Service Manager

FS-Compression; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FS-Compression in Houston seeks a Service Department Manager to lead specialists and support staff, ensuring high standards of customer care and quality products. You will oversee technicians, manage workloads, and implement procedures to boost efficiency, while mentoring the team and resolving critical issues.

The role emphasizes driving service quality globally, leveraging data insights, and collaborating with multiple departments to maintain excellent customer experiences across markets.

Qualifications

• Responsible for managing Service Department team of specialists, ensuring sales support service standards are maintained.
• Oversee service technicians and customer support agents’ daily functions, including phone availability and account management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental procedures, policies and standards.
• Manage support team’s workload, communication and implementation of operational changes to increase efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to determine the company’s level of customer service, define targets and track to ensure visibility and quality service.
• Improve customer service experience worldwide through data analysis and process improvement.
• Mentor and develop service technicians and foster a collaborative environment.
• Take ownership of critical customer issues and follow through to completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Teambuilding

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Inventory Software

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

Manufacturing/Operations/Service

Location

Houston

Description

Summary: Responsible for managing Service Department team of specialists ensuring sales support service standards are managed and maintained and customers receive quality product and excellent customer care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the service technicians’ and customer support agents’ daily functions including phone availability, order processing and account management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental procedures, policies and standards.
• Manage support team’s workload, communication and implementation of operational changes to increase efficiencies.
• Analyze data to determine the company’s level of customer service, define targets and track to ensure visibility and quality customer service.
• Improve customer service experience worldwide through data analysis, process improvement, agent development and deployment, and by implementing industry best practices.
• Mentor and develop service technicians and foster a collaborative and engaged environment.
• Take ownership of critical customer issues and follow through to completion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly and/or indirectly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Computer skills required: Inventory Software; Microsoft Office; Payroll Systems; Project Management Software
• Knowledge of export regulations and documentation requirements
• Knowledge of mathematics and basic statistics, including use of Excel for performance tracking
• Excellent customer service skills, including phone etiquette and email correspondence.
• Firm commitment to excellence and high standards
• Proven excellence in teambuilding and leadership skills; able to enhance team productivity and standards of work produced
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Interpersonal influence; able to collaborate and work closely with other departments and leadership
• Excellent problem solving, process analysis, and improving business practice skills
• Outstanding time-management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines
• Good judgement skills with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities
• Self-motivated, resourceful and adaptable; able to work independently within team focused environment
• Must possess a strong personal desire for improvement and the desire to motivate others to be better tomorrow than they are today
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 software; SAP experience preferred