Technical Service and Support Manager - Cold Storage

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Service and Support Manager to lead our service operations for scientific cold storage systems and laboratory equipment. This role requires deep technical expertise combined with proven leadership in managing in-house service teams, third-party field service networks, parts operations, and warranty programs. The ideal candidate will be a technology-forward leader who has successfully deployed digital solutions and ERP integrations to enhance service delivery and customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all technical service and support operations, aligning with business objectives and customer needs
• Ensure exceptional service delivery, response times, and customer satisfaction across all service channels
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and drive service excellence
• Serve as executive escalation point for critical customer issues and complex technical problems
• Maintain deep technical expertise in scientific cold storage systems, ultra-low temperature freezers, laboratory refrigeration, and related scientific equipment
• Lead, develop, and mentor in-house field service engineers and technical support specialists
• Design organizational structure, staffing models, and territory coverage to optimize service delivery
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, customer focus, and continuous improvement
• Develop and manage relationships with authorized third-party service providers and field service agents to drive network capacity and coverage to support geographical expansion and customer growth
• Monitor partner performance through scorecards, audits, business reviews, and customer feedback mechanisms
• Oversee parts sales department operations including demand forecasting, planning, pricing, quoting, availability, and order fulfillment
• Establish parts distribution network and logistics to ensure rapid delivery
• Drive aftermarket parts revenue growth and margin improvement initiatives
• Design and implement comprehensive warranty program covering products and services including establishment of warranty policies, claim processes, and approval workflows
• Lead integration of warranty management system with existing ERP platform
• Develop analytics and reporting to track warranty costs, trends, and opportunities
• Use warranty data to identify product quality issues and drive design improvements
• Champion the use of technology and digital tools to enhance service operations and customer experience
• Utilize data analytics and business intelligence to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement customer communication strategies and best practices across service touchpoints
• Develop and manage department budget including labor, parts inventory, warranty expense, and operating costs
• Provide regular business reporting and analytics to executive leadership
• Ensure all service operations comply with relevant regulations and industry standards for scientific equipment
• Manage regulatory compliance for servicing regulated laboratory and cold storage equipment

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or equivalent related technical field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in technical service management, with at least 8 years in scientific cold storage, laboratory equipment, or related scientific instrumentation
• Experience managing parts sales operations and inventory management
• Track record of successful global warranty program implementation and ERP system integration
• Strong technical knowledge of ultra-low temperature refrigeration, laboratory cold storage systems, and scientific equipment or similarly complex technologies
• Expertise in digital transformation, and technology deployment in service operations

What We Value

• Background in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, research)
• Certifications in refrigeration, HVAC, or relevant technical areas
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean certification
• Experience with service management platforms (Salesforce Service Cloud, ServiceNow, etc.)
• International or multi-regional service operations experience
• Strong business acumen with P&L and budget management experience
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO, and other regulatory requirements for scientific equipment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Scientific cold storage systems and ultra-low temperature technology
• Laboratory refrigeration and environmental control equipment
• Refrigeration systems, compressor technology, and temperature control
• IoT, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance technologies
• ERP systems integration and data architecture
• CRM and service management software platforms
• Warranty management systems and analytics
• Parts inventory management and supply chain optimization
• Team building and talent development
• Change management and digital transformation
• Customer focus and relationship management
• Technology adoption and innovation

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• technical service managment: 10 years (Preferred)
• scientific equipment/ instrumentation: 6 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Summerville, SC 29483 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Summerville, SC 29483: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: In person