Vets First Choice

Operations Manager, Service & Technical Support

Vets First Choice • $90K — $110K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in service management of medical devices
  • ISO 9001 and 13485 certification experience
  • Proven ability in continuous process improvement and Lean manufacturing techniques
  • Experience with Class 1 and 2 medical device manufacturing
  • Logistics and case management system familiarity, preferably with CRM systems
  • Background in repair of small electro-mechanical devices is a plus
  • Strong leadership capabilities with proven management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and oversee the operational flow from in-house to field service.
  • Manage technical support team for customer troubleshooting via phone.
  • Develop team metrics and continuous improvement strategies.
  • Serve as the main escalation point for product issues in the field.
  • Manage warranty and RMA processes from start to finish.
  • Define KPIs for service performance and product improvements.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments on service strategies and communications.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Generous Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
  • Income Protection and Work-Life Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Educational Benefits
  • Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for the design and execution of the end-to-end process of the service and support operation from in-house to field activities. This includes supplier relationships, warranty management, customer support and processes that enable optimized customer experience. The role is responsible for post-sale technical support for the product line: resolution of customer-reported issues in the field, a service center staffed by technicians providing technical phone support and partnering with service and repair team handling warranty and out-of-warranty repairs on site. This position ensures adherence to all QSR's. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design and direct operational flow from in house to field service. Includes leading process improvement initiatives using Lean techniques and tools. • Manages the service center technical support team providing phone-based troubleshooting to customers and field sales representatives. Sets coverage, call handling standards and response time expectations, and maintains troubleshooting guides, FAQs and support training materials • Team oversight and development plan for team members ensuring a team focused on metrics driven results and continuous improvement. Selects, develops and evaluates staff to ensure efficient operation of repair and service. • Serves as the escalation point for customer-reported product issues in the field. Drives investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing, and closes the loop with the customer. • Develops and executes system drives unit traceability from site through to field. • Develop plans for efficient management of spare parts, ensuring system solutions as per site standardized practices. Partners with purchasing for system process design and execution. • Owns the warranty and RMA process end to end, including return authorization, receipt and evaluation, repair or replace decisions, warranty cost tracking and credit issuance. • Defines and reports KPIs such as first contact resolution, call volume and abandonment rate, repair turnaround time, repair backlog, warranty cost as a percent of sales and repeat repair rate. Uses the data to target product and process improvements • Ensures field and service center activity feeds the complaint handling system, that complaints are captured, triaged and escalated for MDR and vigilance reportability decisions per procedure, and that repair records and device history records are maintained. • Partners with Sales, Marketing and Customer Service on service offerings, service and repair pricing, escalation paths and customer communication for field actions. • Partnering with financial partner to ensure cost model to support operation and adherence to aligned cost model and budget. • Ensures adherence to Company policies and procedures. • Ensures quality of products is maintained, and safety procedures, Federal and State regulations and Company guidelines are followed • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: • ISO 9001 and 13485 experience • Experience in medical device manufacturing of Class 1 and 2, devices, • Effective Continuous Process Improvement Experience • Lean Manufacturing Background • Successful experience in integrating new products into the manufacturing process • Logistics experience required • Service management and CRM systems for case management, RMA tracking and installed base records preferred. • Repair experience with handpieces or comparable small electro-mechanical and pneumatic devices preferred GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: • Excellent management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively • Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills • Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills • Understand, interpret and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability • Ability to plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility • Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways • Outstanding planning and organizational skills and techniques • Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders • Strong negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships • Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics • Broad and wide-range of professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures • Ability to lead and develop virtual teams • Outstanding in multiple technical and business skills MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 3 or more years of management experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus. TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Travel - up to 25% domestic, with occasional international travel, for customer site visits, field issue resolution and service center support Benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Generous Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities. *Benefits may vary by location or status.

About Vets First Choice

Vets First Choice is a healthcare technology company that provides veterinary practices with a suite of online tools to manage their businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Benjamin Shaw and David Shaw. Vets First Choice's platform allows veterinarians to manage their inventory, prescriptions, and client communications online. The company also offers a range of analytics and reporting tools to help practices optimize their operations. Vets First Choice's mission is to improve the quality of care for animals by providing veterinarians with the tools they need to succeed.
Learn more about Vets First Choice
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$50 million
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+250%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

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