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Shift Supervisor roles in hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and logistics qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. The E-3 has no lottery and no cap, so Australian professionals can pursue U.S. opportunities year-round with a willing employer.
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KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Maintenance Shift Supervisor manages a team of Resident Maintenance Technicians, along with commercial activities, while providing industrial Electrical/Mechanical expertise. This position is part of a leadership team that works to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency. This role also has a key function in the development of our Maintenance Team and implementation of KNAPP processes.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Maintain standards of service by ensuring quality communications with customers and colleagues.
- Responsible for team management involving interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations.
- Responsible for implementation of site quality, safety, and any procedures.
- Partner with suppliers and ensure their maintenance visits are kept up-to-date.
- Ensure that all company equipment supplied is well cared-for and always in a presentable/usable/maintained condition.
- Ensure that all maintenance technicians time sheets and documentation are accurate.
- Responsible for completing all correct job numbers and reports on a daily basis that are legible and accurate.
- Responsible for maintaining all communications with the Customer’s site coordinator and employees at all times.
- Respond to electro-mechanical faults and provide technical assistance.
- Respond to customer or supervisor’s emergency calls.
- Ensure adherence to safety procedures/processes in all activities; take ownership of issues and see them through to a successful completion.
- Set up and calibrate precision automation equipment.
- Facilitate installation of conveyors and special machines.
- Facilitate meetings with the Resident Site Manager and/or Site Maintenance Manager to discuss activities and progress.
- Provide maintenance service support to your team, co-workers, and for the Customer’s installed system.
- Ensure that all spare parts usage issues are logged appropriately, and promptly, with the Knapp spare parts team.
- Interpret and work with electrical circuit diagrams, mechanical drawings and blueprints, and read assembly drawings.
- Provide leadership and ownership for the safety of your team, and all others in the facility as it applies to Knapp supplied equipment.
- Responsible for coaching and providing instruction, as needed.
WHO YOU ARE
- Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Have excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Have a Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- 5-10 years of verifiable progressive experience as Maintenance Repairman, Maintenance Electrician, Machine Repairman, or Industrial Maintenance Engineer
- Verifiable experience providing repairs on various types of machinery systems, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems (e.g. repair and maintenance of electrical system with voltage such as 480vac, 240vac, 120vac, 48vdc, 24vdc, and hardware to include but not limited to Power Supplies, VFD’s and PLC’s (preferably Siemens))
- Authorized to work in the U. S
- Have a Passport or the ability to obtain passport
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) and or (English/German) preferred, but not required.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized child-care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering
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.”
WHO WE ARE
KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Maintenance Shift Supervisor manages a team of Resident Maintenance Technicians, along with commercial activities, while providing industrial Electrical/Mechanical expertise. This position is part of a leadership team that works to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency. This role also has a key function in the development of our Maintenance Team and implementation of KNAPP processes.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Maintain standards of service by ensuring quality communications with customers and colleagues.
- Responsible for team management involving interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations.
- Responsible for implementation of site quality, safety, and any procedures.
- Partner with suppliers and ensure their maintenance visits are kept up-to-date.
- Ensure that all company equipment supplied is well cared-for and always in a presentable/usable/maintained condition.
- Ensure that all maintenance technicians time sheets and documentation are accurate.
- Responsible for completing all correct job numbers and reports on a daily basis that are legible and accurate.
- Responsible for maintaining all communications with the Customer’s site coordinator and employees at all times.
- Respond to electro-mechanical faults and provide technical assistance.
- Respond to customer or supervisor’s emergency calls.
- Ensure adherence to safety procedures/processes in all activities; take ownership of issues and see them through to a successful completion.
- Set up and calibrate precision automation equipment.
- Facilitate installation of conveyors and special machines.
- Facilitate meetings with the Resident Site Manager and/or Site Maintenance Manager to discuss activities and progress.
- Provide maintenance service support to your team, co-workers, and for the Customer’s installed system.
- Ensure that all spare parts usage issues are logged appropriately, and promptly, with the Knapp spare parts team.
- Interpret and work with electrical circuit diagrams, mechanical drawings and blueprints, and read assembly drawings.
- Provide leadership and ownership for the safety of your team, and all others in the facility as it applies to Knapp supplied equipment.
- Responsible for coaching and providing instruction, as needed.
WHO YOU ARE
- Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Have excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Have a Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- 5-10 years of verifiable progressive experience as Maintenance Repairman, Maintenance Electrician, Machine Repairman, or Industrial Maintenance Engineer
- Verifiable experience providing repairs on various types of machinery systems, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems (e.g. repair and maintenance of electrical system with voltage such as 480vac, 240vac, 120vac, 48vdc, 24vdc, and hardware to include but not limited to Power Supplies, VFD’s and PLC’s (preferably Siemens))
- Authorized to work in the U. S
- Have a Passport or the ability to obtain passport
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) and or (English/German) preferred, but not required.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized child-care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering
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.”
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Shift Supervisor
Document your degree equivalency early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation letter before applying. Employers may request these during the offer stage.
Target industries with active LCA filing histories
Focus your search on large-scale hospitality groups, food manufacturing companies, and national retail chains. These sectors file Labor Condition Applications regularly and their HR teams are more likely to recognize the E-3 process.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate for Shift Supervisor roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship history. Employers who have sponsored Australian workers before understand the LCA requirement and won't need to be educated about the process from scratch.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting
Not every Shift Supervisor role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm with your prospective employer that the position requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree, before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Ask your employer to file the LCA promptly after signing
The DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days, but delays in initiating the filing push back your consulate appointment. Prompt filing after offer acceptance is the most controllable factor in your overall timeline.
Handle LCA and visa paperwork through a filing service
Shift Supervisor sponsors often have no internal immigration team. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, so the process doesn't stall waiting for an employer to figure out the forms.
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Find Shift Supervisor JobsShift Supervisor E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Shift Supervisor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate and filter specifically for E-3-eligible roles. Many Shift Supervisor postings don't advertise visa sponsorship in the job listing itself, but employers who have hired Australian workers before are far more likely to engage once you raise the E-3. Targeting companies with a history of sponsoring Australian nationals saves significant time in the search process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Shift Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Shift Supervisor role qualifies if the employer can demonstrate it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as operations management, hospitality management, or industrial engineering. Roles where any degree suffices, or where experience substitutes freely for education, face more scrutiny from DOL at the LCA stage.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Shift Supervisor positions?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, meaning you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and randomized selection, which means a qualified candidate with an offer can still go unselected. For Australian Shift Supervisors, the E-3 is a more reliable and faster path to U.S. employment.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Shift Supervisor?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with the new employer. Your current E-3 stamp is tied to your sponsoring employer, so a job change requires a new LCA filed by the incoming employer, a new DS-160, and a new consulate appointment. You don't lose your status while that process is underway, provided you're still working for your current employer until the new visa is issued.
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