Service Manager

Power Flame Incorporated; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Flame Incorporated, a subsidiary of Astec, is hiring a Field Service Manager at our Parsons, KS facility to lead the field service team and ensure optimal operation of Power Flame equipment. You will oversee technicians, coordinate with engineering and purchasing, set goals, and drive safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while promoting Astec values.

This onsite role requires mechanical know-how, 5 years service experience, 3 years leadership, and travel up to 20% regionally and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of parts or service experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of team management experience, including remote individuals and groups.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems.
• Effective communication with customers of varying education levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Field Service Technicians and a Trainer; direct service department in line with policies.
• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and installations are correct.
• Promote safety, quality, and productivity; monitor and coach staff.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and other departments; report field issues.

Skills

Team management

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Power Flame is a subsidiary of Astec, a global environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing including industrial heating. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us.

LOCATION: This is an onsite position at our Power Flame facility in Parsons, KS. Corporate relocation assistance is available.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Field Service Manager is responsible for providing superior service to both internal and external customers of Power Flame. The Manager oversees the Field Service Technicians, ensuring that all Powe Flame equipment operates efficiently, installations are correct, and equipment is used effectively.

• Evaluate the performance of the Service Department against planned objectives and based on reports from customers, the sales department, and competitors.
• Communicate patterns of production quality, setup problems, product failures, and recurring issues to engineering, field service, other product support, and company executives.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Ensure the highest level of customer experience and satisfaction through effective communication both prior and post service work.
• Continually evaluate processes to ensure work orders are closed promptly.
• Keep field personnel well-informed of company policies, procedures, and updates.
• Direct the Service Department in line with Astec policies, goals, and objectives.
• Collaborate as a cross-functional team player with other departments.
• Set performance goals and deadlines in alignment with the company's plans and vision.
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Represent the department at management-level staff meetings.
• Participate in and assist with facilitating annual Astec Service School sessions, including Field Service Technician participation.
• Act as a liaison between Field Service Technicians and other departments to report field failures and/or unusual findings, determining methods to rectify deficiencies.
• Assist customers with equipment needs via email, phone, or other communication methods.
• Ensure timely and appropriate responses to all customer inquiries.
• Recommend stocking levels of commonly used parts to the Purchasing Department to adequately support Field Service Technicians.
• Develop and maintain document retention systems for easy reference of service-related documents.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Focus on continuous improvement and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Promote and educate others on Astec's core values.
• Follow company policies, standards, and procedures at all times.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in management or a relevant field of study, or equivalent training and work experience, or a combination of education and experience deemed sufficient by management.
• Mechanically inclined, with skills to address hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Preferably with mechanical engineering courses or experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of parts or service experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of team management experience, including remote individuals and groups.
• Effective communication skills with customers of varying education levels.
• Strong problem-solving and team-building capabilities.
• Flexible attitude to accommodate variable time schedules and workloads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

• Responsible for Field Service Technicians, Technical Services Representatives and a Trainer.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Power Flame embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: 20% of travel, regional, international

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.