Service Manager Kearney

CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nebraska Harvest Center Inc. in Kearney, NE seeks a Service Manager to drive service revenue, profitability and high customer satisfaction through best-in-class after-sales support.

You will oversee daily service operations for the Ag equipment dealership, directing technicians, maintaining warranty compliance, and ensuring quality repairs while delivering superior customer service. Expect travel and a leadership role with coaching and staffing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Two year Ag Diesel Technical Degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a field service technician role.
• Prior experience in troubleshooting methods and tools required.
• Ability to give employee feedback in verbal and written form succinctly and timely.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train and develop personnel.
• Working knowledge of CLAAS machinery a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules jobs for shop and field technicians; quotes repairs for internal machines and for customer units.
• Conducts machinery inspection of completed technician work.
• Performs budget input and reviews; responsible for generating store revenues and controlling Service Department expenses.
• Manages warranty program for assigned location; ensures documentation for warranty or liability claims.
• Monitors and invoices work orders; settles customer disputes that may arise.
• Ensures a high level of customer service by all employees.
• Hire, train, develop and appraise staff; coach and counsel on performance; conduct timely appraisals.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Training & development

CLAAS machinery knowledge

Education

Two year Ag Diesel Technical Degree

Job description

Company:Nebraska Harvest Center Inc.
Location:Kearney
Start Date:08/03/2026
Professional Level:Professionals
Key Area:After Sales

MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Nebraska Harvest Center is part of a family-owned company that has people throughout Nebraska. Be part of a team that ensures the successful service and sales of the CLAAS product range. Together, with our sales partners, we strive to empower farmers to be the best in their fields.

Do you have what it takes to work with today’s most advanced agricultural machinery? If you are ready to make the move for a brighter future, apply and become part of our success story!

Your role on our team:

The Service Manager is responsible for growing Service Revenue & Profitability and achieve a high level of Customer Satisfaction by providing Best in Class after Sales Support. The Service Manager will establish and oversee the daily service operations for Ag equipment dealership Service Department by communicating with customers via phone and in person regarding maintenance, repairs and disputes. The Service Manager will direct, manage and develop a team of technicians to ensure quality of work and repairs to customer equipment while utilizing the highest level of customer service and certifying warranty guidelines are met.

• Schedules jobs for shop and field technicians; quotes repairs for internal machines and for customer units.
• Conducts machinery Inspection of completed technician work.
• Performs budget input and reviews, is responsible for generating store revenues, will assist with controlling Service Department expenses in cooperation with Complex Manager.
• Manages warranty program for assigned location, and ensures all documentation is properly completed for warranty or any potential liability claims. Prepares service reports for warranty submissions.
• Monitors and invoices work orders. Position will settle any customer disputes that may arise.
• Ensures a high level of customer service performance by all employees
• In cooperation with local management and North America Human Resources, hire, train, develop and appraise staff effectively. Identify employees’ skills and develop them by coaching and counseling on a regular basis. Conduct performance appraisals on time and provide continual feedback on performance. Take timely corrective action as necessary and in accordance with company policies. Work with the North America human Resource Department to handle disciplinary matters, grievance resolutions, and other personnel related issues.
• Schedules and organizes technical service training as needed.
• Adheres to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations and standards.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

Note: This position includes frequent travel by auto; valid driver’s license with a verifiably safe driving history is required. May require overnight travel and weekend or evening work

Your profile:

• Two year Ag Diesel Technical Degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a field service technician role.
• Prior experience in troubleshooting methods and tools required.
• Ability to give employee feedback in verbal and written form succinctly and timely.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train and develop personnel.
• Working knowledge of CLAAS machinery a plus.
• Ability to hold highest level of communications between customer, technicians, and management.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and tact.
• Farm background desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret parts and machine schematics.
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally; the ability to exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintaining constructive working relationships.
• Must be able to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to safely operate large machinery.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and handle a high volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail.

Full-time Benefits Package Include:

• Premium free health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) with a generous company match;
• Retirement Readiness Program;
• Company-Paid Life Insurance;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Dependent Care Resources Program;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health;
• Wellness Programs including weight loss, diabetes management, and high blood pressure management;

We look forward to your application.

Your contact from our Nebraska Harvest Center Recruiting Team

Jeanette White

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