Senior Equipment and Service Manager
Crafty
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Posted:
August 28, 2023
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Onsite
About the position
Crafty is seeking a Senior Equipment & Service Manager to oversee and improve their equipment and service operations. This role will involve building training programs, managing equipment refurbishment, and maintaining parts inventory. The Senior Equipment & Service Manager will also be responsible for minimizing equipment downtime and building relationships with vendors and service providers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth startup and contribute to their operational initiatives in the equipment and service industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop equipment and service training plans for service technicians, delivery specialists, and client location team members
- Design and implement training benches at all Crafty warehouse locations
- Build and manage the day-to-day operations of the equipment refurbishment program
- Ensure returned equipment is reviewed in a timely manner, refurbished to a high standard, and updated in the system accordingly
- Partner with warehouse and system experts to develop and maintain spare parts inventory in all Crafty warehouse/service operations
- Ensure service technicians have the necessary resources while managing cost
- Build and maintain relationships with key equipment vendors and service providers
- Understand cutting-edge equipment and recommend machines based on office layouts and usage
- Own end-to-end execution of timely and successful work order resolution
- Develop processes to reduce work orders and increase speed of resolution
- Manage service vehicle fleet, including licensing, registration, and tools/parts storage
- Join operational initiatives and grow career in the equipment and service industry
Requirements
- 8+ years of equipment & service experience, ideally in a growth, fast-paced environment.
- Extensive knowledge of coffee equipment, kegerators, water machines, ice machines, and refrigeration. Needs to have extensive knowledge of plumbing and electrical best practices.
- Existing relationships with key manufacturers and distributors of industrial coffee, ice, and water machines.
- Proven track record of building out equipment training and bench testing programs.
- Experience leading the development and implementation of new processes.
Benefits
- Compensation package including health, dental, and vision plans
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Equipment certification courses
- Parental leave
- Snacks, beverages, and fun Crafty events