Senior Service Operations Manager, Customer Support

Reference: 13803616_1771505425

* $165 000 - $175 000 + 15% bonus
* Somerset, New Jersey

The employer specialises in the intralogistics and advanced material handling industry, and is a globally recognised, family-owned market leader known for engineering excellence and long-term stability, while continuing to invest in innovation and service transformation. They have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Service Operations Manager to join their team. This position is well-suited to a structured, data-driven operational leader who is looking to build a best-in-class service operating model that enhances customer experience while protecting margin and performance.

Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end service operations across Hotline, Contract Management, Asset Management, Bid Management, and Project Coordination.
* Own SLA performance, escalation management, and customer communication standards.
* Drive KPI performance (MTTR, OTIF, backlog, utilization, warranty cost, margin, customer satisfaction) and convert data into measurable actions.
* Standardise workflows and implement Lean/process optimisation initiatives across sites.
* Strengthen contract governance, change control, and commercial compliance to protect margin and cash flow.
* Partner cross-functionally with Parts, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Sales to remove operational friction.

Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
* 8-2+ years in service operations, customer support, or operational leadership.
* 3-5+ years leading teams in a senior operations capacity.
* Experience in field service, repair operations, or aftermarket environments.
* Strong understanding of service KPIs, SLA management, and performance analytics.
* Experience with ERP, FSM, and CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, Salesforce).
* Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
* Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Reasons why you should apply:
* High-impact role shaping the full service operating model across North America.
* Direct influence on customer satisfaction, margin protection, and operational performance.
* Cross-functional leadership exposure in a globally matrixed organisation.

How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Tara Gain - T.Gain@proactiveglobal.com

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$165,000.00 - $175,000.00
Per annum
USD165000.00 - USD175000.00 per annum

Somerset

Permanent

Added 19/02/2026
Reference: 13803616_1771505425

Senior Service Operations Manager, Customer Support

Somerset
Permanent

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