Service Manager
Burwell Material Handling · Chesapeake, VA · 5 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
We are hiring a Service Manager based in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role involves leading a team of experienced technicians, training new ones, fostering a culture of trust, hard work, and safety, and overseeing service performance and repeat business.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the Service Department, prioritizing high-quality service and customer satisfaction
- Drive profitable growth of service labor while managing department expenses
- Create and manage annual department goals, budget, and marketing plans
- Lead and implement service process improvements across the team
- Handle escalated concerns from customers or team members professionally and promptly
- Support technicians with diagnostics and ensure technical accuracy
- Build, train, and retain a strong team through development plans and mentorship
- Enforce safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment
- Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership on performance and strategy
- Willingness to travel to support other branches
Requirements
- 3–5 years of management experience in machinery or a related service industry (material handling preferred)
- Strong leadership and team development experience
- Proven ability to grow service revenue and improve customer satisfaction
- Technical knowledge and experience assisting with equipment diagnostics
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Able to analyze reports and drive continuous improvement
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV record
- Ability to perform and support the physical demands of service operations
Skills
- Technical knowledge and experience assisting with equipment diagnostics
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to analyze reports and drive continuous improvement
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Excellent benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K with Company Match
- Progressive Paid Time Off and Holidays – starting with 3 weeks PTO in your first year
- Paid parental leave for moms and dads
- Annual Community Impact Day – paid volunteer time in the places we work and live