Service Manager, West
TLDR
Coordinate end-to-end service operations as the hub between customers, field personnel, technical support, engineering, and back-office; lead the service team.
The Service Manager is responsible for end-to-end coordination and delivery of service operations, acting as the central point of contact between customers, field personnel, technical support, engineering, and back-office functions. In addition, this role provides direct line management for the service team, ensuring performance, development, and effective execution of all service activities.
Requirements
Customer & Service Intake
· Receive and manage service requests via phone, email, text, and service platforms
· Capture and route technical support inquiries and service needs
· Schedule on-site service with customers
· Communicate scope, timelines, and expectations for site work
· Ensure customer requirements for training, compliance, and site access are met
Resource Planning & Coordination
· Dispatch field service personnel where required
· Ensure technicians and software personnel understand job scope and expectations
· Coordinate internal resources across Field Service, Software, and Training teams
· Align staffing with customer timelines and project priorities
Project & Service Execution
· Manage and coordinate larger upgrade and service projects
· Support installation planning, including labor and parts requirements
· Add labor estimates to quotes as needed
· Track project milestones and ensure delivery against timelines
· Provide backlog updates and service visibility when required
Spare Parts & Logistics
· Oversee spare parts requests and coordination with customers
· Schedule field service visits for installation and replacements
· Track parts deliveries and ensure site readiness
· Minimize delays through proactive logistics planning
Technical Support Coordination
· Create and manage cases in Salesforce Service Cloud and route to appropriate technical support teams
· Ensure effective handoffs between customer issues and support teams
· Coordinate escalation and dispatch of field personnel when on-site support is required
· Facilitate communication between support teams and field resources
Benefits
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote role
Fastems delivers high-end manufacturing systems, software, and services that empower metalworking manufacturers to boost productivity. Specializing in intelligent factory automation, they offer solutions that range from automating individual machines to integrating complete factory systems, catering to advanced sectors like aerospace and production technology.
- Founded
- Founded 1901
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services