
Director of Field Service Operations – Data Centers
Generac
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Sussex • Wisconsin • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for overseeing a 24/7 consumer support operation of 100+ agents in a high-volume B2C manufacturing environment.
- This role ensures a seamless, customer-centric post-sale experience by driving performance across all support channels, meeting key service metrics, and leading process improvements.
- Mentors team leaders and collaborates cross-functionally to resolve issues and continuously improve the end-to-end experience.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of field service professionals, setting clear performance metrics and driving continuous development.
- Develop and execute regional dealer, training, and aftersales/parts support strategies to improve coverage and effectiveness.
- Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues for stationary power generation equipment with a speed-to-resolution and quality-first mindset.
- Implement support strategies and processes that enhance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and effective resource balancing.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, optimize product performance, and elevate service execution.
- Partner cross-functionally with product development, sales, and technical support to resolve issues and provide feedback for product enhancements.
- Build and maintain strong client and dealer relationships through proactive communication, reporting, and responsiveness to performance metrics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Engineering (Electrical preferred), Business Administration, or equivalent knowledge.
- 7 years of experience in large diesel or natural gas generators product support, technical service management, or a related field.
- 4 years of management level experience
- Experience with large Data Center SLA requirements
- Leadership Principles
- PMP and Lean Six Sigma certified, with additional product support and service certifications (CMRP, CTSP, CSM) and Uptime Institute credentials (ATD, ATS, AOP).
- 10+ years of experience with power generation equipment, including reciprocating-engine generators, transfer switches, and spark-ignited systems.
- Advanced expertise in engine maintenance, natural gas fuel systems, electronics, electromechanical technology, and data center design.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical design, AC/DC circuitry, power generation systems, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams.
- Highly skilled in troubleshooting and independent decision-making, with experience using SAP (or equivalent ERP) and Salesforce.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
- State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
- Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
- Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
- Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
- We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
- We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.
- We offer product loan and discount programs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical service managementpower generation equipmentengine maintenancenatural gas fuel systemselectromechanical technologydata center designmechanical designAC/DC circuitrytroubleshootingindependent decision-making
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcross-functional collaborationcustomer-centric approachperformance metrics managementcommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementclient relationship managementoperational efficiency
Certifications
PMPLean Six SigmaCMRPCTSPCSMUptime Institute ATDUptime Institute ATSUptime Institute AOP