National Site Manager - Industrial Woodworking Machinery

About the Role

Own end-to-end onsite management and coordination of installation teams across Stiles projects nationally. Lead field crews and subcontractors from mobilization through commissioning and startup. Serve as the primary point of contact on-site, coordinating between customers, project managers, engineering, and service teams. Drive fulfillment of contractually agreed installation terms, on time and on scope. Track quality, document defects, and lead resolution of installation issues before they become customer problems. Manage site budgets and supplier costs, including additional and reduced scope changes. Lead on-site meetings with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. Ensure safety and compliance protocols are in place and followed on every site. Document progress through weekly reports and milestone updates with your Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end onsite management and coordination of installation teams
• Direct field crews and subcontractors from mobilization through commissioning and startup
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for customers, project managers, engineering, and service teams
• Ensure contractually agreed installation terms are met on time and within scope
• Track quality, document defects, and resolve installation issues proactively
• Manage site budgets and supplier costs, including scope changes
• Lead on-site meetings with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
• Enforce safety and compliance protocols on every site
• Document progress via weekly reports and milestone updates

Requirements

• Technical background in mechatronics, electrical engineering, master craftsman certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in complex industrial equipment
• Proven experience as a site manager for large-scale machines and systems
• Knowledge of panel processing, furniture, or cabinet production (a differentiator)
• Strong leadership presence to manage field crews and subcontractors across concurrent projects
• Sharp communication skills as the face of Stiles on every job site
• Proficiency in MS Office and comfort learning proprietary systems
• Willingness to travel extensively, domestically and internationally
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities

Benefits

• High-visibility field leadership position with direct impact on project outcomes and customer relationships
• Work on complex, high-value capital equipment installations with unique challenges
• Collaborative support from engineering, project management, and service teams
• Career growth within a global organization specializing in woodworking machinery
• Competitive compensation and a travel package designed for field roles

About the Company

Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase efficiency and productivity for more than 60 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around customer needs. The company offers expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Stiles serves industries such as aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture, furniture, retail fixtures, and more. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Stiles has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California.