Regional Manager, Engineering

Overview

When you join Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. you are joining an organization that is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of “doing what is right as a human being”. Through this Philosophy, our employees are passionate about providing best in class customer service through efficiency, accountability, and a sense of urgency all while putting knowledge to work to drive change.

 

In addition, we’re a Great Place to Work… and we really mean it! Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work since 2022. An organization earns this distinction when its employees have expressed their trust in the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with.

 

As a Regional Manager, Engineering, you will be responsible for managing the field service, System Support Engineers and Dealers in their Region, and is responsible for, and has commensurate authority to accomplish, the fulfillment of the duties set forth below.

 

The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, to be a part of change in an industry, to influence change doesn’t come around every day.

Responsibilities

+     To educate, train and always supervise System Support Engineers for them to fully execute their duties.

+     To guide and manage weekly and monthly activity schedules of Systems Support Engineers, and to check and approve activity and expense reports and submit to Senior Director of Technical Services.

 

+     To fully understand information and instructions on field service from Head Office, and to assume responsibility for the effect and thorough implementations for the best interest of the Company.

+     To maintain close communication with the Regional Director, Sales and to work together with them to ensure smooth operations of sales, service training schools, service force activities and field service.

+     To always work together with Regional Director, Sales on the overall operations of the Regional Office.

+     To ensure the utmost utilization of facilities, equipment, tools, etc. for the best service operations.

+     To take utmost care to maintain and increase the image and reputation of the company.

+     To always remain familiar with the competition, competitors, competitive products, industry, etc. not limited to field service.

+     To submit reports requested by the head office in a timely manner.

+     To manage the expenses within the approved budget.

+     To be responsible for the scheduling and conduct of service training in the Region.  The System Support Engineers should be responsible for some of the training on a rotating basis.

+     To provide timely technical assistance via telephone or email from the Regional Office to any service location that needs technical advice when the System Support Engineer is not available.

+     To spend at least one-quarter of their time in the field for educating and supervising his subordinates and dealers.

+     To always keep track of Kyocera products each dealer handles and of the machine population of each dealer.

+     To develop and execute a plan(s) of field service activities in line with the polices and guidelines of the Company and Sales Department.

+     To remain familiar with the products, and to always stand ready for any service problems.

+     To help and guide System Support Engineers in their field activities.

+     To educate constantly dealer service people and update such a program(s).

+     To maintain close relationships with their dealers and to ensure that they are consistent with Kyocera’s service policies and procedures.

+     To have close communications with Head Office and Regional Managers, Engineering on any shows to be held in their region. And to assume the responsibility for service activities at a show.

+     To constantly collect, grasp, analyze and maintain any information and problems in the field, and to report to the Senior Director of Technical Services

+     To make a decision on products, supplies and/or parts which dealers want to return to Kyocera upon deliberation with Regional Director, Sales. 

+     To manage parts System Sales Engineering have.

+     To recommend employment, termination, transference, promotion, demotion, compensation, and the like, of subordinates of the incumbent to Senior Director of Technical Services.

Qualifications

+     Minimum 5 Years working in a technical background with particular emphasis in color imaging, digital black and white and wide format.

+     Minimum 5 years technical experience within the office product industry.

+     Experience with computers (Macintosh, PC and Unix) and networks.

+     Working knowledge of document editing and desktop publishing applications.  Prior training on color and digital black and white controllers is also highly desirable.

+     Physical requirements: Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., kneeling, lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time.

+     Company paid relocation is not provided.  Employee must be willing to self-relocate.

+     Valid driver’s license.

+     Ability to travel 75% (includes overnight).

 

Preferred:

+     Bachelor’s degree

+     CNE or MSCE certification is highly desirable.

+     Prior training on color and digital black and white controllers is also highly desirable.

 

The typical pay range for this role is $74,000 -$122,000. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. 

 

Note:

This is a general description of the duties and responsibilities most frequently required of this position. The company may from time-to-time request that the incumbent perform other related tasks and assume reasonable responsibilities that have not been specifically included in this description.

 

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change. Kyocera is looking for enthusiastic and innovative people to help our customers run their businesses more efficiently and more profitably. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, a 401k match, flexible spending, disability and life insurance, plus paid time off and holidays.

 

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. 

Kyocera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, or familial status.