Technical Service Supervisor

Your Career. Your Impact. Your Future. At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you. Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do-from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world. The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives. Technical Service Supervisor The Technical Service Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Medical Service department, ensuring timely and effective repair, maintenance, and support of Gentherm Medical products. This position supervises service technicians, coordinates service activities, and drives productivity & continuous improvement initiatives. The Technical Service Supervisor serves as a key liaison between customers, Customer Service, Sales & Quality to ensure exceptional customer support and product reliability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Technical Service personnel, including workload management, scheduling, training, performance management, and employee development. Oversee the repair, troubleshooting, refurbishment, calibration, and testing of medical devices and associated equipment, ensuring timely processing of service requests, repairs, returns, and field service activities. Partner with Customer Service and provide technical escalation support to ensure timely resolution of customer issues and effective communication regarding service requirements and repair status. Develop, monitor, and report on key service performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, productivity, turnaround times, and customer satisfaction. Establish departmental goals and monitor team performance against established objectives. Develop and maintain service procedures, work instructions, and training materials. Manage service inventory, spare parts, repair tools, and test equipment to ensure operational readiness. Conduct hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in partnership with Human Resources while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Engineering Technology, Electronics or a related technical field required. Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully managing biomedical equipment repair, a repair depot, manufacturing support, or a related field. Knowledge of electronic, electro-mechanical, and medical device systems, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and service documentation. Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and organizational skills. Proven supervisory or leadership experience. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and service management tools. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccinated or agreement to complete the vaccination process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Technology, or related field. Experience supporting FDA-regulated medical devices. Experience with ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience. Experience with ERP systems and service management software. Experience supporting global customers and distributors. RSES Certification Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture through Our Network of Engagement (ONE) where we value our differences and work together to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Gentherm