The Field Service Director will lead a team of 30 field engineers responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of surgical X-ray equipment in the Pacific region (WA, OR, CA, ID, UT, AZ NV, NM, MT, WY, HI). This role requires a strategic leader with exceptional management skills and strong technical or financial skills to ensure high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction. The Field Service Director will also be responsible for managing a $36M profit and loss (P&L) account. Will require 25-50% travel within the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 30+ field engineers.
- Ensure FE technical skills, customer relation skills, and technical knowledge.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Lead and cultivate a culture of GE value, integrity and profitable growth.
- Develop and implement change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.
- Service Operations:
- Own service operational processes (staffing, Case/PM completion, OT mgmt., P&L, FE utilization, and employee quality compliance, etc.)
- Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all applicable EHS policies and procedures.
- Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of field engineers to ensure timely service delivery. Monitor and manage service requests, ensuring they are completed efficiently and effectively.
- Implement and maintain service standards and protocols to ensure high-quality service.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Customer Relations:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and creating a “one GEHC for the customer” experience.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and support, exceeding customer expectations.
- Handle escalated customer issues and provide resolutions in a timely manner.
- Proactively identify customer needs and develop and implement customer specific solutions.
- Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement strategies to improve service efficiency and effectiveness.
- Analyze service data and metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments to align service operations with overall company goals.
- Financial Management:
- Manage a $36M profit and loss (P&L) account.
- Develop and monitor budgets to ensure financial targets are met.
- Analyze financial performance and implement cost-saving measures where necessary.
- Report on financial performance to senior management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years leadership experience or equivalent
- OR HS diploma/GED and 9 years progressive experience with leadership experience, preferably in the medical equipment industry.
- Experience in financial management and P&L responsibility.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, ability to motivate teams
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Direct customer relationship experience
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Willingness to travel (25-50%, depending on hiring location)
Desired:
- Strong business acumen
- Proven ability to influence and drive change through exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated tendency to challenge the status quo, drive constant improvement in process and ability to achieve organizational goals.
- Ability to resolve complex issues within functional area and/or area of expertise.
- Ability to develop and execute multiple priorities and approaches to meet objectives.
- Highly adaptable to change.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement