Service Operations Lead | Scheduling & Logistics

Puffer-Sweiven LP

Houston, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven LP in Houston, TX is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage service scheduling, customer communications, and equipment repair coordination. The role demands strong organizational skills and experience in an industrial service environment.

You will supervise a Service Associate, operate ERP/CRM systems, and ensure accurate job records, quotes, and invoicing. This hands-on role emphasizes parts logistics and vendor coordination in a fast-paced shop setting.

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field is highly desired.
2–5 years in operations coordination, dispatch, scheduling, or customer service within a service, repair, or field-service business.
Experience in an industrial, mechanical, or equipment repair environment (pumps, motors, or rotating equipment strongly preferred).
Prior use of an ERP or field-service management system.
Prior experience directing or mentoring at least one other employee.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple open jobs, deadlines, and parts orders simultaneously.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication, with strong customer-service instincts.
Comfortable reading basic mechanical/technical specifications well enough to relay accurate information between customers and technicians.
Working proficiency with ERP/CRM and scheduling software, plus standard office software (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).
Sound judgment and calm decision-making when priorities shift or delays occur.
High attention to detail, particularly around parts numbers, work orders, and customer paperwork.
Basic supervisory and delegation skills — able to direct and check the work of a direct report.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on shop environment alongside technicians and customers.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain the daily/weekly service schedule, assigning jobs to technicians based on priority, required skill set, and shop capacity.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on repair status, timelines, quotes, and any delays — proactively communicating rather than waiting to be asked.
Coordinate intake of incoming equipment (pumps, motors, and related assets), logging each unit and work order accurately into the ERP/CRM system.
Track parts availability against open jobs; place, expedite, and follow up on vendor orders for parts needed to complete repairs.
Monitor active work orders daily and flag delays, bottlenecks, or resource conflicts to the Operations/General Manager before they affect delivery dates.
Prepare repair quotes and estimates in coordination with technicians, and route them to customers for approval.
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipping/logistics for equipment and parts, including freight scheduling and documentation.
Maintain accurate, current records across the ERP and CRM: work orders, customer contact history, service history, and parts logs.
Provide daily direction to the Service Associate, delegating administrative and support tasks and reviewing their work for accuracy.
Support invoicing by confirming completed work orders and handing off accurate job details to accounting/billing.
Identify recurring workflow bottlenecks (parts delays, scheduling conflicts, communication gaps) and propose or document process improvements.
Maintain working relationships with key parts vendors and suppliers to support reliable turnaround on critical orders.
Support new customer account setup and maintain the accuracy of customer records and service agreements.
Act as backup point of contact for urgent/emergency service requests when the Operations Manager is unavailable.