Service Manager

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Waukesha, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R020538BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
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* Job Description:

** The Service Manager position provides dedicated account(s) responsibility for the planning, organizing and coordination of large or complex field service projects frequently exceeding $200k.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*** Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of large or complex field service projects for new equipment, MODs, scheduled maintenance, emergency services, contracts, and training initiatives.
* Manage the financial aspects of service projects from quotation through invoicing, including resolution of discrepancies, and following up on past due invoices and back charges.
* Understand and define the scope of work to accurately prepare service estimates.  Communicate scope of work to assigned technical resources.
* Act as point person for selecting, negotiating, and directing the work of contractors.  Define roles and responsibilities, scope, onsite audits, and facilitate the onsite project management of large complex startups.
* Support service technicians and engineers with travel arrangements that align with customer needs and project budget.
* Review and approve all service labor hours, expenses and service reports daily and provide timely project updates both internally and externally.
* Plan, organize, and coordinate the execution of warranty service, modifications and part requirements to resolve open field issues with the appropriate level of urgency.
* Prepare, schedule, and lead Integrated Planning Sessions (IPS) and follow through on the IPS throughout the life of the project including but not limited to team requirements, third party services, parts, onsite communication plans, safety, service kick-off, SAT’s, customer wrap-up meetings, and open issues communication plans.
* May facilitate start-ups for new equipment and MODs and perform onsite project management.
* Monitor effectiveness of service provided, machine performance, customer satisfaction, and coordinate action required to solve open issues.  Act as the key communication link between customer service, engineering, and other departments.
* Ensure that road service, training and engineering service associates are prepared for service assignments and all safety rules and policies of PCMC and the customer are being followed, including standards for equipment safety.
* Promote continuous improvement through Kaizen events and other initiatives.
* Assist in interviewing, selecting and reviewing field service team member performance.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
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* EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

*** Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience in capital equipment manufacturing, sales, or engineering, or a 2
-year post high school diploma/certificate and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
*** Demonstrated project management experience
* Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Ability to travel as required
* Working knowledge of XA, Infor CRM/CPQ is desirable
* Bi-lingual skills are a plus
** COMPETENCIES**
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