Service Field Manager

The Hiller Companies; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC is seeking a Service Field Manager to lead the service technicians and drive operational excellence across the division. You will provide strategic and tactical guidance to meet financial and growth objectives while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with branch leadership, recruit and develop staff, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance in all service activities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading service or field teams in a technical environment.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive growth objectives.
• Strong collaboration with branch leadership and HR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and financial performance of the service department with a focus on growth and efficiency.
• Collaborate with branch/general managers to set annual goals and headcount plans.
• Mentor and develop service technicians, oversee training and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Operations leadership

People management

Budgeting

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Service Field Manager.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.

Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary

The Service Field Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective leadership and operational success of the service technicians. The manager will provide both strategic and tactical guidance, to achieve financial, operational and growth objectives, while keeping customer satisfaction a key priority.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the operational & financial performance of the divisions service department, with a strong focus on operational leadership, business growth and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with branch manager/ general manager in planning annual department goals, headcount needs and growth projections.
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, train, develop, and retain service technicians. o Provide guidance on new employee training and periodic reviews of performance. Handle employee disciplinary actions when necessary. Motivate and track employee continued development and training.
• Collaborate with other Hiller support teams to ensure optimal operations of all Service Department functions.
• Coordinate and manage regular meetings for the service team to ensure thorough and effective communication to service employees, allowing for a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to build a high-performance team who can operate efficiently, effectively, productively and cost effectively.
• Ensure that all Service Department team members are appropriately mentored, professionally developed and that their performance is regularly reviewed.
• Communicate with customers and associates of Hiller regarding problems that may arise on jobs, to pursue a proper resolution, ensuring customer satisfaction remains a key priority.
• Support sales efforts through participation in market leads and price optimizations.
• Ensure all service, inspection, testing, and maintenance contracts are reviewed, tasked, scheduled, and executed to meet the customer needs.
• Ensure that required employees are correctly charging their time to assigned jobs so that all jobs are costed appropriately.
• Work within scheduling/invoicing platform to ensure all service and repair calls are scheduled properly, and resulting invoices are generated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and ensure that Service Department team members are up to date on required certifications.
• Commit to a culture of Safety and work with Safety partners to ensure employees have the required tools and PPE for the work being conducted.
• Establish quality control measures, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned