Manager of Service Support - Ann Arbor, MI

At Sartorius, we are seeking a Manager of Service Support to join our team in Ann Arbor, MI. In this on-site role, you will manage and optimize service support operations (back-office and front-office) including contract administration, billing, and service dispatching and logistics to enable efficient field and inhouse service delivery and ensure high-quality customer experience.

What you will accomplish together with us:

* Oversee all order entry into ERP & SMS systems including but not limited to: field services, workshop services, service contracts, spare part sales orders, and all subsequent invoices & related documents.

* Oversee data entry into SMS including but not limited to: dispatching, scheduling, and spare parts ordering.

* Manage day-to-day activities, including task allocation and workload management.

* Identify, facilitate, manage, and document all training needs & requirements for all team members, with support from the Service Support Process Specialist, Key Uers, and Team Leads.

* Act as second level escalation for back office & team members, after Process Specialist, Team Leads, or as identified in escalation matrix.

* Ensure compliance with standard and/or global processes & workflows with support from the local Process Specialist, and the Global Process Improvements & Compliance team.

* Implement, document, and manage all non-standard or local processes with support from the local Process Specialist.

* Coordinate processes and communication flow with other internal departments including but not limited to:
Purchasing & Sourcing, Customer Service, Warehousing, Finance, Master Data Governance, etc.

* Act as contact for the local Process Specialist or global Process Improvements & Compliance to advise on proposed processes and/or implementing new processes.

* Coordinate with Finance on billing issues & invoice disputes with customers.

* Act as point person for projects related to Service Support, or example: integrations of new acquisitions or implementing new tools.

* Coordinate with Process Specialist & Team Lead to identify areas of improvement including processes, training, and doucmentation.

* Enable solutions to maintain team proficiency.

* Manage timecards, PTO, leave, and hybrid office schedule for team members.

* Make personnel decisions for the department, including hiring, disciplinary, and termination.

* Conduct regular team meetings to ensure cohesive approach and open discussion.

* Foster a positive environment for team members to perform effectively & independently.

* Guide, coach, and mentor team members via constructive feedback and effective communication.

* Motivate the team with a positive attitude of inclusivity and connection.

* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team.

* Perform annual performance reviews and regular developmental discussions with team members.

* Set performance expectations for individual team members based on SMART goals.

* Develop, implement, and monitor analytics of team activities to establish Key Performance Indicators.

* Use KPI's to investigate business operations for potential improvements and/or trends.

* Develop & implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance business operations.

* Prove support for Head of Service Support and Service Management Team.

What will convince us:

* Bachelor's degree in business administration or High School diploma with equivalent experience, and/or vocational training with 5+ years' experience in related field, ideally in Life Science, Biotech, or Pharma

* 3+ years' experience managing and leading a team of people

* 5+ years' experience in Customer Service, Field Service, Dispatching, or related field

* Minimum beginners experience in Microsoft Office Suite

* SAP experience preferred

* Service Industry experience strongly preferred

* Biotech/Laboratory industry strongly preferred

* Service Management experience strongly preferred

We value:

* Ability to take ownership of processes & situations

* Must be able to communicate clearly, in detail, concisely, in a positive manner, both orally & written

* Must have strong ability to multi-task

* Must be able to build relationships and provide leadership to team members.

* Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

* Ability to triage & problem solve, reviewing all information to develop & evaluate options and implement solutions

* Social skills & perceptiveness required - actively look for ways to help customers & team members reach their goals, and be sensitive when dealing with customer reactions & needs.

* Project management skills - ability to coordinate and schedule resources to achieve objectives

* Strong organization & analytical skills

* Identification with our core values:
Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

Personal and Professional Development:
Mentoring, leadership programs, internal…