Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Senior Field Service Leader

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.$90K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 5-8 years of progressive leadership experience in field service, manufacturing, operations, or similar environments.
  • Proven experience leading teams and managing customer-facing service operations.
  • Experience in planning, scheduling, training, and delivering technical service support.
  • Strong skills in leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/service management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop Service Managers and field service teams to meet operational and customer service goals.
  • Build and maintain robust customer relationships by understanding needs and resolving service issues.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service to implement customer-focused initiatives.
  • Oversee service scheduling, technician assignments, installations, maintenance, and repairs.
  • Ensure service teams have necessary tools, training, documentation, and spare parts for safe and efficient work.
  • Monitor service performance, customer feedback, warranty claims, and key operational metrics.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service processes and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and coaching.
  • A focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in operations.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teamwork across Engineering, Operations, and Sales.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Senior Field Service Leader is responsible for leading field service operations through the development and support of Service Managers, technicians, and customer service activities. This role ensures exceptional customer satisfaction by building strong customer relationships, driving operational excellence, and delivering timely, high-quality service solutions. The Senior Field Service Leader collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to align service strategies with organizational goals while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and develop Service Managers and field service teams to achieve operational and customer service objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding customer needs, managing escalations, and ensuring service issues are resolved effectively.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service to prioritize initiatives and implement customer-focused solutions.
  • Oversee service scheduling, technician assignments, installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upgrades.
  • Ensure service teams have the appropriate tools, training, documentation, and spare parts to complete work safely and efficiently.
  • Monitor service performance, customer feedback, warranty claims, service contracts, and key operational metrics.
  • Evaluate warranty versus billable work, review service quotations, monitor invoicing activities, and support collection efforts.
  • Manage service logistics, inventory, resources, and operational processes with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Provide performance management, coaching, succession planning, and professional development opportunities for team members.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service processes, efficiency, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare reports and communicate operational performance, customer trends, and organizational needs to senior leadership.
  • Support departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and process improvement efforts.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 5-8 years of progressive leadership experience in field service, manufacturing, operations, or a related environment.
  • Proven experience leading teams and managing customer-facing service operations.
  • Experience planning, scheduling, training, and delivering technical service support.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/service management systems.


Core Competencies

Customer Focus • Instills Trust • Drives Results • Communicates Effectively • Optimizes Work Processes • Action Oriented • Decision Quality • Plans and Aligns • Builds Effective Teams • Manages Complexity

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