.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience; focus on coordination, operations, or technical support roles is acceptable.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in project coordination, onsite support, or operations in industrial or technical environments.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of networking and software systems; ability to support troubleshooting is beneficial.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders; excellent organizational and coordination abilities in fast-paced onsite environments; proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to escalate issues appropriately; ability to lead discussions, align teams, and maintain focus on project goals; strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities; collaborative, customer-focused, and adaptable approach.

Benefits

Krones, Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our Krones Benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits.