Area Service Manager

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time-Off Benefits

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking an Area Service Manager in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will manage service operations for a district, focusing on customer satisfaction and operational performance. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in commercial refrigeration or HVAC. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) plan, and educational assistance. Join a company committed to inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee service operations for the customer base.
• Drive internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement safety culture across Service Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is the management and oversight of service operations for the customer base within a district. Responsibilities include service financial performance, field service team development and supervision, support of the acquisition process, and customer maintenance and growth. The Area Service Manager is accountable for owning service operations with direct responsibility for service execution; while leading a team, or teams, to accomplish specific operational performance objectives. This position may be responsible for oversight of both exempt and non-exempt direct reports.

• Responsible for Service Operations, including service contracts, emergency service, quoted work, renewals, warranty, and change requests.
• Responsible for owning and driving internal and external customer satisfaction, including management of customer relationships, business development, issue resolution, and timely, efficient emergency and preventative service.
• Responsible for development and execution of strong safety culture and behaviors across all levels of Service Operations, including safety inspections, committees, communications, investigations, and prevention.
• Identification and prioritization of service requirements, in addition to detailed job planning with aim of maintaining and driving service operations profitability.
• Development of accurate budget forecasts, project budget oversight, and identification of potential cost saving and risk mitigation measures.
• Periodization of schedule revisions to ensure timely, effective customer support in alignment with contract provisions and customer need.
• Responsible for creation and review of contracts and estimates by utilization of risk analysis processes and risk plan development.
• Responsible for conducting performance appraisals in concert with service supervisory personnel in recommendation of merit increases, in addition to the management of hiring, promotion, development, and disciplinary processes.
• Supports development, coaching, and onboarding of new Service team members.
• Compile, analyze, and utilize market conditions and data trends towards the maintenance of a strong Service Department in regard to performance and customer and employee relations.
• Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration for purpose of addressing any organizational process concerns, in addition to invoicing and/or collection issues as required. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelors preferred
• 5-10 years of experience
• Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC is preferred.
• Strong leadership and business acumen.
• Strong background in management/leadership function.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities/tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, required.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in high pressure situations with effective stress management skills.
• Frequent 24/7 availability.
• Strong organizational, time management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours, as required.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Travel within region as required.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship, and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.
• *Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.