Sr. Manager, Service Jobs

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: Balance, Respect, Integrity, Growth, Grit, Safety
Competitive Benefits

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

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 Sr. Manager, Service 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 leadership and the Director, 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

• Manage the communication and relationships with customers by building trust and ensuring customer satisfaction through regular customer visits
• Motivate the Service Department to perform at a high level and ensure accountability of them to include quality and efficiency
• Lead safety meetings, ensure near miss reporting policy compliance and partner with the Safety Department to investigate safety incidents
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• 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
• Practice positive customer conflict resolution strategies to mutually benefit the Company & Customer
• Provide support for HY Fleet Management program by ensuring process compliance and maximum profitability
• Manage and maintain a fleet of road service and delivery vehicles for maximum performance and controlled expense while meeting federal and local DMV requirements
• Represent the Service Department’s brand and gain additional Service revenue through support of Account Managers
• Serve as liaison between Briggs Equipment, its customers, and manufacturers, in problem resolution while maintaining profitability
• 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
• Manage department needs associated with maintaining supplies, uniforms, building maintenance, and equipment, within budgeted guidelines and as demands are presented
• Monitor & manage the selection, hiring, development, training and new hire procedures

Minimum Qualifications
Basic Knowledge & Competencies:

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

Previous Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 5+ years management experience in forklift repair or related industry preferred
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required

Physical Requirements

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

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