Assistant Service Manager

Chakr Innovation Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Chakr Innovation Pvt. Ltd. in Pune, India, seeks an experienced Service Manager to oversee service operations for electrical and mechanical systems, driving timely delivery and high customer satisfaction.

You will lead service teams, manage contracts and spare parts, monitor KPIs, ensure safety and compliance, and report MIS metrics to senior management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 7 years in service management with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, service operations, and breakdown management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff.
• Experience managing multiple service projects with deadlines, quality, and budget.
• Proficient in MS Office and service management software (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of service contracts and projects to ensure efficient delivery.
• Monitor performance metrics and take proactive measures to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met across service delivery operations.
• Lead day-to-day service operations for electrical and mechanical systems within agreed timelines.
• Maintain focus on minimizing breakdowns and optimizing Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Troubleshoot operational issues to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and collaborate with sales and customer service.
• Develop MIS reports on service operations, breakdowns, TAT, inventory, subcontractor performance, and other metrics.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior management for continuous improvement.
• Create reports on service performance for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Customer focus

Team management

Time management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

MS Office

Job description

Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Service Manager to oversee and manage our service operations, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery across electrical and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing service teams, portfolio management, subcontractor relationships, and spare parts/stock management. You will be responsible for optimizing TAT (Turnaround Time), ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, and delivering operational excellence in service management

Role & responsibilities

Portfolio Management

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of service contracts and projects to ensure efficient and effective delivery.
• Monitor performance metrics and take proactive measures to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and maintained across service delivery operations.

Service Operations Management

• Lead day-to-day service operations for both electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring services are delivered within agreed timelines.

Maintain a strong focus on minimizing breakdowns and optimizing TAT (Turnaround Time) for service requests and repairs.

• Troubleshoot operational issues to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Ensure that service teams adhere to quality standards and safety protocols.

Breakdown Management & TAT Optimization

• Manage and minimize system breakdowns by ensuring quick response times and efficient resolution.
• Analyze performance data and work to improve Turnaround Time (TAT) to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all service operations comply with company policies, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions for service staff.

Customer Relations

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, addressing any service-related issues or concerns.
• Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

MIS Reporting

Develop and maintain regular reports on service operations, including breakdowns, TAT, inventory levels, subcontractor performance, and other key metrics.

• Provide data-driven insights to senior management to inform decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create reports on service performance for internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Diploma or bachelors degree in electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in service management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, service operations, and breakdown management.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading and managing teams, with the ability to inspire and develop staff.
• Project Management: Experience in managing multiple service projects simultaneously, with a focus on deadlines, quality, and budget.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and service management software (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
• Customer-centric with a strong focus on improving service delivery.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and service contracts effectively.
• Proactive, results-driven, and solution-oriented.