Field Service Manager (Livermore)

Job title :

Field Service Manager

Location :

Livermore or Modesto, CA

Reports to :

Senior Field Service Manager

Summary of the position :

The Field Service Managers core responsibility is to the HAC customer experience as well as training and developing the organizations field service technicians. The role includes managing a team of service technicians, guidance and support for the HAC technician advancement program, technician follow up calls, in person training on all systems, customer in person visits and assists on the direct contact for maintaining the customer relationships. This position works in cooperation with the Service Operations Manager in implementing and managing the HACs service procedures. The candidate should exhibit dynamic leadership and communication skills with an emphasis on team building and customer engagement.

Duties and responsibilities :

• High Level Business Objectives :
• Work with Service Operations Manager to develop a market strategy aimed toward account retention and services growth in the region.
• Coordinate with General Manager on select activities / initiatives to improve the customer experience and improve store profitability.
• Develop a team of highly knowledgeable and motivated Service Technicians and assist in them achieving their personal and professional goals.
• Provide training and billable service work as required
• Services Leadership :
• Work with Service Operations Manager to facilitate a plan to always provide reliable 24-hour emergency service support for our customer base.
• Identify potential service technician candidates and work with HR to bring them to the company to enhance the team and meet the objectives of the company.
• Assess performance of service technicians.
• Ensure that all service technicians are trained and receive certifications in all relevant aspects of industrial equipment repair and maintenance commensurate with their tenure with the company.
• Ensure all service personnel have a working knowledge of all computer programs supplied them by the company to fulfill the responsibilities assigned to them.
• Maintain technician staffing at appropriate levels for business requirements.
• Ensure warranty work is completed in accordance with manufacturer flat rate guidelines while assisting the warranty coordinator in providing required documentation for efficient claims processing.
• Responsible for professionalism of service technicians, cleanliness of trucks, providing and maintaining the fleet of specialized tools, and maintaining a relationship with our uniform supplier in cooperation with the Director of Operations in keeping with the Hitachi / Sullair brand.
• Compliance / Miscellaneous :
• Work with EHS Manager to ensure compliance of EH&S policies in accordance with organizational and local requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, working environment.
• Attend training with the Sullair factory to stay current on product offerings and technologies.
• Travel as required to drive business activity and attend training. 80% Field / 20% Office
• Demonstrate flexibility / teamwork as additional items will be required to help grow the business.
• May involve multi-branch location responsibilities

Education :

Position Requirements :

Direct reports :

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachis Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.