Service Manager

At Briggs Industrial Solutions, our team members and our culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We believe our team members are the key to our success and we pride ourselves in hiring the highest quality people, placing emphasis on safety, ethics, integrity and respect. We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. We realize the decisions we make about investments and operating practices ultimately affect the lives of our co-workers, families and business partners. And like those who went before us, every one of us takes that responsibility seriously.

Businesses: Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, Briggs Truck & Rail, Briggs Warehouse Solutions

Mission Statement: Keep business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and above all else safe.

Value Proposition: We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. Our solutions experts help keep your business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and safe.

Values: Safety, Family, Fun, Integrity, Success

Competitive benefits:

401(k)
Educational Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Hands On and Virtual Training
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing

Simply stated, Briggs team members strive to do the right thing by exceeding the expectations of each other, our customers and our community.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Service Manager provides the vision, direction and support to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining company profitability through defined empowerment and supervision of the Service Department and its team members. Ensure a safe working environment through partnership with General Manager and Director of Environmental Health & Safety to report such issues. Ensures all Briggs Equipment standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Manage the strategic direction of the branch Service Department, while providing leadership to all Branch Service team members, to include the service department financial performance (P&L), training, safety, department processes, customer services & pricing, vendor products/systems and equipment awareness

2. Lead safety meetings, ensure near miss reporting policy compliance and partner with the Safety Department to investigate safety incidents

3. Coach and develop direct reports on employee relation issues, to manage customer orders and repairs, ensure proper job openings, quote completion, job changes, closing and invoicing

4. Motivate the Service Department to perform at a high level and ensure accountability of them to include quality and efficiency

5. Monitor & manage the selection, hiring, development, training and new hire procedures

6. Manage the communication and relationships with customers by building trust and ensuring customer satisfaction through regular customer visits with an added focus on top 10 service accounts

7. Practice positive customer conflict resolution strategies to mutually benefit the Company & Customer

8. Serve as liaison between Briggs Equipment, its customers, and manufacturers, in problem resolution while maintaining profitability

9. Manage and maintain a fleet of road service and delivery vehicles for maximum performance and controlled expense

10. Represent the Service Department’s brand and gain additional Service revenue through support of Sales Representatives

11. Provide fleet management support by managing expenses for external customers and the Company to ensure maximum profitability

12. Manage department needs associated with maintaining supplies, uniforms, tooling needs, building maintenance, and equipment, within budgeted guidelines and as demands are presented

13. Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Knowledge & Competencies:

Knowledge of business and management principles
Ability to develop direct reports through coaching and reinforcement (Hard Skills/Soft Skills)
Mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for this position
Excellent intrapersonal, customer service, math, reading comprehension and problem solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Previous Experience/Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
2+ years working experience in forklift repair or related industry preferred
Management or supervisory experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basis
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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