Technical Support Manager

MULTIVAC USA • Kansas City, MO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Supervises a team of representatives providing remote technical support to internal and external customers concerning complex mechanical, electronic, and operational aspects of machines. Position will serve as a working supervisor who will also directly provide remote technical assistance to internal and external customers.
Time Utilization: This position will travel up to 20% of the time. Normal business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm; however, position will also provide after-hours remote support on a rotating basis. Schedule needs to be flexible to accommodate internal and external customer schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 5 years’ experience in a technical support role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have strong mechanical, electrical, and controls knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with database applications and contact management software required.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• PLC experience required.
• Allen Bradley or Beckhoff experience preferred.
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by position.

Nice To Haves

• Packaging industry experience is a plus.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• Allen Bradley or Beckhoff experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage call center assignments for inbound technical representatives as needed to meet or exceed minimum acceptable customer service levels established by management to ensure balanced and appropriate workflow across all available staff.
• Provide ongoing training and mentorship to technical representatives in order to successfully achieve resolutions to clients’ technical concerns and issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Track and report on weekly and monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) established by management, to include call handling statistics and other relevant metrics for measuring and improving customer contact experience.
• Develop and implement formal training plan aimed at optimizing Help Desk personnel knowledge, including adopting a common customer language and set of soft skills that enhance MULTIVAC’s image as a trusted advisor to both internal and external customers. Phone, email, and in-person communication should align with and strongly support the high price MULTIVAC commands for our parts and services.
• Manage Technical Support internal issue escalation in accordance with established escalation processes and procedures.
• Provide complex remote technical assistance to Field Service and Spare Parts teams, and customers by diagnosing and resolving a broad range of mechanical, electronic, and operational issues using a variety of highly detailed technical documentation, personal experience, and drawing on other resources as necessary.
• Actively participate in normal and 24/7 after-hours helpdesk schedule.
• Foster an energetic and professional team dynamic that translates in our interaction with constituents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level