National Service Manager
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Job Title: National Service Manager
Department: Customer Care
Reports To: Director of Customer Care
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Salaried Exempt
Reports To: Director of Customer Care
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Salaried Exempt
Location: Rock Hill, SC 29730
Position Summary
The National Service Manager will manage the Aftersales Service Support and review all Warranty dealer submissions for HC Forklift America (HCFA). This position will supervise a team of professionals to provide outstanding support to the HCFA dealer network. A liaison between dealers and factory to communicate the needs and requirements of the dealer network. This position will regularly report service and warranty issues to HCFA management and HC Factory with recommendations for resolution. Communicate/Report all quality issues to the factory and to the Quality manager as received.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages technical solutions to support dealer network regarding warranty, service, and repair of products, through HFCA and the factory.
- Oversees warranty processing dealer delivery reports, reviews, and approves dealer warranty claims including any follow up as necessary, address internal warranty claims promptly.
- Coordinates support through communications with Factory Product Engineering, Parts, Warranty, Quality and Technical Publications departments.
- Manages battery & charger Dealer support and HCFA technical staff.
- Analyzes pre-delivery reports and/or other required support materials (files or reports) as necessary and reports issues back to the factory for resolution.
- Acts as a resource to facilitate testing and analysis of failed parts and component assemblies.
- Investigate and communicate through the problem-solving process and quality concerns to our cross-functional team for permanent corrective resolution.
- Plan, execute and manage the quality support activities at customer locations including sorting and containment activities, data collection and analysis, etc.
- Inspect shop equipment and work with Customer Care Director to ensure all necessary tools and equipment are available to technicians.
- Build team of technicians through hiring, training, coaching, and counseling to support Service Department.
- Work with the HCFA Service Representatives on problem solving and machine issues.
- Participates in OSHA compliance; Working with After Care Director, actively identifying and advocating improved safety for technicians.
- Performing hands on machine repairs as needed.
- Travel to customer and dealer locations as needed.
- Available for after-hour calls from dealer network to assist with service-related concerns.
- After hours calls with the factory to discuss Quality and ongoing machine issues
Required Qualifications
- 10 + years of technical field-related experience specific to forklifts
- 6+ years of service management experience specific to forklifts
- 5+ years training dealers and employees in forklift mechanics, or 10+ years in mobile industrial equipment
- Must be experienced with the interaction and expectations of the Dealer/OEM service processes and policies.
- Hold a up-to-date forklift certification as well as be able to maintain.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems in material handling equipment
- Proven experience analyzing warranty data, failure trends, and implementing corrective actions
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering documentation
- Experience with dealer management systems (DMS), warranty platforms, and service reporting tools
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis experience (e.g., 8D, RCA methodologies)
- Willingness and ability to travel only when need be
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience working directly with OEMs and international manufacturing teams
- OSHA safety training or certification (e.g., OSHA 30)
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: (Open to potential increase based on experience and qualifications)
- Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Information
This job description reflects the current expectations for the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be modified or reassigned at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization.