Product Line Support Group Leader - Autoimmunity Diagnostics | National

Werfen•Field, NM

13d

About The Position

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. Job Summary Responsible for a Specialized Service team with an emphasis on standardization, accuracy and quality that drives team performance and ensures the delivery of world class customer service. The Product Line Support Group Leader provides operational direction, drives field service technical competency, escalation management resolution, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Technology, or related industry training required.
Minimum 7 years of experience in a service, support, or similar role within a healthcare customer-facing or support environment, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position preferred.
Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems, Data Management Solutions, and network connectivity.
Working knowledge of personal computers and Windows Operating Systems; legacy up to current version.
Strong decision making skils, with the ability to align group activities with overall business objectives.
Advanced organizational and time management skills; ability to mulit-task, work under pressure and exercise good judgement.
Strong communication and cross-functional skills; ability to work in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues to drive and achieve business goals.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Ability to convey complex theories and procedures to functional practice and understanding to a varying audience.
Basic leadership & mentorship skills; Conflict Resolution
Must consistently demonstrate and be an ambassador of our Werfen Values
Field based; Up to 80% overnight travel.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, support, and oversight to a team of field service engineers, ensuring they deliver exceptional service to customers across North America.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators; Set clear objectives for team, regularly reviewing performance and implementing necessary improvements to ensure success.
Create and implement standardized processes; Drive technical and effectiveness initiatives to meet North American Service & Support operational plan.
Responsible to observe and assess North America Service & Support staff from a technical perspective; assist management to create improvement plans and execute monitoring.
Provide direct oversight, management and action planning of escalated customers and unresolved instrument issues. Onsite visits with local Field Service and/or direct staff as required.
Provide direct support to Field Service Engineers to diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, and fault isolate instrument symptoms and issues to determine failure and provide direction to implement corrective action.
Maintain expert knowledge of current Werfen products, field service, technical support and application practices through cross functional internal networking, field travel, self-study and continuing education.
Responsible for complying with all applicable Quality and Regulatory requirements, mandated policies, procedures, work instructions, and records, ensuring all records are compliant, complete, and accurate.
Creates, communicates, and distributes innovative technical content to ensure North America Service & Support staff remains competent on product.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.