
Posted 7 days ago
VP of Service & Field Operations
AI Summary
The VP of Service & Field Operations will launch and own GTI's new service business unit, responsible for strategy, go-to-market execution, P&L, and building the field operations organization from scratch.
About this role
Role Overview
GTI Fabrication is launching a new Service & Field Operations business unit to deliver on-site installation, aftermarket maintenance, repair, and technical field support across our equipment product lines. The Vice President of Service & Field Operations will own the strategy, go-to-market execution, organizational scale, operational infrastructure, and full P&L accountability for this business unit.
This is a "0-to-1" startup leadership role within an established and rapidly growing manufacturer. Partnering closely with executive leadership, the VP will transform service delivery into a high-margin, scalable growth engine and a core competitive differentiator for GTI.
Key Responsibilities
Business Strategy, Go-To-Market & P&L Ownership
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Strategy & GTM Execution: Define market demand, customer segmentation, and competitive positioning across GTI’s manufacturing portfolio; establish target verticals, service tiers, pricing models, and service level agreements (SLAs).
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P&L & Commercial Integration: Build and manage the service P&L to achieve revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and profitability targets; partner with Business Development to integrate service packages, warranties, and SLAs into new equipment contracts.
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Capability Roadmap: Determine in-house vs. third-party partner network capabilities and drive multi-year geographic and service footprint expansion.
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Operating Model: Build the operational delivery model from scratch, including field service playbooks, dispatch systems, work order management, fleet logistics, tooling, and parts inventory.
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Quality & Safety Governance: Establish site access protocols, risk liability protections, customer sign-off procedures, and strict field safety and quality standards.
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Facilities & Logistics: Implement required support infrastructure, including regional service centers, mobile units, and support equipment.
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Talent Strategy: Partner with HR/TA to recruit, onboard, and structure a high-performing field organization, directly hiring service sales managers, operations coordinators, and frontline technicians.
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Training & Development: Create technical training curricula covering product diagnostics, safety protocols, and customer service to support career progression and technical competency.
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Culture & Performance: Drive a customer-centric, safety-first culture centered on rapid response times, first-call resolution, and operational excellence.
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Systems Integration: Select and deploy Field Service Management (FSM), CRM, mobile delivery, and remote diagnostic platforms, integrating them with GTI’s ERP and finance systems.
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Cross-Functional Feedback: Establish closed-loop reporting systems to route field installation issues, quality trends, and customer insights back to Engineering and Operations for product improvement.
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KPI Management: Define and track key performance indicators, including CSAT/NPS, SLA compliance, commissioning quality, first-time fix rate, and customer lifetime value.
Field Operations & Infrastructure
Team Building & Organizational Leadership
Technology, Analytics & Feedback Loops
Key Success Measures
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Skills
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