The Supervisor, Service Support is responsible for leading and developing a team of Service Support Coordinators responsible for scheduling and dispatching field engineers and subcontractors to meet customer commitments and service level agreements (SLAs). This role oversees daily scheduling operations, workforce planning, resource optimization, escalation management, and service delivery performance across assigned regions.
The Supervisor ensures efficient utilization of field resources, maintains scheduling compliance, drives operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex scheduling and dispatching challenges. The position collaborates closely with Service Delivery, Field Operations, Planning, Customers, and Third-Party Service Providers to ensure timely and effective service execution while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership
Lead and supervise the Scheduling and Dispatching team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and achievement of service delivery targets.
Oversee resource allocation, workforce scheduling, dispatch planning, and workload balancing across assigned regions.
Ensure service requests are scheduled and dispatched within agreed SLA and contractual commitments.
Monitor backlog, aging work orders, engineer utilization, response times, and scheduling effectiveness.
Act as escalation point for critical service requests, customer concerns, and scheduling conflicts.
Ensure business continuity through proper workload distribution, shift planning, and coverage management.
Coordinate with Service Delivery Managers, Field Service Engineers, and subcontractors to optimize resource availability and service outcomes.
People Management
Directly manage a team of Service Support Coordinators, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions.
Set individual and team goals aligned with organizational objectives and KPIs.
Identify training needs and facilitate knowledge transfer and cross-training activities.
Drive employee engagement, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning initiatives for the team.
Foster a culture of collaboration, customer focus, operational excellence, and continuous learning.
Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives focused on scheduling efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Analyze operational data, identify trends, bottlenecks, and process gaps, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and best practices.
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, automation, AI, or digital solutions to improve operational effectiveness where applicable.
Lead process improvement projects and support regional or global transformation initiatives.
Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Performance Management
Monitor and report key operational metrics including
SLA attainment
Dispatch response times
Schedule adherence
Engineer utilization
Backlog management
Aging service requests
Customer satisfaction indicators
Productivity metrics
Conduct root cause analysis on missed SLAs and recurring operational issues.
Prepare and present operational reviews, KPI dashboards, and management reports.
Develop action plans to address performance gaps and drive continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Service Delivery, Field Operations, Customer Experience, Sales, Project Management, and Finance teams.
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate operational risks, workload challenges, and resource constraints to management.
Participate in customer and management reviews as required.
Support strategic business initiatives impacting service operations.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to company policies, operational procedures, safety requirements, and compliance standards.
Support internal audits and process governance activities.
Maintain data accuracy within service management systems and scheduling tools.
Ensure documentation standards are consistently followed across the team.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
Experience
5+ years of experience in Service Coordination, Scheduling, Dispatching, Workforce Management, or Service Operations.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory, team lead, or people management experience preferred.
Experience supporting regional or global service operations is an advantage.
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of service management processes and scheduling best practices.
Proficiency in Oracle, ServiceMax, Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet, or equivalent systems.
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Experience with workforce planning, capacity management, and KPI reporting.
Competencies
Leadership and People Development
Customer Focus
Results Driven
Operational Excellence
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
Communication and Influencing Skills
Change Management
Adaptability and Resilience
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
SLA Compliance %
Dispatch Response Time
Schedule Adherence %
Engineer Utilization %
Backlog Aging Performance
Team Productivity Metrics
Customer Satisfaction Metrics (CSAT)
Employee Engagement Scores
Training Completion and Cross-Skilling Rate
Continuous Improvement Project Completion & Benefits Realization
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
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