Service Manager

TSI Incorporated; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TSI Incorporated in Minnesota is seeking a Service Manager to lead the Shoreview Service organization, combining repair, calibration, and field service operations to deliver safe, high-quality technical services.

You will guide supervisors and engineers, set performance metrics, and partner with Marketing, Sales, Support, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to drive customer success and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or service operations, field service, repair, calibration, technical support, or related customer-facing technical environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience, including experience leading technical teams and/or front-line leaders.
• Experience developing service/operations strategies, operational performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive customer and business outcomes.
• Experience utilizing CRM, ERP, and/or service management systems to manage operations, evaluate performance and support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute service strategies, goals, and performance measures that support business growth, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Lead end-to-end service work operations, including instrument check-in, repair, calibration, field service delivery, and return, ensuring throughput, quality, responsiveness, and turnaround-time targets are consistently met.
• Establish and monitor service performance, customer feedback, and operational metrics to identify trends, drive improvement initiatives, and achieve business objectives.
• Lead the resolution of escalated customer concerns and partner cross-functionally to improve service delivery and customer outcomes.
• Establish and maintain service processes, policies, systems, and quality standards that support operational excellence, safety, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Service Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to align service strategies and support organizational objectives, including representing service requirements in the New Product Development process.
• Lead, coach, and develop Service Supervisors and Service Engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.

Skills

People leadership

Operations strategy

Customer experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Who Are We?

Do you want to help to make the world a better place? Join our team! At TSI our vision is to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment. We are proud of the wide range of solutions we provide that solve our customers’ problems around the world. From helping to ensure worker safety and understanding air quality to supporting complex highly technical industries such as pharmaceuticals manufacturing, semiconductor, and research customers, TSI employees are part of something special with a purpose.

The Service Manager at TSI

The Service Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for TSI’s Shoreview Service organization, including repair, calibration, and field service operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Quality and Customer Experience, this position is responsible for ensuring a best-in-class customer experience through the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality technical service solutions.

The Service Manager leads service supervisors and service engineers while providing overall direction for service operations. This role is accountable for service performance, customer satisfaction, organizational capability, process excellence, and the continuous improvement of service offerings. The position partners closely with Service Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to support customer success and drive business growth.

What Will You Do?

To grow and build a successful career with TSI, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute service strategies, goals, and performance measures that support business growth, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Lead end-to-end service work operations, including instrument check-in, repair, calibration, field service delivery, and return, ensuring throughput, quality, responsiveness, and turnaround-time targets are consistently met.
• Establish and monitor service performance, customer feedback, and operational metrics to identify trends, drive improvement initiatives, and achieve business objectives.
• Lead the resolution of escalated customer concerns and partner cross-functionally to improve service delivery and customer outcomes.
• Establish and maintain service processes, policies, systems, and quality standards that support operational excellence, safety, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Service Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to align service strategies and support organizational objectives, including representing service requirements in the New Product Development process.
• Lead, coach, and develop Service Supervisors and Service Engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has direct supervisory responsibilities for Service Supervisors and Engineers.

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing service team.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support compensation and talent planning processes.
• Foster employee engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Build capabilities through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

What Do You Need?

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or service operations, field service, repair, calibration, technical support, or related customer-facing technical environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience, including experience leading technical teams and/or front-line leaders.
• Experience developing service/operations strategies, operational performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive customer and business outcomes.
• Experience utilizing CRM, ERP, and/or service management systems to manage operations, evaluate performance and support decision-making.

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement certification.
• Experience supporting instrumentation, scientific, or other technical products.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.
• Experience using SAP.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of service operations, field service delivery, repair, calibration, and technical support environments.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, escalation management, and customer experience best practices.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, performance metrics, and operational excellence principles.
• Knowledge of budgeting, resource planning, and operational reporting.

Travel

Limited travel is expected for this position. Estimated at less than 5% of time.

What Can We Give You?

At TSI, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day: We want our employees to be comfortable at work, and we know they are more productive when they’re comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees’ discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $130,000 - $150,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.
• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.