Senior Manager of Service - Capital Equipment

As Head of Service in US-Nrd you will lead all service operations globally with responsibility for ensuring high customer satisfaction optimal machine performance efficient service delivery and financial profitability. You will direct the service department establish strategic initiatives monitor key performance indicators and develop your team and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary service organization including technical sales engineering coordinators project managers technical support spare parts modernization and documentation teams.
• Build organizational structure roles and competency profiles that support growth and evolving customer needs with emphasis on succession planning and technician certification programs.
• Establish matrix and value stream-based collaboration models across engineering manufacturing quality assurance supply chain and regional organizations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement learning and ownership through LEAN principles standardized work processes and visual performance management.
• Establish and operate an installed base management system to track customer machinery version status lifecycle and contract status.
• Develop modernization retrofit and upgrade strategies that extend machine lifetime and increase customer value.
• Collaborate with sales and product management to create predictive service offerings preventive maintenance programs and digital monitoring solutions (IoT/remote capabilities).
• Analyze installed base data to identify trends risks and new business opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects that optimize flow reduce lead time enhance quality and improve delivery performance.
• Define measure and develop KPIs that drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while ensuring profitability and cost-to-serve accountability.

Qualifications :

Basic requirements

• BSc/MSc in Engineering (mechanical electrical engineering mechatronics or similar) or technical management education
• Minimum 7 years of experience in service management in the mechanical or technical equipment industry
• Minimum 7 years of experience in product or technical roles in food manufacturing or packaging machinery. 
• Strong understanding of GMP and food industry regulations
• Experience with project management service organization customer service and technical problem solving
• Strong SAP experience.
• Fluent in English required. Fluency in Spanish is a strong advantage.

This role requires up to 25% of international and domestic travel

Personal Competencies & Skills

• Strategic and commercial mindset
• Proven ability to lead teams motivate employees and create results
• Excellent communication skills both internally and externally
• Customer-oriented with the ability to handle complex technical and organizational issues
• Good business understanding and financial sense
• Ability to work in an international environment with cross-functional dependencies
• Resilient under pressure and ability to make decisions in critical situations

Additional Information :

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location role degree/credentials relevant skill set and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits.

We Care about your Well-Being! At Syntegon the welfare of our employees is a top priority.

Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health financial security and personal growth from day one including:

• Health Coverage: Medical Dental Vision and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

To ensure the protection of your personal data we kindly ask you to apply exclusively through our online applicant management system were unable to consider applications sent by email or post.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race color gender national origin ancestry religion physical or mental disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy citizenship or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time