What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warranty Coordinator position at Empire Equipment Company?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Warranty Coordinator supports the Serv-Ware commercial foodservice equipment line by coordinating warranty service, researching replacement parts, processing parts orders, and providing responsive customer service throughout the warranty claims process. This role serves as a key point of contact for end users, dealers, authorized service companies, and internal teams to help drive accurate and timely resolution of equipment issues.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver a high level of customer service to end users, dealers, and service companies throughout the warranty claims process.
- Set up new warranty service calls with authorized service companies and manage the intake process from initial request through assignment.
- Proactively follow up with service companies on open warranty calls to support timely resolution and keep customers, dealers, and internal stakeholders informed of status.
- Research replacement parts for commercial foodservice equipment across multiple Serv-Ware model lines.
- Identify, verify, and provide accurate part numbers to service companies, dealers, and customers.
- Process replacement-part orders accurately and efficiently, coordinating with internal parts and inventory teams as needed.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date records of warranty claims, service-call status, customer communications, and parts orders.
- Communicate professionally and clearly by phone and email with service technicians, dealers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Identify recurring product, part, or service issues and escalate warranty trends or concerns to the appropriate internal teams.
- Help ensure warranty procedures and service expectations are consistently followed while balancing customer needs and company policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in customer service, warranty administration, parts coordination, technical support, or a related field preferred.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple open claims and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused, professional approach.
- Comfortable researching technical parts information, reviewing equipment documentation, and cross-referencing part numbers.
- Proficiency with standard office software, including Excel and email; experience with CRM, ERP, or warranty-management systems preferred.
- Experience in commercial foodservice equipment, appliances, HVAC/refrigeration, or a similar technical/mechanical industry is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, troubleshoot issues, and maintain professionalism with customers and service partners.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and order processing.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Customer Service & Relationship Management
- Technical Parts Research
- Organization & Follow-Through
- Clear, Professional Communication
- Problem Solving & Attention to Detail
- Cross-Functional Coordination
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
External: End users, dealers, authorized service companies, and service technicians. Internal: Warranty/service, parts, inventory, customer service, sales, operations, and other support teams as needed.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000