Job Summary:
This position should be based in Austin, TX with long-term plans to move to College Station, TX in support of the Tesla/SpaceX account. The Site Service Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all activities related to customer support and equipment service operations. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and exceptional customer satisfaction through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Service Operations Management
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment performance and reduce unscheduled interruptions.
- Ensure maintenance procedures are current and encourage team input for continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and schedule technical and administrative support activities, including equipment installation, repair, preventive maintenance, and engineering upgrades.
- Lead and manage the engineering team, setting clear priorities and goals to support site operations.
Team Leadership & Development
- Assist with recruitment, supervise, and guide personnel to achieve operational excellence and deliver customer value.
- Maintain staffing levels aligned with business needs and ensure team members receive appropriate safety and technical training and certifications.
- Conduct regular coaching sessions, feedback, and annual performance evaluations.
- Develop individualized growth plans for team members to support career development and align with SCREEN's customer value objectives.
Performance & Quality Assurance
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, with a focus on maximizing equipment uptime and minimizing variability.
Customer Relationship Management
- Represent SCREEN in customer interactions, fostering strong relationships and participating in service-related meetings.
- Engage proactively with customers to assess needs, identify issues, and implement corrective action plans.
- Deliver technical and service presentations to customers across all levels, including executive leadership.
Technical Coordination & Escalation
- Collaborate with regional technical support, product and process engineering teams, and factory specialists to resolve complex technical issues.
- Manage escalations effectively by coordinating with appropriate support groups and maintaining ownership throughout the resolution process.
Cross-Functional Communication
- Engage with field service teams and sales organizations to support customer requirements and assess performance.
- Partner with the Parts Logistics team to manage parts ordering, returns, inventory reporting, and local stocking.
Administrative Oversight
- Ensure all administrative processes are executed efficiently, and that accurate records and systems are maintained to support service operations.
Job Requirements:- Proven supervisory experience; prior leadership roles are strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience servicing semiconductor capital equipment and supporting customer operations.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and decision-making capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with demonstrated ability to support communication and analytical tasks.
- Strong commitment to delivering customer value and ensuring customer success.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels-from individual contributors to senior executives.
- Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with a track record of driving change through collaboration.
- Highly developed analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and active listening abilities across customer, peer, and employee interactions.
- Effective project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute in dynamic environments.
- Experience working within multicultural organizations or global operations.
- Professional certifications such as Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP are highly desirable.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Must have a valid passport and REAL ID for immediate travel.
Education & Experience:- Associates or Bachelor's degree in engineering, electronics, or related field or equivalent experience (i.e. military).
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment service, with 5+ years in a leadership role (preferred).
