Field Services Operations Leader "Central West

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Service Manager

The Operations Leader supports the Senior Field Service Manager in leading daytoday operations, performance, and development of the regional field service team. This role helps ensure safe, efficient, and high quality service delivery across customer sites while maintaining strong operational discipline and customer satisfaction. The Field Service Operations Leader provides handson leadership in technician support, scheduling, performance monitoring, issue escalation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position plays a key role in driving service excellence, workforce readiness, and operational consistency.

This role will support Field Services (and manage the related Field Techs) in the following Central area states: MN, WI, IN, and IL.

• Manage the daily activities and performance of field service technicians.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
• Provide ontheground guidance, coaching, and technical support to field personnel as needed.
• Monitor technician performance, productivity, and adherence to service standards and KPIs.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of field service staff.

• Ensure high quality service execution aligned with ABB ELSE standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
• Support resolution of escalated service issues, coordinating with technical experts and management when necessary.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and problem solving.
• Assist in reviewing service reports, documentation, and compliance records for accuracy and completeness.

• Reinforce ABB safety culture and ensure all field activities comply with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field audits, job observations, and safety checks to promote continuous improvement.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and corrective actions to improve service reliability and reduce repeat issues.

• Assist in analyzing service data, identifying trends, and recommending improvements to processes, tools, and workflows.
• Support implementation of new programs, technologies, and operational initiatives. Help manage inventory, tools, and equipment readiness for field teams.
• Contribute to budget planning, cost control, and operational efficiency efforts.

• Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of experience in field service, technical service operations, maintenance, or a related industrial/technical environment OR a special combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, coordination, or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of field service operations, safety practices, and customer service principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to travel within the Central Area Territory as needed.

• Experience in industrial equipment, electrical systems, automation, or energy solutions.
• Familiarity with ABB products, service processes, or enterprise systems.
• Proven ability to coach and develop field personnel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret service data and performance metrics.

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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