Service Manager

Koenig & Bauer is the oldest global printing press manufacturer in the world! For more than 200 years we have been bringing together innovative technology and enthusiasm for tailor-made print solutions for our customers. You will find products printed on our machines all around you every day including the US currency in your wallet and much of the packaging in your grocery stores and big box retail stores.

With the broadest product portfolio in the industry groundbreaking machines and a holistic service promise Koenig & Bauer sets international standards. Our 5500 employees worldwide generate annual sales of 1.2 billion.

This is your opportunity to join Koenig & Bauer (US) the sales and service organization for Koenig & Bauer in the United States and the North American headquarters. Become part of our company where creativity fascination and passion for mechanical and electrical engineering work together as we develop the printing world of tomorrow and exceed print!

Location:Koenig & Bauer Office Dallas TX relocation assistance is available.

Reports to:Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Direct Reports:Service Technicians (Demonstrators Electricians Mechanics) Parts & Service Coordinators

Standard Schedule:Standard business hours (MondayFriday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM CT) with periodic requirement for after-hours response/escalation support.

After-Hours Availability:Required to carry a company-issued cell phone andrespond to urgent or escalated business requests outside of standard operating
Travel:Domestic and international travel required up to 25%..

FLSA Status:Exempt/Salary

Compensation:$100-125k annual base annual bonus potential

The Service Manager leads a high-performing profitable and customer-centric Service Department. This role is responsible for overseeing field service operations technician utilization work order execution (installation warranty and billable service) and customer escalation management. By optimizing processes and leading a skilled technical team the Service Manager ensures Koenig & Bauer remains the easiest company to do business with while meeting annual revenue and margin targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Department Operations & Resource Management

• Work Order Execution: Oversee the end-to-end service process including order intake quoting technician dispatching and cross-departmental coordination (Parts Factory Accounting).
• Resource Optimization: Analyze technician utilization and scheduling to meet market demand; build training and development roadmaps to address current and future skill gaps.
• Project Oversight: Partner with the Installation Project Manager to resource and budget installation projects. Plan and execute used equipment relocations (vendor management pre-installation meetings and budget oversight).
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate operational workflows to improve service delivery speed reduce friction and enhance overall efficiency.

Financial & Business Development

• P&L Support: Drive departmental activities to achieve annual revenue profitability and customer satisfaction goals.
• Quoting & Pricing: Review and approve custom labor quotes balancing profitability with strategic customer relationships and future sales opportunities.
• Growth Initiatives: Identify revenue-generating opportunities through targeted service offerings custom programs (e.g. Service Select) and expanded service capabilities.

Leadership & Team Development

• People Management: Direct daily operations recruit onboard coach and evaluate performance for direct reports across on-site and remote locations.
• Communication: Conduct regular team meetings to align objectives resolve operational bottlenecks and foster a collaborative safety-first culture.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

• Customer Escalations: Serve as the primary point of contact for complex customer issues billing disputes and technical escalations.
• Global Factory Liaison: Maintain daily communication with the Koenig & Bauer factory in Germany to resolve technical inquiries pricing disputes and special equipment orders.
• Executive Alignment: Keep the COO informed of critical disruptions major breakdowns or high-risk operational issues.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

Education:Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations or a related field (or 10 years of equivalent industry experience).
Experience:Minimum of 25 years of progressive operational/service management experience in industrial machinery printing equipment or heavy capital equipment.
Computer Skills:Proficiency with ERP/CRM platforms (e.g. SAP Salesforce or Field Service Management software) and Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
Demonstrated ability to interpret financial reports project timelines and service contracts.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated management strategic leadership and personnel development skills.
• Proven track record of driving operational changes that intersect across supply chain labor and customer service.
• Strong strategic planning capabilityability to look beyond day-to-day fulfillment to build an operational roadmap.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to translate complex technical specifications into clear terms for customers and internal stakeholders. Must collaborate effectively with international factory partners.
Physical Demands of Job:Primarily standard office environment (keyboarding phone/video calls sitting). Occasional site visits may require adherence to factory/plant safety guidelines and PPE protocols.

Core Competencies

• Drive for Results: Organizes resources and prioritizes workload effectively to meet strategic performance metrics.
• Customer Empathy: Balances operational demands with a deep understanding of customer urgency and the financial impact of equipment downtime.
• Financial Acumen: Comfortably interprets operational cost metrics margins and departmental budgets to make sound business decisions.
• Leadership & Coaching: Inspires high performance mentors technical talent and manages remote/field-based teams effectively.
  
  

Koenig & Bauer (US) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion disability genetic information pregnancy citizenship marital status sex/gender sexual preference/orientation gender identity age veteran status creed national origin or ancestry or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Information collected by the application process is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics of applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship for the employer. Please contact Koenig & Bauers HR Department ator if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Benefits:
Vacation 15 days per year
Holidays Up to 11 days
Sick 7 days
Medical Dental and Vision
Disability and Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k Retirement and Profit Sharing Plan
Income replacement plans for cancer critical illness and accident
Long-Term Care Plans
Years-of-Service Bonus Plan
Educational Assistance