Service Manager (Machine & Automation Solutions)

Source Atlantic; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Atlantic seeks a Service Manager (Machine & Automation Solutions) to lead the CNC and machine repair service team across Western Canada, with a focus on Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. The ideal candidate will drive service excellence, recruit and develop technicians, and build strong customer relationships.

The role requires technical leadership and business development experience, with travel across Western Canada including Manitoba and British Columbia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in CNC/industrial service
• Hands-on CNC installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair knowledge
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
• Experience recruiting, training, coaching, and developing technicians
• Strong customer service and business development skills
• Experience with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers in a technical service environment is a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage dispersed teams
• Willingness to travel Western Canada (MB, SK, AB, BC)

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach technicians across Western Canada; provide guidance and support to the service team.
• Oversee service operations across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia; manage scheduling and commitments.
• Serve as primary escalation point for complex technical issues and customer concerns.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop technicians to support Western Canadian growth.
• Maintain relationships with key customers, manufacturers, and suppliers for service delivery, training, parts, and warranty.
• Monitor service performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Ensure documentation, work orders, and follow-ups are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with Sales, Applications, Operations and internal teams to identify service opportunities.
• Contribute to growth strategy for British Columbia market and staffing needs.
• Develop opportunities for preventive maintenance, service agreements, and recurring revenue.
• Support growth of Machine & Automation Solutions business across Western Canada through customer development and service strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Customer service

Business development

Technical escalation

Communication

Problem solving

Travel

Job description

We are currently seeking and have an immediate opening for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Service Manager (Machine & Automation Solutions) for Western Canada. The ideal location for this position is Winnipeg, MB; however, applicants based in Calgary, AB will also be considered.

SUMMARY

The Service Manager will lead the CNC and Machine Repair service team across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, ensuring responsive, high-quality service while driving technician performance, development, and overall service excellence. This role will oversee recruitment, training and development, service coordination, customer relationships, technical escalations, and continuous improvement of service processes.

A key focus of this position will be the development and growth of the British Columbia market, including identifying new service opportunities, building customer relationships, and establishing the people and resources required to support future growth. The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of technical knowledge, leadership ability, customer service skills, and business development experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and provide leadership, coaching, and support to a team of Technicians across Western Canada.
• Oversee service operations across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, including scheduling, prioritization, response times, and customer commitments.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues and significant customer service concerns.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop technicians to support the continued growth of the Western Canadian service team.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, manufacturers, and suppliers to support service delivery, technical training, parts, warranty, and issue resolution.
• Monitor service performance and identify opportunities to improve technician productivity, service efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall service profitability.
• Ensure service documentation, work orders, reporting, and customer follow-up are completed accurately and consistently.
• Work closely with Sales, Applications, Operations, and other internal teams to identify customer needs and develop service opportunities.
• Participate the development and growth strategy of the British Columbia market, including identifying new customers and service opportunities and determining future staffing and resource requirements.
• Develop opportunities for preventative maintenance, service agreements, repairs, installations, and other recurring service revenue.
• Support the continued growth of the Machine & Automation Solutions business across Western Canada through customer development, service strategy, and identification of new business opportunities.
• Ensure technicians operate in accordance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience within the CNC machine tool, industrial equipment service, maintenance, automation, or related technical industries; preferably managing a field-service or geographically dispersed technical team
• Prior hands-on experience with CNC installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, or preventative maintenance
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting knowledge, with the ability to support technical escalations when required.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, coach, and develop technical employees.
• Strong customer service and business development skills, with the ability to build relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Experience working with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers in a technical service environment would be an asset.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a geographically dispersed team and multiple priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain productive partnerships across functional teams and stakeholder groups
• Comfortable working in evolving environments with a focus on innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout Western Canada, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.