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Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Director, Field Services, is responsible for delivering exceptional support for various stationary power generation equipment as offered from the Industrial business unit of Generac Power Systems. This position will develop and manage support strategies, drive process improvements, and collaborate with product teams to resolve issues to enhance customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include overseeing support operations, managing a regional team off power generation field service personnel, setting performance metrics, communicating with appropriate dealer technicians, and leveraging customer feedback to optimize product reliability and service quality.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of field service professionals to ensure high performance and professional development.
Factory Leadership: Oversee regular dealer technical communications such as master tech calls, chat groups or forums for sharing of ideas, or similar.
Support Strategy: Develop and implement support strategies and processes to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Balancing of team resources vs. customer/dealer urgencies.
Issue Resolution: Oversee the troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to stationary power generation equipment. Speed to resolution mindset while not sacrificing quality of workmanship.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance support services, reduce downtime, and optimize product performance. Process mindset. Drive for excellence in execution.
Collaboration: Work closely with product development and sales teams & technical support call center to address and resolve product issues and provide feedback for product enhancements.
Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and effectively. Overcommunication focus is highly valued.
Performance Metrics: Set and monitor performance metrics for the support team, ensuring goals are met and service quality is maintained.
Training and Development: Develop and support training programs to ensure the support team is knowledgeable about products and best practices.
Market Analysis: Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and support innovation.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of support processes and issues and provide regular reports on support activities and outcomes.
Minimum Job RequirementsEducation
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Engineering (Electrical preferred), Business Administration, or equivalent knowledge.
Work Experience
7 years of experience in product support, technical service management, or a related field.
4 years of management level experience
Preferred Job Requirements
Certification / License
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Product Support / Service certifications (CMRP, CTSP, CSM, etc)
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience and sound knowledge of power generation equipment (reciprocating-engine driven generators, transfer switches, etc.) Spark Ignited knowledge a plus
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration a plus.
Advanced knowledge of Engine maintenance and troubleshooting of natural gas fuel systems
Experienced in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology
Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams
Excellent troubleshooting skills, the ability to make independent decisions, and work with minimal supervision
Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
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