The role of an FSE (Field Service Engineer) Manager offers a unique opportunity to lead, develop, and inspire a team of highly skilled engineers while driving operational excellence
First
Point of Escalation:
Serve
as the primary point of contact for FSEs in case of any issues or challenges
that arise on-site during interventions.
Intervention
Preparation:
Collaborate
with the requester and the FSE to ensure all aspects of the intervention are
well-prepared, including technical requirements, timing, and resource
allocation.
Support
to Planning Team:
Provide
the planning team with a list of FSEs suitable for specific interventions based
on skillsets and availability.
Communicate
Key Messages & Company Strategy:
Act
as a conduit for key messages and company strategies, ensuring that FSEs
understand and align with the overall organizational goals.
Salary
and Compensation Review:
Conduct
reviews of salary and compensation packages to ensure they are competitive and
in line with company policy.
APA
(Annual Performance Assessment):
Set
and monitor KPIs for FSEs, including conducting mid-year and end-of-year
performance reviews to track progress and development.
In
Case of Accident on Site:
Lead
the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of any accidents occurring on-site, in
collaboration with the HSE team, to identify preventive measures and ensure
safety standards are upheld.
Leave
Management:
Oversee
and manage FSE leave requests, ensuring that they align with workload demands
and avoid operational disruptions.
Expenses
Approval:
Check
and approve FSE expenses, addressing any discrepancies or deviations in
collaboration with the finance team.
Post-Intervention
Report Review:
Review
intervention reports to ensure completeness and accuracy of the data provided,
addressing any gaps with the FSE.
Training
Standards & Multi-Skill Development:
Ensure
that FSEs are continuously developing their skills, including multiskilling, to
meet changing operational needs.
HSE
Training Compliance:
Ensure
all FSEs are up to date with required Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)
training and certifications.
Provide
Necessary Tools / PPE & Monitor with Finance:
Ensure
that all necessary tools and PPE are provided to FSEs for their interventions
and collaborate with the finance team to monitor and manage the associated
costs.
Recruitment:
Lead
recruitment efforts to identify and onboard new FSEs, ensuring they meet the
technical and cultural requirements of the company.
Feedback
Collection & Action:
Gather
feedback from FSEs after interventions, addressing any concerns or issues
raised to improve processes and working conditions.
Collaboration
with Competence and Development Manager:
Work
closely with the Competence and Development Manager to ensure that FSEs are
properly qualified and have the necessary skills for interventions.
Ensure
FSE Occupation:
Monitor
the workload and ensure the optimal occupation of FSEs to meet business needs
and individual career growth.
This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to maintain the efficient functioning of the FSE team and ensure alignment with company objectives.
Technical knowledge on beverage is a must.