
Director, Technical Service & Repair
- Edison, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute the annual business plan for all service and support functions, incorporating KPIs such as turnaround time, first-time fix rate, and warranty cost per unit, etc.
- Champion continuous improvement efforts to streamline workflows, enhance service scalability, and optimize cost-efficiency.
- Monitor and report on monthly performance metrics; provide data-driven insights to executive leadership and headquarters in Japan.
- Benchmark performance against industry standards and implement best practices to uphold service excellence.
- Lead customer satisfaction initiatives through formal customer feedback programs; analyze feedback and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
- Oversee the resolution of escalated service issues; coordinate with Legal as needed to ensure appropriate outcomes.
- Influence product development by sharing technical insights, service trend data, and field failures with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales teams.
- Represent post-sale service in global product and business planning discussions to ensure alignment with real-world customer needs.
- Direct a diverse team of 40+ employees that include Fujifilm personnel, contractors, and temporary staff.
- Foster a values-aligned culture of high performance through structured training, engagement programs, succession planning, and career development.
- Monitor employee satisfaction and implement retention strategies to sustain organizational health and continuity.
- Manage the full departmental budget and P&L; track expenses, forecast needs, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.
- Establish and manage third-party repair contractors and authorized service centers across North and South America.
- Align vendor performance with Service Legal Agreements (SLAs) and support regional operations with strong cross-cultural coordination.
- Oversee the use and evolution of service technology platforms (i.e. SAP, Salesforce, Magento).
- Collaborate with Digital and IT teams to expand customer self-service capabilities, including online repair tracking and support automation.
- Ensure full compliance with safety standards, ISO regulations, and data privacy policies (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Maintain robust business continuity plans to mitigate risks from vendor disruptions, supply chain issues, or technical outages.
- Promote eco-conscious practices across service operations, including product recycling, responsible disposal, and alignment with Fujifilm’s broader sustainability goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Optics, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in technical service, field operations, or post-sale support, ideally in imaging, optics, electronics, or consumer technology industries.
- Hands-on experience and technical proficiency in electronics or optics repair, with a strong understanding of diagnostic tools, failure trends, and repair methodologies.
- Demonstrated leadership of large, cross-functional teams, including Field Sales, Field Marketing, or Field Repair Technicians.
- Proven success in managing service operations, budgets, KPIs, and third-party service partners.
- Strong understanding of digital support systems (i.e. Salesforce, SAP, Magento, etc.) and customer-facing platforms (e.g., self-service portals, online tracking tools).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and aligning service operations with product, sales, and marketing strategies.
- Familiarity with data privacy, ISO compliance, and sustainability practices in a technical service environment.
- Deep industry knowledge of photography, cinema, imaging, or broadcast technology strongly preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment, managing multiple complex projects while traveling up to 20% as required.
- Highly focused and results-oriented; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a close team environment, self-starter who can motivate others.
- Understand how to closely manage and cultivate an ongoing pipeline for B-to-C and B-to-B sales channels.
- Possess exceptional communication/interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving, and technical skills.
- Proficient computer skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Effective Time Management skills.
- Extensive hands-on experience in the areas of technical repair, customer service, or sales and marketing.
- $140,000 plus bonus depending on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off