Project Manager, Aftermarket Solutions - Mfg/Industrial

AMF Bakery Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMF Bakery Systems is seeking a Project Manager, Aftermarket Solutions to lead customer relationships and coordinate cross-functional teams across service, engineering, manufacturing, parts, and sales. You will own complex aftermarket issues and drive opportunities for growth in R&M, MPP, and technical services.

Ideal candidates bring experience in capital equipment or food manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel 50–70% to support customers and projects globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, technical field, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Experience in capital equipment, industrial manufacturing, automation, baking, or food processing industries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships and coordinate complex technical or operational issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong customer-facing presence with ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with understanding of industrial equipment systems.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel approximately 50–70%

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with assigned customers.
• Serve as the primary point of ownership for complex customer issues and aftermarket coordination.
• Conduct regular customer site visits to understand operational challenges, identify opportunities, and strengthen customer engagement.

Skills

Project management

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

CRM systems

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/technical field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

D365

Job description

WE RISE TOGETHER!

At AMF, we are dedicated to working alongside our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, families, customers, and communities.

WE RISE TOGETHER!

At AMF, we are dedicated to working alongside our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, families, customers, and communities.

AMF Bakery Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment. We provide complete automated bakery solutions for numerous categories, including Soft Bread and roll, Artisan Bread, Cake and Pie, Pizza and Flatbread and Pastry and Croissant. AMF is part of the Markel Food Groups, the leading equipment supplier to food manufactures around the world. Our culture and shared values are spelled out in "The Markel Style" as we encourage and recognize teammates that bring these values to life each day. With the style as our guide, our teams pursue excellence while keeping a sense of humor. Seeking to know our customers' needs, we aim to build financial value for our shareholders while sharing success with others and winning together. We are inspired to work hard and encouraged to challenge management to find better ways of doing things. At AMF, we believe in fostering the professional development and personal potential of our diverse workforce. If you're searching for the next company to call home, AMF Bakery Systems provides a teammate-centered culture with exciting career growth opportunities. We strive to build extraordinary teams by seeking out a wide range of talent, experiences, and diverse backgrounds. Diversity of thought and the collaboration of various life experiences are what drive growth and innovation at AMF.

Project Manager, Aftermarket Solutions - Mfg/Industrial

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Aftermarket Solutions - This role is responsible for managing customer situations through resolution by coordinating internal AMF resources across service, engineering, manufacturing, parts, and commercial teams. The Project Manager Aftermarket Solutions serves as the primary aftermarket relationship owner for assigned customers by coordinating complex technical and operational issues while identifying opportunities to improve customer performance through AMF aftermarket solutions.

Ideal candidates may come from bakery maintenance leadership, industrial/electrical engineering, field service management, aftermarket operations, industrial automation support, or customer-facing technical leadership roles within food manufacturing or capital equipment industries.

The position plays a key role in strengthening long-term customer relationships while driving growth in Repair & Modernization (R&M), Maintenance Partnership Programs (MPP), technical services, training programs, and aftermarket parts revenue. Success in this role is measured through customer satisfaction, issue resolution, installed base growth, and aftermarket revenue development.

This role works closely with Customer Care Representatives (CCR), Outside Customer Care Representatives (OCCR), Regional Account Managers (RAM), Field Technicians, Technical Service teams, and global manufacturing sites to ensure customers receive proactive, coordinated, and high-value aftermarket support.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with assigned customers.
• Serve as the primary point of ownership for complex customer issues and aftermarket coordination.
• Conduct regular customer site visits to understand operational challenges, identify opportunities, and strengthen customer engagement.
• Build trust and credibility by ensuring timely follow-through and communication during

Technical & Operational Coordination

• Lead complex customer issues through resolution by coordinating internal AMF teams including Technical Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Parts, and Field Service.
• Drive accountability and follow-up on corrective actions, punch list items, service needs, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate customer support strategies across multiple AMF manufacturing and service locations when required.
• Support customers during escalated operational situations with urgency, professionalism, and strong problem-solving leadership. Develop and deliver presentations, proposals, service contracts, and parts quotes.

Aftermarket Business Development

• Identify and develop opportunities for Repair & Modernization (R&M), Maintenance Partnership Programs (MPP), technical services, training, and aftermarket parts sales.
• Develop and maintain a healthy aftermarket opportunity pipeline with clear priorities, probability, timing, and next steps.
• Support proposal development, presentations, service contracts, quotations, and aftermarket business case discussions.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to strengthen AMF's long-term installed base strategy.

Project & Program Management

• Manage assigned aftermarket programs, service initiatives, and customer action plans from initiation through completion.
• Prioritize customer needs, travel schedules, and internal resources for maximum customer and business impact.
• Ensure accurate documentation of customer activity, opportunities, service actions, and project status updates.

Systems & Tools

• Utilize CRM, D365, and other AMF systems to manage opportunities, customer communications, action tracking, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate call reports, opportunity updates, customer records, and project documentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, technical field, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience preferred.
• Experience in capital equipment, industrial manufacturing, automation, baking, or food processing industries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships and coordinate complex technical or operational issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong customer-facing presence with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with understanding of industrial equipment systems.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel approximately 50–70%

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with aftermarket service programs, modernization projects, or installed base management.
• Experience coordinating field service, engineering, or manufacturing resources.
• Knowledge of bakery equipment, food manufacturing, or automated process systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, controls systems, or industrial automation preferred.

Competencies

• Customer Focus: Builds trusted customer relationships and ensures the customer perspective drives actions and decisions.
• Results-Driven: Demonstrates ownership and accountability while driving customer satisfaction and aftermarket business growth.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrates ownership and accountability while driving customer satisfaction and aftermarket business growth.
• Operational Leadership: Coordinates cross-functional teams effectively and maintains focus through complex or high-pressure situations.
• Problem Solving: Leads complex issues through structured analysis, coordination, and practical resolution.
• Values-Led: Demonstrates integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and respect in all interactions