Technical Service Supervisor

LATICRETE International; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Flexible spending

Life Insurance

Job summary

LATICRETE International is seeking a Technical Support Manager for overseeing technical service representatives in Pleasant Hill, California. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the construction industry, including 3 years in a technical support role, with supervisory experience.

This position involves managing daily operations, providing technical guidance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role requires strong interpersonal and management skills, fluency in a second language is preferred, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in the construction industry.
• Minimum 3 years in technical support of building materials or products.
• Physical strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule daily operations of technical service representatives.
• Manage technical service representatives including attendance and performance evaluations.
• Provide technical service to architects, contractors, and distributors.

Skills

Supervisory and management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of architecture and construction methods

Fluency in a second language

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP and CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Support Manager to supervise and schedule daily operations of technical service representatives in the construction products industry.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

Overview

This position requires an individual with experience in supervision of a technical support environment in the construction products industry.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule daily operations of technical service representatives.
• Manage technical service representatives (attendance, scheduling, staff meetings, performance evaluations).
• Analyze technical activities, report trends and needs.
• Create new or revised technical data sheets (TDS) and technical advisories/documents.
• Provide technical service to architects, contractors and distributors, advising on proper material selection and installation procedures.
• Review and prepare technical documents; architectural details and specifications to advise on proper material selection.
• Supervise the investigation and settlement of customer service and product complaints diplomatically and professionally within authorized limits.
• Coordinate incoming requests for technical service and training with sales and field technical representatives.
• Follow up requests from field representatives and distributors for telephone contact with contractors and architects.
• Coordinate and participate in job site assistance.
• Represent technical department in management meetings and ISO quality system/management reviews.
• Review/approve technical literature and data sheets.
• Coordinate technical service NAPs.
• Conduct technical service department audits at satellite facilities, as required.
• Write technical service articles and tips in monthly newsletter and industry articles as required.

Nonessential Job Functions

• Perform other directly related duties and assume accountabilities as apparent or delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives.

Job Specifications/Skills

• Minimum 7 years experience in construction industry.
• Minimum 3 years in technical support of a building material or product.
• Supervisory and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of architecture and construction methods.
• Detailed knowledge of LATICRETE product line, applications, construction practice and materials.
• Fluency in a second language preferred.
• Physical strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Computer skills: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook; intermediate knowledge of ERP and CRM systems; Oracle EnterpriseOne and CRM OnDemand preferred.
• Team cooperation – maintain positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Travel

• 25%