Service Manager

Koenig & Bauer (US)/(CA)

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 15 days

Holidays 11 days

Sick leave 7 days

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k + Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Koenig & Bauer (US) is seeking a Service Manager to lead field service operations in Dallas, overseeing technicians, work orders, and customer escalations. The role focuses on optimizing resources, driving revenue, and ensuring top-tier service delivery.

You will collaborate with the COO, manage remote and on-site teams, and align with global factory partners to meet annual targets and deliver exceptional customer value.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field or 10+ years of equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 2–5 years of progressive operational/service management experience in industrial machinery, printing equipment, or heavy capital equipment.
Proficiency with ERP/CRM platforms (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, or Field Service Management software) and Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
Demonstrated ability to interpret financial reports, project timelines, and service contracts.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end service process, including order intake, quoting, technician dispatching, and cross-departmental coordination (Parts, Factory, Accounting).
Analyze technician utilization and scheduling to meet market demand; build training and development roadmaps to address current and future skill gaps.
Partner with the Installation Project Manager to resource and budget installation projects; plan and execute used equipment relocations.
Continuously evaluate operational workflows to improve service delivery speed, reduce friction, and enhance overall efficiency.
Drive departmental activities to achieve annual revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals.

Skills

People management

Strategic leadership

Operational planning

Financial literacy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Field Service Management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Koenig & Bauer is the oldest, global printing press manufacturer in the world! For more than 200 years, we have been bringing together innovative technology and enthusiasm for tailor-made print solutions for our customers. You will find products printed on our machines all around you every day including the US currency in your wallet and much of the packaging in your grocery stores and big box retail stores.

With the broadest product portfolio in the industry, groundbreaking machines and a holistic service promise, Koenig & Bauer sets international standards. Our 5,500 employees worldwide generate annual sales of €1.2 billion.

This is your opportunity to join Koenig & Bauer (US), the sales and service organization for Koenig & Bauer in the United States and the North American headquarters. Become part of our company where creativity, fascination and passion for mechanical and electrical engineering work together as we develop the printing world of tomorrow and exceed print!

Location: Koenig & Bauer Office, Dallas, TX, relocation assistance is available.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Direct Reports: Service Technicians (Demonstrators, Electricians, Mechanics), Parts & Service Coordinators

Standard Schedule: Standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT) with periodic requirement for after-hours response/escalation support.

After-Hours Availability: Required to carry a company-issued cell phone and respond to urgent or escalated business requests outside of standard operating

Travel: Domestic and international travel required up to 25%..

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary

Compensation: $100-125k annual base + annual bonus potential

The Service Manager leads a high-performing, profitable, and customer-centric Service Department. This role is responsible for overseeing field service operations, technician utilization, work order execution (installation, warranty, and billable service), and customer escalation management. By optimizing processes and leading a skilled technical team, the Service Manager ensures Koenig & Bauer remains "the easiest company to do business with" while meeting annual revenue and margin targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Department Operations & Resource Management

Work Order Execution: Oversee the end-to-end service process, including order intake, quoting, technician dispatching, and cross-departmental coordination (Parts, Factory, Accounting).
Resource Optimization: Analyze technician utilization and scheduling to meet market demand; build training and development roadmaps to address current and future skill gaps.
Project Oversight: Partner with the Installation Project Manager to resource and budget installation projects. Plan and execute used equipment relocations (vendor management, pre-installation meetings, and budget oversight).
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate operational workflows to improve service delivery speed, reduce friction, and enhance overall efficiency.

Financial & Business Development

P&L Support: Drive departmental activities to achieve annual revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals.
Quoting & Pricing: Review and approve custom labor quotes, balancing profitability with strategic customer relationships and future sales opportunities.
Growth Initiatives: Identify revenue-generating opportunities through targeted service offerings, custom programs (e.g., Service Select), and expanded service capabilities.

Leadership & Team Development

People Management: Direct daily operations, recruit, onboard, coach, and evaluate performance for direct reports across on-site and remote locations.
Communication: Conduct regular team meetings to align objectives, resolve operational bottlenecks, and foster a collaborative safety-first culture.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

Customer Escalations: Serve as the primary point of contact for complex customer issues, billing disputes, and technical escalations.
Global Factory Liaison: Maintain daily communication with the Koenig & Bauer factory in Germany to resolve technical inquiries, pricing disputes, and special equipment orders.
Executive Alignment: Keep the COO informed of critical disruptions, major breakdowns, or high-risk operational issues.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or 10+ years of equivalent industry experience).

Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of progressive operational/service management experience in industrial machinery, printing equipment, or heavy capital equipment.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with ERP/CRM platforms (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, or Field Service Management software) and Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Demonstrated ability to interpret financial reports, project timelines, and service contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated management, strategic leadership, and personnel development skills.
Proven track record of driving operational changes that intersect across supply chain, labor, and customer service.
Strong strategic planning capability—ability to look beyond day-to-day fulfillment to build an operational roadmap.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to translate complex technical specifications into clear terms for customers and internal stakeholders. Must collaborate effectively with international factory partners.

Physical Demands of Job: Primarily standard office environment (keyboarding, phone/video calls, sitting). Occasional site visits may require adherence to factory/plant safety guidelines and PPE protocols.

Core Competencies

Drive for Results: Organizes resources and prioritizes workload effectively to meet strategic performance metrics.
Customer Empathy: Balances operational demands with a deep understanding of customer urgency and the financial impact of equipment downtime.
Financial Acumen: Comfortably interprets operational cost metrics, margins, and departmental budgets to make sound business decisions.
Leadership & Coaching: Inspires high performance, mentors technical talent, and manages remote/field-based teams effectively.

Koenig & Bauer (US) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, creed, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Information collected by the application process is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics of applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship for the employer.