VP of Service & Field Operations

Socket.dev; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Sick time

Life insurance

Career advancement

Exposure to advanced manufacturing

Collaborative environment

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

GTI Fabrication is forming a new Service & Field Operations unit to deliver on-site installation, maintenance, repair, and technical field support across equipment lines. The Vice President of Service & Field Operations will own strategy, GTM, scale, and full P&L for this unit.

This is a 0-to-1 startup leadership role within an established, rapidly growing manufacturer. Partner with executive leadership to transform service delivery into a high-margin, scalable growth engine and differentiator

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in field service, aftermarket operations, or customer support within an industrial equipment OEM or heavy manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in an executive leadership role (Director, Sr. Director, or VP) with direct P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated track record of launching, scaling, or transforming a service line from initial concept to commercial profitability.
• Deep functional expertise in field service execution, technician network management, spare parts logistics, service pricing, and SLA architecture.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing P&L statements, pricing strategy, and capital allocations.
• Proven track record recruiting, structuring, and leading technical field teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & GTM Execution: Define market demand, customer segmentation, and competitive positioning across GTI's manufacturing portfolio; establish target verticals, service tiers, pricing models, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• P&L & Commercial Integration: Build and manage the service P&L to achieve revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and profitability targets; partner with Business Development to integrate service packages, warranties, and SLAs into new equipment contracts.
• Capability Roadmap: Determine in-house vs. third-party partner network capabilities and drive multi-year geographic and service footprint expansion.
• Operating Model: Build the operational delivery model from scratch, including field service playbooks, dispatch systems, work order management, fleet logistics, tooling, and parts inventory.
• Quality & Safety Governance: Establish site access protocols, risk liability protections, customer sign-off procedures, and strict field safety and quality standards.
• Facilities & Logistics: Implement required support infrastructure, including regional service centers, mobile units, and support equipment.
• Talent Strategy: Partner with HR/TA to recruit, onboard, and structure a high-performing field organization, directly hiring service sales managers, operations coordinators, and frontline technicians.
• Training & Development: Create technical training curricula covering product diagnostics, safety protocols, and customer service to support career progression and technical competency.
• Culture & Performance: Drive a customer-centric, safety-first culture centered on rapid response times, first-call resolution, and operational excellence.
• Systems Integration: Select and deploy Field Service Management (FSM), CRM, mobile delivery, and remote diagnostic platforms, integrating them with GTI's ERP and finance systems.
• Cross-Functional Feedback: Establish closed-loop reporting systems to route field installation issues, quality trends, and customer insights back to Engineering and Operations for product improvement.
• KPI Management: Define and track key performance indicators, including CSAT/NPS, SLA compliance, commissioning quality, first-time fix rate, and customer lifetime value.

Job description

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

Role Overview

GTI Fabrication is launching a new Service & Field Operations business unit to deliver on-site installation, aftermarket maintenance, repair, and technical field support across our equipment product lines.

The Vice President of Service & Field Operations will own the strategy, go-to-market execution, organizational scale, operational infrastructure, and full P&L accountability for this business unit.

This is a 0-to-1 startup leadership role within an established and rapidly growing manufacturer.

Partnering closely with executive leadership, the VP will transform service delivery into a high-margin, scalable growth engine and a core competitive differentiator for GTI.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy, Go-To-Market & P&L Ownership

• Strategy & GTM Execution: Define market demand, customer segmentation, and competitive positioning across GTI's manufacturing portfolio; establish target verticals, service tiers, pricing models, and service level agreements (SLAs).

• P&L & Commercial Integration: Build and manage the service P&L to achieve revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and profitability targets; partner with Business Development to integrate service packages, warranties, and SLAs into new equipment contracts.

• Capability Roadmap: Determine in-house vs. third-party partner network capabilities and drive multi-year geographic and service footprint expansion.

Field Operations & Infrastructure

• Operating Model: Build the operational delivery model from scratch, including field service playbooks, dispatch systems, work order management, fleet logistics, tooling, and parts inventory.

• Quality & Safety Governance: Establish site access protocols, risk liability protections, customer sign-off procedures, and strict field safety and quality standards.

• Facilities & Logistics: Implement required support infrastructure, including regional service centers, mobile units, and support equipment.

Team Building & Organizational Leadership

• Talent Strategy: Partner with HR/TA to recruit, onboard, and structure a high-performing field organization, directly hiring service sales managers, operations coordinators, and frontline technicians.

• Training & Development: Create technical training curricula covering product diagnostics, safety protocols, and customer service to support career progression and technical competency.

• Culture & Performance: Drive a customer-centric, safety-first culture centered on rapid response times, first-call resolution, and operational excellence.

Technology, Analytics & Feedback Loops

• Systems Integration: Select and deploy Field Service Management (FSM), CRM, mobile delivery, and remote diagnostic platforms, integrating them with GTI's ERP and finance systems.

• Cross-Functional Feedback: Establish closed-loop reporting systems to route field installation issues, quality trends, and customer insights back to Engineering and Operations for product improvement.

• KPI Management: Define and track key performance indicators, including CSAT/NPS, SLA compliance, commissioning quality, first-time fix rate, and customer lifetime value.

Key Success Measures

• Successful startup and launch of the service business unit within 6-12 months, achieving early customer acquisition and revenue realization.
• Attainment of defined service revenue and gross margin targets, establishing a clear path to P&L profitability within 24 months.
• Establishment of a scalable field operating model, robust system integrations, and a high-performing technical field team.
• High customer retention, SLA compliance, and strong CSAT/NPS benchmark scores.

Qualifications

Required

• 15+ years of progressive experience in field service, aftermarket operations, or customer support within an industrial equipment OEM or heavy manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in an executive leadership role (Director, Sr. Director, or VP) with direct P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated track record of launching, scaling, or transforming a service line from initial concept to commercial profitability.
• Deep functional expertise in field service execution, technician network management, spare parts logistics, service pricing, and SLA architecture.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing P&L statements, pricing strategy, and capital allocations.
• Proven track record recruiting, structuring, and leading technical field teams.

Preferred

• Experience establishing field infrastructure, such as regional service centers or mobile technician networks.
• Hands-on experience selecting and implementing Field Service Management (FSM), CRM, or IoT/remote diagnostic software.
• Cross-functional background spanning supply chain, field logistics, or manufacturing operations.

Perks & Benefits

GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.