Manufacturing Service Manager (Field Service exp. req. $140K)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401(k) with Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, seeks a Service Manager to lead its North American service organization. This leadership role oversees a team of Field Service Engineers responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex capital equipment for customers across diverse industries.

You will partner with engineering, operations, sales, and customer support to drive operational excellence, scale a growing service

Qualifications

• 4+ years of service management in industrial/technical manufacturing
• Experience supporting complex electromechanical or industrial capital equipment
• Proven experience leading remote field service teams
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
• Willing to work onsite in the Greater Hartford, CT area

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Field Service Engineers located throughout North America
• Oversee scheduling and execution of installations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and customer service activities
• Develop and implement service processes, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Serve as an escalation point for complex customer service issues
• Track service metrics, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare operational reports
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to improve service delivery
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction, and service revenue
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, and resource allocation

Job description

Service Manager (Technical manufacturing exp. req.)

Location: Greater Hartford, CT Area – Onsite

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) with Match, Paid Holidays, PTO

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Flexible)

Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic)

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship is not available

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, is seeking a Service Manager to lead its North American service organization. This leadership role oversees a team of Field Service Engineers responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex capital equipment for customers across a variety of industries. The ideal candidate is an experienced service leader with a strong technical manufacturing background and a passion for developing people, improving processes, and delivering exceptional customer support. You'll partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, sales, and customer support to drive operational excellence while helping scale a growing service organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Field Service Engineers located throughout North America
• Oversee scheduling and execution of installations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and customer service activities
• Develop and implement service processes, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Serve as an escalation point for complex customer service issues
• Track service metrics, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare operational reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to improve service delivery
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction, and service revenue
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, and resource allocation

Service Manager Qualifications

• 4+ years of service management experience within an industrial or technical manufacturing environment required
• Experience supporting complex electromechanical equipment or industrial capital equipment required
• Proven experience leading remote field service teams required
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills required
• Must be willing to work onsite in the Greater Hartford, CT area